The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 27 February 1907
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1907-02-27 129 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 27, 1907. No. 1,02218 words
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Article59 1907-02-27 129 (ComftBOTSD UP To Feb 2tf.) n/i 2 4^% ■and 8/4) P dits3a/i 2/4-{ edsta rl ni i 2 4j-f denuu*] )>ank 2**4^ rr.deaMikl BSt| r.T 179 ■•n.j, «1-»iiiaii«.l 4* Jis 'ieili.tLa 115 deoaiHl 1 40A •Kok. dsflMod 62-*- .n-. 15-ihk Buyioj? 8.55 Bi s i:'i Rate... 6 ;ni 959 words
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Article269 1907-02-27 129 r> ..kT" HaldnM 12ft Bvett D'iam i'r«» 6\\« tt«.nhaiii 121> !1 K'.-- ..n laissi.a 13 1 Puiisi \,\i) ottos" ard tho dmatwy 130 \>u*y f th" 6. V. A. 13 t 1' n .M inin;_: 13 Sj :jl ]:>J •Pi -hinii i3i h x» :T y 133 iry «"as.-269 words
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Article117 1907-02-27 129 February 'Jo. buyers 9"> s<> -r 7 sr Cube No. 1 l«».f>-> ''.il»e No. 2 9 .V 1 B k or. iii^fport;) buyers 18 6 'M'i-'-. White (fair L W. 5 p.c, 2.^ S7J s '':i«u8illoto the 1b) 25. p 'to the lb.) 38 (B.'nda) b 5. (Asifcei**) 31.117 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article158 1907-02-27 129 At Tronoh Perak, F. M. S., on the 21st February, 1907. the wife of Char.es Edwin Cochram, of a son. At Klang, on Feb. 22nd, the wife of R. W. Harrison, of a son. Odell— Pieloii.— On February 22, at the Methodist Church, by the Rev. A. J. Amery,158 words
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Article76 1907-02-27 129 On 12th February, at Trinity Church Meiktila, Burma, by the Rev. H. W. Blandford, m. a., Anthony Oliver Moltsworth, Irrieation Department, youngest son of Colonel A. O. Molesvvorth, R. A. of Cruxfield, Duas, Berwickshire, to Melita, second daughter of Harry L. Tilly, burma Commission. Stronach Smith. -On 21st Feb.,76 words
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Obituary182 1907-02-27 129 Suddenly, from heart failure, at Kindat, Burma, on 12th February, William M. Maclennan, of the Bombay Burma Trading Corporation, Limited aged 33 Harvey. -On 25th ult.. of ijjfcendicitis, Edith Patricia Margaret (Put) only daughi ter of the late C. D. Harvey, of Sarawak, and Mrs. Harvey, The Chestnuts, Minchinhampton,182 words
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Article, Illustration1436 1907-02-27 129 1T 'iawr,; by inflwno« unbribed by fun J I Ft- patriot Trnth her u oi van pr»n:epts c!r.v.v. Pledge 1 II 11, 'or,. Loyalty u.vtl_iw. I Feb. 22. IF Mr Haldane had not posed and attitudinised as the ono man, of all previous War Miimters, who had begun1,436 words
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Page 129 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous289 1907-02-27 129 THE WEEK. Tho boMOward iuaii U.vauha, having od board Priooo Fttoliimi, leawa early tomorrow nioi nil jr, ;in«l this ir«**bli is issued on We<liies.i.»v tv Citcli it. Mills of Jan. 31 were brought l»v lh*> IVosta on Sttur(ia\, and uj> to r.-l> l>r by the French mail Bru**si Simons on289 words
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Article761 1907-02-27 130 FA>. t>:J. As lfg John L>ill Rosa writes m bis Instiuctive aud interesting communication from Odessa on tin present situation m Rnssis. tint country is indeed "a country of paradoxes." Ever siuce, as a result of the defeat of the Russian arms In Miuefaum by761 words
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Article345 1907-02-27 130 It was playfully one one occasion, with tome semblance of truth, that the Straits could only hold one Swettknham at a tune. And there was thi* evidence t<> that, that when SutFravk came here as Governor Sir Alexander, as acti&g Governor, manage to leave a 'ew Lours345 words
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Article345 1907-02-27 130 I As an alternative to the Channel Tunnel train ferries are advocated, and it is urged, m favour of this method of transportation, that it would not cost bait that of the tunnel, avoids most of the disad vantages, and could be carried out m a year or345 words
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Article1116 1907-02-27 130 Feb. 25. I As far as can be seen Hie stock argument put forward by political speakers, partieularlv when their party is m office, against the idea of genera] liability to military service, even it' limited to home defence, is that ''the country would not stand1,116 words
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Article640 1907-02-27 130 F«4fc. The incident may i><>{ Imuw atUrectel outside atter.ii. r., bafl it if ntt an '.mi?i!|»ortaut event m the history of the S&g Yoluuteer Artiiieiv, tlutt on Saturditv after noon, the Corps, with the ■■ctinej "f the j Officer OoaMMsdiag the Xtoope ihevll640 words
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Article1014 1907-02-27 131 With what we might term the "iiatfI "of plantation rubber and the mremaU- oftM tin industry consequent on ■creasing prices and rising demand, the prospect* of the prosperity of the Malay Peninsula are sufficiently rosy to please I a chronic pessimist. Tho gradual ntr.»duetion of modern machinery1,014 words
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Article839 1907-02-27 131 Feb. -27. At the instigation of the Homo Government, no doubt put up to it by some sanctimonious Cornishinan, who looks upon the cheap production of tin m the Federated Malay States as an evil to be combatted by means of the uu- learned righteous uuctuousness that839 words
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Article388 1907-02-27 131 A notice from the Post Office announces that the homeward bound mail by the Devanha loaves at, 11 am. tomorrow (Thursday) the mail closing at the General Post Office at 9 am. The Devauha is expected to arrive hero to day about 3 pin. and her early arrival388 words
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Article901 1907-02-27 131 There's a girl I simply dote on. She has no hinglo flaw A simple .skirt and coat on, And sailor hat of straw, And yet she looks more splendid Than all the world to-day." Lady Maik \i>. Tiie title of this article gives ample scope for a901 words
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Article1377 1907-02-27 132 To the ordinary man iv the street, the duties of the British Navy are few If should know wh-ro the euenn's ships «*re to be foiiud and wheu required should geek them out and vanquish them. Its ahips shoull always look smart and cleau and iv1,377 words
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Article1145 1907-02-27 132 ecial Co rtspondtnt L C. Expres*.) Pending writing you more fully concerning c current matters m Singapore, I may, perhaps, send you a few lines respecting the mutter of the currency question. Telegraphic information baa placed you m possession of the facto. Briefly, the Straits dollar1,145 words
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1339 1907-02-27 132 T!-.e eighty- third <> dinary h.!:f-ye;irJy goneral meeting of shareholders m the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking ('< rporation "vv t ;s held at the City Hall Hongkong on Saturday Feb. li>, Mr A. Elaupt iraa m the chair. Th<> Cb irman, lifter reading the report1,339 words
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205 1907-02-27 132 London. FeUmaiy 15tk A Bluo Dock hrn bee-; pul -lis 1 a with reference to the Abiali" Ordinance mentioned m Reuter's MtffMß of the '.W<\ I> < Lord Elgin, m I iMpCtdl ■■■•■•Biag decision, siyß tiiat, m «ltV of tli»» 0 raised by the205 words
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Article801 1907-02-27 133 Totho £.euera] regrot if the res! lent* of Ip. ii. Mr> K. M. L*thaui ilied thereon Feb. THe output of tb© Serendah Hydraulic Tia tf -i. Osl, Ltd from Feb. 11th to 17th, with two days stoppage, was 200 pikula of r: iheT.K.K.S. Amerira Mam has801 words
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Article863 1907-02-27 133 Ban kitptcy Business Bvobi the Jli>ge. A number of receiving ordeis ;tutl orders of adjpHication were made yesterday m the Supreme Court by Mr. Justice Fisher, who was dealing with bankruptcy matters. They were concerned with Chinese chops, and were of no general interest. Tho amounts were863 words
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Article44 1907-02-27 133 Destined for the Duke of C<MUMtUgbt*i preserves, ten superb chauioi**, under the care of several TjrroleM guides, are on their way to Eu^iacd, telegraphs a Geneva correspondent. The auimals were captured at great ribfc, aud it is doubtful whetlnr they will Ijt'Couieatrliinitised m Kngl;iiul.44 words
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Article254 1907-02-27 133 Second Daw j j In spiendid weather thf teeoed day's j racing of the Kinta Gymkiiaui Club was held at Batu Gajuli to-day (Thursday.) The attendance wad even larger than on Tuesday and thoroughly good sport was seen. The results are.— Batu Gajah Cup(l* miles). 1 Mr Wee254 words
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Article274 1907-02-27 133 i According to a paragraph which originall* appeared m the Perah Pioneer, but which has been copied m most of the Straits papers -'The Sea Mew, for which Sir Frank Swettenhaju was responsible, has not proved a success us the Governor's yacht. By the Bale of the274 words
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Article334 1907-02-27 133 During 1906, 886 vesseU totalling 1,828,343 < tont were t urned ut by the United Kingdom mercantile shipbuilding yards. This was an increase of not far short of a quarter million tons more than the highest record ever attained before. Of this 79J per cent was built334 words
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478 1907-02-27 133 Tiiis subject, Mrtifnkifa m cnnnivtioii with the "advised" vote of a subscription from the Selangor State Council, is attracting Borne not OTer complimentary notice m the home papers. This for instance from Truth* to hand bj the mail Last October I commented upon the fact that478 words
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Article207 1907-02-27 133 The marriage of Thomas Archibald Martin. assistant m the ftnn of MJossru. I'aterson. 1 Simons Co.. sun of the late Mr. Alexander Martin tone of the mercantile pioneers i;i th» Straits Settlements) —with Erne Buddand. I only daughter of Air. B. O. 8. Boddand (Superintendent of the207 words
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Article26 1907-02-27 133 H. K. the Governor <linetl on bourd the Margarita l;i>t night. Mr J. 11. taitk'f yachf. wirli v. horn are travelling th^ I»uke au«Lpucli<rss of Manchester.26 words
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Article209 1907-02-27 133 Ti»e numerous friends «»f the Bevd C*. M. < Keith, formerljr Prebtterian Minister m Singapore, will be pleased to learn thai be is about to abandon bachelor life, temj pered bribe household supei\i»iou of his sister Miss Beitb, and take unto himself n wile. The209 words
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Article419 1907-02-27 134 The eighth annual meet intr of this sportiag body was held yesterday afternoon m *he Exchange. Mr Barnes presiding, the other members preseut were Messrs. G.E.V. Thomas. W. Hawtrey, E.F. H. Edlin, C. S. Crane, H. Wack, H. W. H. Vade, Capt Flauugan, Capt. Jotljß, Mr Belgrave,419 words
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Article167 1907-02-27 134 Ghirbi coalfields, wk eh are pitnated ab ul 2«»" autol to thm liort'i of PoßJUtof, near the island < f Ton^kah, the West Const of the Malwy Peninsula, have 1 een exploited by MNM eiiterp is nj» r^ai«lents of Penau<^, and Wr t i)d-i>tu d that l-efoiv lone167 words
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Article326 1907-02-27 134 "Scorx Russell Fours." Priaea, presented by Mr E. Scott Russell, to be rowed for during the Litter half of March. Practice is to commence immediately. The Course is about one mile, according to tide and weather. The winning crew to be considered holders of the "Chengmai Challenge326 words
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Article463 1907-02-27 134 Mr Napier's appointment as Attorney General is to commence on March 1. Major General Perrott, G.O C. is expected to arrive on the 15th March. The estimates for 1007 have been approved by the Secretary of State for the Colonies. Mr W. E. U. Grove is463 words
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Article97 1907-02-27 134 The annual general meeting of the Singapore Naraing Association was held yesterday m the Municipal Offices, the Hon. John Auderson m the Chair. There were also Mrs Fisher, Mr E. G. Broadrick, Mr A. J. Maclonald, aud Dr Glenuie. The minutes of last meeting were read and97 words
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Article185 1907-02-27 134 ELECTRIC LIGHT IN SELANGOR. The Electric light supply of Kuala Lumpur has come m for much criticism there recently. The Malay Mail says now What the public would like to know is How long has the supplementary (steitn plant (for the electric light) been m Kuala Lumpur Whether it is185 words
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Article1456 1907-02-27 134 Quicqvid wpmi homines nostri cst farrago libelli. Juvenal. One of the most notable criticisms of Mr. Haldane's ineffectual struggling with the voluntary army problem, is that he is exhibiting signs of 4< fatty degeneration." Mr. Haldane is full of a flabby well-meaning that disarms all mere1,456 words
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437 1907-02-27 134 As already anuoun -ed m a special telegram to the tiinyapore Free P/ras on Wed nesday the 11th instant, ft shooting part) whilst returuiug from Pulo Papau to Labuau, a distance at about, three miles, one oi the two boats containing three European^ and437 words
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Article293 1907-02-27 135 Cummkndu) n nu Coli:i. Yesterday morning before* Mr Green, Leo Li Kob w«l charged with culpable homicide not auioJ uiing to murder. Sbe is the old Chinese woman who shot the pang robber «Wd at Sirangoon. When the case was filled up Inspector Cruinmey asked leave to293 words
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Article236 1907-02-27 135 Tikis '■•> yestetdaj sajs, on ■Her tiie bolidiji there was more X lbs BMurket, and with fair .mjn little m a number j Uiaing Stork*. Obaaolidaleda, Baabs f attention and a Dawl*er oi >• have ebangEed bands, j K. bss and S'Tt-utl.ihs kave also been and considerable236 words
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267 1907-02-27 135 i i.' ..1 party, when al Hongkong, I Canton nau made a tour of tlie The Princess, it will l>o »i,' -ti.l ered h:: tail well made girl of true. Ufa physique, which will explain tho Ihui recorded m t Li* China Ifaii > j i-i«- -lit.ps267 words
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Article25 1907-02-27 135 Tkt Db«ct*n «t thA Kiuta Tin Mints, I*'»l have <W*i.nt<] :l iiirther <H?ul*-n«l t>f 1 t»»'r sh.»r**. mvalilc m London Mf n m Utl l\l.:u:trv.25 words
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Article624 1907-02-27 135 GOVEENORSHII'. His Kxceilency the Governor, E. P. Grueritz, left here on the 12th iust., by the Borneo," for Uongkong, bound Home on leave. His intentiou is to make a short stay m Japan, and then proceed direct to England. The sendoff was made the occasion of the presentation624 words
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Article257 1907-02-27 135 Inspector Fbaykc's Captube. The three Chinese arrested at iJukit Timah last m.>nth l.»y Inspector Frayoe iv the id <»t' making counterfeit coin were charged before Mr Green yesterday. Dr Frauklard Dent, Government Analyst, *>aid th«-t Inspector Frayoe brought him a I mosi elaborate coiners 1257 words
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Article367 1907-02-27 135 A marriage has been arranged between I Miss McClymont of Blundell Sands near J Liverpool and Mr. R. C. M Kindersley of Kajang, Selangor. Miss McClymont has lately been paying a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Wise ef Kajang. The marriage takes place at home during367 words
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Article124 1907-02-27 135 It will be remembered thai at the ou»l ol iabt year a Klinir (.mploved as a Railway i clerk m the K. If. S. Railways was arretted hero us he landed from the steamer I Selangor, for beio^ m possession of a portI manteau containing $1,500 worth124 words
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Article109 1907-02-27 135 The rain on Saturday .somewhat spoiled the Hunt Club's run as it kept a good many from turning out. There was however a fair field, about a doz»n being pie- sent at the Gardens when the start was made. The course was laid by Mr 11. Waclc109 words
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Article231 1907-02-27 135 On Saturday morning Ramanathaa Chetty was placed m the dock before Mr. Colm«nona charge of criminal breach of trust m respect to 91.900, the proceeds of j the sale of a bteatner. He bad been arrested on Friday night on a warrant executed by i231 words
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Article912 1907-02-27 135 MR. BARNES AND THE CHINESK There was abundant evidence of th* popularity of Mr Barnes with the Chinese, when on Saturday a large body of representative members of the Chinese community assembled at the Chinese Protectorate, to present an address to the Secretary for Chinese affairs who is912 words
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Article182 1907-02-27 136 THE LATE INSPECTOR CARROLL. The Pinau^ Gazette m reporting the death of luspector Carroll from heart dis♦rase says of this police officer. "The kte Mr. Eugene Carroll, who was bom m 1871 ttt Blackstep, County Cavan. Ireland, joined the Royal Irish Constatraliry m 1889. On the 17th April, 189G, he182 words
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Article656 1907-02-27 136 WEIGHT LIFTING EXTRAORDINARY. Oa Saturday last, the above sports which have come to be quite ail indispensable feature m the celebration of the Chinese New Year season, were held on the groundl of the Straits Chinese Recreatiou Club ut Horn* LnH Green. Iv addition to the usual banner656 words
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Article266 1907-02-27 136 Sentence of six Months Passed. On Saturday the Bench Court concluded the hearing of the big perjury prosecution m which Low Chim Bong was charged with bating committed perjury m a judicial bankruptcy proceeding iv Urn Supreme Court. Mr. P. J. Sproule, D. P. P. conducted266 words
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Article269 1907-02-27 136 A WORLD-WIDE ORGANISATION. Oil Suwrd.iv morning, Dr. KarlFree*, of Stockholm, Sweden, Presideut of ihe World*i Btudeots 1 Christian Federation, addressed i snu!i body of young meu at ZetLuid Hoiwe, Armenian Street, ou the Christiau movement among stu lents m other lauds. Mr. U. .J. Bartlett, acting Vicel'nik'ip.\l <-i 1 Littles269 words
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Article301 1907-02-27 136 HARD- WORKED PRINCE. Like his elder brother, the Crown Prince of Slam, Prince Mom Cliao Amoratat is receiving his military training m the British Army. When seen recently at his quarters at the Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, he did not attempt to disguise the pleasure he feels m his English301 words
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Article297 1907-02-27 136 [From < ur <>:«.■;/ 'mmsptmd&tCl Bdtu Gajah, Rec. Feb 23. The third day of the races was favoured j with tine weather. There was a record I attendance. Champion' Griffin Kace. Mr J. I Phillips' Kia Orm 1 Messrs Piakoej and Burgess' Kacumio 2 Wou by four lengths.297 words
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Article537 1907-02-27 136 The account of the visit to Penaug of ihe Royal party, occupies several eoluinus of the Peaang Pipers. Iv form it is of course much like the amount* of tin visits here. There ware decorations, addresses, presentations and reviews and everything went off very satisfactorily. The537 words
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Article500 1907-02-27 136 There will be two stage Xap<»],. n London during the coming season. In addition to Mr. John Har«'« np^. ance as the First Consul m an alur.t' of U B-lle Marseillaise at tlxi i).i£. York's Theatre, Mr. Lewis Waller w seen at the Lyric iv t lie500 words
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Article315 1907-02-27 136 Ceylon not Natural BjUUTOMDIL Says the Times of India" The tnr out at last about the projected ainal^am<iti<>: of the Cape and East Indies SquadronReuter states, apparently upon good authority, that there is to be no amalgamation at a!' The only reason now assigned (or removing315 words
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Article32 1907-02-27 136 The New York \V«». M his a. rat c.iii.ioti <,t' ihy li\n'-ir>..:- of J enthroned ;:i St ite. Th« ui«>tt«> if liless tkm, BxUom Th. v m tt ed Mihummtr SiahVs Dree32 words
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4118 1907-02-27 137 SOME RUSSIAN PROBLEMS, PARADOXES AND A PARABLE. BI JOHN DILL ROSS. (9pectsJ fot the Maswjtoru Wnt JVess.) The 31st December, lffcV> fold style) •10->es one of the most remarkable years m Kussian history. Perchance to-morrow may .naui£urdt«a better and morn hopeful era. It serins to be a suitable occasion on4,118 words
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Article162 1907-02-27 138 The London correspondent of the Times of Ceylon hiti I iiin informed that there arc no less than six future planters leaving England during the next fortnight m one hatch, all proceeding to Malaya to learn planting Md secure billets there They have chosen Malaya as162 words
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Article28 1907-02-27 138 > < A lieu of £1.200 six per cent del>euiure3, part of £10,000 of which 62,700 had already been issued, was registered on Jau. 11 according to the Financial Time?.28 words
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303 1907-02-27 138 ••No LaDlC*' Man": a Ftrtite Bkidxoboov. It must be a, very painful circumstance to Sir Alexander Bwettenham, Governor of Jamaica, to have been made so famous, indirectly, by the Kingston earthquake, because be I?, most remarkably, a man who seeks to do !»is work with303 words
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Article1006 1907-02-27 138 (For the Singapore Free Preas). January 23rd, 1907. If unity really is strength and who shall doubt it the Conservative electioneering movement m Germany has made a big stride towards power during the last fortnight, m tbat the different parties have at least seen the absolute necessity1,006 words
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Article741 1907-02-27 138 (From our PWM Correspondent?) London, February Ist. When I should Lave written to you last week I was with a shooting party m Sussex, but the excitement of the moment was the Jamaica incident, and every newspaper was full of Sir Alexander Swettenham's letter to Admiral Davis.741 words
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Article275 1907-02-27 138 > < Paper can be made from most things thai p,ro fibrous, and can be made into innumerable articles of everyday DM. A list of these appears m a contribution by M. A!b< rt Maire to the Itevtic ScientiAqne and among the articles are paper bricks, which, after being subjected275 words
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Article945 1907-02-27 138 DIAM As the scientist is foud of IsHum si and m thi reop*et lie is hand m baud his brother the teacher of ethics ail sen,,*, tions are relative. They depend on th<j prime motive power, aud on the ability the particular organs which make us aware of that power,945 words
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Article831 1907-02-27 139 1 De re is a general impression abroad that •he reading el poetry, no less thin the makDk of it, is to some extent under a cloud j>- the British people at the present we. Whether it is that since the beauty poetic imagination m Tennyson died, ia831 words
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Article813 1907-02-27 139 O for on<: hour of youthful joy Give back my twentieth Spring I'd rather laugh a bright- faced boy Than nign a greybeard king So we are all apt to think when the unpleasant truth forces itself upon us that we are jOOlMjiag down aud not813 words
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Article1327 1907-02-27 139 It is mid-winter, so mj calendar tells me, and so my neighbours believe. But I care not for calendars and neighbours when the call of Mother Earth wakens me from my sleep, and bids me come to her. What does she say That is my secret, and1,327 words
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Article1007 1907-02-27 139 Few people (be exceptions ar«3 usually either lacking m "diameter" or peculiarities escape the nickname, which is almost as inevitable m school days as the cane. And it has a pecu'iar habit of clinging m later days, so much so that if after iifteen years1,007 words
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Article120 1907-02-27 140 V. irlv yesterday moruiu^ a detective m BukitTiniah-rd heard shouts for Pelio**, and on running m the direction of the cries he found a rikisha Coolie standing howling for a mata." The coolie said that two Cantonese men had used his rikishn and paid him with120 words
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Article110 1907-02-27 140 Yesterday Warder H. Brearley appeared before Mr Ureen to answer to a charge of having attempted to commit suicide on the 26th ultimo by cutting his throat m L is quarters al Pearl Y Hill. Inspector Treadgold said that the defendant was *tiii under medical treatment and110 words
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Article112 1907-02-27 140 Ou Saturday moruiug the lif venue Officers boarded the iff. Peleus and m the firemeus' quarters found illicit chandu and arrack. Two men were arrested and were charged before Mr. Green yesterday. They pleaded that the stuff was th<* joint property of the firemen and was for112 words
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Article87 1907-02-27 140 The Victoria Colonist of the 30th Dec. says The steamer Teucer which came to the outer dock yesterday from Liverpool and the Orient, broke all, records for steamers other than tiie Empress liners on her voyage from Yokohama. The big steam freighter was 121 days on her first voyage across87 words
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Article108 1907-02-27 140 On Sunday morning the Chiuese coolies employed at Messrs Jolni Little Co's furniture department m Koek-rd wereawak* cued by a noise, and on getting up they saw three Cantonese men breaking open boxes m the promises. The three thieves bolted and the Police were called m. They108 words
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Article376 1907-02-27 140 Mr. R. J. Wilkinson has l>een appointed j District Officer, Batang Padang, vice Mr. j Hume. The output from the Bereodah Hydrau- j lie Tin Mining Coy from February i8 24 with one day'? stoppage, whs (piculs '2:17 tiu ore. Sir Alexander Murray Ashmore, K. C.376 words
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Article309 1907-02-27 140 The Pbisoxeb Dting. Li>t month the l>eueh Court was occupied m hearing the case of a Chinese woman named Tan Ah Foug, charged with bringing women intu tue Colony for humoral purposes, under i'ulse preteaoea. Sm> brought two young Cantonese women to Siugapore from j Hongkong,309 words
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Article174 1907-02-27 140 Yesterday afternoon before the Bench Court, a Javanese named Asnawi was charged with bonsebreaking with intent to commit theft. Inspector Treadgold prosecuted, aud DoIftdi, a kebun employed by Captain Chancellor, said that on t)io morning of the 20th instant he beard a noise ia his bedroom. He174 words
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Article1084 1907-02-27 140 Rival "Seh8 >v Battle m the Harbour. SAVAGE FIGHTING. Ever since the clan fights some of tlie Chinese coohe classes of Singapore have been m a state of lawlessness, and on the slightest provocation attempt to settle their differences m trials by combat." Their utter disregard of the1,084 words
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Article251 1907-02-27 140 A Kifle Match took phn n l;, Ibagtm Batmfejr btUwta Ihum m^ nattag the llud ]»atl;-ilu«ii liojal j k BegUMSt and the S. K. B (V. j. Th»- Witt won by the Gcyal West Kcut I;, by <»7 poittU. The .-cores were a> m hfD Royal Wf.s Kj:m251 words
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380 1907-02-27 140 Mr Edward Morel! Holati <!'. I. I I Curator <>f tin- Phtti maccutieal Sot <»t Great Britaift, v»ri{( i a.s i'« 1 K to lilt Time* up»»ii Ibe subject *'i the indigenous piau' discovered iv StLlßgor vrbicb i« redit< ■with beiu«: cine fur380 words
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152 1907-02-27 141 Wednesday, Feb, 27, 1907. THEFT AT THE HONGKONG BANK. A Packft ok Notes Vanish. oa the 21st instant, Sor^.int Birtelld lelssheasd for by the Hou^k<»ncr au<! •Im Bciiik, and a tain by named Moha.^l SulJ.-'i vjivi giv^-u into custody for ucgnwd i" the leas of a packet of Oa th^152 words
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Article61 1907-02-27 141 I b. 1 1 Dofpey coca- 28rd, l»;;l* v tlie Ear 1 for ;«!1 exoi pt V Bva inlts were. 4 p. i the easiiigly diffi ;i L lea has b r '»i i is torn mfeal is iwer icki V matchhaabeeo rmnged for viiM t»-:itt; from I -a61 words
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Article139 1907-02-27 141 Mr. Jiiati Fisher, >- *r_- Kee •a Teo X Lian. Mr. Btttei b rg d Pendant, and explained that she uti-t hud no- jij. eerti- ■i luced 1 1 tie t>f it. ii i also granted m ud ihe i bird was t hat of S c139 words
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Article186 1907-02-27 141 PnmniisniiiMCir Howard m the nV^ae»ts yesterdaj, Sheikh Man;l >iu-i Abdul Jalil !>in Hadji £''>2 7u biaK s commission albe due lo iiiui t«»r obtaining 19 me eeanUelf IS adults aud for the s. s. Telemachus, which I 1 t«>r tbe Hi I I m huAj hind OO186 words
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Article104 1907-02-27 141 N'^.-:v every d;ty liieu having the ap- t Le<^cr;trs" are brought befc»re the Ma^istratei for beint? m fraud ulent pos- nof tw<«iity pounds, or, so of rice. As Ikk rioi is invuriabl? clean it is difficult io Urn itonr that it is th^ feWt^pin^'H of 1 ImgViif Umi with104 words
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Article348 1907-02-27 141 REVhM OFFICEUB DkCLINK 10 AadlST Police. The teriomi affray m the Harbour on Mo&dav morning created considerable exciieuaeut m Town and all sorts of rumours were current. The Police anticipated further fighting between the rival sehs yehtei day morning, and Inspector Dooley of the water police took348 words
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Article315 1907-02-27 141 THE BUBHED NSTHKRTON." Ti:t* C:;i't;un <>t" t Lh s.s. Hebe, which ariiv.il here yesterday from Penang reports passing theTanjong Pagar t-j^ Mercury towing the «»ii Bteamer Nethertoa, The Mercury ;>n<] 1»« r tow were passed BE ihe One Fathom Bank Light hou-e on tlu? 25th ii^t.mi315 words
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Article210 1907-02-27 141 Yr-Bterduv morning before Air Green, r Chine>« hawker was cbarg**] with voluntarily causing hurt to a little Chinese lad 11,1 nvd Ronald Yap Hoon Chin. The Ud'a mother b Eurasian iady, who said her name j was Mrs Miry Yap lloon Chin, told t'n« i Court that210 words
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Article49 1907-02-27 141 On Saturday hist the Government of India notified IJMi t hey would, couvn* uciug from July Ist 1907, w-duc* th« ni« nthly sales by aucti n of Beagftl op urn fr mi 4,400 cheats to 4.000 chests. The local price has gone up Mo*» <i <t >'«cc Friday lust.49 words
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Article1036 1907-02-27 141 i A PUBLIC TLSTIMOXAL. The Mercantile, Banking, Legal, and other sections of the community concerned m the commerce of Singapore have very rightly decided that the work of Mr. Noel Trotter as Postmaster General <>t the Straits Settlements Las m its efficiency been of such marked1,036 words
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Article1050 1907-02-27 141 Ail who follow racing iv lite Strait* will have been considerably interested prolublv m tbe performances of a particular wincli li<i> been consistent I•■ owned :-u-l ruu by «he Sunlight K«iJisee. We letei I Litile Xieh. The muni* _r of Ibis b chlli for more than ordinary couiment1,050 words
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Article865 1907-02-27 142 Concerning a Mohamedan Will. Before Mr Justice Fuller m the Supreme Court yesterday, the question of tho interpreUtiou of an Arab will was dealt with. Air Lei^h Clare appeared ou behalf of the executor of the will and heirs of Syed Abubakar bin Alwee bin Ahmad Alkoff,865 words
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Article572 1907-02-27 142 Mortgaged Will Interest. The first case takes iv the general causes before the Chief Justice, Sir W. Hvndman Jones, yesterday, was that m which Mootiah Chetty sued Cheang Jim Ho on two promissory notes. Mr T. de M. Braddell and Mr Parsons for plaintiff, and572 words
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Article103 1907-02-27 142 At about 7 OGi"»k vesienliv morning a European umiih*<l T. Bmmmi went to QtntTDiii« nt H "ise and d» minded iiudi^nee with Sirjobu An<!eis.ii. H- #Mtiaoiiup**riuuiitf that the Polio* had to t>e U'lepli-ned for, nu*\ Se?ge;int Ptfjue (.Mine and t<»«.k i)ilii hwhv. At 1 he Polu'e103 words
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Article83 1907-02-27 142 Oa Sunday moraine a v »nn? HaiUm •.vent l*i the T.!« To, k S,'»s*H «pit&) 10 «e> i fnend who wb ill H*- ihe p.tirMit, h ■ju entity of eliHiidu«ln»>N, <l ini lie jir this ill cup .t water an i dr.ti.k i?. Tin, MM then ♦-I! into i Kiup.r83 words
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Article1861 1907-02-27 142 Somi: PLEETWG Impressions. (From an Occasional Correspondent m Pinang Gazette.") First of all be it remarked that the one iv- deeming feature ot Singapore is the invaiiable and unfailing hospitality of its inhabitants, which somewhat disarms criticism and makes the fleeting visitor feel rather churlish when1,861 words
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24 1907-02-27 142 The iV|i..\vii.g irv i.. ,vii!t nf w«rl the Cur vv. k- MNli «23 I m-t i.f > 97 Ozs.24 words
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Article131 1907-02-27 143 Adtf.csc Crj an. lfl "1. Mill Ga/tHe" BBlkSi the follow CoDfii(ic-rin^ preßoat and pro*- ;f!o|imtnts m the Kast, this vciy anil well-nana£e<l institution is ,_\i~< m arranj^inj; for additional h uiiich to carry on its evcr-in-rM-v-,. The direito: s accordingly pen Is iaossaas t}ie capital by131 words
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Article368 1907-02-27 143 mber of "I States will be de> sd pwblifthing tinI am t ou^Kt y tions will be < i Eactory, m more khan i: lividends will not sciitir! brain public t> expect! ist ill elapae before i a have afl tt.c old i oouj i: to b"368 words
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Article128 1907-02-27 143 Nn ol th.« Most deeply interesting sstrono- tird blmm n- ti i the present jear will t of stercarv across th^ sun's disc, Ukm place oa Kovembst It. Mercury c \.r.- Turner to the sun, and aoeord- U niost .l.fi-'r.'.t to di^tin^msh with Baked tj*, sail128 words
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Article2615 1907-02-27 143 uteri Agewij) (By Submarine Telegraph.) Kec. Ffb2l 11.25 am. Mr. Hobhouse replying m Parliament to Sir H. C«>t?ou s.tid that the continuous decliue of the exports of Malwft opium indicated that the present du*v as not nadulv favourable to the native states of India. There sppqirod no reason f._»r2,615 words
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Article354 1907-02-27 144 \Fr<m cur cicn Corresflo/tdntfy Hongkong. Ree Feh 24. The Councillor! of the Committee of internal Reform at Peking iuve accepted "Viceroy Yuan Shih I\ v's recMMmendatious, refuting Vioeroj Chang Clii Tung's. lia coaneotiun with the Provincial Gyvernra^nN the principal departments will be (I) Foreign Affairs, (2) Domestic affaire,354 words
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Article430 1907-02-27 144 Men-of-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From Fof McClellan Am. tra., 1870 Lothrop Jan 12 Manila Dock Sea Belle F.M.S. Yacht 48 Ahmat Fb 5 P. Swet. f or Margarita Am. Yacht 7.21 Gushing Feb 20 Rangoon p, (J! Ship Flae Tons Master Arrived from Consignee For430 words
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Article93 1907-02-27 144 Profit Nor 715 Olßen Fob 26 Pjambie Daendels I)j Hebe Brit 346 Inkster Feb 26 Deli HNMtirii Ptaa Euryalus Brit 2 80 Wilkinson Feb 26 MeH)Ourne McA lister lh|t«M Kmilie Dut 80 Sulong Feb 26 Lingga K>e Kee Rhio 27 Tenshin Mara Jan 2*73 Tibbels Feb 2»; Hongkong93 words
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Article623 1907-02-27 144 MINES. Capital Capital Issue Paid n m Issued paid up Value up Company. frlietllUai $3oo,o00 3 0,000 lo 10 Belat Tin M. Co. Ltd ITJS $135,000 140,o00 10 10 bersawah Gold M. Co. Ltd 1 nom 340,000 10 10 Do Do Deferred) 1 bssjl $600,000 60",0C0 10 10 Bruseh623 words
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Page 144 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous287 1907-02-27 144 PASSENGERS ARRIVED. Per Kocbing Mr Brooke Johnstone, Mr Snrth. Per Camphnja Messrs van Seer, van Beatpen, Jonikawa, Klusman, G. H. Murray, David-on, Lambert, Smit, Febber. Per Kanee Messrs Siraessle. Wdkuiann. Per Perak Messrs A. G. Baniber, G. A Ketseliker, T<mg Cliew V\ T onu r Pann Tock Hins^, Cheo Chat,287 words
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Miscellaneous683 1907-02-27 144 CLEARANCES. Feb 21. Profit, Nor. str., Olsen, for Djambie. Mandasan Maru, Jap. str., Narasp.ki, for Yokohama. c iak, Dut. str., Griffin, for Langkat. Malacca, Brit, fit., Quine, for Port Swet- t«uhain via ports. Singora, Ger. str., Lenss, for Bangkok. Daisy, Dut. tug boat. Witt, for Langkat. Tolv, Nor. str., Enger,683 words
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