The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 22 February 1906
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1906-02-22 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. [RD SERIES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1906. No. 96918 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article42 1906-02-22 1 it _w iL>t at "*********»*>" the wife o! Mr A M.Sabkks, ofadaughter. Java and aicutta papers please copy. Ai<_. Hotel, Tanjong Katong, Singapore M Febrnary !9fcb, to Mr. and Mm. w. L Box s daughter. London and Lincolnshire papers pk> ise copy.42 words
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Article21 1906-02-22 1 •Mkitw iva.vc-Eschkk.— On the 17th Feb at the Presbyterian Church, by Rev. S. Walker! A. NIfIUWKAXP to O. B. BSCHKI-SOHST21 words
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Obituary118 1906-02-22 1 roucaa. On 23rd January, at Streatham, Loudon, after a long illness. Martha nee widow of the late F. L. Foucar of Monlmem and Rangoon, m her 51st year SMITH.— OfI 27th January. 1906, at Kwala Kemaman, Pekca Smith, m his 37th year On the 20th Febrnaiy,at No. 28-a Syed118 words
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Article392 1906-02-22 1 here on Saturday by the I. Delta Those homeward go by the B r. Zibenghla to-day. Friday's meeting of the Legisla! ire Council was oi considerable importance, inasmuch as the Colonial Secretary read a notice of motion to the effect that tbe tender of Sir John Jackson Ltd,392 words
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Article71 1906-02-22 1 (Corrected up to Feb. 21.) Bank 4 m/s 2 4', demand 2/4 T a Private credits 3 m/s 2 4; j credits b m/s 2/4fJ France, demand 295J Germany, demand... India, T. T, 174^ Hoßoaono, demand 1 1 j dis Yokohama, demand U6J Java, demaud 141 1 Bangkok, demand71 words
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Article, Illustration195 1906-02-22 1 February 15. We are told, to-day, that the Conference at Algeciraa lias been occupying itself with the regulation and suppression of contraband. That is chiefly concerned with the supply, through coast ports, of arms and ammunition to the inland tribes, who are always either in revolt or on195 words
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548 1906-02-22 1 The Hongkong papers are full of the reception of H.Pt.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught, which m every detail weut off with complete success iv tine weather. One interesting item out of the many columns of description is the translation of the highly poetical Chinese add548 words
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Article287 1906-02-22 1 Thk 'Hongkong Telegraph, a supplementary to its full reports of tho welcome of the Garter Mission to Hongkong, gives accounts of the preceding visits of B valty to that port m the persons i^ the Late Duke of Edinburgh (Saxe-Coburg Gotha), the young sailor Princes Albert Victor287 words
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Article1667 1906-02-22 1 February i in the National Review for femur; micjv lH <\ \ery remarkable article on "The Patter* Englishman and his Record," tbii [Dotation from Ccirhie making a fitting pr D ,> t j ltl article •The Pattern Englishman, raided bi tolemm acclamations upon the buckien of the1,667 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement161 1906-02-22 1 INTENTS. 113 113 113 Scl 1 15 115 1 17 117 11!» 120 12U26 125 125 119 124 117 Singa- H leap and 119,120 M!> 1120 122 12:5 123 5 117 I i2i Mtg 123 I 125 i M 120 l 18 120 120 121 ,:> 122 ■-Malays 124 Vt161 words
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Article783 1906-02-22 114 February i Tbe Government is certainly juiiiui; a reputation for sudden action in the more import ,mt matters concerning the administration of the Colony. Recently we had the example of fixity to-day, or rather yesterday, we had the example of the Harbour Improvement tenders. It is <»n»Mi783 words
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Article984 1906-02-22 114 How completely every tariff-us ing country abroad acknowledges the truth of Mr Chamsee lain a contention that tariffs incraasedo- mestic employment, may be seen from the fears i expressed abroad leal Tai iff Reform may ultimately prevail m the United Kingdom, is i it certainly will some984 words
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Article335 1906-02-22 114 i UK Happy F iii'il;. iaooagruitiefi thai cou »1 i( i Qoigmawoi ii.-ivt* ii.'jf'in. alfl ha«l expected, ;-.->«jUti tacmaolircr Ti of the ;it Albert auer aaaouoced, a id«1 a cheers trom his nine thai the first buai >tiU be to pul tt «toj South At 1335 words
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Article421 1906-02-22 114 I: wea -)Him I \Baßassnr.un the I ief an e.nmi'o inCo I I 1 im Mill Harbour Improve-h-me*—cm .vrnint: which there is still :ltv about the improvement, and no un- large initial cost, let alone pplementary expendi- bs to the infinitely m t Tanjong Pagar Bi421 words
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Article544 1906-02-22 115 I •i i i l t Oil 11- I I I >r Sir He: i el H a ■■<■ an- every way the r a. Appki You all know my views on volunteering. I hold that every man who can spare the time and can nold544 words
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984 1906-02-22 115 have, privately, good reason to believe that the present minor wharf and reclamation scheme which is before the Legislative Council 1' wr consideration, with an estimate as a partial guide, dates not now altogether represent the 1 .test ideas of the Consulting Engineer.984 words
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Article901 1906-02-22 115 February 21. Some of our readers might try to discover in what ways the sum of ten millions of dollars, the amount contemplated as required for the Reclamation and local wharves scheme— could be spent to the more immediate advantage of Singapore, or of tlw Colony, or901 words
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Article387 1906-02-22 115 Touching tbe d< tai ed criticisms of the proposed miniature wharf scheme" that appeared yesterday m this journal, a friend calls; tenrion to another not unimportant drawback which deserves consideration. That is, that this minor scheme, while offering such meagre and entirely insufficient facilities387 words
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Article221 1906-02-22 116 Tsi OS are not going nearly as well BS v.c should like at Algeciras. The French delegates have gone to the verge of effacing their own ideas m order to attain a settlement that w«.uld meet German views. This, Imwever, ipparently with no definite result so fai221 words
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Article200 1906-02-22 116 Blake J eh hard. On the 25th Jan., Mr Maude Henry. Blake, M. V O Athlone Pursuivant of Arms, son of the Ijte lir John Lane Blake, Dublin, was married m St. Peter's Church, Cranley. gardens, to Emilie Gertrude, daughter of the late Hr Henry Charles Jerrard, of Melbourne,200 words
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Article334 1906-02-22 116 ft is proposed to built a great modern theatre at Tokio. to cost about ¥2,000,000. The Government analyst's report on the Hongkong water shows the fluid to be vi excel lent quality. Yesterday the Hailam boy who vanished with Mr Alien's money pleaded guilty at the334 words
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Article844 1906-02-22 116 A Royal Gathering. The Perak Pioneer gives a very full description of ths ceremony of presenting a new colour to the Malay States Guides, which took place at Taiping recently from this account we take the following details. At 7 a. in. iv844 words
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164 1906-02-22 116 The "Bed Book of China grows yearly more portentous m aize, aud what the Europeans from Penang to far off Vladivostock, from I Saigon to remote Sandakan would do without I The 1906 Directory and Chronicle of China, Japan, the Straits, etc. it is164 words
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Article57 1906-02-22 116 1 Aii Australian paper says .—Mr Walter Howard Smith, managing director of the wilb I known shipping linn lof Howard, Smith A Co. Limited, and his wife, have gone via the North West ports u> Java. Batavia, and Singap __OU a tour of inspection with a view to the l57 words
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533 1906-02-22 116 LITIGANTS "JOINT PARTICIPATORSIN A FRAUD Dutch Lawyer Censured. The hearing of the action K'ormanu v. Vau Wiik was proceeded with m the Supreme Court yesterday afternoou, and the case gained an added interest from the severe censure passed upon a local Dutch lawyer, Mr Y. Tan, by his lordship Mr533 words
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Article451 1906-02-22 116 CADET'S BUNGALOW BURGLED AG AIN. The Palembawg GanA Charm tuat Didv't Work. At *2-o< l this morning a Hailam boy employed by Mr Ross, living m tbe Cadet's Bungalow on Government Hill, went to Kandang Kerban Police Station and told Sergeant Thrale that his master had sent him to report451 words
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Article20 1906-02-22 116 Captain Baker, the late popular adjutant of S. V C. leaves for India by th. P <). steamer Arcadia this afternoon.20 words
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610 1906-02-22 116 HONGKONG AND THE HOUSING QUESTION. WRITTEN FOR IHE f,!,,. All.. ;F> The housing of the popuhiti.,,, is a question that has c n tko^ authorities for many y. attempts at its solution th V: "•*«>• us. There is no disguising of overcrowding are aa pi before the passing of the610 words
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Article250 1906-02-22 117 HOW TO VALUE A RUBBER ESTATE. Rul) her Journal" af the r Editotr*a L ••••>• I RuBBSB .a. r< I ye i 60 I I. I aj CUt* trees, etc., S A, to I <1 bis ni :nd m J m tbod j is tos i i 1 I be250 words
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Article125 1906-02-22 117 I Ou I E 9 1 bei ie Mr Setfa a I fl grievous hurt .gainst he affair, as licited un using, ll appeared nfrom Year m Singa] 1. < >ne night he m along _\.r*h- >use s 1 ere 1 1 and beil their vo125 words
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Article11 1906-02-22 117 lis M chdd was found fl a Bsplana le jreaterd <\ eve-11 words
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313 1906-02-22 117 The eighty-first report of the court of to the ordinary half-yearly general ne eting of shareholders to be held at the City Hall. Hongkong, on Saturday, the 24th inst*, at noon, is as follows ntlemen, The directors have now tosubto you a general statement of313 words
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Article390 1906-02-22 117 In an interesting article comparing tho trade \^i the ports of Bombay and Bangoon the "Indian aud Eastern Engineer" says: The comparison of the total debt oi the two Ports is interesting, but scarcely anything more, for while I. mbuy has incurred great expend it ure on390 words
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Article157 1906-02-22 117 Held at Powell and Company's sale-room, a day afternoon. The share and interest of a Kj-h Chiak under the will of T;m Kirn Cheng, deceased, during the term of 21 years a 27th February. 1892, being one equal i igl th part of one equal fourth part157 words
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Article76 1906-02-22 117 Engineer "of Jan 12 says:— A paper oi, [influence Lim-s." bi Mr R. W. Hawkeu, engineer resident m the Malay Federated les, only came to hand this year— l9o3— read earlier to the University Kn- < iety of Sydney, lt deserves men- ringing to our notice a very elegant powerful76 words
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Article335 1906-02-22 117 "Thia entirely utilitarian device (the automatic I switch-board) operates entirely without human intervention m other words, the telephone girl is no longer needed ''—The Cosmopolitan Farewell, Farewell, to the Telephone Girl, and all her pretty ways. Farewell to the witty things she say and the charming335 words
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Article135 1906-02-22 117 Yesterday afternoon the appeal by Khoo Syn Tbuatt against a Banch court sentence of one year's rigorous imprisonment, for making a material omission with regard to his affairs as a rice trader m bankruptcy was successful. Tie 4 occasions ou which Khoo Syn Thuatt's transactions have been135 words
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Article347 1906-02-22 117 Que en AY ilhbl mi n s Successo k Queen Wilhelmina'a Bubjects have apparently abandoned all hope of an heir to the throne. for it is now proposed that the constitution be revised so as to permit a change m tbe laws of succession. In fact, the347 words
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Article64 1906-02-22 117 Mr Seddon has been calling President R vM lo order. It seems lhat the President, m an unguarded moment, recently remarked that ••the Stars and Stripes would dominate the Pacific," quite forgetful that the Antipodean Premier has long regarded himself as the sole protector of that ocean. The only flag64 words
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Article459 1906-02-22 117 To-morrow (Saturday) afternoon Mr A. S. Nieukamp is to be married to Mrs Olga Esehkc (nee Sohst) at the Presbyterian Church at 4 30 pm. Mr Seah Liang Seah has issued invitations for an "At Home" on Feb __oth, to BMBt H.E. the Governor and Miss459 words
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Article459 1906-02-22 117 The Schoolmaster publisher some further stories of schoolroom humour. Here are some of the m. Boy's Letteb ro His Pathbb. A rural schoolboy's letter to his father: "Dear Father,— l received the P.O. for os. quite saie. and I must tell you that we are having a party459 words
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Article1480 1906-02-22 118 An Interview with Lord Kitchener Does Not Want to Subvert Civil Authority. The Key. U. W. Fitchett, L L i>., Author of Deeds that won the Empire,'' who is now on a visit to India, writes as follows to the "Daily Mail":— Lord Kitchener's headquarters are at1,480 words
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Article350 1906-02-22 118 CFroi.i our own Correspondent.} Tokio, February 2nd. The British Defence m India A misleading telegram sent by Renter's correspondent here, stating that General Terauchi, Japanese Minister of 'War, had suggested to England to re-organise her army, seems to h„ve caused a flutter m London and invited adverse350 words
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Article71 1906-02-22 118 •Thk Cinoalkk" m SIHGAPORK. Mr George Edwardes, the well-known manager of I he Gaiety Theatre, was granted ar: injunction recently to restrain Mr Dance Dallas) from infringing Mr Bdwardes'a right of lepresentation of The Cingalee," "The Country Girl." -The Duchess of Dantzic," 'The Girl from Kay's .nd71 words
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Article1219 1906-02-22 118 H. M. S. DreadnougjHT. The launch of the battleship Dreadnought, the largest and most powerful man-of-war ever constructed, will direct attention to a great achievement. When ready for sea this vessel will displace 18,500 tons, but her size is the least remarkable feature. In her design are1,219 words
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Article586 1906-02-22 118 The Komai Opkkau.a a bio catch or elephant. Kharapur, Februaiy 2nd li- ness the Prince of Wales proceeded to i dah at 10 o'clock to day. The drive c .iiimesesd from the stockade to the tying- .q. This consisted of a large circular barri the586 words
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Article48 1906-02-22 118 The master ef ths bs. Van < L thai the light si Ihe eastei ,i mg Pagar a invisib!* last rhe t 'hinese m Ame king asking the v Leung Bhing. Chit W wboee term of otli c I. is* i iys that pending these exclusion ireatj any < position.48 words
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Article66 1906-02-22 119 The Crews m Singapore. m m Hmwm Imam Kaisha steamer Iyo Maru (Rom Yokohama this morning fol London. She has a general cargo ,_dv passengers on board are the crews worships Kashjma and Kntotl o bu.lt m England- Ut-Com-Kawukomi ii t.. mmaud the Kashima i nder X66 words
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Article85 1906-02-22 119 _MOU_fTnV_ TO Mi aoi ip ral Salleh 9 lion waa conclud* i P en Mr Bryant sent < It ring the charge unting to murs 1 1 ready appeared I 11 be remembered Y»- it fesl ivit i» s, ig St iti irrested a i" arrests were85 words
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Article353 1906-02-22 119 Lj_Dl Mv I" AF'. I of the author of bad} Mad--1 _c him m his wildest su. i I li l ing put a great ■•*inv\ t il ing this pi .y. Of i of situations if can baldly blame the f the b_ iw was not parrating353 words
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Article153 1906-02-22 119 L steamer Preussen on Monday ■»r 11. Perrett leaves for i k leave. Mr Perrett i j iliniious service m the serious effect on his a iinalli bioke down with the the ilea fa <>i his eldest sou ;i tho Genera! Hospital a ift i a lingering153 words
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Article924 1906-02-22 119 The Unloading ok a Trainful of Money No more interesting scenes could be imagined than those m the various camps on the Panama Canal, when the great army of labourers employed by the United States Government are paid their wages from a special train tilled924 words
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Article122 1906-02-22 119 Viceroy Bhum has issued a proclamation informing all his subordinate otlicials that from this year forward all officials bi<h OT low, civil or military, shall abolish the usual ceremonies of Kow-tow or bending the knees by junior officials to senior officials m case they should see one another,122 words
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Article307 1906-02-22 119 The Negotiations. Shanghai, February, 5. China has submitted her proposals m connection with the negotiations with Russia. They include a demand for Taels I 5,000,000, compensation for the Southern portion I of the Manehurian railway. The Hocki Shiutbun quotes a trustworthy diplomatic authority as saying that Russia307 words
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Article379 1906-02-22 119 A Xew Mabket Feature. A rubber share market with a. dive dealings is now an established feature of the industry, is I growing rapidly, and although dealers have not quite got accustomed to the pronounciation of such names as Bukit Rajahs, Batu Caves, Lingi gis, Pelamdnllaa, Selangor*, Sungei379 words
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Article167 1906-02-22 119 February Monthly Medal. There was a very large field" for this competition which resulted m a win for Mr C. Miles with the excellent score of 7b plus 3. Tli« mfurfifl were as follows: Tue annual general ui..%._g v. pore Golf Club will be held on Fnday167 words
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72 1906-02-22 119 i j Recently a disastrous fire occurred at Tokio. > It originated m a balod-potatoe simp m Asa* l kusacho, and lasted for two hours and a halt, during which time over four hundred houses i were entirely destroyed, while more than forty. t72 words
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Article1054 1906-02-22 119 It occurs to us that the present members of the Singapore Art Club, might like to rea-d some comments on the practice of art m th** Tropics, written by the Editor m connection with the first exhibition of the Art Club that he attended and criticised1,054 words
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Article18 1906-02-22 119 8 ghalien is completely cut off owing to ti e icedueikov having been disabled tkr-migh .tirfciug a ruck18 words
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Article520 1906-02-22 120 Dr Han it sch, the Curator of the Museum we regret to hear, is unwell. Towkay Loke Yew has returned from Burma m connection with the rice business there and will probably go to his •>. •e.;sion iv Kuantan* His Majesty the King will not be520 words
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Article76 1906-02-22 120 Yesterday before Mr Seth a Cantonese won: an wa> charged with I iv possession of §5 worth of mor phi The womau entered the dock with her i;: :;i; ia ber anus, and on being convicted nd flu I $250 or three months m gaol,76 words
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Article182 1906-02-22 120 Colonel William Chaine, M.V.0.. who. his many friend, regret to learn, is lying seriously ill at Kensington Palace, was Marshal and Assistant-Master of the Ceremonies to Queen Victoria, and has other and more sporting claims to distinction. He was m the 10th Hussars, live-and-twenty year- ago. and182 words
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Article100 1906-02-22 120 sTesterday the wife of a Chinese towkaj living iv Waterloo st, went to her plantation al Serangoon and on her return brought back some crabs with h. r. These she had prepared for her cbildrens' diunor but immediately after partaking of them the two little bora were taken100 words
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Article916 1906-02-22 120 London, January 20, I did not mean to send you. a letter this week, because I thought your readers might be bored by the only subject which has attracted the smallest attention m England for the last week. On reconsideration I have determined to write, because the916 words
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Article1143 1906-02-22 120 TOPICS OF THE- WEEK Quicquid aguat homines nostri est farrago IMK. Juvenal. Very immediately post hor, though not any more propter hor than that there has been a general indignation at home on the subject, the resignation of Sir Francis Burnand, the Editor of Punrh, has followed last Saturday's protest1,143 words
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Article507 1906-02-22 120 '•'1 A lajitt 1 i rem m i I liicken," another of the j musical oomedies,*' Wa.> j Singapore andieno bi tl Company Last evening, I j was not called, upon to of ;un thing lut Ile light, irr sponsibl msional melody, of a v Carj I507 words
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Article722 1906-02-22 121 ||__-n.«. l-_ M. 1«* ftaumn i .v. ire r 1 ha Anderaou, k.cm.o.) ary (ILL. lh nr il man i ..i. K. Inaes.l I tnthoniaaj Hill.) 11 g i ;b.) I i g Q be i. the tl m di aw--1 prost of „85] ears mci .-cd 9,ti93,722 words
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Article97 1906-02-22 121 A Hot-Blooded Octogenarian. Madrid, Jannary I All Madrid is disc-ssing j to-day the challenge cent by the irquis de I i Vega de Armigo, es Speaker of the Chamber, to Semv y mtero Bios, tbe late premier, m nseI qnern c y i polit ical quarrel. Tie 197 words
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Article315 1906-02-22 121 Among our insular industries, there is none I that occupies a more important position than the shipbuilding. Therefore, even the most thoroughing Cobden ite must experience grave misgivings on receiving prooi after proof that this great glish industry is m course of transfer to the foreigner, and315 words
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Article140 1906-02-22 121 Tba; new Bishopric of Fuh-kien, China, has been accepted by the Yen. Horace MaeCartie Byre Price, Archdeacon of Osaka. It will be remembered that the Rev. H. Gresford Jones, dear of St John's, Keswick, was chosen and j agreed to undertake the work, but afterwards had to withdraw owing to140 words
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Article1866 1906-02-22 121 WHAT FOOD FEED US. By Eustace Miles. (George Newnes, Ltd. Price 1 l Net.) The first taste of this work was nauseous, and the humble book- worm felt aggrieved that his long trusted Editor, should have thought of staying his voracious appetite with such iusipid stuff but deeper bormg1,866 words
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Article75 1906-02-22 121 Notable Recbptiom Committee. The Japanese Imperial Household Deptrti ment has appointed a Committee for the re Mpi tion of Prince Arthur oi Connaught. The Committee consists of General Baron Kuroki, Admiral Togo, Vice-Admiral Ijuin, Mr. Nag* i saki. Court Councillor. Major-General Ful ushiuia, Captain Takarabe. 1.J.N., Colonel75 words
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Article112 1906-02-22 121 The Kawasaki Dockyard has orders on hand for thirty-one various vessels. It wdl Is gely 1 extend its works, raise its capital from Y4.000.000 to Y10,000,000, and boflWW V 10,000,000 abroad by debentures. i A serious carriage accident o.cjrrel mar the Hongkong and Shanghai Balk yestert ay i evening. A112 words
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Article1657 1906-02-22 122 (By Oftf English Correspondent). London Jan 26, ISO 6. Death ok Sir J. Millek. The Turf can ill afford to lose such a supporter as Sir J. Miller, who died after a short illness on Monday. The deceased contracted a chil while hunting and this developed1,657 words
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328 1906-02-22 122 Speaking with reference to a paragrah m a recent issue of the Sydney Daily Telegraph," j on the proposed steps to be taken by the Chinj ese to memorialise the Federal Prime Minister i to grant certain concessions under the Aliens j Restriction Act, a prominent328 words
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Article97 1906-02-22 122 Hongkong papers announce; the sudden death I of Mr F. A BoUUer, .-oliodor, connected with the firm of Messrs Dennvs an I Rowley, Song- kongded on the evening of the 7ih. Mr Ben- tier died OU board the hospital hulk Hvgeia Buffering from a vary acute attack of smallpox. j97 words
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Article1394 1906-02-22 122 A Character Sketch. (For the 8. F. P.) In that part of the world where I live, the poor people always wind up an account of any deed of conspicuous and uncommon devilry by saving of its perpetrator Well but ther now, lookee, abe a cark'ter a be. It1,394 words
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Article428 1906-02-22 122 A Fri A-.wr Never m tie- hist ments has there bet v wspaper men, ss f Sarkies hospitable and it may perl tunate thing that t ing of pressmen m purpose of bidding fan most person ally WuAi uewspap r k is their head edit rs428 words
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Article92 1906-02-22 122 Yesterday the 1* ,ii o Ivs that a fac'ion fight WSi I > J* pi joug Pagar between ts p I sspeetsr Hart Tanj ang I hostilities were con»me:n:iis aud number vi tbe wsn ioi i, ether*? discreti »n the bet fcer part I v safety iv light Ta it92 words
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Article334 1906-02-22 123 nnt 'e (Wl salute was tired from Fort A 1 1 yin recognition of the Fune- Pennurk. r \f_n*!_er»J tho Adelphi Hotel teh and chain. A ooy ms burglar stole a t tthedral of the •■>.. I Mr. Andre Kay a. •ly i i now at334 words
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Article161 1906-02-22 123 N 1 XV i I I 'lemni/ed ou Satur- lent, at the Presbyterian attracting parties were Mrs. O. Ann Mr A. P Xi. ukamp. I Credieten HnndsiavereeTbe (Church was nicely isk i and al I ■:■> pm, bn looked extremely sf white-Bhiffoa and Bcus- hits fi nlle, with t_im-161 words
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Article494 1906-02-22 123 Successful Inauguration Dinner. On Saturday night a most successful inauguration dinner was given by the members of the newly formed Town Club, which has its rooms on the premises of the Hotel de l'Europe. Dinner was served m the verandah which was specially reserved for the occasion494 words
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Article384 1906-02-22 123 The annual general meeting of the Association of Engineers was held on Saturday evening m the club rooms and was well attended. Mr. Lloyd- the President, took the chair and read the convening uotice calliug the meeting. The business of the meeting was to pass the half yearly384 words
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Article132 1906-02-22 123 Tbe erection of a large oil storage installat. vi m Cochin China has just been placed with Kiley, Hargreaves A Co, Ltd. This Company has h id a varied experience m carrying out this class of work, which should ensure workmanship of the highe-t class i On Saturday a Chinaman132 words
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Article719 1906-02-22 123 General Manager's Report for month ending Jan 27. The accompanying 3heet of mine measurements and assay results of prospecting work shows a total of 251 ft. for the period (4 weeks) under review, made up of 73 ft. driving and 181 ft. crosscutting, as against S total719 words
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Article117 1906-02-22 123 EtSPOBTin Assassination of Viceroy of LIANGKWANO. The Mainichi states that it is reported from Peking that the Viceroy of Liangkwang has been assassinated. The crime is raid to have been committed by opponents of his proposal to raise new taxation for tbe purpose of constructing117 words
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Article27 1906-02-22 123 [n December a Chinese Revenue Officer disappeared and it is believed he has been done to death. He was a smart man and male several good arrests.27 words
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Article147 1906-02-22 123 To thk lion OR Dear Sir.— May I be allowed space m your paper to express my surprise at the way m which the roads m a certain district are neglected. The roads that I refer to particularly ar** Dublin-rd, Eber-rd, Lloyd-rd, snd the appei part of Ox'.ey-rd. In147 words
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Article569 1906-02-22 123 To-day's Sitting. The Court of Appeal opened this morning at the Supreme Court, before tbe Chief Justice. Sir Lionel Cor, Justices, Law, Thornton and Fisher. There were no less than 25 cases upou the list before their lord-hips, but several of these were withdrawn. The Punkah. Upon569 words
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Article198 1906-02-22 123 Dr Morrison, of the "Times," is at present iv Singapore, where he has been able to meet h's sister Mrs Lancelot Gaunt, recently married. Pr Morrison, who is looking we' l, is taking a run up to Siam m a day or two and will198 words
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3755 1906-02-22 124 THE ELOPEMENT. Tlie .-ail- are bursting with the hrSSW, Tie' nrahn is rucking on the s«-a, The winds are whisp ring wocda of love. And all are waiting thee. tame then before the darkmss kMHna, PThile glorious Bunlight last.-, Th>* birds pipe forth3,755 words
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Article98 1906-02-22 124 r; ,y->A am Satordaj, en I b v B B Alien c Ei b Jam a ii ig c sub b I ioelho Howell c Coelbo b J Crisp <• Fin-;. Lt. Heron c Goi tea b Jai Mattej c Jan I Horspeol b C Lt. B atty b98 words
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Advertisement9 1906-02-22 124 Lieut l>. Brayn K'..p_ m Logan'. Netherlamds A ■■■>>.-, logo.9 words
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Article541 1906-02-22 125 Thc Malacca Rubber Plantations. Conflicting Reports. |of tha Mah-ees Bnbber Plan*The company ac- te, Malacca, the Bnbber and Tap: T'ne capital pm cent. 1 leferss 1 -1 .ry tha S3 oi 61 n eh. I the i ppli sationa tnd Shanghai Banking 1 ial divi lof7_541 words
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Article247 1906-02-22 125 I hate the poet who always singe About the most unpleasant things B f yet be cannot always shirk Tho Critic* neci tsary work: 8 i I must Bometimea write to you. I fi. borrid thing- that people do. My Friends, Twould really almost aei I hat247 words
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Article332 1906-02-22 125 Thk Est i ma tki. Cost. Th Advisory Board of American and European Bngineera have decided on a sea-level canal: it will have a width at the bottom of 15(1 feet, except m the Onlebra Cut. where that width will be 5500 feet. The greater width m the332 words
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Article235 1906-02-22 125 In .14 port of his proposals ior utilising field j Bvelop a national ta-ste for rifle shootin-. Mr.«C. B. Fry contributes a long letter to :l Ms L\ LyTelegraph. The Regular army should 1,, f,.... ervice overseas, ba_t as Mr. Balfour pointed out, this can only bs235 words
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Article899 1906-02-22 125 The four other River destroyers are expected here to-day. Yesterday Inspector Tyrell raided a house m Upper Nankin-st and arrested five Chinamen m the act of manufacturing false ten and twenty cent pieces. A cart driver was fined $5 by Mr Beth this morning for driving899 words
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Article723 1906-02-22 125 Appeal Court and Court Painter/ What Mr Ellis, who appeared for appellants, described as an atmosphere of art, was introduced to the Appeal Court with the hearing of theappeal by the Manchester Assurance Company and the National Assn ranee Company <d Ireland against the Bangkok court's dee!.723 words
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39 1906-02-22 125 A Shanghai message says Japan has appointed Viscount A koi ambassador to the United States, and Mr Ivurino ambassador to France. Both officials will leave for their posts at the end of March.39 words
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Article97 1906-02-22 125 The February Medal has resulted as follows:— J. L. Lonie, 4b 41 12 75(net*. Winner.) U.S. Hauxwell, 45 4o 11 77 W. King, 56 54 90 so G.R H.Webb, 47 39 3 83 D.Noble, 53 51 18 B 6 J. C. H. Darby, 50 13 6 *797 words
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Article66 1906-02-22 125 The batch of Chinese who were arretted m Muar-rd for sacking *.\\<> premises of a Chinnss spirit shop were before Mr S<-ott. yesterday, when all bur eight were discharged. '1 lie eight got fourteen days each, while three of the r?n<' leaders had to pay a fine of $5 i66 words
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674 1906-02-22 126 THE PROPOSED CUSTOMS UNION BETWEEN SERVIA AND BULGARIA. The kingdom of Servia m ita attempt to enter into closer relations with Bulgaria by <neaus of a treaty concerning a customs union, lias aroused opposition both m Vienna and m Constantinople. The negotiations with AustroHungary for a treaty were already being674 words
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Article72 1906-02-22 126 Jiih.-iknt Rnsanvan. 'ihe Bangkok appeal case was proceeded with yesterday afternoon by their lordships, the -♦Chief Justice, Sir Lionel Cox, Mr Justice Law, Mr Justice Thornton and Mr Justice Fisher.' The cause was T. S. Koolaudaveler Chettv, plaintiff and Hadjee E. Esuff, the latter sming sppellant. Mr72 words
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Article101 1906-02-22 126 Duri lg 1905 ten companies were registered sn Singapore of which four were rubber cosi- rhe total nominal capital of these ten companies was about six and a half million doll v The amount of fees was $2,186.50. H_M.S. lioiiaventure rrived here from Hougkong yesterday afternoon and leaves tor ijolombo101 words
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Article65 1906-02-22 126 The following new stamp duty scale was notified io the last Government Gazette .11 IV-i ad- sterling as equal to SlOO Colsnial Cur. lV"> Rupees SQq MM* Francs Do MMQ M;o'.- j),. S6 I «"I<l Dollars <>f th< I sited States of America h sv i65 words
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Article1495 1906-02-22 126 Forty Miles an Hour Through the Air. A flying machine, or aeroplane, constructed by Messrs. Orville and Wilbur Wright, has been propelled by its own power through the air for a distance of twenty-four miles m thirty-eight minutes. The inventors of this machine are young men,1,495 words
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625 1906-02-22 126 All those who were privileged to receive an invitation to the garden party yesterday at Bendemeer given by Mr Scab Liang Seah m honour of H. E. the Governor, who is soon going on leave,— must confess that rarely have the grounds witnessed a625 words
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Article594 1906-02-22 126 Tho Japanese an porting Japanese ul The I'M B. Oovemu* at oi m t Si ig ip ne h. Mr Montagu li Monday neat m c w ill can lie expec weeks. Tbe White do-- i < y, EL Gh An i Saturday, attl A nr594 words
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Article2532 1906-02-22 127 I aWi I \w fubaaari-BS cable.) THK NEW SPEAKER. Feb 14. 5 pm. ted Speaker of china Quiet is iv 1 and Pci nt':- foreign re the fears of tne \>i ric i and Japan. Amerifamine friendly n I nl ice. I 12.40 pm. rs i that rniplices b2,532 words
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Article193 1906-02-22 127 SPEECH FROM THE THRONE. The King's speech after referring to thn lamented death of King Christ i.n aays "Tbn Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting as man y portions of my vast Indian Empire as time admits. Their reception by all classes has been most gratifying to BBS. and193 words
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Article599 1906-02-22 128 It has been decided to order I new Constitution with responsible government for the Transvaal to be drawn up This would delay the elections a few months beyond July, and meanwhile no fresh lieenees for the importation of Chinese would be issued. Responsible government won 1599 words
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Article81 1906-02-22 128 Specially compiled for the M Singapore Free Press" Date of passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain, name; Where and when sailed. Destination. Feb S. Ger str. Sigmaringen j M.lz.oT Bremen. Dec BataTia Feb 7. Xor str. Providence; Cornel m sen Christmas Island. Peb 5 Singapore.81 words
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162 1906-02-22 128 PRINCE ARTHUR IN JAPAN A CORDIAL WELCOME. i rioui our "<•'•// orresponaent.) Tokio, Feb. 19,2 5 nm. The Emperor of Japan and the Crown Prince met 11. B. H. Prince Arthur of Connaught at the station. The most elaborate arrangements for the Prince's reception have been made. The investiture ceremony162 words
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Article730 1906-02-22 128 February 15. Gisla. Xor. str., Thorsen, for Kobe and Yokohama. Manningtry, Brit, str., Lawson, for Kobe. Sri Won^see, Dut. str., Unus, for Muar and Malacca. Wongkoi, Ger str., Reher, for Bangkok. Manila, Ger. str., Minssen, for Bangkok. Penang, Brit, str., Olsen, for Port Swettenhani via ports. Sri Tringganu, Dut.730 words
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Article500 1906-02-22 128 Men-of-War Flag aud Tons Commanders Arrived From Hogue Brit oru ***** Shorlland Feb 18 Hongkong Jt E xe Brit destroyer 156 Everett Feb 4 Bangkok* n Erne Brit destroyer 550 Battren Feb 4 BangkokDee Brit destroyer 550 Sullivan Feb 20 Hongkong Ettriek uVit destroyer 550 Lewin Feb500 words
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Article382 1906-02-22 128 MINES. Capital Capital Issue Paid Issued paid up Value up Company. Q uo $135,000 uoooo 10 10 Bei-sawah Gold 11. Co. 1.i.l U .l£M__ 10 10 Do D (Deferred) 1600.000 600,000 10 M Bruseh Hydraulic. Tie M. Co I- I __S'2_. M*». 000 «oM M. Co. Ud. $100,000 10382 words
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Article76 1906-02-22 128 Per II M Tonkin, due Feb. '2d. Mr s Per Pk 0 Oesana, due Mar. p j* Evatt, Mr and Ur* Ferrier, Mr V. D. Knowles, Mr Wisbart, Mr G. M. Thomas. r W e! Steward, Mr W. Bluun, Mr P. Ptewtut,lCr ,nd M« s j.76 words
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Article60 1906-02-22 128 nr. v. Wj t\ b '':i. X S. W t my* time of :i very had itt dH.-.'.| 1, V J or<l Dnlae, Pheteiu an.! D i took one dose to n *Mnm tahm I arm <o n I --.i sum ho certify to mrli i IW >;iV60 words