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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section19 1904-09-21 177 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. s-t WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES WEDNESDAY, .SEPTEMBER 21, 1904 No 89519 words
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Article159 1904-09-21 177 Ti le of the < Sol md the (oi rence, i#< 177 1 utruband P etensi ms, 1 77 u-~i i. ii. 17,^ War and Japan's Battleships 17< Towchang i" \V. nv. 1 7g Russia Wants w Coaling Station, 17^ Opium Etevenoe Breakdown, 17s Route* m the Halay Peninsula.159 words
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Article128 1904-09-21 177 to the "Singapore Free Pirns" v returning from Europe to the Strait- lv of the mail lines, are invitod to send t<» the N ger the imm <>f their itonmnr and date of lin BingUMve. Copiea will then 1-*? mailed t them at various poil« of call. icribenPin Europe wishing128 words
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Article55 1904-09-21 177 Coimdoud up to Bept 20.) Q] R i llfl <lom:Ui<> f1 1 credit* I m 1 redi .s ♦*> i:; s 11l denumd V, dtßlAOd... I* T.T If iWiini d 4.V dv ii v demand ■>. ildmsind W v demand 58 „vs, Uo.4^« •i l^u^]i»n<l lisAu i uiontht Mils55 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article56 1904-09-21 177 Oil itir- 18th September, at 79 AlbeN Street, tfaa wife of E. OpTXB of -ion. <ln t\w 18th inst ;>t Villa Lauretta, Uogrd Bead, (lie wife of S. Donn~i:n'hei;u of a daughter. Cit.:ia arvl Jupuii jiivpers please oopj. On Wednesday, 14th September, >t No. «"-a. Dfevonsllil*. Riui.l, til- wife56 words
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Article20 1904-09-21 177 At Bata Gmjah, on Beptember IS, A. IC. Puuxtnky. Straits Settlements CiviJ Berri^e, to ,\*<m;ah Kkvmkr COOKK, C;ivei'yh,uu. BffgW,20 words
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Obituary93 1904-09-21 177 On the 20th inst. at Mango Grove, Leith-st., Pen;iu«j;,Jt)NATHAN SiniN, aged (14 years. On the L«tll inst., at S p.m., C. P. JOAQBIM, son of the late Paraiek Joaquim, deeply regretted. (^njkhe 2nd September, attl c General Hospital, Shanghai, Markls Lodkktx Ltvq Hartmann. of the Imperial Muritimf C^istoais, us;ed93 words
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Article262 1904-09-21 177 The last mail from Home arrived by the P vt O Malta" on Saturday with dates up to Aug *jr>. The Homeward mail was taken by the N D L Gneisenau" on Monday, and this weekly goes by the ft I M Zamanki" 'to-day. Following on the retreat262 words
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Article, Illustration30 1904-09-21 177 i It: :baH l!.? I're«s the People's right :r.aintaip., 'naw^d liy influence and unhribed by gkin; ""v i atiiot Truth her jr'.onous precepts :!ru.w. "d tu Uelinion. Loyalty and Law30 words
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1189 1904-09-21 177 The Trade of the Colony and the Conference. Sept 15. Even to ii casual reader the annual "Report on the Trade .of the Colony for 1903 contains much that compels serious thooght. It lavs bare the operation of certain infiueooet which, if allowed to continue unrestrained, v^ ill work yearly1,189 words
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Article352 1904-09-21 177 Russian Contraband Pre tensions. IT ia not likely that the Far East will t» troubled with any more interference by Russia with neutral shipping, or. indeed, for the matter of that, wit.i. Japanese shipping of any kind. The Vladivostock fleet may now be considered out of action. The Burik" is352 words
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Page 177 Advertisements
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Advertisement177 1904-09-21 177 MINING MACHINERY. \Vji3 beg" to info I'm you that we have arranged with MessrsGilfillan, Wood and Company to undertake the representation of our Company for the Straits Settlements, Malay States, Dutch East Indies, Philip* pine Islands ane Siam. In making these arrangements we are providing our Agents with a t177 words
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1101 1904-09-21 178 We believe that K>UM Kussiau opinion thinki that the war will o on for about a couple of years lo&ger. Then- is no reason why it should not. And for longer than that. The war need not be actively prosecuted any condition of1,101 words
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Article324 1904-09-21 178 In reference to the letter of "Alarmed* 1 m our Correspondence column, it may U* here titling to say I hat m all the suggestions that kave appeared m these columns scores of times these few yean pist, m the interests of separating the Theatre from the324 words
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Article264 1904-09-21 178 A vkky curious statement comes from Poking, which will attract the notice of Chinamen whether m Chim or abroad. Mlt U reported that the Throne has approved of the leeouv uiendation of the Army BeorgfcaitatioO Department that the queues of all the troops oi the Empire264 words
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Article417 1904-09-21 178 We see it stated that M the Noroc Vremym aclvovaUi vii Aiit;l -Russi m understanding w fh re arl *o the establishment of a Russian coaling saini n between Suez and Vladivostok, but says u> a should guarantee that British shipping .11 Witera which are far417 words
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643 1904-09-21 178 The Opium Revenue Breakdown. Sept 17. V\ k think that everybody m llie Colon? will have a very ijeniune sympathy tor H. B. the Governor, over the question of the partial j breakdown of so important a factor m our i Colonial revenue as- the Opium Farm provides. Sir Frank643 words
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923 1904-09-21 178 Trade Routes In The Malay Peninsula. Sept 19. Trade Routes In The Malay Peninsula. The m Malay Mail" discusses the effect of the opening of the through railway to Seremhan on the coast ports of Teluk Anton, Tort Swettenham and Port Dickon. Sir Wru.i.oi Tbbachbi anticipated a diminution of the923 words
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Article926 1904-09-21 179 A reoent telegram sent ofi" from Mukden <-<>ut;iiuK the following order issued to the tn...ps m Port Arthur by Gen Smirnoff, the Commander, (who is next to Gen Stoembl) on August 1 (Ji.okious defender! of Port Arthur, The hour its c<, in<\ m which we all are united926 words
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Article372 1904-09-21 179 Wi cannot say that we are of thoee who begin to shake the head simply because, after the tremendous fortnight occupied by the advance <»v Liaojang, the battles m front of it. its capture, and a great effort to arrest and cut off KuKniwTKiN's retreat,372 words
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Article708 1904-09-21 179 It is rather by the accumulation of indications than by any specific action of importance that throughout Europe there is a general impression that Russia and Germany have come to a private political understanding, as the outcome of the present war and of the unfavourable position m708 words
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Article275 1904-09-21 179 Arm a long course of information through Chinese refugee! concerning Port Arthur, w. at last have some trustworthy news from ;< Russian officer. Lieut Prince Radziwill, wh< has escaped to Chefoo bearing despatches from Oeu. Stoeshkl to Gen. Kuropatkin. Quit* tho most important thing hi* states275 words
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Article44 1904-09-21 179 The following cards were returned for the September Medal. Played but returned no cards: M srs R. W. Dunn, A. H. Cox, H. F. Forat > V. G. Hamilton, A. 0. Paddav. R. H. Ellis, J. Chilmen and H. S. Hanxwell. KFJRKL44 words
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Article88 1904-09-21 179 On Friday evening a horse drawing i palanquin bolted m North Bridge-id, and dashed away m the direction of Kampong GLun. It smashed into several rikishas, and finally collided with one of the tramway poles with such force that the carriage was shattered. The occupant of it,88 words
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Article136 1904-09-21 179 i.M.C.A. v thk Nondescripts. These two teams met on the S.K.C. ground yesterday evening, and after a very evenly contested game, a draw resulted, with a goal to either side. Play started soon after 5 o'clock and for a long while neither side were able to get136 words
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Article155 1904-09-21 179 The death under sad circumstances is reported of Mr Caiapiet Joaquim. It appears that yesterday morning deceased was m his house m Bencoolen-st, and as usual drank a cup of tea, becoming immediately very ill the symptoms being those of arsenical poisoning. Mrs Joaquirn at155 words
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Article213 1904-09-21 179 On the 15th instant Mr S. van Andel engaged a Hvlam as cook. The s;uue evening the servant received the bazaar money and the next morning did not put m an appearance, and Mr van Andel then discovt»r<'d that 814, which were m a Gladstone bag m his213 words
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Article1729 1904-09-21 180 /he result of the August working at Belat mine was 234 pis. tin ore. Bishop Thoburn is expected to reach Singapore about the end of the year. The Perak Pioneer M says that the Gunner Co of the Malay Statei Guides baveagnin won the* Warren Snteld.1,729 words
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Article1532 1904-09-21 180 There are indications, says an exchange, that the supply of the Port Arthur garrison's ammunition is almost exhausted. This is believed to account tor the recent cessation oi" the tire of the Golden Hill forts, which have now resumed firing intermittently. Land Fighting Near Port Arthik. Ohet'oo. Aug.1,532 words
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Article130 1904-09-21 180 Major I*. li. Seaman, a specialist m mi surgery, who has seen much oftheJapa hospitals, states (hat th*-. Japanese themselves with applying first -mul band and antiseptics on the battle-field, leaving all Bfjrious w.iil: to be p j if.>rm<'d m t ho hos] at home, except m130 words
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Article166 1904-09-21 180 What May Vki Happen r t was very pleasod t<> read m la*i i "Times'" that tha Sevemban Rubber •>' li:i>l sent their rubber to Colombo for tale. 1 hope m (iiii^ Colombo will become the local market for rubber and for t*a, too. 1166 words
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Article43 1904-09-21 180 4 Among fthip-purchaaefl mentioned ii. mail appear tM Qlotiooilor City (Taia maru) tin* MGlen»rty M < :>.i»2t> tous> s<»).J f IbeM. B. l\. d\u\ to lie called Urn ••Taiko^m Mam M;4be MSt Hubert" (#,Q46) to Japanese the "Tiheriut Hand Claudius" to theß >iau QbTenuMiit.43 words
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Article1759 1904-09-21 181 The Rangers are to be congratulated on their lirst win m the League, more particularly as it was against the strongest team, on paper, that we have at present playing m this competition. There was a notable keenness running through their play and they were out to win,1,759 words
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Article108 1904-09-21 181 The Eastern Time* is responsible for the following statement:— Viceroy Tsen Chun-huan, of the Two Kwang Provinces, has appointed two officials to proceed to make arrangements for the shipping of a number of the Kwangsi rebels, who have surrendered, to South Africa to labour m the108 words
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Article143 1904-09-21 181 Bunvan's Pilgrim Progress is to be translated m Malay by the Rev W. G. Shellabear, and printed m simple colloquial roraanised at the Mission T^ress. Twenty original illustrations by Mr Ohas W. Bradley of Buffalo are to add to the interest of the book for popular circulation. A Hongkong paper143 words
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Correspondence.
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282 1904-09-21 181 To THE KDITOB Dear Sir,— The Parable of Great Coat, the Office Coat, and the Cocked Hat, published m your issue of the 13th instant, shows clearly the absurdities involved m the Town Hall dispute. The arguments brought forward by Mr Buckley aid yourself282 words
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Article29 1904-09-21 181 The result of work foi^ the period ending Sept 10th, l!>04, was stone crushed, 8,800 tons; gold obtained, 480 OS; average per ton 252 dwts.29 words
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Article421 1904-09-21 181 THE STRUGGLE AT PORT ARTHUR. A recent Russian arrival from Port j who held a good position there informed our representative (says the M Peking and Tientsin Times that the number of Japanese said to have been slaiu by the explosion of mines is not at all exaggerated. On one421 words
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Article261 1904-09-21 181 Major Blunt, A. O. 1)., is leaving Singapore on Friday on three months' leave. The British steamer Robert Adamson" arrived here yesterday from Moji with 3,^27 tons of coal on board consigned to the M.B.K. Company here. China papers announce the death of a former resident of Shanghai, Mr A261 words
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Article752 1904-09-21 181 HMS" Terrible" has left homeward bound. Jewish offices m town will be closed on Monday next, the Day of Atonement. The three days' sale of the goods of Mr Powell Robinson's Kuala Lumpor godown realised $8,500. Captain Barnes, of the Ist Chinese Regiment, has been appointed752 words
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Article210 1904-09-21 182 R. E. versu* T. P. Dock. Yesterday evening the R. E. played Tanjong Pagar m a league match on the ground of the latter. Both teams lined up m full strength shortly after five, and the dockers were the first to press and kept it up till they210 words
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Article693 1904-09-21 182 Ukk Latest Polk y. Referring to the recent birth-day edict I>\ the Dowager Empress of China, bestowing an iiinuesty on the Reform party excepting Kang Vu-wei, Liang Chi-Chao. and Sun Wen (Dr. Sun Yal-seni. a Shanghai correspondent of the "Globe* 1 thus adverts to the693 words
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Article52 1904-09-21 182 N.. 82 :iii«l 64 C>s K. (i. A. leave Singapore on I)»»c 27, 1904 md arrive at Bombay on Tan 6,1905. The 8.1 M M A voca will leave Port Elizabeth •aUmt Oci l<>, prooedliag thence to Hongkong and returning to Singapore to embark the Ist Manchester R*gt52 words
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Article308 1904-09-21 182 The Rechetelni Affair. The "Korea Daily News" gives long extracts from the Chefoo paper, regarding the H Rechetelni" incident. From this account it appears that according to the Russian commander the Chinese authorities took away the breech blocks of the guns, and the men's rifles before the Japanese308 words
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Article285 1904-09-21 182 Some trouble has arisen m Hongkong between the subordinates of the police courts and the reporters of the local papers as to the right to t»ee charge sheets. Some time ago Mr Sercombe Smith, when magistrate, gave an or<Jer that the reporters might be allowed to set285 words
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Article261 1904-09-21 182 An expert m International Law writes The conventions and usages of International law impose upon v neutral state the definite duty of securing to a belligerent redress for wrongs suffered by that belligerent through an abuse of neutral shelter. Nor is this duty diminished by the fact261 words
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Article117 1904-09-21 182 A syndicate has been formed m Hongkong, with Sir Paul Chater at its h^ad, to send an expedition to the stranded vessels "AginooUfV* and Baron Gordon." The chief engineer of the former boat, which does not appear to have .suffered m the recent typhoon, goes on the expedition, which is117 words
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Article118 1904-09-21 182 The annual prize meeting, commencing on the 10th, was carried through m not very favourable weather, the wind being gusty, especially at the 800 yds, where 16 consecutive misses were registered at one target. The entries included over seventy men. The winners were. Vanishing Target. Capt Barrett.118 words
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Article157 1904-09-21 182 Inspector Hickev had a batch of ten Chinamen before Mr Sproule m the Second Court this morning for gambling m a house m Orchard-rd at 10-15 last night. The men were all Shanghai washermen and some difficulty was experienced m getting a Hakka interpreter. The Accused gave various157 words
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Article205 1904-09-21 182 The hearing of the case against Ong Teoug Chuan and others of being members of au unlawful society was continue*! yesterday before Mr Nunn. Mr R. J. Farrer, D. P. P, assisted by Mr Bailey of the Chinese Protectorate, prosecuted and Mr T Dudley Parsons defended.205 words
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Article273 1904-09-21 182 Malay Mail Correspondent.) It is said that the Silensing Company have exhausted their supply of tailings fit for cyaniding, and that they are now making tests of material at the Pun join Company's mine. The latter are endeavouring to reconstruct but, so far, the feeling amongst the Hongkong273 words
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Article151 1904-09-21 182 The Shanghai Mixed Court has lined three members oi the Ningpo Guild of Carpenters *100 each for intimidation, and compelled them to sign an undertaking that they* would not again interfere with the free employment of labour. The Chinese guild system seems to be trade unionism run mad. Says the151 words
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Article1026 1904-09-21 182 Inspector Harflkkt'h Cask. fo the Editor. Dear Sir. Will you allow vie space m your valuable paper to deny the report of the l<nh inst, under heading Municipal CominUsiouers Meeting and give you the true Cacti of the whole proceedings. On 20th April when ou flm» m Serangoon, I1,026 words
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Article687 1904-09-21 183 (Undenominational.) The following is a copy of the annual report presented and adopted at the annual meeting of the Society held m the Municipal Board Boom on Saturday. 10th inst, at 10 a.m. Hon W. K. Collyer presiding, The Committee.— President Hon. W. R. Collyer Hon Treasurer687 words
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Article108 1904-09-21 183 SINGAPORE GARRISON GOLF CLUB. The m«>nthlv initial of the above dub was plajed foron the lOtb iostaat The following playen returned cardi HT. Reid (m«Hlal) v -> i > '*> U M. Sim* s| s -1.1. Col. Maxwell W8 W Stiven vti A s:{ Major Everett »"1 W s4 1-1108 words
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Article1910 1904-09-21 183 Five months after the date of writing (probably due to the reorganisation of the Government Printing Department) the annual report on the trade of the Colony by Mr A. Stuart, registrar of imports and exports, appears m the last v Government Gazette." It is full1,910 words
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Article388 1904-09-21 183 117. The Straits Homeward Conference kept to the same rates during the year, apparentlj satisfied that these are the extreme limits which can be obtained if trade is not to be very seriously crippled. 118. At times the rates of freight to the United States to which country the388 words
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Article122 1904-09-21 183 TELEPHONE GIRLS' MARRIAGES. The young ladies of Mr Sibbons's stall" will read this with great interest. V low voice is an excellent tiling m woman" I is more easily heard through the telephoix General manager Bromley of the Deli i and Madison County Telephone Coinj says The marriage of our122 words
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Article174 1904-09-21 183 The President of the Board of Conin, uiemorializes with regard to the protectiui t foreign and Chinese trade marks. He says i although there is one clause m the new mercial treaty l>etween Great Britain and 11, which was concluded and signed l^efore establishment of the Board,174 words
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Article232 1904-09-21 183 A letter from Justice Parker is p\ib!i which makes the Democratic candidate the Presidency appear m an even morr tractive light than he did tiler his now fa telegram to the St. Louis Convention, months before his nomination Justice P was accuaed of cowardice tacause he refill232 words
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2492 1904-09-21 184 Louis Becke - MURIEL PITHKETHLEY, OF THE PERUVIAN, Louis Becke [All Rights Reserved.] By {Author of" Rodman, the boat-*teerer," <tv.). The Great Barrier Keef of Australia which, for more than a thousand miles, stretches from Cape Townsend to Cape York, has been the «cene of many tragedfes, ever since that prince of navigators,2,492 words
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656 1904-09-21 184 Shipments of Chinese coolies appear to go forward like clockwork now, and a good account is given by the officers of the Swanlev just returned to Hougkoug, of her late trip to South Africa. The China Mail says The M Swanlev took 1989 men on656 words
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Article696 1904-09-21 184 The Price of Youth. By Margery \Villi, UII ('Messrs Duckworth and Co. Colonial Library.) We confess to having chosen this book from a batch of indifferent novels, with iningled feelings of hope and misgnring. The Author's name conveyed no idea, l>evond the fear that it was affixed to a696 words
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Article265 1904-09-21 184 The news that, for the first tune since she became responsible for the Government of China, the Dowager Empress has pnbliclv reeo^nited the medical work of the Protestant Missions is a very remarkable siLjH of the times. The well-equipped hospital of the London Mission at Peking,265 words
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Article31 1904-09-21 184 The Outward Dutch mail itetmer h Praia Hendrik .is due bere »»n Saturday at 10 am. The Homeward Dutch mail st*ain**r Kouin«/iu Seoenlet* 1 will lam on Butarda.) .it 5 pnt31 words
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Article298 1904-09-21 185 Wmkr-Tibe Typks Held to be Be.vi for Warships. Th* long-drawn-out controversy as to the type „t In.iler most suitable for our warships is probI ended, so far as the Admiralty are concernby the final report of the Boiler Committee. I-i this report, published yesterday, the Com- state298 words
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Article668 1904-09-21 185 (From Our Special Correspondent.) Jolo, Bulu, P.L, Aug 2!*. 1 On the 15th hist, just two days out from Jolo, the Bulu Pearling Company's schooner America* 1 was lost at sea with her diving Apparatus, stores, a packet of pearls and the i m >ney and personal effects668 words
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Article1289 1904-09-21 185 Edgar Wallace - Edgar Wallace By M The officer," said Private Smithy, of the Ist Manchesters, "is a new officer. It isn't the new kind of uniform, or the new Salvation Army cap, or the new silly way ot wearing his shoulder sash. He's a changed officer, it* you understand.1,289 words
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Article669 1904-09-21 185 Sir W. H. Trkacher, k. c. m. q Malay Mail.") There conies, I suppose, a time m the lite of every man when he feels at liberty to discard the pen m favour of the ploughshare, and begins to think rather more for himself, and669 words
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344 1904-09-21 185 Some Particulars. V The contracts between the B. I. S. N. Y?o and the Straits Government for the carrittae of mails and coolies between Madras, and tlae Straits Settlements will expire on February 1& next, and negotiations haw been going on\ for some time past between344 words
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Article131 1904-09-21 185 provides for a fortnightly service between Penang and Madras or Neg&pttam, and is terminable by either party on six months' notice being given, after the expiration of three years. The Government contract to take annually 8,000 tickets for adult coolies at the rate of 111 1 for131 words
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Article517 1904-09-21 185 Mr. Piatt Andrew points out m the Harvard "Quarterly Journal of Economies the coming extinction of the Mexican dollar. Within half a century the silver peso issued from the Mexican mints was current throughout the two American continents, circulated throughout the West Indies and m most of517 words
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Article479 1904-09-21 186 rp, *c St Petersburg correspondent of the Echo j?aris states (Agu <)) that he hears on the J*!jt authority that Gen Kuropatkin has decided take the command m person of the Southern *£rmy advancing against Gens Nodzu aftid Oku. Tie has instructed Gen Kutchensky commanding the 10th Army479 words
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763 1904-09-21 186 London, Aug. 19. Particulars of the stoppingof the British Sootisn" bj the Russian •rial." near Gibraltar, show that the Seotian disregarded two blank shots directed at her, whereupon tbe cruiser fired a shell which pa.s»ed within three feet of the funnel of the vessel.763 words
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Article505 1904-09-21 186 At the end of March last, Lord Bsher printed, by request, a short pamphlet for private circulation amongst those interested m the format ion of a Secretariat for the Defence Commit tee. It was intended to develop r<»ther more fully than was possible m the report of the505 words
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Article245 1904-09-21 186 POWERS OF RADIANT WOVDIKFUI 1 IMI'ERTIES Of A Nkw FUEL A new fuel called Radiant, to be used m connection with gu and otbeV lire*, baa been invonted l>\ two young engineers <>f Southfeud and if it be proved that it can do all that is claimed tor it it245 words
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Article1109 1904-09-21 186 Even the casual observer must have noticed of late a tendency on the part of some of our Colonies to fly off at a tangent, as it were, from the Imperial circle, whenever their special interests have diverged from the larger issues of Imperial policy. We presume1,109 words
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Article598 1904-09-21 186 A Gkeat Gambling El# Mad Dissipation OF Russian Offices Imaginative war oorrenMmdenta— outi fortress, of course— "describe Port Irthur Inferno of Flame.' The less imaginati better informed, correspondent inside to picture it as a gambling hell. The Tsar's defenden— whether epauletted officers or pipeclayed ioldien <•■■ desperate gamblers598 words
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Article313 1904-09-21 186 THE BOWERY OF BANGKOK (Caspar Whitney iv July Outinu.j Sarnpeng is a street of much distinction n is the Bowery of Bangkok. It is a continuous bazar from end to end, with immv alley-like tributaries, leading, for the greater "number. t-» open-air theatres, or to largo crowded roonu where natives313 words
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Article625 1904-09-21 187 There was a private smoking concert at the Tanglin Club last night, which was considered great luoceti. The Dutch Government steamer Zeeduif arriwd here this morning from Rhio lnnind for [ndragiri via the Carimon Islands. All the Antwerp shipping companies have pped loading goods for .Japan,625 words
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Article172 1904-09-21 187 banishment orders are published tcMr Trotter*! leave has been extended Od 15 Mr Howard, of Penang, is ap--1 first m tgist rite for Singapore, and Mr 1 1 Sproule is appointed second magistrate. H I. M Woodward is appointed Deputy PubProsecutor with effect from March of this The172 words
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Article2437 1904-09-21 187 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, Sept 16th. Present i His Excellency the < r«vernor (Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.u.) The Hon'ble the Act. Colonial Secretary (F. G. Penney.) the Art. Col. Treasurer (JO. Anthonisz) the Attorney-Genl. W. K.Collyer, i.5.0.) th»' Col. Engineer (A. Murray.) the Auditor-General (E. C. Hill.) J. M.2,437 words
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Article306 1904-09-21 187 This much-attacked department has found an apologist m the Master of Elß>ank. who writes to the Times and m the course of his letter says It is often alleged that the Crown agents will not place certain flrnis on their list. I have taken pains to inquire306 words
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Article84 1904-09-21 187 The Chinese are beginning to have such faith m Western medic*] practice that they will send for an Euglish practitioner from great distances; nevertheless, theChiiiHsedread of the foreigner greatly hampers the work of Ilw Western practitioner. In a case where forceps were indicated these instrtiinenta had84 words
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Article36 1904-09-21 187 Mr R. W. OuDett, tht> Director of Pabhc Instruction, who has been away m AJulamt and Penang holding the annual school inspection there, i- expected to return here sometime next week to examine the local schools.36 words
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Article743 1904-09-21 188 c£ e was a considerably letter attendance a k thfe Race Course this morning, the outer coufge waB open, the going good, and strong wo /k was given most of the old horses. /Essington was one of the first to appear acd <lid good solid work. He looks743 words
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Article256 1904-09-21 188 A discussion on th* new Committee of Defence m the House of Commons hist night (Aug!») lent occasion for the Prime Minister to make a statement as to the defence of Jndi;j. The Committee of Defence meets once a week, and one of the subjects* it256 words
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Article34 1904-09-21 188 HMessr* Tottenham and Witt, who have been on duty m Siatn m < onnection with the con servation of forests, are reported to the Indian Forest depart merit m Burma and the Central IVovh>.-»'s respectively,34 words
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Article1505 1904-09-21 188 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago Übelll. Juvenal. Dramatically the failure of Kuroki to entirely cut off the retreat of the Russian Grand Army leaves a sense of disappointment. This quite apart from any question of sympathy. It is like watching the circus acrobat attempt a1,505 words
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Article402 1904-09-21 188 I N lX R BSTIH *i FIGURKs. The Renort of the Postmaster Geuenl al home. Lord Stanley, contains figures of great magnitude and interest. 1* may hero be remarked that the percentages <>f letters and correspondence ai evidenced In the Post office returns is402 words
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Article31 1904-09-21 188 The "Ttmbj* 1 which if now h mmek <>v the West CuMt Sumatra, is a vessel of :;,*'♦;!> tons i^roas, built m 1898 an<l la.len vitfa hii*rar. Hrn \\<ih insure! for £29.000.31 words
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Article785 1904-09-21 188 The Problems of the Presknt Hk^, First-class contemporary oriefcat says r; V Homo m the Badminton Mazarine "<££°* of a superfluous number of matches under somewhat unsatisfactory conditions players and spectators would alike prefer to ameliorated One summer gave us the success of tha v. an>.785 words
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Article176 1904-09-21 188 TNI KIXKsT AND LAEGBST IN AMIA li is not generally known (ttji ACo uilw pi]..':) th it Cejlon'i Graying Dock, irhicli <:<)>tin^ R.*>,*'» !^.kso, will, when opened <-:i>:ite<l m 1 be the finest And largest m Asi;i, and in<W<l will probably challenge* puriaon iritfa any of176 words
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Article800 1904-09-21 189 H. M. IS. "Rinaldo" left for Bangkok on Saturday evening. Mr A. Me \4. Gibson has been appointed Secretary of the Singapore Club m the place of Mr A. G. Hiils, who is to join Meson Powell A Co from tin* Ist October. There m pleasant800 words
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Article1663 1904-09-21 189 Birthday Festivities. Johore was decorated with flags along the principal streets, and lamps "and illuminations were set up, on Saturday for the usual festivities on the return of the anniversary of the Sultan's birthday. On Saturday and yesterday there were sea sports and boat races, and land races and1,663 words
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Article68 1904-09-21 189 Messrs H. L. Coghlan Co held i successful laud auction at Jobore on Saturday last. when a largo number of building allotments, about one mile from town, held under 99 year leases were disposed of at prices varying from $10 to 820 per lot of about 2,00068 words
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Article243 1904-09-21 189 Of the making of codes there is no end. but the "Holwird" Code, of which we have received a copy from the author Mr .1. J. Hollowaj (of Messrs Paterson Simons Co,) differs completely from the ordinary bulky list of words, each meaning something very different to243 words
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Article43 1904-09-21 189 The ss. "Mashona," Japan t<> Oaksattft, passed the port tin* afternoon. Captain Morris of the ss Ban Whult Soon,' which arrived here yesterday from Pontianak, import! fresh S. W* winds to the entnum of the Singapore Straits when squally weather was met with.43 words
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Article68 1904-09-21 189 The Swimming Club played a team from H. M. 8. "Astnea" at water polo at Tanjon^ •Katong yesterday, a game resulting m u» win for the Club by five goals to nil. The naval men did well and only need practice to give the Club a hard fight,68 words
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Article408 1904-09-21 189 About last ni^lit the alarm wai iriven that a targe tire had broken out m (Jpper Hokien-st. The are brigade under the Acting Superintendent, Mr V. K. Jennings, and the police under Mr W. A. Cuscaden, c. P. «>, went t<> the spot. On arrival it408 words
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Article497 1904-09-21 189 The body of a Chinese woman was found hanging m a house m Sirangoon-rd last night. There was a wound <»n the throat of (he corpte and foul play is Buspected. Investigation* are being maie. The marriage yt Mr W. Van der Wovde oi the Netherlands lUnk to Miss Const;;497 words
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Article740 1904-09-21 190 Before Hia Lordship the Chief Justice, Sir Lionel Cox. Gob Eng Choon, whe was charged with the* murder of another coolie by pushing him down the uold of a ship, was found guilty of a rash act causing death and was sentenced to two years imprisonment. No Evidence740 words
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Article211 1904-09-21 190 Particulars of the accident which befell Chief Sanitary Inspector May hew are now to hand. It appears that at 10 o'clock on Saturday morning luspector May how went to disinfect a coolie* depot m Pekin-st, where a case of suspected plague had occurred. So as to thoroughly211 words
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Article17 1904-09-21 190 S* George's Church Penang is to have an •a taliatios of electric light its boon as possible.17 words
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Article867 1904-09-21 190 The Imp German mail steamer Zieten may lie expected to arrive here on Thursday about 10 am. A Chinaman suddenly .fell dead m a house m Malabar-st last night. An inquest was to be held to-day. An exchange says that an observer remarks that the Japs867 words
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Article1398 1904-09-21 190 The Town Hall. T« the Editor. Dear Sir, The 4t climatic apathy alluded to by your correspondent Alarmed is only too evident a factor of Singapore life, but there are limits to all things, and now is the time to wake up our languid fellow citizens to protect their1,398 words
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Article476 1904-09-21 190 A Marine Court of Enquiry will be held on the loss of the 4i Abbotsi'ord on the 2i>th instant. Yesterday the tally clerk on the M. M I'aknam was arrested m the act ofremoring I bag of rice from the steamer. The Chief Justice, Sir Lionel Cox,476 words
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Article317 1904-09-21 191 XOCNTNEY-GoOKE. On Tuesday, 13th inst considerable interest was aroused m Batu Gajah, the occasion bein^r the marriage of the Acting Protector of Chinese, JVrak, Mr A. M. Pountnev and MQm N. K. Cooke, both of Cavershain, Ueadin_. < hying to the serious illness of Mr317 words
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Article624 1904-09-21 191 In i!i«> second week of September 1885, Mr 15 vli returned from a t<>ur of inspection at be Cocos-Keeling [stands, whither lie had gone m H M 8 M Bspoir** oommanded by Cipt Vi.mis. Prom his report it appeared the little sea girt community was m624 words
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Article287 1904-09-21 191 The I're^s Association states that a rumour gained some currency m the Parliamentary Lobbies that the Government had decided to institute an official inquiry into the state of trad" m its bearing! on the fiscal question but no authentic oorroboration of this report is obtainable*. Brother Joshua, lately Director287 words
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Article31 1904-09-21 191 Sept. 2<>. Correspondents triahugto make enquiries on company or financial questions and matters, may do so by addressing letters to Finance," c/o this otlico, and sam»j shall have bis attention.31 words
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Article129 1904-09-21 191 (Sept. 2©.j Tiu 7*2,*. Gaiubier f>.l2\ do. Oubt No. 1 14.75 do. do. No. 3 13. Popper, Black S:Vporo» 90, &o. Wbite, (Fair L. W. 5 p.c, 41. Nntmopj 110 to ♦.he ft.) 50. do. SO to the ft. N2 Maco (Banda) 145. Cloves (AmboiiiH) „88 Litarian Coffee 21J.129 words
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Article351 1904-09-21 191 p 5 •■w Sept. 90. o 5 '3 6- Capital. >, S 2 Ot 3 1 E MINES. M 111 flelat Tin $10 10 300,000 9) 9 Bersawah Gold 0rd. 10 1\ 75,000 15 lii Do Def... 10 10 40,000 s n Bruseh H. Tin 10 10 600,000 3*351 words
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2124 1904-09-21 191 TELEGRAMS. (Reuter's Agency.) THE WAR The correspondents of the Telegraph," fornierly with the Japanese and Russian armies at Liaoyan^', declare they have evidence that the Russians are using diim-duin bullets. The correspondent of the. Telegraph at Tientsiu, says that the Japanese intend to concentrate their armies and advance over the2,124 words
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Article44 1904-09-21 192 SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. (Special to the Singapore Free Press. "i September 1 ">tli 10 26 pm. The disarmament of the Aimimi eruiter ••Askold." at Shanghai, has now been completed. It ii itated that the Japanese have confirmed Mr McLeayj Brown m hi> position m the44 words
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Article338 1904-09-21 192 Tlm i u> renewed panic on the Chicago wheat market (^wiu^ to peasimisi crop reportfl Prio a the highest thai have bees attainvd sin tin Letter boom. Tha Bey Arthur Turner has been appointed BWbop of Korea, succeeding Bishop Cone who haAresiffned. i\) Bishop 1 1 Carlisle is dead.338 words
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