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Title Section18 1899-08-03 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, AUGUST 3rd/ 1899. No. 62718 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article50 1899-08-03 1 On June 21, at Gibraltar, the wife of Major L. ardbn, R.A., of a daughter. On June 25, at Totland. Isle ot Wight, the wife of Major F. J. GftBIG, r.a.m.c, of a son. On the 31st instant, at Langlands," the wife of Ceorge H. Miller, of a son.50 words
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Article33 1899-08-03 1 On the 22nd June, at St. Stephen's, Norwood, by the Rev. E.White, Vicar. Frederick Thbo. bald, of Sumatra, to Agsesk Eleanor Mina, second daughter of Major-General Sir John W. Campbell, Ban., C.B.33 words
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Article30 1899-08-03 1 On the ist July, m London, Harry Izzard Prick, late of Shanghai and Singapore, second son of the late William I illwall Price, of Warlev, Brentwood, Essex, aged 41.30 words
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Article256 1899-08-03 1 The English mail of July 14th answering letters despatched from Singapore on June 15th is expected on Satu- Jay by the M. If. Salazie. IheP,cc O. Chusan delivered her maii on the 29th ultimo This homeward mail is taken by the M. M. Caledonien and the next i\ill256 words
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Article, Illustration740 1899-08-03 1 Here shall the Pre_« the People', right maintainUnawed by influence and unbnbed by gain; Here patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, PledffH to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. (July 27th.) The resignation, practically the dismissal of Mr. ALGER from his post of U.S. Secretary for740 words
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Article464 1899-08-03 1 It is well-known that at the request of the Imperial Government, the Indian and several Colonial Governments m tropical regions have issued directions and suggestions for the making collections of mosquitoes and other flies that bite men or animals, m accordance with the instructions contained m464 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement516 1899-08-03 1 CONTENTS. I articles l. S. and the Philippines, 6s A Local Mosquito Peril, 65 .ilia v. Surrey, 5^ .laskan Difficulty, 66 Hon'ble C. Stringer, t,r ne Peace Conference, 66 U. S. Civil Service, 66 f,\ R p' nsible Opportunity, 1 v. Court. V 2«s, 73,78 Question of Trusteeship, 73 Vction516 words
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Advertisement134 1899-08-03 1 PINAUDS "Eau de Quinine. FOR THE HAIR Is Superior to all Others JOHN V. SHOEMAKER m his celebrated work entitled, Heredity, Health Personal Beauty SAYS One of the best hair tonics is PINAUDS 1 Eau de Quinine" rhis is the Universal Opinion, The many imitaiions being useles Pinaud's Eau de134 words
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Article240 1899-08-03 2 The monotony of success that has attended the Australian cricket team since their defeat by Essex early m the present English tour has again been broken by Surrey County, which has defeated the Australians by the very respectable margin of 104 runs. This incident, which could not240 words
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Article326 1899-08-03 2 (July 28th If it be the case that Canada and the United States are settling their keenly fought controversy over the Alaskan frontier, the news is, all round, good news* So long as the Russian territory of Alaska, with its coastwise extension running down to about the326 words
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Article371 1899-08-03 2 (July 29th.) THEM •rill be very general satisfaction at the announcement that the seat vacated by Mr. BoGAARDT on the Legislative Council has been offered by the Governor to Mr. Charles Stringer, ai,d has been accepted by that gentleman. We had been under the impression that371 words
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Article465 1899-08-03 2 (July 31st.) As most people not afflicted with the make-believe goody-goody sort of intellect saw from the beginning, the Peace Conference has turned out the farce we said it would. Insincerity was its keynote and there was no power m Europe less likely to come forward465 words
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Article721 1899-08-03 2 (Aug. ist) When General MERRiTTof the American army passed through Singapore on his way home to America from the Philippines, and before the final ever-to-be-regretted rupture between the Filipinos and the Americans took place, the Editor of this journal, at the General's request, had a721 words
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Article484 1899-08-03 2 (Aug. 2nd.) y THERE are naturally not many *ho uappreciate the real nature of the oppor. tunity given to the Government of tbii Colony by what is equivalent to a consider. able freedom of action accorded by the Home Government under the armWomen's and Girls' Protection Ordinan.484 words
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Article124 1899-08-03 2 The American (Manila) ol the iSth Jul) The case mentioned m the Sunday BSW American, of embezzlement, has had a sad leqtK The man Campbell who, as mentioned, had bezzled some $17,000 was arrested on a at the instance of his late employ rv M< McLeod124 words
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Article122 1899-08-03 2 Another daring outrage -v.i^ perpetrated; terday afternoon (24th July) upon a Eun lady lulc out walking m onr of the public m ihe Colony. About half-past MI »'< German lady 'named Mr*. Ptttcwski, wh ing along Lower Richmond Road, I from behind by a122 words
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Article1455 1899-08-03 3 The Rev. Pere Cuaz, curate of Chantaboon, has been appointed Roman Catholic Bi-nop of Laos. Mr. Wolferstan this morning fined eighteen Chinamen $2 each for gambling, cant Amb-ose prosecuted. For stealing a goose valued at $2 at Jalan ir at 4 a.m. yesterday Toh Poh has1,455 words
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Article, Illustration971 1899-08-03 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's fame, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season." Problem No. 160 (H. and E. Bettmann) is solved by Kt-R3. Correct solutions971 words
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Article181 1899-08-03 3 A woman named Wee Hong Neo, Ol f-b. Outram Road, says that a noise m her room about 2 a. m. this morning woke her and she saw a Chinaman moving about. She was too frightened to scream, and the man escaped by way of a window.181 words
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Article538 1899-08-03 3 (Ftnang Gaaette.) On Saturday morning Mr. H. W. FirmstoneActing Protector of Chinese m Penang, very properly held a meeting of all the Cantonese keepers of houses ot ill-fame m the town, and ex. plained to them the provisions of the new ordinance, which is cited538 words
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Article1714 1899-08-03 4 Wednesday, July 26, 1899. Present H. E. the Governor (Sir C. B. H. Mitchell, g.c.m g.) The Hon'ble the Officer Commanding the Troops (H. E. Major General Dickson, C.8.) Col. Secretary (Sir Alex. Swetten ham, k.c.m.g.) the Col. Treasurer (F. G. Penney). the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill). the1,714 words
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Article1178 1899-08-03 4 No. X. A Letter from Auld Reekie. (Written for the Singapore Free Press by the Rev. G. M. Reith.) A familiar figure has been removed from the streets and public life of Edinburgh by the death of Dr. lohn Moirat the advanced age of 91. His1,178 words
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Article137 1899-08-03 4 Your peace is ended, Fair Penang. Your days of slumbrous ease, Since there's a "plague" upon you thrown Worse than the foul disease. Oh, you have worries, Fair Penang, And grievances galore: But your last chance of quietne>s, Reckless you throw it o'er. We weep for you,137 words
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Article155 1899-08-03 4 "It seem a mere bagatelle for I Sam to put down the Philippine insuri tion," observes the St. Lcuis Republic m M If he wants to fight something nearer bis size, why doesn't he tackle the Si lard Oil Company?" The way Uncle Sam is whipping the Filipinos reminds one155 words
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Article134 1899-08-03 4 The Peking correspondent of the //<<; about the treatment of the Bmperor Kuanj( 1 1 the hands of his gaolers, layt His M I now provided wilh three meals daj which he is only given two kinds > t ge a small bowl of rice, insomui134 words
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Article643 1899-08-03 5 A Bengali named Patchi of 67 Middle Road says that early this morning property to the value of $17 was stolen from his room. Rev. Nathan J. Plumb, one of the oldest foreign residents of Foochow, died at Sharp Peak on Tuesday the nth inst. Mr643 words
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Article125 1899-08-03 5 ft ?Y c f China Mail j hear that the captain of a warship which is leaving this Stat on soon I novel way of punishing men who overstay 'i leave. A few of them, failing to catch the fJ-riight sampan, remained ashore all night re,l'y. On125 words
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Article270 1899-08-03 5 Selections from yesterday's sentences For stealing a goose, valued at $2.— Toh Poh got 3 months with hard labour. For stabbing a man with a knife necessitating his being m hospital just under a month— a seaman was fined twelve dollars. Draw him fresh from school-books; take270 words
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Article212 1899-08-03 5 The Singapore Rowing Club propose holding a Regatta, to begin on Monday, Aug. 14th. There are a large number of entries, the best for year?, and the prospects of good racing look encouraging. There is a rate for scratch fours. Three seats to complete crews will be filled by212 words
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Article236 1899-08-03 5 Tre China Gazette of the 17th inst. says: Considerable regret is being felt within the settlement at the death of Mr. H. D. Patch, of the Shanghai Brewery, which occurred yesterday afternoon at his quarters close to the business premises. The sorrow is all the more236 words
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Article81 1899-08-03 5 A correspondent wiites complaining of the depredations committed by a herd of cattle that strays about Queen-st., going into the gardens and eating up shrubs and llowers. It may be mentioned that Queenst. is not the only thoroughfare m Singapore infested by stray cattle, many of the roads towards dusk81 words
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Article226 1899-08-03 5 Mr. W. Adams, who lives near the fourth mile stone on the Bukit Timah Road, some weeks ago reported to the Police that a Burmese woman named Mah Ni had absconded with jewellery and money to the value of $700. He also charged a Burmese woman226 words
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Article847 1899-08-03 5 There has lately been introduced into the French Army a mw style of marching, for which extraordina y results are claimed. It is called Flexion marching, and iis purpose is to secure a maximum of speed with a minimum expenditure of physical energy. The old847 words
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Article693 1899-08-03 5 The Best Dressed Woman at Singapore Races. (Glasgow Evening Times, June 24.) Evidence was led before Lord Low m an action* of divorce at the instance of Jeannie Margarieta Stevens Kilgour or M'Gregor, Bridge Street^ Banff, against Alexander Ronald M'Gregor some time Inspector of Police, Singapore,693 words
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Article362 1899-08-03 5 Viator writes as follows m the China Gazette The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation has come to be regarded as the backbone of Anglo-Saxon commerce m the Far East; and, by those whose interests here lie, the Bank's halfyearly reports are studied with eager interest.362 words
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527 1899-08-03 6 (Translated.) M. de Lanessan has obtained, before the Republican Committees of the ist Arrondissement at Lyons, a success that showed how well the electorate knew how to appreciate Deputies who bring courage and conscience to the execution of their duty. The speaker took up527 words
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Article222 1899-08-03 6 A rule is made by tbe Governor m Council under the Quarantine Ordinance, providing for a report to be made to the Health Officer m case of any case of infectious disease being discovered. If there are no means of properly treating the patient m his own home222 words
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Article51 1899-08-03 6 H.M.S. Grafton left Hongkong a short time after the homeward P. O. mail steamer Ballaarat. The Grafton came m about 9 a.m. yesterday whilst the Baliaanit did not arrive till yesterday alternoon. l'he Grafton will leave for home to morrow afternoon after the delivery of /he English mail by the51 words
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1000 1899-08-03 6 A Forecast of its Probable Issue. Rev. John Watson writes m the North American Review for May on The Religious Situation m England." He takes evident pains to be impartial and judicial; and Anglicans may perhaps be surprised that a Nonconformist and a Presbyterian1,000 words
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146 1899-08-03 6 Consul-General Schmucker, the Austro-Hunga-rian representative at Shanghai who arrived at Vancouver on the Empress of Japan en route to Europe, is missing, says the Victoria Glob? of June 17th. Mr. Schmucker was lo have sailed f-om New York on the Teutonic a few days ago and146 words
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Article511 1899-08-03 6 (From Manila Pwpersa) Correspondents m Filipino Camp. El Progresso of the 9th mstant states that the Revolutionary government have decided to admit representative of foreign newspapers into the Filipino camp. All that is necessary for the correspondent who is desirous of visiting the rebel territory is to inform511 words
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Article535 1899-08-03 6 How Emfirb is Affected by the Climate. A nation only lives a few thousand years. Look at the great nations of 4,000 years ago. Egypt, Yucatan, Mexico, Peru, Assyria are all dead and buried. China is only staying alive to save funeral expenses. l'he next generation of nations535 words
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Article709 1899-08-03 6 We understand that it is almost certain that the BarHeur and Centurion will k relieved on this station by the Canot and the Glory, the former pair being 0 i 10,500 tons and the latter of 12,950 i ons with a heavier armament, though a fra709 words
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Article1127 1899-08-03 7 Outcquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli* JUVEKAL. Historians will have to record, and explain if they can, how the Opposition, from 1.95 onwards, became the most selfishly an d fanatically unpatriotic party England has yet seen. It is impossible to underhand what they are aiming1,127 words
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Article533 1899-08-03 7 The presence of H.M.S. Grafton m port gave an opportunity for a game too seldom seen m Singapore. Socker "is firmly established with natives and Europeans alike, and a match under the modern rules attracts far more than one under the older form of the game. Last evening533 words
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Article901 1899-08-03 7 iFram our awn COrrafgMdant.. For some time the Malacca Church Work Association has practically ceased to exist, chiefly through a great many of the members who took most interest m it having left the Settlement. On Friday a meeting was held at the School House to revive it. There901 words
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Article58 1899-08-03 7 A correspondent writes to complain that m respect to a football match arranged with the Raffles School and the team to which he belonged the latter were told on arrival on the ground that there would be no match. He adds It does seem very strange -that the boys should58 words
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Article793 1899-08-03 7 Sinoaporb Branch. The annual general rr.eeting of the Singapore branch of the Straits Settlements Association was held yesterday afternoon m the Exchange Rooms, the President, Mr. C. Stringer, m the Chair. Amongst those present were Mr. John Anderson Vice-President, Mr. Napier, Hon. Secretary, Messrs. W. H. Frizell,793 words
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Article28 1899-08-03 7 The Court of Two Magistrates gave Peng Lim Boon six month's rigorous imprisonment for snatching a kainprai fron. Lim Kuan m Uppe*- Hokien Street on the 22nd instant.28 words
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1319 1899-08-03 8 Ignorant oy its Anniversaries. On the 15th inst. we meant to have congratulated our contemporary on its fiftyfourth birthday, it having dated its first number on the 15th July 1845. The Singapore Free Press of those days had the satistaction, as mentioned last year,1,319 words
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Article982 1899-08-03 8 An Autheniic Account. As this matter is having some notice given to it at the present time owing to a query raised at Penang over the daily propagation m another quarter of a historical misstatement, we cannot do better than quote, from Mr. C. B. Buckley's interesting982 words
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Article151 1899-08-03 8 Mr. A. C. Harper is shortly leaving for Kurope on account of ill-health. Miss Stratton is also going to Java on leaving the State. Mr. Hall, a former manager of Howarth Erskines, is to be married to Miss Harris m September at Anerley Congregational Church. Capt. Ah Kui151 words
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Article101 1899-08-03 8 A telegram from Washington to the Americans at Manila says 'Captain Watkins, commander of the National Trans Atlantic liner Paris, has had his certificate suspended for two years on account of the wrecking of his vessel upon the Manacle rocks the latter part of May.101 words
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Article70 1899-08-03 8 In connection with the voyage home of H. M. S. Grafton, it is interesting to know that Capt. F. W. Fisher may have to salute the flag of his brother, Admiral Sir John Fisher, Commander m Chief m the Mediterranean, with the usual seventeen guns. Sir John Fisher, who was70 words
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Article573 1899-08-03 8 tf'ram aur own Car respondent.. The Makassar Courant says that with tK Stettiu there is passing through Mac as the first Governor of German New Guia? Mr. Von Bennigsen, lately Secretary German East Africa, and son of the w known German statesman of that name H* paid a573 words
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76 1899-08-03 8 THE "OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGIE DINNER. The annual Oxford and Cambridge Dinner was held at the Singapore Club last evening, sixteen Cantabs and four from the sister University attending, under tli r Presidency of Sir Alexand* r Swettenham The toast of the evening was proposed by him, and responded to by76 words
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Article78 1899-08-03 8 Mr. H. N. Ridley writes from th It may interest your readers to know that the extraordinary plant Amor t phallus Titanum from Sumatra ll jn*' opening its flowers m the plant houi the Gardens for the first time m Singa| It will probably be fully out78 words
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Article59 1899-08-03 8 Puah Chiam Moh for stealing m silver pieces from a Chin am m I m North Bridge-road last evcuing, morning sent to gaol for three months hard labour by Mr. Wollerstan. Smith—Halloa, Jones! Haven't seen you for mouth, How is Mrs. Jones? Joms >"H ,tl >) Nicely, thanks. (Thinks a59 words
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Article706 1899-08-03 9 Mr. A. B. C. Doyle reports the loss, about 11 am. yesterday, of various articles from his room, valued at J22.50. A Sikh of 41 Havelock Road says ihat Rj 3J6 have been stolen from his house. and that his friend has also disappeared. Tan Choong706 words
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Article170 1899-08-03 9 Band and Drums K.O.R. S.CC. 2nd XI. This match was played at Tanglin, and resulted m an easy win for the Club by seven wickets and 16 runs. S.CC 2ND XI. Dr. Sheward run out 32 A. Abrams b Smith 39 K. H. Gilpin c Warburton b Smith 32170 words
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Article446 1899-08-03 9 This, the second match of the Cricket Tournament, (the first, S. V. A. v. Lawyers and Civil Service, having resulted m a tie) has been now completed, the S. V. A. winning by 39 runs. L. Dunman for the losers played a very446 words
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Article169 1899-08-03 9 It is probable that H.M.S. Phoenix will be the ship selected to proceed on the usual annual official visit to the Cocos and Christmas Islands. A sad fatality is reported from Gunong Semmangol, twelve miles from Taipeng. A young Malay woman went into her garden at 4 p.m. to collect169 words
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Article209 1899-08-03 9 This morning m the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice two Malays named Mohamed and Haji Noor were charged with robbing the boxes of twelve rikisha coolies at a house m Teluk Blanga. The first named was caught m the act, and the second identified subsequently by the209 words
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Article185 1899-08-03 9 Miss Caroline Clarke and Miss Mabel Clarke this afternoon applied to Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones for payment to them of §794 97 and §779 01 standing m the books ot the Accountant General of the Court to the credit of Jtffries Clarke d* ceased, their father.185 words
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Article391 1899-08-03 9 Lord VVimbornb on the Church Crisis. (Da Uy G rap h ie We have been requested by Lord Wimborne to publish the following I received an invitation to attend a meeting to be held at a private house m aid ot Church work m the diocese of391 words
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Article54 1899-08-03 9 The "Doctors* Prize.' Ladies are reminded that the competition for the M Doctors' Prize," ist round, will be played on Monday next at the Race Course. Post entries will be accepted up to the commencement of play. All Lady Golfers may compete for the prize, ladies to choose their54 words
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Article319 1899-08-03 9 The Sultan Kills Another Tiger. Johore, July 30. His Highness the Sultan shot his fifth tiger on Monday last. The animal which had been tracked into a dense piece of under-growth at the junction of Tampoi and Tehran Roads, was first fired at and missed by one of the319 words
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Article242 1899-08-03 9 THE P. O. SS. CHINA." Through the kindness of a Belfast correspondent we are able to give a few very interesting details concerning the repairs or it might almost be said, the reconstruction of the P. and O. Liner China, xnhich lay stranded for such a long period on the242 words
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Article354 1899-08-03 9 Thus Mr. Wagner m his report on the Selangor Police for 1898. While, no doubt, the men have responded m a considerable degree to the zeal of their officers, it still remains to be said that the Martini- Henry ctrbine is, consequent on its recoil, a most unsatisfactory weapon. If354 words
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Miscellaneous19 1899-08-03 9 THE SWIMMING CLUB. A launch will leave Johnston's Pier for the Club Bungalow to-morrow alternoon at 3 30 p.m.19 words
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Article837 1899-08-03 10 Presbyterian Incorporation m India. July 14.—- In introducing thc Kirk Sessions Incorporation Bill at to-day's Supreme Legislative Council, Mr.. Raleigh explained that the Kirk Sessions had not been incorporated by law m Scotland, as the property which was there concerned was chiefly land situated locally. In India, however,837 words
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Article73 1899-08-03 10 That sound cricketer Mr. George Van22E__k___ h ca P ,ained the Ceylon team that visited Singapore m Christmas 1800 has made 122 not out m a match against H. If. S. Eclipse. The naval visitors however, had declared their innings closed at 334 for 5 wickets, the Colombo men, even73 words
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Article543 1899-08-03 10 -ru*"? m Rome m a London paper says the Japanese Government has decided upon buying the armour-plate for several new warships from Term Steel Works. The armour-plate turned out recently by the Terni Steel Works has be™ shown to be superior to that of Krupp and Harvey Admiral543 words
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589 1899-08-03 10 The Indian Sportsman gives two pictures oi the Sultan ol Johore and two ot his latest trophies m the way of tiger-shooting. Also these remarks The illustrations represent H. H. the Sultan of Jo ore a. d the tiger she shot m the589 words
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Article52 1899-08-03 10 Mr. Robertson, of the Perak Railway Department, has gone to Saigon to get his child, who was bitten by a mad dog, treated at the Pasteur Institute. i Mr. G. F. Adamson has been elected to a seat on the committee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce, vice Mr. \V52 words
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Article122 1899-08-03 10 Borneo Oil to Replace Russian m Ceylon. We (Times of Ceylon) learn that the discharge of i.ioo tons of Russian kerosine oil m bulk into the Shell Transport and Trading Co.'s tanks at Kochchikadde, ex the "Trocas" to-day, will probably be the last importation122 words
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Article117 1899-08-03 10 The Competition for the Warren Shield, Rifle Shooting, will take place on the Tanglin Rifle Range, on the 12th August, 1899. 1 he teams will fire as follows 8a.m.,t0i0a.m.,-" B" D"and"G Comanies, ist Bn. Royal Lancaster Regiment. 10.30 a.m., to 1230 p.m.,— "A" M G "and,,117 words
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Article111 1899-08-03 10 The returns from the Pahang Corporation Mines for the month of June were as follows Sungei Lembing. Tons of stone crushed 2065 oxide of tin produced 52 tons; with 35 heads of stamps running for 30 days working expenses $20,000. Jeram Batang. Tons of stone crushed111 words
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Article120 1899-08-03 10 The result of the medal play on Saturday at the above Club was as follows Cadell, Coope and Carver also played, but returned no scores. ce rce -44 42 6= So Vade 4 44 g s Gentle 57 54 24 «8; Jones 49 4 6 6120 words
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196 1899-08-03 10 Dr. Reyhardt of Colombo has received a letter from Penang announcing the death of his brother, Trutand Vincent, of the P. VV. D. at Dindings, which occurred on the 2nd inst. as the result of fever. The deceased was a very intelligent officer196 words
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Article93 1899-08-03 10 A French transport paaeed through the prt from VV es t to East at 11-15 a.m. yesterday, and at 10 a.m. this morning a Norwegian steamer passed through from East to VVest. The nurse for the Perak Branch of the Colonial Nursing Association, Miss Swainstone, arrived out by this week's93 words
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Article689 1899-08-03 10 Mr. Brockman this morning h^d"^ Municipal cases to dispose of. Mr. James Murphy of Messrs. Howarth Ersk.neand Co., reports the theft o?K gold watch and chain valued at |i sol Mr. Charles Stringer this afternoon took the oaths and his seat on the Le 2 islat;689 words
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Article2133 1899-08-03 11 W. J. Ford - W. J. Ford All Righ.s Risirved." By 11. THE GREATER TP.ST MATCHES. Why this particular name has been apd to matches between the full strength of England and one of her colonies, no one can satisfactorily explain; nor who gave these matches that name still it is now an2,133 words
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Article613 1899-08-03 11 That the. present campaign against the inhabitants of the Philippines is causing uneasiness m America has been evident for a long time, and the military policy of gagging the correspondents and the cables at Manila is having iis natural fruit m the creation of a613 words
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Article57 1899-08-03 11 Major Bower, Chief Constable of the East Riding of Yorkshire, died at Beverley on tbe 3rd June after a month's illness. Tbe deceased, who held the appointment 1 twenty-seven year?, was formerly m the 4th I King's Own Regiment, and was wounded I m the57 words
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39 1899-08-03 11 Mr. Justice Jones this morning continued the hearing of Mt. Sharman's claim against the Singapore Dispensary for damages for wrongful dismissal, the evidence of Mr. H. D. Sharman being taken. The case is proceeding.39 words
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Article150 1899-08-03 11 Yesterday afternoon Chua Chan was found guilty of theft from the person of a Chinaman m front of the Chinese Protectorate, and was sentenced to three years imprisonment. This morning Lee Yeow, and Moh Ah Foh were before the Chief Justice on five charges; that they entered Number150 words
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Article179 1899-08-03 11 (Translation from the Lspanish by a juvenile with the help of a dictionary.) T^is is the young lady which gleamed before at the theatres! How that single beauty is locked m one miserable (coffin) box! How that luminous body fallen for exchanging on ihat frail179 words
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Article499 1899-08-03 11 A British Consul's t omparison. Noting the political changt s and their relation to the trade ot hU consulate, Mr. Hopkins, our Consul at Chefoo, remarks that since the issue of his previous report Kiao-chau— or more correctly and officially, Tsintao has been open to foreign trade.499 words
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Article901 1899-08-03 12 Final Cup Tib. King's Own Regiment v. Tanjong Pagar Football Club. King's Own Win by a Goal to Nil. Although the number of ties played m the competition for the Singapore Football Association Cup have been fewer this year than m some previous years, the interest taken m901 words
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Article866 1899-08-03 12 (Translated for the Free Press.) The Schutterij. It is well known that all able bodied Europeans, with some exceptions, such as Consular officials, etc., m Netherlands India are required to serve, and do actually serve, m the Schutterij, a sort of forcedvolunteer militia, involving frequent drills and musters,866 words
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Article28 1899-08-03 12 Ali, Mr. Seah Liang Seah's head mandor, was fined yesterday by Mr. Clayton $10 for having a gun m his possession without a license. The gun was confiscated.28 words
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Article164 1899-08-03 12 Il Trovatore." To-morrow evening at the Town Hall, Signor Jesse Brandani, who has been on a tour of the world since 1890, sans sou, proposes to appear before a Singapore audience and give some account of his wanderings. He will also during his conference," which he has164 words
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316 1899-08-03 12 "Sympathy" sends a letter m connection with the above subject and alluding specially to the interview between the deputation of planters and others to the Resident General protesting against any increase of railway charges. He says The Resident General very cleverly turned the316 words
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Article128 1899-08-03 12 In tin a fresh outburst of speculative buying has been provoked by the constant insufficiency of supplies from the East, and assisted by some American purchases prices have risen very quickly, touching on Friday £121 cash, £122 three months, and finishing about 2*. od. below the best. There has128 words
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Article107 1899-08-03 12 Two Spanish Augustin Friars who arrived on the .'3rd ult. from Hongkong by the Nuensang were arrested, with a large quantity of incendiary documents. They are supposed to have been sent by the Fillpino junta at Hongkong. The Binondo district is getting to be a hot bed of107 words
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Article76 1899-08-03 12 That fine steamer the Maha Vajiravudh, of the East Asiatic Co.. Ltd. will shortly make her second trip up the East Coast of the Peninsula, to Bangkok, via ports. According to the municipal by-laws now m force m Calcutta, a third class ghari may have a pony of 13-2 hands,76 words
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Article995 1899-08-03 12 (Via Ceylon.) London, July 1 8.- Despatches from P__, V^V P ro n^ ed "of bo h n* Volksraad and the Executive was held ve^l a lhe It is understood that important concession^ directions of Sir A. Milner's demand!^ being favourably entertained. c no Later despatches announce that the995 words
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Article661 1899-08-03 13 We acknowledge with thanks the receipt, from the Government Printer, of the return »f Imports and Exports for 1898. For the theft of two geese from a house m Si rangoon Road, Mr. Wolferstan has given Abdul six months' rigorous imprisonment. His Highness the Sultan of661 words
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Article128 1899-08-03 13 (By Telegram.) The first day of the Penang Races was held yesterday. Although there was heavy rain overnight there was clear weather for the races. The following are the results Maiden Plate.— -i. Lady Cavendish ;2. Stephen. Lady Cavendish was named by our Sporting Correspondent before last meeting128 words
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Article57 1899-08-03 13 At a mortgagee's sale held at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s rooms, a piece of freehold land containing an area of 18 acres off Thompson rd. was the only lot put up for auction, the others having been previously withdrawn. 'The piece disposed of was bought by Mr.57 words
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Article132 1899-08-03 13 The Manager's report of this Company for June contains some encouraging reading for the shareholders. The Cross-cut No. 1. was driven nine feet, making a total length of 17 feet, when it was stoped to the better drive on the lode out therein, which where cut132 words
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Article239 1899-08-03 13 Thk New Treaties. Tokyo, July 17th.— To-day being the first day of the operation of the new Treaties, Marquis Yamagata, the Premier, and Viscount Aoki, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, paid a visit to the Imperial Palace and offered congratulations for the occcasion. Slumonoseki, July 17th. The ceremony239 words
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152 1899-08-03 13 On ihe 17th inst., the Foreign Settlements m Japan were formally handed over to the Japanese authorities m accordance with the new treaties. At each place, an interesting ceremonial was observed, and valedictory speeches made by the F"oreign representatives. One curious effect of the change152 words
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Article98 1899-08-03 13 The heedless way m which Chinese sampanmen try to board local steamers entering the harbour is a daily spectacle m Singapore. At Hongkong the other day two Chinamen were drowned while attempting to board the S.S. Lightning m the same manner. On the 30th Detective Police Constable Tan Guan Chai98 words
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Correspondence.
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Article106 1899-08-03 13 To the Editor. Sir, Monday next is a Bank Holiday and all the Banks and Government Offices as well as most of the mercantile firms observe it as a close holiday. Some of our Schools, however, do not always close on public holidays. This makes it106 words
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Article96 1899-08-03 13 About i p.m. yesterday a Malay named Kechil tell from a coconut tree near Budoh Police Station, and was seriously injured. There was no conveyance, and no stretcher, and the unfortunate man had to be taken to Rochor Police Station on a chair, a distance of nearly96 words
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Article90 1899-08-03 13 The Malacca Police Sinecurists Again. We [Pinang Gazette) learn that ten out of the twenty five police constables, who were sent here from Malacca, were despatched on their way back to Malacca via Teluk Anson, on Friday last. The men, however, have returned to Penang, as90 words
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Article109 1899-08-03 13 The Malay Mail says Dr. Travers is shortly going to Pekan to bring back the remains of the late Capt. Syers. There will then be a public funeral at which the Rev. F. W. Haines will officiate. The late Capt. Syers held such a unique position109 words
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Article108 1899-08-03 13 Ong Learn recently acquitted of the charge of murdering his wife Pok Chwee Yearn on the morning of May 1 1 th m a house m Bukit Timah-road was brought yesterday before Messrs. Wolferstan and Clayton on a charge of permitting a false report of108 words
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110 1899-08-03 13 Suspected Cask ov Poisoning. Last Moments oi Prominent Teak. Merchant. Khoon Chamroen, the great teak merchant, is reported to have died by poison yesterday morning (19th) It had been his habit every day to take a cup of medicine on rising. Yesterday it was brought110 words
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Article95 1899-08-03 13 The scratching of the Raffles Victorious m the tie on Saturday last left the Old Rafflesians winners of the first tie. The Straits Chinese National will meet i the Fathool Karib on Sunday on the Darul Adab ground at Jalan Besar at 5 p.m. The other95 words
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Article127 1899-08-03 13 The Registrar General's report for the year 1898, shows the total number of births throughout the Settlements was 12,781, or a rate of 21.57 P er thousand, which is higher than the previous year. The total number of deaths was 18,032, compared with 21,427 for 1897. Ms127 words
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Article358 1899-08-03 13 (Daily Graphic.j With the memory of three melancholy d lys at Lord's m our mind cricket dues not at the moment seem to lend itself to humorous treatment. The Music Hall profession, however, made a gallant effort yesterday, (19th June) at Stamford Bridge grounds to358 words
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226 1899-08-03 13 Thb Pach .derm's Crvdle Song. About 6 a.m. to-morrow, 27th July, being the ascertained lucky moment, the female white elephant caught at Oubon, will be put into a train at rail-head. This I rain will reach the Bangkok terminus about 445 p.m., and226 words
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Article180 1899-08-03 13 TH E "KISSING BUG." A new pest is now seriously affecting the health of the cities along the Atlantic Coast. It is a species of Hying beetle which has been dubbed the kissing bug." Many cases are reported daily of people who have been bitten m the lip. and j_ffer180 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement105 1899-08-03 13 TEBRAU PLANTING CO., LIMITED. The following is the report for presentation to shareholders at the Third General Meeting, held at Hongkong Genilemen, We beg to lay before you our Balance Sheet for the year ending 30th April last. We also annex the Report of our Estate Manager. Mr. Larken. Gambier.105 words
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Article991 1899-08-03 14 No. XL A Letter from Auld R_.bk.i_-. (Written for the Singapore Free Press by the Rev. G. M. Rbith.) We are swimming and panting m a heatwave, an unusually prolonged one for this season of the year. For more than a week, the streets of Edinburgh991 words
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Article231 1899-08-03 14 The following is a summary of the convictions at the Assizes: Amat, theft, three years rigorous imprisonment Suboh, causing hurt with a knife, 18 months; Low Ah Choi, theft, four years Lim Kee, theft from dwelling house, two years rigorous imprisonment Yong Ah See, housebreaking by night and231 words
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Article520 1899-08-03 14 Murder of an American and two Japanese Women. The Japan Gazette of the 17th inst. reports: About seven o'clock this morning the Police received information that a murder had been committed at No. 133, the Rising Su-i, a saloon kept by a Japanese woman named Tono-oka520 words
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Article203 1899-08-03 14 The procuring of jackals' tails ap ears to provide a lucrative occupation to certain persons m Cape Colony. Says the Argus: "There is one industry which pursues its even course of prosperity. I mean the jackal tail trade, which, m spite of the wholesale destruction of animals203 words
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Article1620 1899-08-03 14 The negotiations between the United States and British Governments for the arrangement of a modus vivendi fixing the Alaskan Boundary are staled to have again nearly reached a crisis. It s ometimes appeared that the basis of an understanding had been reached, and that details could be arranged1,620 words
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Article438 1899-08-03 14 H. M. S. Goldfinch Battered t\ thk Elements. The Ship Springs a Leal. Sydney, July s.— The Goldfinch yesterday irrh ed m Port Jackson with the homeward I, pennant flying, and came to moorings m Farm ove. She left Auckland for Sydney on the 24th438 words
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Article217 1899-08-03 14 The proposed flag for Federated Australia has the St. George's Cross, with the Union Jack m the upper left hand orner as usual, the other corners being left blank, and on the cross are five stars making horizontal and vertical lines of thr"** each way. Gregory De Cruz, whose appeal217 words
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Article77 1899-08-03 15 (Corrected up to August 2). On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/oi n demand i/uj Private credits 3 m/s 2 /°A documents 3 m/s 2/0J M credits 6 m/s 2 tV France, demand 250 Germany, demand 202$ India, T. T 1494 Hongkong, demand fjji dis Yokohama, demand.. pm Java, demand77 words
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Article109 1899-08-03 15 (August 2.. r_n $84. Gambler. 5.45 do. Cube No. 1 9.62$ Pepper, hlack (ordinary Spore) 25 25 do. White, (Fair L/W=s% 40.50 Nutmegs nos to the lb.) 64. do. (80s to the lb) 84. Mace (Banda) 81. Cloves (Amboina) 32. Liberian Coffee 5-37a Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality; 6.75109 words
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Advertisement457 1899-08-03 15 Raffles Hotel. PATRONIZED by Royalty, Nobility and Distnguished Personages, including H. R. H. Prince Damron H. R. H. Prince Sevaster. His Grace The Duke of Newcastle. The Right Hon'bleThe Earl ot Dysart. Lord and Lady Braye. Lord D' rmer. Lord Cecil Lord Valletort. Major General Sir HenryCollett, K.C.B. Sir Francis457 words
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Advertisement194 1899-08-03 15 RILEY, HARGREAVES CO., LTD. ENGINEERS, Boiler-Makers, Shipbuilders AND General Contractors. WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY FROM STOCK Steam Pumps. Mining, Horizontal and Vertical Direct Acting Duplex and Special Sinking pumps up to 20,000 gallons rephour. Boilers for Mining Purposes. Locomotive, Colonial and Vertical Boilers m Stock and m progress, from194 words
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Advertisement631 1899-08-03 15 Pianos Pianos BY EVERY CELEBRATED MAKER For SALE, HIRE, OR ON THE HIRE PURCHASE SYSTEM. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF EVERY KIND Banjos, Mandolines, Guitars, AutoHarps, Zithers, Violins, Cornets, Flutes, Clarionets, Musical Boxes and Symphonias, Graphophones and Gramophones. CLASSICAL MODERN AND POPULAR MUSIC. All the Newest Music Received by Every Mail. Catalogues631 words
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Miscellaneous782 1899-08-03 15 q LX ARA N CES. yag 27* Bengloe, Brit, str., Thomson, for London via ports. Fern moor, Brit, str., Harroway, for Sourabaya. Giang Ann, Brit, str., Follett, for Samarang, via ports. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Pakan, Brit, str., Klattig, for Malacca. Glenlochy, Brit, str., McGregor,782 words
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Article24 1899-08-03 16 The Bogus Conspiracy." Case Abandoned. The proceedings m the Johannesburg Conspiracy Case have been abandoned and the prisoners have been released.24 words
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Article66 1899-08-03 16 Indiscipline m the Army. General Negrier Removed. An Impertinent Threat. General Negrier has been removed from his post as a Member of the Supreme Council of War for having addressed a letter to a General Officer Commanding an Army Corps, m which he attacked the Government66 words
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Article97 1899-08-03 16 An Increase m Docks. Mr. Austen Chamberlain, Under-Secre-tary for the Navy, m moving the second reading of the Navy Works Bill, said that the immense increase m the fleet demanded a corresponding increase m docks. Detailed New Docks. It was proposed to build a new dock at97 words
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Article13 1899-08-03 16 Beaten by Surrey. Surrey has defeated the Australians by 104 runs.13 words
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Article19 1899-08-03 16 'Wound Up At Last. The Peace Conference at the Hague is concluded. London, July 27th, iBgg.19 words
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Article168 1899-08-03 16 ALASKA FRONTIER QUESTION. An Officious Intervention Snubbed. Lord Salisbury has refused to receive a deputation from the Peace Association, wishing to urge arbitration m the case of the Transvaal hTHE A Probable Settlement. Lease of a Sea-Port. It is believed at Washington that a settlement of the168 words
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Article48 1899-08-03 16 General Negrier's Dismissal. A Theme of Universal Discussion. Incident Considered Extremely Grave. The dismissal of General Negrier from his post on the Supreme Council of War is the absorbing topic m France. The gravity of the dismissal at the present crisis is universally recognised.48 words
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Article24 1899-08-03 16 Uitlanders* Representation m the Volksraad. The Transvaal executive has decided to allot to the Uitlanders ten seats, five m each Volksraad.24 words
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Article25 1899-08-03 16 Victoria and Tasmania Approve. The referendum m Victoria and Tasmania has resulted m overwhelming majorities m favour of federation. London, July 29th, 1899.25 words
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35 1899-08-03 16 THE TSAR AND PRINCE LOUIS NAPOLEON. A Forged Telegram. The telegram alleged to have been sent to Prince Louis Napoleon by the Tsar of Russia on the latter's birthday is officially declared to be fabricated.35 words
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Article134 1899-08-03 16 Statement by Mr. Chamberlain. More Favourable View of Latest Franchise Proposals. A Peaceful Solution Hoped For. Speaking m the House of Commons, Mr Chamberlain said that the latest franchi r proposals from the Transvaal showed a real advance, President Kruger having invited the friendly advice of Great134 words
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Article51 1899-08-03 16 A Colossal Fiasco. The Peace Conference at the Hague has been formally closed. Great Britain, Germany, Austria, Italy, China, and Japan, have not signed the arbitration or other conventions. THE AUSTRALIANS. A Draw with Sussex. The cricket match Australia v. Sussex has been drawn. London, July j/st,51 words
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Article73 1899-08-03 16 A HONGKONG LIBEL CASE. rArtacho v. Bray. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, July 31st. One Isabelo Artacho, who is understood to belong to a minor Filipino faction antagonistic to the present Filipino leaders, has issued at Hongkong a writ of libel against Mr. H. W. Bray m73 words
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Article154 1899-08-03 16 Joint Enquiry Proposals Probably Unacceptable. It appears that the Transvaal is likely to reject the joint enquiry mentioned m yesterday's telegram, if it is restricted to the franchise question, which is an internal affair. ITALY AND CHINA. The Commercial Port Question. Renewed Italian Pressure. Naval Reinforcements. 1154 words
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Article182 1899-08-03 16 The Archbishop's Court at Lambeth. A Decision on Ritual. A judgment of the Archbishop-, delivered at Lambeth has pronounced against the ceremonial use of incense and of carrying lights. THE BRITISH MINISTER AT WASHINGTON. He Receives a Peerage. Sir Julian Pauncefote, British Minister at New182 words
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Article324 1899-08-03 16 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Sharks Paid Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal. 2,000,000 450,068 100 87s 11 Deferred. £5 I i^o Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 10,000 f£ Bs8 '5 8 4 8,584 £1 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 2 1%£324 words
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Miscellaneous1184 1899-08-03 16 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived Wtom Kor Whoo HOENIX Brit, sloop, 1050 R. P. Cochrane June 27 Wei-hai-wei Station Redpole Bnt. cruiser, 805 F. F. H. Booth July 12 Labuan Roads Endymion Bnt. cruiser, 7350 R.S.D.Cumming July 28 Sheerness China' Other Vessels Flaes Tons Masters Arrived1,184 words
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