The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 18 July 1901
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Title Section18 1901-07-18 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JULY 18th '1901 No. 72918 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article23 1901-07-18 1 _J_f VV 1Ch f on «r°?' 1 2^_* ta N B on lg th June, m.b. Ln. 13. hdin of a son.23 words
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Article101 1901-07-18 1 r' rJ? T i* ____i lß Mj__tib_— Al the Maitland Hotel Ed.nburgh ou the 18th Juno, by the Rev Dr Forrest, WestCoates Parish Chnrcb, Gm RDON Oaaasta, eldest son of W GaasMi St Olaik of Singapore, to Agnes Mac oxgall, oldest daughter of Willism Martin, Hampton Place Havmarket, Edinburgh.101 words
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Article74 1901-07-18 1 On June Hh. at Lawrence, M, achnsetto, U.» A, Bc*t« If., wife of thr Rev Fred 11. Morgan, of Singapore OnthoiinM,..!.::.! :>, noyd Road, Katheriwe HOOPER Jai:\, widow cf the late Captain E R Parn. Aged 63. New Zealand papers please i-opy) t n„,})Hi.- A t 3 Alfred Terrace.74 words
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Article, Illustration32 1901-07-18 1 Here .halt the Pret. the People. right ma.ataia. Unawed bjr mfluence and unbribed by m Here patriot Truth her loriout precepts draw. Pladawd ta Religion. Loyalty, and Law. tjfr32 words
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Article595 1901-07-18 1 One good thing that the end of the century saw was the definitive puncturing of one or two of the windiest fads of mischievous because ignorant philanthropy. We apologise to the word philanthropy for using it as the label of the thing, but it *s a case595 words
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Article814 1901-07-18 1 The Carnegie Trust. (July 12th.) The last mail brought out the entire text of the magnificent Carnegie gift to the Scottish Universities, for the promotion of the interests of education m Scotland. To-day we quote an article from the Times which demonstrates how, now that the real scope of the814 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement87 1901-07-18 1 to the Singapore Free Press Weekly m Fnrope to the Straits by any of i are invited to send to the Manager >t their steamer and date of arrival m fpies uill then be mailed to meet ports off call, NOTICE c undersigned has appointed ►»rneo Company Limited, Sole nt87 words
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Advertisement33 1901-07-18 1 GERMANIA CEMENT. OF really superior qualiry, successfully used m almost every part of the world for extensivworks, such as Hydraulic Constructions, Fortificae tions, Buildings etc. Sole Agents: HOOGLANDT fc CO. June 5 v.c.33 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous386 1901-07-18 1 THE WEEK. The mail from home of June 2 ist arrived by the P. &O. Coromandel on Friday, foi owed yesterday by the X I) L. Konig Albert with date^ up to June 24th. The next outward mail is due by the MM. Oceanian on Monday. The last rmuls for386 words
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133 1901-07-18 2 A considerable number of the senior civil servants and many unofficial residents of Singapore will regret to hear of the death of Mr. A. M. SKINNER, who finally retired from the Straits Civil Service four years ago. Mr. Skinner had passed through all133 words
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Article446 1901-07-18 2 The R. N. A. V. (July 15th.) To-day Lord Brassey stands justified of his country. All the world knows that it was to Lord Brassey more than to any other man that the inception of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers was due. But early m 1891 a Committee was appointed446 words
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Article276 1901-07-18 2 ANOTHER proof of the new activity of the British mounted troops against the Scattered Boer parties still infesting the conquered Republics comes to hand today. Seeking out of-the-way nooks Mr. STEYN'S following had settled for the moment at Reitz, a township m the north-east ot the Orange276 words
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Article125 1901-07-18 2 Refering to the recently resurrected discussion of a scheme for a sea canal through the Isthmus of Kra, it is enough to say that many years ago the whole question was examined on the spot by a commission of two officers fiom India and the late125 words
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Article564 1901-07-18 2 Liquid Fuel. (July 1 6th.) In a Hongkong contemporary, the China Mail, the question of bulk liquid fuel has bten dealt with m a fairly full, though necessarily not exhaustive fashion. While it is to be admitted that, ton for ton, the oil fuel is the more expensive, yet as564 words
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166 1901-07-18 2 Mr. Earle's Amendmeni (July 17th.) MR. Earle is to be congratulated on th fact that the Government has adopt' H amendment to the Cattle Transit enlarging its scope to the inclua "livestock" generally. One grrat of such an inclusive law is that it m terrorem against the continue systematic neglect166 words
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Article219 1901-07-18 2 Supplementary to the brief report al the proceedings at the second annua banquet of the Corona Club, an ution meant to bring together al nected with the various British colonies a friend kindly sends the full dinner those who attended. At the cross table Sir Andrew Clarke219 words
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Article475 1901-07-18 2 As an example of the ignoran« which even a technical journal, on oec discusses atechnicalquestion it is hardl sible to have any more convincing"* than this from the United 5 m a deliverance on the subject coaling stations. That journal, refei course to Mr. BRODRICK's speech reorganisation,475 words
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Article132 1901-07-18 3 v. 3Sth Co. R. A. ment of the Competitions Bsc earns met last night m a p. The K. A. were the first md they gave the Club defence lint o| work. Two corners fell to rs. A. but nothing was siuird fiv>nj I he Club forwards then132 words
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Article206 1901-07-18 3 German mail steamer Kiautschou, homeward mails, left at 8.30 this She has also about 500 soldiers d Spanish Mail steamer Alifrom Harce'ona, is due here to-day. Dutch steamer Bromo, and the oil tn, have both changed hands, lave In en renamed the Orinoco and Sp< ctively. utward (ie206 words
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Article158 1901-07-18 3 honest pa^m__° B UCC their Wearied hy m^a£T?_^___- i !S_S! CheBSC the astrono"hette* Thvr wftti5 c P hllo8 °P h *''s game, which hurVs te 8 o X^^S^ ™**> Chill C FHr nUniC c ti nS Should be to the nrnhli Sxn S a P°" Press.- Original158 words
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Article, Illustration561 1901-07-18 3 Black (5 pieces). White to play and mate m two moves. The above is the first of the Tourney problems. following an excellent preredent set m Hongkong we propose lo withhold the n.imes of composers until the solutions are given. Game No. 282. Is there any element561 words
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Article163 1901-07-18 3 It is s^id that the oldest Chess-pHyer m the world is Dowager Lady C.rew, who was born m I 79 8 Lasker recently played twenty c trong players m the Franklin Club, Pniladelphia, winning 13, diawing 5, and losing 2. The Knights are easily moved about at the163 words
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Article1532 1901-07-18 3 (Via Ceylon.) London, July 6th.— The Ophir hasMt Hobart for Adelaide. Lord Kitchener reports that the Boers have burned the Roodepoort Station, but were subsequently driven off, losing nine men. Besides the killed m the wrecked train at Nabomspruit, ten of the Gordons were wounded. No details whatever have1,532 words
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Article56 1901-07-18 3 A Regatta. At a Committee Meeting of the above Club Ivld on the 4th inst., it was decided to hold the Annual Regatta on 21st, 22nd and 23rd August. There will be Races for the Fours, Pairoared and Double-Sculls, and it is hoped tl at there will56 words
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45 1901-07-18 3 The following telegram has been received from the he.id office of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Subject to Audit, D vidend for year will probably De l 10/Adde/i to Reserve Fund 750,000 Canied forward to next half year $1,475,00045 words
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Article1477 1901-07-18 4 A cattle-shed m McKenzie-rd. was burnt down last night. The 4th Gurkha Rifles are under orders to leave Shanghai for the north at an early date. The British steamer Oceana passed through the harbour from West to East at 4.30 p.m. yesterday. A telegram from Hsianfu1,477 words
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Correspondence.
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Article291 1901-07-18 4 An Infringement oy Rights. To the Editor. The Biograph Company which will open m the Town Hall on Saturday evening is a Company registered m London and has acquired all the rights of use of the new patented method of showing animated pictures. It is called the Mutoscope291 words
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Article45 1901-07-18 4 Twenty-two pairs entered for the competition for the Cup presented by Mr. W. Egerton. The final was played on Monday between Mr. and Mrs. Evans, and Mrs. Lovell and Mr. Pearce. The latter won by 5 up and 4 to play.45 words
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Article103 1901-07-18 4 The semi-finals of the Five-a-side Competition were played off on the Esplanade last evening, when Jackson's team succeeded ill beating Green's by two goals and one "touch down' to two goals; the contest between McKean's side and that of Ellerton's resulted m a victory for the former by103 words
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264 1901-07-18 4 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. Single Handicap, Final. (A Court.) Holloway ser. v. Beauclerk 5, unfin., 16— 11. Double Handicap, Final. (B. Court.) Earleand Rainnie 6 beat Macdonald and Withers 5, 21 20. The Double Handicap was an exceedingly good game with only one or two loose264 words
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Article102 1901-07-18 4 The German cruiser Gefion r»< the Roads yesterday evening afEr* 1 at the Wharf. The Russian steamer Amur *A* and provisions from Odessa left fo vostock yesterday evening after rwVr The Mutual liner Vangts^J t here shortly, will be the first steame Trans-Pacific service to Victoria Q and102 words
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Article143 1901-07-18 4 (China Mail Cor.j Hoihow, June -^.-Hainan plundering expeditions are reported the whole island is peaceful The h crop was good and though Ihe weM dry now for this season of the year tf! "ood Cr P may llope Wil! h Reports are m circulation amorv- th, natives that143 words
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Article118 1901-07-18 4 The following story is taken from an Australian contemporary, and is one of the many told of incidents m the Royal Tour At the review, a distinguished bo spic-and-span soldiers were waiting the arrival of the Duke. The oiiicer, proud ol his command, was looking down the118 words
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Article268 1901-07-18 4 Under the heading A Suggestion to thc Perak P.W.D." a correspondent who signs himself "Assoc. M.1.C.E." writes as follows to Indian Engineering under date "Calcutta, 1 8th June":— Perak imports Portland cement at a co>> to 36-50 cents per barrel for works where hydraulic lime can268 words
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Article41 1901-07-18 4 The following are the handicaptwo chief races of the first day Penang Race Meeting. Paddock Ci v. I Highlander io Duhallow Bittern... Orpheus Victoriatas Boyton... Minawarra Ricnzie Redcliffe Massanah Clvi H4HDI«AP. Pearl Skipper Battlefield Sandy Residue 2 Skylark Highlander gMalleolus Rienzie41 words
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Article1730 1901-07-18 5 Dinner at Hongkong. i lv 2nd, on the invitation of H. E. the Sir Henry A. Blake, g.c.m.g., a distin- ccm pany, including many naval and milis at present on this station, and repreoi the civil community of the Colony, -hied Government House to meet Admiral Edward1,730 words
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Article169 1901-07-18 5 There was a good attendance at the sale-room of Messrs Powell and Co. yesterday afternoon, when the bidding was keen especially so for the six Government allotments, facing Cecil and Stanley streets, which realised from §2.97 to $3.32 per square foot. The other Government allotments fronting Stanley-st.169 words
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Article105 1901-07-18 5 The Nagasaki Press of the 21st inst. says :—The naval maneceuvres off the western coast of Kyushu commence A 1 the 6th inst. and will last for ten da} The vessels taking part m the exercises ar_ the ships of the Standing Squadron, and those belong-to the105 words
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Article92 1901-07-18 5 The usual Orchestra piacticc is held this evening at 8.30 p.m. A sp cial practice (for a different programme) tikes place to-morrow afternoon at 5 p.m. sharp. During the period of engagement of the Hall by the Biograph entertainment, the pra<tices on Thursday 1 Bth and 1 hursday92 words
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Article428 1901-07-18 5 Great Juggernaut how comes it, that the milk ot human kind Now circles round the cockles of your heart Me thought yourchiefe^t pleasure as your carriage wheels went round Was to crush your worshippers, and make them smart. Or is Juggernaut a Norn de plume" it's not a428 words
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Article198 1901-07-18 5 I The Echo de Chine m a leading article last week wrote .—There can be no 1 question that we shall have before long to bring back our troops who are leaving China unconquered, since they are leaving her unpunished. At Tientsin there was a day or two ago a198 words
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Article1037 1901-07-18 5 A Struggle ior Life." In the early period of David Buchanan's launch into literary life, as a mere youth, he w^nt through terribly hard times The story of those dreadful early days was told by him as recently as April last year m M.A.P., under the1,037 words
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Article688 1901-07-18 6 A launch will leave Johnston's Pier for thc Swimming Club Bungalow, Tanjong Katcng, on Sunday, at 8.30 and 9.30 a.m. The Imp. German mail steamer Kiautschou having left Hongkong on the nth instant at noon may be expected to arrive here on Monday afternoon the 15th688 words
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2267 1901-07-18 6 Polici Court Proceedings. Yesterday afternoon, m the First Magistrate's Court, before Mr. Brockman, the Police Court proceedings against the fifteen prisoners m connection with the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank case were resumed. The Court was crowded with members of the Indian community and the2,267 words
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Article141 1901-07-18 6 THE LATE MR. H. ST. JOHN HUGHES. A private letter from L buan states that Mr. Hu^h St. John Hughes died there on the night of the 6th July. The deceased gentleman practised for many years as a solicitor m the courts ot Labuan and North Borneo. Mr. Hughes *a«141 words
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Article123 1901-07-18 6 Owners are remind* 1 that entries for the above show, to be iVId at thc X rea tion Ground, Tanglin Barrnrk-. oi day, 27th July, close at noon to-morrow, Saturday. We hear that some very handsom.- pri. have been presented also tat thc Committee are taking123 words
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Article96 1901-07-18 6 At Naples, recently, fifteen young w m attended to at the hospitals f»r ttrribli wounds m the face There is nothing in?w i It happens every 'ay. All the young mm the lower classes who are not quite sure «»f of thtir sweethearts fi.,d sonr-96 words
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Article2586 1901-07-18 7 Charles Lowe - IX. POLITICAL CHARACTERISTICS. Charles Lowe All Rights Reserved.] EDWARD VII. HIS CAREER AS PRINCE OF WALES. f-ALifeoftheCAarr "Prince A Biography r M William eVe, &c. p er j, s the most admirable trait m the ctc r ot the Prince of Wales has been absolute neutrality m the field of2,586 words
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Article751 1901-07-18 7 H. M. the King of Siam has made a donation of 2,000 guilders to the Asylum for the Blind m Java. The Malay Mail says Mr. McAuliffe is staying m Kuala Lumpor till the Penang meeting, and is giving lessons m boxing, club swinging, etc. Dr.751 words
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Article1322 1901-07-18 8 Quicquid agunt homints nostri est farrago libellj IJUVBNAL. All the world by this time knows that when Russia openly disclaims any intention regarding designs on adjoining territories, the disclaimer is not intended to be anything else than a proclamation of the intention. We hear a grtat1,322 words
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Article225 1901-07-18 8 1 he German cruiser Irene passed through the harbour Iron, Sa.gon at n._ o this morning, when she signalled to the Gcfwn which accompanied the Irene on her homeward voyage. The hospital-ship Cathay, trom Calcutta, was signalled at eleven this morning. Ihe Amenc.-n cruiser Albany yesterday morning proceeded225 words
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Article97 1901-07-18 8 Aden fully co, firm ,he recent report tha. the islet of Koumah, m the X.-d Sea t, .<= k„ j,■ oc,.i, irl 1 Sea h ,sbee definitive v °ceu,,d hy Qerwoy. Thc islet > E_T_ b,> rtof "-W*-". which itw 1 in.™.; G r »»»y-97 words
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Article345 1901-07-18 8 (M.A.P.) early'°.| f ir C tS "f Z. m the early thirties, Corker's tai nts and the then Sir George War,e.»der_ weak., This according to Dizzy m the trite letters he wrote to his sister, and the fart s^-med ,o annoy him or rather his345 words
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Article373 1901-07-18 8 I As I knew Sir Frank Sweltenham 2_. _at L Sch o1 ln Scot| and (writes my Edinburgh correspondent) I wou ld supplement his picturesque autobiography by giving a few of my own impressions of -h-t 1 fT of our y° uth He was a bright-faced, laughing-voicedM.A.P. - 373 words
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Article132 1901-07-18 8 The Bangkok Times of the 19th June ?ays Mes>rs. Hare Scott and J. M iC donald were arrested and locked up m the Br.ti>h gaol yesterday afternoon by the Consular autho.it.es, on warrants chanrlnothem with fraud and with mis-app.opriation of monies o( belonging to Messrs. jourdan132 words
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242 1901-07-18 8 TO-NIGHT'S "BIOGRAPH" PERFORMANCE. Jhe first performance of th»,n will be given m the To_„u, Bi ■ngand judging fromX'S I.'•'--should be a full house. Y( °S'' ■ng a Press rehearsal was i/' l^ "'■ng worked smooth"^ patrons of the Bioynni, d to f be.ff.rdedapleasrai^-r--terfamment. Int «resti The programme will n other242 words
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Article308 1901-07-18 8 THE LATE MR. A M SKINNER. We regret to announce ihe death Allan Macleto Skinner, cm c, on F. June 14, at his residence, Barton F mi erbury. Mr Skinner was bor BiuhiononMarch2o,,8 4 6. He was ,h cr o Winder, and <>f Cam'ine Ha 1 daughter of the Rev308 words
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Article169 1901-07-18 8 Two new Bills, to be read for tin time m Legislative Council on I "u< viz., the Registration oi \)< »ds ()/<! Amendment and the Indian Men Shipping Act Amendment Ordina ire printed m this week's Government Gnz> 'tt. Mr. E. M. Bradford, of the Crown W Neath169 words
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Article1432 1901-07-18 9 (Tht Times, Saturday, June 8.) üblicstion this morning of the conditions übt which has been formed to give effect .megte'9 munificent donation m aid of 10 'of the Scottish Universities caonot fail °\o add to the feeling of national gratitude "this donation has excited and to disarm1,432 words
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Article71 1901-07-18 9 The agenda of business for Tuesday s meeting of Legislative Council includes ihe fi St rending ol the Indian Me chant Shipping Art Aroendme t Bill and the Registration of Deeds Ordinance Amendment Bill, lhe second reading of the School Attendance and Chinese Immigrants Hills, theconside alien (nsumt-di71 words
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Article233 1901-07-18 9 The handsome prizes for the S. C. C. Sports were nn view to-d ty at Messrs. Tohn Little Co.'s establishment, where they were much admired Of this choue collection a valuable trophy IS the Pigmy Cup, beautifully engraved all round and > resting on an .bony233 words
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Article131 1901-07-18 9 Indian students at Cambridge (•"•<* Pioneer-) ate buildmg up a brUhant re put .tion m mrthematK-. In 899 Mr. R. p P a ra.ioxe of Fergusson College, Foona, came ou'Sen ior Wrangler-the only native of AisToomrt to achieve that honoor; 1» year Mr Lala Balak Ram, of Laho.e131 words
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Article114 1901-07-18 9 {Translated from the German of Gustav Falke.) The rich juice swells the bursting grace As 'twere the generous liquor's whim To burst its skin's confining shape And fill the beaker to the brim. And purple as the tinted fruit Thou ripenest m thy gentle ray Again114 words
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Article166 1901-07-18 9 A very interesting ecture on the X rays or Rontgen R vs was delivered by Mr. Frost at the PrWep Street Chanel last night before a tary large gathering. The lecture, which wa> int**ispersed with an exhibition of the wo. kings of the X rays apparatus,166 words
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Article280 1901-07-18 9 A corresponded" writes to the N.-C. Daily News 1 from Tientsin:— The political situation from the Tientsin point of view presents no phases unseen m Shanghai indeed, as far as news from H-ian is concerned, you have the advantage of us and can m consequence see280 words
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Article206 1901-07-18 9 Championship, Final. Beauclerk beat Sime, 21— 14* Single Handicap, Final. Holloway ser. beat Beauclerk, 5, 21 —13 The Championship unfortunately did not furnish much of a game, for Sime could not find the right spot and was bowling wide. Beauclerk took the lead ard maintained it206 words
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Article36 1901-07-18 9 Mr. Alfred Gaul, the composer of "Ruth has written to say that he is sending out the orchestral accomp .laments of tl at cantata to the Philhanu mc Society here. They will arrive by i.ext mail.36 words
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150 1901-07-18 9 A New York correspondent of a home paper writes: The movement m favour of the modification of the Dingley Tariff does not m the meantime aff"t, nor is likely for some time to come to affect, Ine tariff as applied to Porto Rica, t üba,150 words
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Article154 1901-07-18 9 The Bishop of Norwich views with apprehension the increasing popularity of the bicycle among all classes of society. In hu charge at hfc septennial Visitation, he placed the übiquity of the cycle among the causes wh.ch h -ye led to the diminution of Sunday school s hoUrs154 words
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Article252 1901-07-18 9 Were it not that the French are generally supposed to be destitute A sense of humour, we should imagine that t c excellenl Baron Pierre de Couber,in was if we may use thc phrase, trying o pull the leg ol the British public m his ariicle m the252 words
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Article121 1901-07-18 9 THE PERAK-REM AN BOUNDARY. In July, 1900, the Commissioners appointed by H M. the King of Siam and the Perak Government for the limitation of the boundary between Perak and Reman completed their labours. '1 he new territory comprises an area approximately of 720 square miles. It is St present121 words
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Article121 1901-07-18 9 In ihe day-book of the late Professor Black.c which has been edited and published by his nephew, Or. Stodart- Walker, there was found this clever skit on metaphysics, which, however, the cdi.or states is not m Black.e's hand:-Art is the jo\ous txternalisation of inwardness. Beauty is the joyous121 words
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Article24 1901-07-18 9 —Wmm-m»m^. The Civil Government came into force throughout Ihe [Philippines on the 4 h inst. Militiy control will Le exercised m all unpaofi-d, regions.24 words
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Article585 1901-07-18 10 The Sultan of Kedah and suite arrived here by the Charterhouse this morning. Miss Davidson of Selangor, is engaged to be married to Mr. Porchnr, the Negri Sembilan Planter. Mr. Walter Michell is to be married this afternoon to Miss Levinge, niece of Mr. From and585 words
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Article120 1901-07-18 10 I Shipbuilding <n__ c r "uui^, says _-JtJ r fM___'f_._r I -am factors m the propf^"^' •he foremost ports T* (^'^Z c of yard M Naga aki can Japa Jhe shipbuilding respective lengths of ooof lhe 300 ft. The total area o__L_TV_ 35 f and yard and120 words
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Article141 1901-07-18 10 _/__J_, nded says 1,,e zw/ ->' to ISSU Brit h A n,; n ntr th P Pau a s Ue add t0 T^" f the repim^i a Bto the regimental regimental nr,n_.l.ne aS o Maxim power." The new weapon is the Simpson machine-rifl which Si ""I 0 31141 words
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Article689 1901-07-18 10 -r Thc B ra P h entertainment at the lown Hall on Saturday evening was a distinct success. The building was packed, standing room being scarcely available' and every item was received with applause. The first part consisted of seveial comic scenes, the Camera Fiend, the Lady Typist689 words
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Article328 1901-07-18 10 A fuller version of the American Attac he 's report on the Boer war says that the British do not possess caution. They just push ahead, and take the consequences but Lord Roberts is a shin me exception to this rule. The report adds that for Kdornitable328 words
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Article561 1901-07-18 10 Tha following is <he Rin Lode Mining Report lor the month ending June, 1901 ffo. 1 Lode, above adit.-A block of Mona has been taken out here 24 tt. long by 20 ft. high, but not being ot very good quality, the rest was left, j A«. J A561 words
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Correspondence.
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Article433 1901-07-18 10 M Ch. Lemire takes up his parable on wed project of cutting a ship canal lhr h •sthmus of Kra. He points ut ihat ,s t for French p, ople revive ii, as tht ££2 dropped twenty years ago and, has ™J m Pletely lorg,lten m433 words
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Article200 1901-07-18 10 I his morning, at the Supreme Court, a Magistrate's Appeal case was heard before His Lordship, Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones m which Mr. W. Ayling appealed against a conviction by Mr. Brockman on the 'Bth of May last, by which he was ordered t< pay a fine of200 words
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Article783 1901-07-18 11 Wntten for the Singapore Free Press.) June 19th, 1901. T „-marck monument is unveiled, a forceful figure, fronting the 3 as house ;in which actual buildbe never presided, but which Uving members he led, drove and ■J eat during the many yeais he A er. Now all783 words
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1103 1901-07-18 11 Although the weather was threatening at early morn, the .aiu held off and the afternoon for the above meeting was a particularly favourable one. At the start there was quite a large crowd of spectators, including a number of the fair sex on the1,103 words
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Article226 1901-07-18 11 The New Hamburg American liner Alexandria, oi 5.656 t«»ns gross, airivd fom Hamburg this morning. She i> 452 feet long, 52 leet b'oad and 28 feet deep, and was built last year. The German trai.sp .rt Strassburg, with troops from Shanghai, homeward bound, arrived this mornii.g and is226 words
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Article419 1901-07-18 11 Among the arrivals m Yokohama by the America Mam was Mr. Sun, the well known Chinese reformer. He came immediately from Honolulu, where he has been voting his family for some months. According to a Reuter telegram, which has appeared m the for< ign Tress, Mr.419 words
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Article125 1901-07-18 11 The Rev. Charles Sheldon, of Topeka, Kansas, who wrote a book advising employers to treat their servants as equals, is having serious domestic troubles (says the Kansas City correspondent of the Daily if.i l). His wife last week refused to allow her servant-girl to dine with the125 words
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Article203 1901-07-18 11 Dr. Dowie, of Chicigo, has assumed a new rdle» though one m strict logical progression with his pretensions. From the platfor mi f the Auditorium I the Doctor recently m ide the following announcement I am Eljah the prophet, who appeared fir-t to Elibha and203 words
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Article381 1901-07-18 11 The Prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. At tht markets there may be small variations. Singapore, July is, '9°. Beans, Long per catty ct. 4 Do., French <™« *4 Beef do 26 Bret Steak do. 28 I i',un Sprouts do. 3 kfctmboo Sprouts381 words
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Article466 1901-07-18 12 Indian troops are to replace the Marines at the Taku Forts. The Standard Oil Co. is said to have bought a Japanese oil factory m Kashiwazaki lor too, ooo yen A Siamese woman at Chayok is the proud mother of sixteen children, brought into the w.,rld466 words
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Article268 1901-07-18 12 the Afahl r/ 1 eve l o c,ock this "ora™* tne J»/a/,_ Chakkri, hay n- on hnarrl Th Majesties the King and Queen S J r arrived m the Roads from Ba tav ia H saluted by the U. S. warThios 4/V "*5268 words
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Article124 1901-07-18 12 A corres Pondent writes Mrs. Gusta M. Morgan, wife of the Rev. F. H. Morgan died at her home m Lawrence, Massachusetts, U. S. A, on June 4 th, of sclerosis of the hver, after a long and painful illness of seventeen weeks Mr and Mrs.124 words
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Article289 1901-07-18 12 Another well-filled house witnessed last nights very successful exhibition ol the Biograph The programme of \J* futures." as they might well be termed, was vaned and w. 11-se'ec-ed Th, il »as no hitch m ,he sequence of the v..w S and ,he whole show ran, as i, were289 words
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Article373 1901-07-18 12 This 1S a chief point m Captain R. P.CobboldThl y 6 0t iS navels through 1 ThainShan, m innermost Asia He JL. h •ably received at Akbashi, Z ■^■SJS 0" his road. His host informed him of his intentrom Akbash,, which would cost his Government :„oZ; s373 words
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404 1901-07-18 12 {China Mail) Thursday (July 4th) M Inemorab|c I U,e of phi(ippme (sUnds ment «.f ihe archipeauo D^<i n r, f civil hind, <; a passing from m.hlary to J 3 i-"cc Ameiican occupation, Manila was never decorated so much, not had the streets been more404 words
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Article39 1901-07-18 12 Ihe Japan Mail sav<= m^ v I will read With me ffi °J residents death of Mr. David i Ri_?t y ,nte st of ,h e at Yokohama on V ;he B ."h ,c j v e h,ChocCU ed39 words
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Article279 1901-07-18 12 Yesterday afternoon at St. Andrew's Cathedral, a pretty wedding was solemnised the contracting parties being Miss A y Z ZIZ Le c of Carnagh, Athlone, and Mr. Walter Cecil Micheil of the Straits Settlements Civil Service, Singapore. W w o ffi S! at,n g clergyman was the279 words
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Article698 1901-07-18 12 Some Stories by M r. V Fatal accidents ar* Ub are, tortunatelv v_ rences m cricket, yet 0 f th« Ty r r 1 j*-*- those fVi,» none more extraordinary pJ" lowing, which is taken from V Phies." Two pri,a.m 7^^ -re p,ayin g a -nßfe.-^698 words
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Article156 1901-07-18 12 I Ine repoit started several month- .i^ the acquisition of the entire China Mere and property by the Germans was contradi ::e_ at the time, but we China 'laz.'t neverthc reason to believe that the contradiction was made because ihe report was prem i the transaction156 words
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Article1601 1901-07-18 13 Stands, Facb to Facb uith ually unwelcome and disagreeitncs it is mistaken for xtant of patriot :t.- General de Weyde. y vveeks have passed since Captain Pretyman. who is a Lord of the Admiralty and a eclared to his constituents that the landsmen and marines1,601 words
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Article841 1901-07-18 13 r Production Ten Million Tons. (Globe.) The report just issued by the Foreign Olfice on the progress of Baku is interesting. It m^i~* that Baku, from its situation, wealth, and means of communication has, within the last 30 years, become the chief tiding centre for the Eastern841 words
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Article104 1901-07-18 13 The steamer Skerryvore, which called here lately, collided with the steamer Collingrove at Shanghai, and both vessels were badly damaged. The Dutch steamer Bawean has been sold to Manila merchants. She went into dry dock at Tanjong Pagar for a thorough cleaning and painting, and will shortly be104 words
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Article393 1901-07-18 13 There will be a Service m English at the Johore Church on Sunday July 21st at 8.15 a.m. The New Bioscope Company's exhibition which was to have opened to-day is postponed. Their Majesties the King and Queen of Siam left for Bangkok by the Maha Chakkri393 words
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Article478 1901-07-18 13 A very serious collision, resulting m extensive damage and much work to the local docks, occurred shortly after four o'clock yesterday afternoon at Woosung (says the China Gazette of the 3rd inst.) between the Ocean Company's liner Peleus and the German chartered transport CV_feld, belonging to478 words
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Article3254 1901-07-18 14 Tuesday, July i6th, 1901. Present H. E. the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Frank Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) The Hon'ble the Acting Col. Secretary (C. W. Sneyd Kynnersley, CM G the Colonial Treasurer (F.G. P-nney.) the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) the Actg. Attorney-General (T. H. Kershaw.) f. Burkinshaw. J. M.3,254 words
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Article125 1901-07-18 14 The Biograph at the row n*\ again largely patronised last the entertainment proved the ust cess, a pleasant evening's being provided. The programme was m many l similar to that of the first nigh realistic were the scenes produ wonderful scientific invent! view made them all the m125 words
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536 1901-07-18 15 Corona Clcb Dines at thb Cecil. ,1 R immberlain Indisposbd. v 1 r an.berlain, Secretary of State for the ought to have presided on the 19th nnd annual dinner of the Corona was held m the Grand Hall of the The Club consists of the536 words
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Article106 1901-07-18 15 itumn Tournament has been fixed .m on Wednesday, August 7th. En--1 close on Saturday. August 3rd. at Pavilion. thc subject of sport m Hongkong, enacrT writes to the China Mail, givfollowing reasons why the younger nation display a lack of interest m ally increased cost of106 words
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Article1827 1901-07-18 15 (Via Ceylon.) London, June 2 7 th.-The King's Proclamation appoints a large Commission to consider ancient coronation customs but states that the Coronation will be limited to that portion of the ceremony usually performed m Westminster Abbey. Officials.of the English Salt Union discredit the report regarding the American Salt1,827 words
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Article519 1901-07-18 15 July n. Sultan, Brit., Chopard, for Muar. Chow Phya, Brit., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Geneffe, Brit., Bullen, for Palembang. Dagmar, Rus., Blumenfeldt, for Nagasaki and Vladivostock. Sri Tringganu, Dut., Nacodah, for Bengkalis and Bagan. Norman Isles, Nor., Petersen, for Sourabaya. Vesper, Fr., Debourdeaux, for Saigon. Ophir, Dut., McGill,519 words
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212 1901-07-18 15 Passengers ior Straits, China Japan. Per N. Y. K. i amba Maru, due July 24.— Mr., Mrs. and Miss Altman, Mr. G. Holden, Mr. S. Williams, Mr. N. Dalrymple, Mr. E. Souter, Mr. H. Owen, Mr. I. Murray, Mr. G. Samuel, Mr. A. Grassick, Mr. J. McLean, Mr. C. Smith.212 words
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Advertisement34 1901-07-18 15 Strathmill Old Scotch FROM THE CELEBRATED STRATHMILL DISTILLERY KEITH, BANFFSHIRE. This fine Whisky is guaranteed Old Highland Malt, thoroughly Matured by great age m Sherry Casks. SOLE AGENTS SANDILANDS BUTTERY CO. June 19 »9«734 words
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Miscellaneous50 1901-07-18 15 Tata tf ai.g Kerbau Hospital Observatory. I 9' A. M. 3P. M.9 P. M. 2F *k 29.933 29 840 29.908 83.0 87.1 80.0 '■momcter... 77.5 77.3 77.2 N.W. N.W. Calm. nahafle 874 .S* do. 75.(5 74 -I j "<^ hours HtL *AKUu »r -AiorniDs overcast, rain at (S o'clock, 'fc'n50 words
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Article64 1901-07-18 16 FTHE The Reform Club meeting of the Liberal party [at which a harmonious resolution of confidence m Sir Henry Campbell-Banner-man was adopted] is regarded as a mere temporary truce, despite the semblance of unity. It is already recognised that the situation has not been altered by64 words
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Article50 1901-07-18 16 The naval manoeuvres commence on the 1 6th July. One huudred and sixty-three war-ships will participate m these operations. The Continental Press is discussing the likelihood ot a meeting between the Emperor William, the Tsar of Russia, and King Edward, at the forthcoming army rnanceuvres at Mainz.50 words
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Article324 1901-07-18 16 Scheepers, with forty men, held Murraysburg for two days, burned the principal buddings, and seized the money m the bank. Two rebels have been publicly hanged, one at Cradock, the other at Middelburg. Mr. Brodrick, Secretary of State for War, speaking at the Banquet of Conservative Associations, stated324 words
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Article21 1901-07-18 16 The Australian Senate has rejected a proposal that the vessels carrying mails should be exclusively manned by white21 words
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20 1901-07-18 16 The increasing friendship of Russia for Servia and Bulgaria is causing some anxiety m Austria.20 words
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Article44 1901-07-18 16 t Tropica] heat is general over Europe. JAPANESE IN CANDA. Serious conflict! have taken place at Vancouver between white and Japanese salmon fishermen. I The Japanese number 3,000 men. Both sides are armed with rifles, and many boats have been destro)ed.44 words
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Article26 1901-07-18 16 The Admiralty are considering the question of the establishment of Naval Volunteers, also and organisation of a School of Naval Strategy.26 words
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Article32 1901-07-18 16 Mr. Hay, the U S. Secretary of State has instructed Mr. Rockhill, Acting U. S. Minister, at Peking, to support Japan's application to enlarge her idemnity:32 words
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Article28 1901-07-18 16 There has been a successful experiment m aerial navigation m France, a navigable air-ship leaving St. Cloud, rounding the Eiffel Tower, and returning to St. Cloud.28 words
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Article27 1901-07-18 16 Much comment has been caused by the Russian Black Sea Squadron, with the Grand Duke Alexander, paying a lengthy visit to Varna.27 words
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Article25 1901-07-18 16 Harrow has defeated Eton by ten wickets, At Kennington Oval lhe Players beat the Gentlemen by ten wickets. Abel for the Players scoring 247.25 words
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Article37 1901-07-18 16 The Brussels correspondent of the Standard states that a Belgian French and Russian syndicate is being formed to construct lailways m China. The syndicate is to have a capital of a thousand million francs.37 words
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Article38 1901-07-18 16 The Indian loan of three millions sterling has been withdrawn. owing to the applications being inadequate. This is attributed to a tightness m the money market and a depiession m Consols and other gilt-edged j-ecurities.38 words
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Article285 1901-07-18 16 SHARE LIST, JULY 17th, 190 1. QUOTATIOM. PMD. DlVD Bsn Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. jLi Nominal. £4 Uef erred. 25*5/ I Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. £i I Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3.75 Sellers. $5 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. 100 $100 7 Fraser and Neave Ltd. $86.285 words
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Article68 1901-07-18 16 (Corrected up to July 1 < )N I.ONOO' Bank 4 m/s i/'iu demand 1/nJI Private credits 3 m/s i/ 11 documents 3 ra/s r r 'i> credits 6 m/ 5... 1 !I PRANCE, demand Germany, demand India, T.T U5. Hongkong, demand pai. Yokohama, demand.. Java, demand Manila, demand Sovereigns,68 words
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Article87 1901-07-18 16 (J ul V r 7 J Tin Gamiaer do. Cube No. I Peppe., Black (ordinary do. White, (Fair L/W Nutmegs nos to the 1b.)... do. (80s to tie lb) Mace (Banda). Cloves (Amboina) fl Liberian Coffee Tapioca, small pearl (Fair qualit) Jo. do flake (do. do. medium pearl (Fair87 words
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Advertisement250 1901-07-18 16 MINERAAL LABORATORIUM Roomschb Kbrk Si raat.— Soerabaya Java. Messrs. J. M. KAUFMANN Co. Consulting and Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Assayers. Experts m Mines, Minerals and Metals. A/TKSSI\S. M. Kuifniann Cc are prepared to Manage, Survey, value, te*>t and report on all classes of mining properties. Messrs. M, Kaufmann 8c Co.250 words
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Advertisement12 1901-07-18 16 S. TOMLINSON. M Inst (Late Municipal Bnfftneer, si« Civil Enginekk. SI7*VIYOR V12 words
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Miscellaneous808 1901-07-18 16 YE S S ELS I N PORT Men-of-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For W•Rosario Brit, sloop, 980 Hamilton Juno 5 Labium Uncertain Leopard Aus. cruis., 1500 El blom July 7 Saigon P< Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For ur_M Amherst Brit 108 Angus July 17808 words
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