The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 29 September 1898
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Title Section18 1898-09-29 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th 1898. No 58318 words
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Article96 1898-09-29 1 (September 25., ijii #4.$ 12$ Gambier M 5.17^ do. Cube No. 1 8.30' Pepper, Black (ordinary S'pore) 22.72^ do. White, (Fair L/W=s% 42.00 Nutmegs iics to the lb.) 75. Mace 1 Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboina) 35--l-iberian Coffee 1Q.50 f^picM a, small pearl (Fair quality) 4-15 do flake (do. do.)96 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Article39 1898-09-29 1 On the2ist instant, at No. 5. Waterloo Street, the wife of Capt. B. Morier. s.s Gorgon, of a son! At Waver ley," Orchard Road, on Tuesday, the 27th Inst., the wife of G. M. Preston, ol 'a son.39 words
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Article34 1898-09-29 1 On the 20th instant, at the Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Stephen Walker, M a., CarlGrrritt Schwarz to Evther Marie, widow of the ia'e W. D. Bradbury of Oldham. Bombay papers please copy.34 words
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Article82 1898-09-29 1 At Sourabaya, Java, on the 2nd September, Paul < 1 *lstai n, aged 3s years, late Engineer of the sugar-estate Badas," and formerly of Singapore Deeply regretted. K. I. P. On the 27th inst., at the Adelphi Hotel. Singapore, C\rl Emu. S( bribi lr, aged 53. Australian papers please82 words
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Article71 1898-09-29 1 (Corrected up to September 28.) On Condon. tfank 4 m/s r IT TS demand r II T^ Private credits 3 m/s 2/0* documents 3 m/s. 2 l°tg credits 6 m/?.. 2/0^France, demand 248^ Germany, demand 2or India, T. T 149 Hongkong, demand dis. Yokohama, demand 3%pm. Java, demand 117-!71 words
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Article, Illustration738 1898-09-29 1 THE most important news to hand to-day is tli it which refers to the future relations of the United States to her new dependencies, the farmer over-sea colonies of Spain. From the very outset of the war it \v\s apparent that, as regards the West738 words
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Article99 1898-09-29 1 (Sept. 23rd.) TO-DAY Reuter alludes to the extremely probable report that the Sirdar of the Egyptian Army, Sir HERBERT KITCHENER, is to receive a peerage and a grant of On the uth inst. in this column appeared this passage England has added another to her list of war99 words
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Article651 1898-09-29 1 THE Emperor of China is said to be dead Such is the startling rumour that reaches us to-day by special telegram from Hongkong, it that rumour prove to be true, as every one who wishes well to China will hope it is not then651 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement292 1898-09-29 1 COX LENTS A.. i.ls. i'he Future of the Philippine iq3 Baron Kitchener jn> >fl the Emperor ol Cmn i, iqo j.u'.i Charl s Bon_-.tord, 104 iiv t ion Round Khartoum, iq4 M in band, igj Ihe < ris»is it Peking, m± Fashoda, ig^ Ihe 1 >r.\ fus Affair, [q^ rhc292 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous374 1898-09-29 1 FH E WEEK. The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the M. M S S Caledonicn on the ist prox., with London advices to the oth mst She will be followed by the P. and O. S. S. Chusan on the Bth prox with the English mails374 words
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Article2202 1898-09-29 2 (Sept 26th.] THERE appears to-day a full report of the public welcome to Lord CHARLES BERESFORD at the Town Hall on Saturday right. For this agreeable opportunity of meeting a popular public man, all the more popular because he stands for the State rather than for a2,202 words
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Article328 1898-09-29 2 lELEGRAMS trom east and west come upon us within ihe past fen simply charge*; with significance On Nile we have the tidying up and sw< out ol corners that must be dou< a tl result of the big Dervish rout a fka man. Sir HERBERT KITCHENER has328 words
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Article190 1898-09-29 3 W do not quite know whether the g iai D*Orsay will be altogether pleased at Majoi MARCHAND claiming official sancfor his little trip into Egypt at Fai Ot course if the Sirdar had found Khal fa so strong that he did not come be) h id Dongola, Prance190 words
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Article356 1898-09-29 3 Houj at Pekin by which the Doweri I ave either compassed thedeath hnpih mment of the Emperor, is ons'.' e, to all appeal ance, for the sudtpment of t dangerous internaii I hat all tics lias been d.mettle approval, if not at the sugges- Pa VLOFF,356 words
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Article353 1898-09-29 3 IVfc confess that we do not at all tike idea thai Major Marchand's intrumissioo t i Pasboda, which was never i •<■> and official!) endorsed by the French 4"- rnnent is n W being made the subject of negotiations at Paris. The reason is clear. The mere fact that353 words
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Article176 1898-09-29 3 Were i> not lor the probability ot the rehabilitation 0!' the much tor'u-ed DREYFUS, and the consequent justification of ZOLA, any pros >ect oi a reopening of the disgraceful scandals connected therewith would be sickening to the public mind of a!! Europe. W i trust that176 words
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Article100 1898-09-29 3 With the presence ot Major MACDONALDj the admin strator of Uganda, at Lado on the Upper White Nile, there is but a narrow strip of waterway, some three hundred miles long, yet to be traversed before Egyptian authority is again reasserted over its entire former extent100 words
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Article175 1898-09-29 3 {From a Correspondent* 1 here is but little news to tell you since the last steamer left. People here have been more* interested in Mr. Cowie's saying;- and doings in London and the report of the Company's half yearly meeting, than in anything else. The Chairman's remark175 words
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Article540 1898-09-29 3 One of Mr. R. Lambert's syces was this morning fined §50 for cruelty in working one of the 'bus horses. He pleaded guilty, this time. Of the newly-formed Sourabaya Golf Club, the Championship was gained recently by Mr. J. C. Hendry, and a Competition for Novices540 words
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172 1898-09-29 3 ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, SEPOY LINES. A correspondent writes Yesterday, being St. Matthew's Day, was well-observed at the above-named Church, svhich was beautifully decorated for the occasion. At 4 p.m., a special service, fully choral was held and well attended. The Rev D. Holland Stubbs intoned the service, the lesson being172 words
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730 1898-09-29 3 JODGMBHT 10RTH1 CoMFes judgment w s delivered yesterd j afternoon in the case of Ho Ah Seng the Straits Development Co. The Chief Justice, after setting out particulars of the cairn, refered to the conversation between the plaintiff and Capt. Lawson, in which it was730 words
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Article231 1898-09-29 3 [he Daily Teleg. ph war correspondent \i Burle;gh) thus describes the Sirdar whom Lord Wolseley has called the most rising soldier in Europe. He is worshipped more fro:n tear than love. He has accomplished a wonderful task Jr> making a man oi the Egyptian leilah he has231 words
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Article1262 1898-09-29 4 Manager's Report for five week's ending on 17th September 1898: Raub Hole 220 ft, Level North, This drive is now in about 20 ft. north cf the Main Engine Shaft and 430 ft. from the crosscut at No. 1 south Engine Shaft. The lode in the face is from1,262 words
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Article894 1898-09-29 4 1 Before the Chief Justice this morning, Mr. L. J. Chater applied for his discharge in bankruptcy. Mr. Fort appeared for the 1 bankrupt. The Official Assignee, in opposing the application, stated that the receiving oider was n ade on the debtor's own petition on September 28th,894 words
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Article374 1898-09-29 4 (h. A. B. Herald.) Mr. A. S. Korczki has chartered the Sri Put. i for six months, and is devcl -ping an acive trade between the Southern Philippines and North Borneo. He is trading in hemp, copra and pearl shells. He is. we understand, intending to secure374 words
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Article137 1898-09-29 4 I here is an eccentric officer's wife in East Southsea, says Chat, who has a leg which cannot find its match among Southsea legs. It is a mos beautiful right le^, symmetrica!, round, and white as Parian marble. This eccentric lady was in Japan not so long137 words
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Article351 1898-09-29 4 In connection with the dismissal of Li-Hung-Chang the N. C. Herald alludes in these terms to the personality of the Emperor It should be mentioned that there arc reports, to which little credence need be given, that Li has been appointed a sort of private secretary351 words
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Article340 1898-09-29 4 Capt. Minogue, \V. V. R c th officer for the ensuing week The China Mail remarks lt it r in the course of a humorous speech thi officer at the Ceylon Yoluntee- Camo h*! drunk twenty seven whiskies and soda^ one day The speech was after340 words
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225 1898-09-29 4 Washington dry, \ug. [3.-— Although the Wat lasted onh 114 days it is estimated tht DOsl to the United Stat* s Government so far is $150, of which (98,000,000 has been act uoliy paid nut 0: the I reasury. Beginning with225 words
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Article285 1898-09-29 4 I Wh.vj may Happen When Khaki m >\u S i (Daily Mail.) Paris, Aug. 24. The Bche it Paris ilwa) j well informed on colonial matters, he a nei < ri<- able article on the tond.tion et the &§«rdui «d 1 Mission. At Fashoda where Marchend285 words
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Article2261 1898-09-29 5 All Rights Reserved.] rHK RIGHT HON. SIR CHARLES \Y DILKE, BART., M.P lather t Greater Britain" <?- C ROWN COLONIES. present position of our Crown Colo* in general ol course, connects itself v thai o! those situate on the West I Africa and in the northern porI2,261 words
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Article159 1898-09-29 5 In addition to the list of donations acknowledge before, the following have been received up to the present date Through Mrs. Frizell (Second list.) Mr. E. Nathan 2; Mr, Payne Gallway 5 Mr. Fri/ell 10 Mr. J. (jrreig 2 Mr. W. Mcintosh Mr. N.N. Adis 10 Mr.159 words
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Article47 1898-09-29 5 A Hokien Chinese living at Ang Siang Hill reports to the Police that last night, during his absence, his godown was broken into and a quantity of sago, coffee, rice and copra, value $2 23, stolen. So far no trace of the missing property has been discovered.47 words
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Article529 1898-09-29 5 The Japanese steamer Hitachi Maru t now in port loading for Europe. the latest addition to the Nippon Vusen Kaish* fleet, is, well worth seeing being a first and successful effort by the Japanese in steel shipbuilding. A vessel of o. i72 tons gross or 3,826529 words
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271 1898-09-29 5 LORD CHARLES BERESFORD'S ADDRESS. ARR^NWEMi v. i s for Admission' to Tow N it ALL. It has been decided not to issue tii k ts in advance for admission to the I wn II ill i on tlie occasion ol Lord Charles B r«*sf< rd's i public address on Saturday271 words
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Article35 1898-09-29 5 Mr, McLeavy Brown, the Supertateodeot of Korean Railways, has been ordered to make a tour o; inspection to the principal points in the Peninsula, to study tin conditions for constructing railways between I these points.35 words
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1194 1898-09-29 6 Signs are not wanting to show that the nations of the world begin to think they have seen and heard enough of Russian diplomatic success, which has, indeed, been phenomenal of late years, thanks to a variety of disconnected causes, and particularly to the extreme1,194 words
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Article490 1898-09-29 6 35TH Co. R A. v. A. Co West Yorkshire. Sbmj-fival Tie. A Victory for the R A.jbx i Goal to NilThe R. A. kicked off with the sun in their face, and the game so n became interesting. Norton and Logan at half put in seme good490 words
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116 1898-09-29 6 Fears have been expressed by those who know the ways of Peking and of Oriental Courts generally, that the young Emperor has been going too fast for the comfort of the old officials at the capital, and for his own safety. It is possible116 words
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Article36 1898-09-29 6 Judgment has just been given in favour of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank by the Siam Appeal Court in a case against Phra Pakdee Patarakorn for 130,000 ticals. The case was commenced in September, 1 896.36 words
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Article26 1898-09-29 6 Said the Lecturer: "The roads up these mountains are too steep and rocky for even a donkey to climb therefore, I did not attempt the ascent."26 words
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Article548 1898-09-29 6 An Ultimatum to Aguinaldo. The Priests and Their Rumoured Designs. (Hongkong Daily Press.) Despatches received from Manila yesterday disclosed the fact that the past week has been an exceedingly anxious time in the city, the relations between the Americans having become so strained that no one548 words
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Article104 1898-09-29 6 The French Manoeuvres. Awkward Incident. Paris, September 17. The review which terminated the French military manoeuvres was exceptionally brilliant A Socialist dcpu'y who refused to salute the tricolor was hooted and driven from the grounds. The Army and the Law. At the banquet given in honour of General104 words
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143 1898-09-29 6 What must be descri ed as a most extraordinary accidem, and one that may possibly be unique in the history of the horse, occurred this morning on the Penang race-course. Captain Windebank and Mr. C. A. Law were out riding and, having already negotiated143 words
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Article129 1898-09-29 6 The Chinese are considered to be perhaps the most stolid race in the world their mahoganylike visages seldom, if ever, betray emotion, pleasurable or otherwise. But the exception was present at the Central Police Court, Sydney, when Ah or Low Gee, 40, was charged with having in.129 words
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Article54 1898-09-29 6 Dude (to theatre door keeper) Ah, could you—aw— let mesee— aw -Mademiseile de Mont--J u, U 0W her cha wming young cweature, with blonde hair, don't you know. Dawnces— aw— in the ballet.' Doorkeeper (gruffly) No, yon can't see her, young felier. If you have any message, give it to54 words
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Article158 1898-09-29 6 The M.M. steamer Indus with the ho ward French mail leaves Hongkong to T for Saigon and Singapore and she Vw arrive here on Friday, the 30th instant Dr. Santos and many ot the Filini and their wives and families who have b* in Singapore for158 words
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Article88 1898-09-29 6 INTER-COLONIAL RIFLE M ATCH. At a meeting held yesterday at ti. V. A Headquaiters it arts decided to suggest the first fortnight of X as the margin of time within •>.,-;-'> the match shall be fired Fifteei names were considered as those of ble candidates for the team including si*88 words
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Article247 1898-09-29 6 The Perak Government Gazeitc <e :e« j oth September contftius three new ei ments recently passed by the State Cow The first* is called the "Small i rrTeucet Enactment, 1898.*' It consists ot lions, most ol which are very similar tl I provisions ol our own247 words
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Article312 1898-09-29 6 Mr. Hooper, Registrar of Hackney L riages and Jinrikishas, comments thu- )i the new Hackney Carriage lares, wh came into force on July ist. I have received fewer complaints than 1 I I cipated. The fares by time are working well and are appreciated by strangers, but312 words
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Article1121 1898-09-29 7 Quicaaid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli Juvenal. Ills. Asquith {nee Miss Margot Tennant) is, as perhaps many know, one of that precious intellectual community known as The Souls." These superior minds are supposed to yearn and struggle towards nhniiy all round the periphery of human1,121 words
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Article288 1898-09-29 7 "IN THE INTERES IS OF SPORT I was gazing at a Football Match some little time ago, A struggle in a semi-final round; An officer got hurt a bit a casual kind ot blow, But he hadn't to be carried off the ground. The Hurter was so sorry that he288 words
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Article130 1898-09-29 7 New York. Aug. 21. The New York "Sunj/> London corresdondent says Information comes to me from a source which I am bound to accept without question, to the effect that the limit of British concession and letreat is at last reached, and any further aggression130 words
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Article60 1898-09-29 7 Mr. Frank Fletcher, who will be well remembered in Singapore as a member of the Willard Opera Company and previously in the Stanley's, died at Poona on the 4th inst. from abcess on the liver. During the voyage from Singapore to Penangof the Siamese gunboat Coronation, Lieut. Subb died of60 words
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Article341 1898-09-29 7 The fee for the examination of pigs imported into the Colony has been abolished from Nov. ist. The Petrolite Fuel Syndicate, Ltd., has been authorised to file the specification of a patent for an improved method of admixing and preparing petroleum and other matter in compound form for341 words
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550 1898-09-29 7 Thirty Years Ago. Lord Charles Beresford went into the Navy in 1859 and was a lieutenant on board the Galatea, commanded by H. R H. Captain the Duke of Edinburgh, who visited Singapore in 1869. Lord Beresford accompanied the Duke while he was ashore here,550 words
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Article498 1898-09-29 7 From Lagos to Newfoundland. On the 1 6th inst we mentioned, as a rumour current in some circles at home, that Sir Henry McCailum was to go to Newfoundland and would not return to Lagos. There was, however, then no official confirmation of our advice and we498 words
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Article71 1898-09-29 7 The full court cf appeal opens to-morrpw before the Chief Justice, and Mr. Justice Leach. The list comprises some 16 appeals, including six Bangkok cases, and one from Malacca. 'The most important appeal perhaps is connection with the ngln of the Municipal Commissioners tc repay the 189571 words
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Article149 1898-09-29 7 The Chief Justice this afternoon gave his decision in the matter in re L. J. Chater, who made application for his discharge from bankruptcy. He said ne was unable to hold that the bankrupt had contributed to his failure by t xtravagant living. With regard to the149 words
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Article55 1898-09-29 7 The result of the monthly medal handicap played at Sepoy Lines on Saturday was as follows Heap. Capt. Carlyle 5' 47 20 78 Dr. W. G. Ellis 43 48 6 85 Capt. Parsons 53 59 10 =102 Messrs. Bland. Christopherson, Rodesse, Jelley, Burkinshaw, Wfutlev Wolferstan and Captain Boldero also55 words
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Article1826 1898-09-29 8 (Written for the Singapore Free Press.) XVI. Passages from my Italian Notebook I may be permitted to add a tail to my kite, by stringing together a number of miscellaneous notes, unused in my former letters, copied just as they stand in the note-book I1,826 words
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Article2239 1898-09-29 8 (Written for the Singapore Free Press.) VII. (Continued.) Our Infantry. Infantry is dependent for success almost entirely on fire effect, and fire effect is dependent on discipline, and, for decisive results, must be delivered at decisive ranges. Then the first thing we have to do is2,239 words
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Article120 1898-09-29 9 this rr wr. g A m has in Lrti- t Engl md n Africa, England bearing the Goal, 1 in the E which it o •nl gi it bitterness ru L R Ft u o-Russian alliance. > R :ss ip| r Egypt, dv- > n ks forth120 words
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Article206 1898-09-29 9 impetition for the Bankers and > prizes was played on Saturday moon, rhcrewas t large turn-out of ne .err and the day proved to be an ideal g on c Messrs. Carver and Sharp led in fin score ol 93 less handicap I'he following is the result206 words
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Article15 1898-09-29 9 Athletic sports projected tor Saturlaj last, it Kuala Lumpor, fell through *■>■ i\ tnt of support.15 words
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Article517 1898-09-29 9 The French tricolour does not fly any longer at Fashoda. The Sirdar has established military posts in the district. Ol'R telegrams referring to China are < to-day of significant import. The leader of the Reform party is a refugee under the 1 British flag and the517 words
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Article89 1898-09-29 9 S. C. C. 2nd XI. v. R. E. Played at Pulau Brani on Saturday and drawn owing to rain. Sapper Emery took four wickets for 7 runs. R.E. Lt. Simon b Easton 12 Sgt. Wright b Easton 4 Q. M. S. Kelly b Easton 23 Lt. Vese> c Benjaheld89 words
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Article1015 1898-09-29 9 Arrival in Singapore. The outward bound P. O. mail steamer, with Lord Charles Beresford on board, came in on Saturday afternoon. His lordship, wdio is accompanied by Mr. R. H. MacDonald and Mr. Robin Grey, his private Secretaries, was met on arrival by the Deputy Governor, the1,015 words
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Article541 1898-09-29 9 (By the Mail.) The Russian Volunteer Fleet is to be increased by two new ocean steamers of the same type n lilt ilf<J3**%' )uji l_»^v«.. L.u.l. .vj 'I^t j Minister of Marine is about to ordei iwosteai to be used as transports between VVlad ivostock and541 words
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Article393 1898-09-29 9 Ail official report to ihe Foreign On* i respect ing the German Protectorate of Kiau-( liau says The administration is placed in the !i is of the Navy Department. A naval oflS er, the ranll of governor, is at i!ic head of the military and civil393 words
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Article42 1898-09-29 9 A .Mr. McClelland living at the Adelphi Hotel, had his gold watch, value |200, stolen on Saturday night. Yesterday the Police arrested the complainants Mala boy with the watch in his possession. He will be tried before a Court of two Mp42 words
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Article4633 1898-09-29 10 Address at the Town Hall Enthusiastic Reception. Seldom has there been a larger gathering at the Town Hall than that on Saturday night, to hear an address from Lord Chailes Beresford, who is on his way to China at the request of the Associated Chambers of Commerce,4,633 words
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Article395 1898-09-29 11 \From our mm Correspondents The cases at the Assizes, which were opened before Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones on Tuesday last, include a rape case, four attempted suicides, a robbery, and a case of bigamy. Four attempted suicide cases was something rematkable. One man jumped down a well at the395 words
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345 1898-09-29 11 (Tianslated from De Locomotief.) From distant places the Locomotief received reports of the manner in which the Coronation of our Young Queen was celebrated. The reports bear witness to the very general enthusiasm and good-will displayed throughout. While in the Netherlands territory there was a345 words
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Article512 1898-09-29 11 The Pinang Gazette recommends deportation as a remedy for offences connected with women, such as abduction and importation for immoral purposes. u Sin cannot be dealt with by the State, we know, but cruelty to women in places of illfame and confinement of them there when512 words
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Article100 1898-09-29 11 rTHE Canton-Kowloon Railway. Spec ial to Hongkong Telegraph.) Shanghai, September 1 7th Reports from Peking state that a concession for the construction of a railway from Kowloon to Canton has been granted to British capitalists Shanghai-Canton Railway. Sir Clauds MacDonald Scores Again. Tientsin, September 16th. Sir Claude100 words
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Article87 1898-09-29 11 The Marine Court of Inquiry into the circumstances attending the loss of the British ship Earl of Hopetown on the Bth inst. on the Gaspar Straits is expected to be held to-morrow. The Couir will be composed of Mr. J. B. Elcum, Acting Senior Magistrate, President,87 words
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Article22 1898-09-29 11 One of the occasional private cigarette smoking concerts given by members of this Club came off last night very successfully.22 words
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Article894 1898-09-29 11 In re L. J. Chater, a Bankruj t. The Chief Justice yesterday gave sion in the matter of L J. Chater's application for his discharge from bankruptcy. He said the applicant was adjudged bankrupt on his own petition on 28th September, 1897, the proved liabilities amounting to §30,469894 words
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Correspondence.
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Article412 1898-09-29 12 To the Editor. Dear Mr Editor, I went to the Town Hall on Saturday night to hear his Lordship talk. Before the speech came off I had not the slightest idea what he would or could say to interest us poor isolated Europeans. Knowing his Lordship to412 words
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Article351 1898-09-29 12 I*o ill' Edi I OR. SIR, —In your issue of Saturday I notice thai the Registrar ol Hackney Carriages is not getting so many complaints as be expected about the now scale ot tares. fust so. That does not prove there is no injustice in them,351 words
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Article144 1898-09-29 12 Is Mendacity Hereditary Sir, There is something grimly sarcastic in leading this from the London and China Express alongside of the Tsar's (infests re disarmament ol Europe Is this sudden access of a desire for universal Ptace on tlie pari oi his Imperial Majesty only amiable fooling? Can he, [or144 words
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Article394 1898-09-29 12 According to a report from St. Petersburg, published by the Politische Corresponded, the Russian Government has instructed the Commandant of Port Arthur to push forward the fortifications there as fast as possible, and to this end to engage 3,000 more workmen. Another correspondent says lmmense394 words
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269 1898-09-29 12 CONFBSSION BY THE CULPRIT. (Special to China Mail.) Chemulpo, Sept. i" A Corean. formerly employed as a st rvant in the Russian Legation, confesses to having made the attempt upon the life oi the Emperor of Corea. Idie Emperor and the Prince269 words
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167 1898-09-29 12 A war correspondent writes Within a week almost tlie Sirdar has transferred his army to Wad Hamid from the Atbara camp. In less than twelve days inclusive he will have sent forward his army, munitions, and stores to the front, and have moved to167 words
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Article93 1898-09-29 12 Singapore Society will be much interested to note that a marriage h s been ai ranged between Mr, Percy Neville Buckley, Pons mouth Division, s.'.vp. r.i- third son of Mars Buckley, Melboi rne Australia, and Lillian Murray (Queenie McCailum, eldest daughtei of Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Henry M'Callum, R.E.,93 words
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Article25 1898-09-29 12 Mean ch) a Kling woman, was yesterday sentenced to three months bard labour :or stealing some forks spoons and knives from Mr. B Westerhout Sophia-road.25 words
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Article813 1898-09-29 12 The Court of Appeal opened this morning before the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Leach. The list comprises sixteen cases in all, and the Chief Justice during the morning said the Court would first hear appeals against judgments by Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones, then appeals against his813 words
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Article60 1898-09-29 12 Ihe inquest into the lire which took place in Beach Lane on the 7th inst., and re suited in a Chinese girl, aged 13, being burnt to death, was concluded yesterday. The evidence given as to the probable origin ol ihe fire and the precise number of the occupants of60 words
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Article162 1898-09-29 12 The following may be of ma* ir t est to Association football players u, two months ago the first round for »l Association Cup here was player] the Tanjong Pagar Football Clul the R. E., the latter winning by After the tie, the Captain of the F.162 words
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Article70 1898-09-29 12 Messrs. Sarkies Bros, ol R^ffl g &c. have just compl ted arra for the erecting ot a new hotel t Strand in Rangoon. Woik commenced shortly and the 1S expected to be ready lor 00 within tweUe months It is in even pect to be Mmilar70 words
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141 1898-09-29 12 During the recent fighting igainst tl Lafaie in Nigeria sevei Sittish officer; had c narrow escape. Major Resting, Capt. t others were al mess one evening. |i ware known to be lurking lb *U m tl e n« .g!>! our* hoed, occasionally indulging141 words
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Article394 1898-09-29 12 Hie Kev. 1 1 Rankin, nn- ei of r ctiurch i'i Mluthill, and om i i lln kad e Mastics in the I Nurch of Scotland ha- long noted hi t peculiai fra en utterances, rte »alway< acy, ml i\p i y when dealing with394 words
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Article167 1898-09-29 12 Daily Pvss;. rhe United States gunboat Pete* from Manila yesterday, reports thai Agu has complied wit! the ultimatum of Gent and that collision with tin kmerit ins insurgents ha-^ thus been avoided. >' insurgenl chiei-, however stationed declined to remove his troop* ai Aguinaldo remove] Irs,167 words
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Article, Illustration612 1898-09-29 13 3entlemen, to solace their wearied minds by ncr.^st pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronopei 5 c-.ne.ard the philosopher's game, which ivhettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and [rarts n body in the mean season." Voblem No. fa (Svejdy). a masterpiece as punty of construction ..nd variety of612 words
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Article332 1898-09-29 13 Mr. A. Burn has won the Cologne Tournament with a score of 11 -J out of 15 games, aftrr a severe struggle with Charoustk and Cohn, who, til! the last day, pressed him closelv. Tschigor.n also caught up to the last two, and therefore managed to tie for332 words
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Article263 1898-09-29 13 To-day comes the news oi the death of this venerable retired Colonial statesman, one of the finest and most independent characters that ever represented British influence in the Colonies He was born at Lisbon in 1812 and was the son of the late Lieut. Col263 words
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Article308 1898-09-29 13 Yesterday, on the Tanglin Rifle Range, the team of the Prince of Wales's Own shot for the competition for the "Queen's Cup" of the Army Rifle Association. The weather, wind, and atmosphere were simply perfect for shooting, and the scoring, as appended below, extremely good308 words
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Article726 1898-09-29 13 We hear that H. E. Sir Charles Mitchell is expected to return to Singapore on or about Boxing Day. Mr. Edwards, Assistant Commissioner of the Perak Police, is to come to Singapore in November to be married. The guard at Government House will be remounted at726 words
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611 1898-09-29 13 j There must still be many in Singapore who remember this officer when h^ was in command of the Marines on board H. M.S. j Orion on her fir>t commission as guard>hip before the modern arming of ihe Forte. His obituary notice appears in the611 words
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Article292 1898-09-29 13 Yesterday a four hours full powered trial trip was made with the s S. Laga, built a::d enginen by the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co. Ltd., to the ordtt ot Mr Deep nh im, Batgan. Moluccas The dimensions of ie vessel are a nvih 75 ft., breadth [4292 words
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Article27 1898-09-29 13 Inspector Barker of the Pahang Police in trying to effect the capture of a runaway convict sustained from him eight cuts on his hands from a knife27 words
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Article1984 1898-09-29 14 Tuesday, September 27, 1898. Present The Hon. the Deputy Governor (C. W. S. Kynnersley.) the Attorney-General (W. R. CollyerO the A. rg. Col. Treasurer (F. G P m.ey th*- Aud tor-General (E. C. H.11.) th.- Colonial Engineer (A. Murray G. S Murray 1 Hur inshaw. Dr Lim Boon1,984 words
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Article235 1898-09-29 14 Ihe fir-; day of the West Yorkshires Regimental Rifle Meeting was h-jid at 1 aiiij u yet>tt id y i m::<2 was some keen j competition .mou^ the men of the Regi- Hunt, and much Oisappoiutment wns Ich j at there being so tew outside entries for235 words
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Article173 1898-09-29 14 I I Can it be true, thou Jezebel, That thou leist slain ihy soa 1 hou Dragon ot the umpire, hose course is almost run That wiih thy Coadjutor In Infamy and shame, You've added yet another blot To year sluice filthy name nd yet unto173 words
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Article60 1898-09-29 14 A milkman was yesterday fined #^o and costs for selling milk mixed with water athe genuine juice ol the cow The new Jury Lists were laid ot ti table of the Legislative Council yesterday Thirty- nine names bear aftei them V Efficient Volunteer these gentlemen are in consideration of their60 words
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257 1898-09-29 14 With reference to the letter a yesterday, signed "Justice," on the tion of the new tariff of fares Official writes The Registrar of Hackn y Cai I turally wants to correct the ridicul ments of your correspondents i scale of hackney carriage and fares. No257 words
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Article429 1898-09-29 14 Par: icul trs havt a Rauh ol m ex« iting in WhUe, Mr. Bibb) at) I i M 13 to the country, ere actors. n <», a. en 11 pi diy the 23rd ins Mr Bibb) and Mr, \Yu m leave ihe office lot tiffin, a429 words
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Article138 1898-09-29 14 u M< s»i I'mup C6.'s I daj N p too W iterki >-st kvas sol I I to Yong Lee St tig. b lilding GremmilTs Hill was bought in at 95 It is probable that t Li j vera men a tug against tie gambling jf subordinati officials is having138 words
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Article967 1898-09-29 15 THE FILIPINOS AND THE AMERICANS. p IROOMRY 01 CORRBSPONDKNTS. We have alreadv called attention to the tvilful misrepresentation of the attitude of Filipino Government and its forces if g lie- Americans, by certain special so-! ailed residt nt cot respondents, and gh tout h ol the claptrap that has written967 words
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Article273 1898-09-29 15 We are asked to diaw attention to the fact that the next French mad for Europe i loses en Friday morning, and not in the evening as usual. Yesterday in tin- Summons Court M.R.C. Letch man Chetty was charged with nonattendance in obedience to a summons, with keeping273 words
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Article142 1898-09-29 15 THE UPPER NILE. The Sirdar and Fashoda, It is now declared to be untrue that any foreign military attaches have been per- mitted to accompany Sir Herbert Kitchener on his expedition to Fashoda THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN. Garrisons for new Acquisitions General Miles, the Commander-in-Chief of the142 words
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Article103 1898-09-29 15 REPORTED DEATH of th EMPEROR OF CHINA. Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Sept. 23rd, 1.5 p to. The Emperor <d China is reported dead. There is great ex< itement in Peking, and ralway communication between Peking and Tientsin has been stopped. The report is doubted here. Revenue103 words
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Article135 1898-09-29 15 Rewards for the Sirdar. It is reported that Sir Herbert Kitchener receives a peerage and a grant of Lord Salisbury. Lord Salisbury lias returned to London. The Cretan Difficulty. International Action. Turkish Forces to be Removed. Germany and Austria have refused to participate in the settlement of135 words
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Article111 1898-09-29 15 SUSPECTED MURDER. Gates of Peking Closed. Alleged Conspiracy by Empress Dowager and Li Hung-Chang. /^Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong Sept. 24th, u-18 a.m. The circumstances are such as to create a strong impression that the Emperor was murdered after signing an edict recalling the Dowager111 words
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Article144 1898-09-29 15 Conflicting Rumours. Death or Resignation. To Kotow to the Empress. An edict issued at Peking definitely announces that the Emperor of China has resigned his power to the Dowager Empress It is rumoured a Shanghai that the Emperor is dead. The gates ii Peking are closed.144 words
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Article148 1898-09-29 15 Reform Leader Unc'er Briti h Protection. His Su readei emanded. British Naval Authoiiies Refuse. (Special to Singapi re Free Frsss*] Hongkong, Sept. 26tli, to 50 a.m. The leader nt the Reform Party in China has arrived at Woosung, where, in accordance with instructions received from Sir148 words
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Article158 1898-09-29 15 The hon'ble G. N. Cutzon has been raised to the Peerage, under the title o! Baron Curzon of Kedieston, Ireland. THE SIRDAR AND FASHODA. The Town Occupied by an Egyptian Garrison. No Figtiting." Sir Flerbert Kitchener lias returned to Omdurman, having established a post at158 words
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Article33 1898-09-29 15 THE DREYFUS CAS E. j Esterhazy Confesses At Last, > Forgery of Evidence Under Orders." The Observer publishes an interview with Major Esterhazy, who is reported to have admitted forging the bordereau, under orders.33 words
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Article30 1898-09-29 15 THE FLBET IN MOVEMENT. Serious Action Apprehended. It is believed that the rr.ov- men's ot the British fleet in China betoken serious action. London, September 26th, iBqB.30 words
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Advertisement251 1898-09-29 15 Raffles Hotel. PATRONIZED by Royalty, Nobility and Distnguished Personages, including H R. H. n prince Sevaster. His Grace The Duke of Newcastle. The Risht Hon'blpThe Earl 01 Dysart Lord valletort. M3jor General Sir HenryCoUett. K.C.B. Sir Francis Boileau, Bar: Sb John James William Henry Spencer Sir Edmond Hill Brigadier-General Gossit251 words
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Miscellaneous169 1898-09-29 15 THE CRISIS AT PEKIiNG. The Refugee Reform Leader. An Interview He omes to Hongkong. Hongkong, Sept 26th, 6.25 p.m. The Correspondent of the China Mail at Shanghai has interviewed Hon k Van Wei, the leader of the Reform Party, v. ho esi caped 10 Woosung. and is now sale on169 words
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Article379 1898-09-29 16 An Expedition for Peking. In Aid of the Empress. The Russians hold a large force in readine>s at Port Arthur, if the Empress n ds help at Peking TH BRITISH FLEET PREPARED. W 11 Prevent any Russian Invasion. The British Fleet is assembled in the n«»rth of379 words
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Article79 1898-09-29 16 Action from Kassala. Another Dervish Station Captured. Col. Parsons, with tlie K issa' i garrison, captured Gedaref on the 22nd, alter three hour> sever lighting. 500 Dervishes were killed and 90 Egyptians killed or wnundfd. The Garrison at Fashoda. Sir Herbert Kitchener has left a garrison at79 words
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Article123 1898-09-29 16 HONOUR FOR T HE SIRDAR. A peerage for Sir Herbert Kitchener is officially announced. The Dreyfus C< se. Ihe French Cabinet has finally resolved to refer the question of revision of the Dreyfus Case to the C< vi of Cassation Negotiations respecting the question of the occupation of Fashoda by123 words
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Article303 1898-09-29 16 SHARE LIST SEPTEMBER 25th 1898. Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares P. Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. $2} Nominal, f 2,000,000 450,068 ioofbr/ Deferred. £5 Buyers. ~£g 4J-5-Bell's Abestos Kastern Agency, $5 Sellers. 10,000 f£ B's8 '5 8 4 8,584 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 2^o Fraser and303 words
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Advertisement116 1898-09-29 16 H°*GKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.' PAID-UP CAPITA! RESERVE RCND *i0,000,0u0 reserve liability' of i* 9 oo0 co PROPRIETIES... J lio.ooo.roc Court or Directors Hon. j J. BELL-IRVIMG.~-Chaik.vas R. M. Gray, Esq— Deputy Chairman. C. Bkurmann, Esq. I A. I. Raymond, Eg A H^P/' R L A. Haupt, Esg. p, Sachsh,116 words
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Advertisement39 1898-09-29 16 Buy Malacca Tea The best, purest, and cheapest of all Teas, sold at Messrs. ANN LOCK Co., Battery Road Mbssrs. YONG LEE SENG, Orchard Road Orange Pekoe 40 cents per lb. Souchong 35 cents per lb. 5 rmvf I39 words
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Advertisement56 1898-09-29 16 GRAND HOTEL JAVA. T H JS first c<as- Hotel, patronised byl:.. t»m Pommunity of Batavia, and situated m the Centre of the most healthy and bm lii.lwOnlwtquarter oi the Town, offers a good Tahh- Wmm 9Std Accommodation to IVave lers. A runner attends all .1 earners, and Hi •<■ I56 words
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Miscellaneous712 1898-09-29 16 CLEARANCES, September 28, Malacca, Bnt. str., Olsen, for Teluk Anson, via ports. Juno, Brit, str., Blackburn, for Klang, via ports. Par an, Brit, str., Taylor, for Bengkalis and Bagan. Poh Ann, Brit, str., Mellor, for Macassar, via ports. Austral ind, Brit, str., Mills, for Fremantle, vm ports. Calypso, Brit, str.,712 words
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Miscellaneous648 1898-09-29 16 I VESSELS IN POKI ii put. 275 ttlomben* St-n ->/; p' t?^ j r»' u lv NALDER Br:r ir,-9 l «p 20 K hr^ndan Rofr^^rcJt Benok.l.s BriuJo 58 Hendrv P- §im.n,s U M Cbntaur Hnt. ,222 Bamv.?,..- 3 o, agan Wec H 1 ChowPhv. Brit 370 feH p 7 P648 words
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Miscellaneous184 1898-09-29 16 I Passengers Left by tiie Mai. Sep. 234— Per .s.ar < for London.— Mi w Webb. Mr. R. dan vole. f r >e Pp^.-"er Paramatta im ii I Mr. H. W, Andrews Si«e. 1.-uhi ee Sister Menellita Sarreto, Mr. r i> \n j E8 Shipping ki-■■ o k i |j184 words
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