The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 20 August 1908
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1908-08-20 113 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1908. No, 1099.18 words
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Article69 1908-08-20 113 (Corrected up to Aug 19.) *> V __f_l I Djrunk -.ma •f*T# demand *y*T« Ftlflde crtdUts oin > ay 4 A tsndEttl bm'e mi 2/4-2 F___jt-oe\ dejmmnd Baak«_i jMI Qnm_u_a%*mma_nd mm 237^ r DiA, T. T, ***y Homsave\ tennnd 3 o To_comaj-__i elrmnaai J 13 i Ja7a, dmmami m69 words
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Article133 1908-08-20 113 Aug It* o- $66.62 1 Gbambim buyers 7.70 Oenmmew Cube Nc. 1 M JJ.7J Qhr___h_erOnhnire.S r JO.OO Pn^ I?e rß:acV (ord n. 3'noce) buyers 10.90 Pe-pper.Wlnm flair L.W. I pc buyers 17.00 N-otmsgi (110 tc tha n. J 9 00 S aoegi (SO to Ihe 1k) 2 00 Mace133 words
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Domestic Occurences.
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Article51 1908-08-20 113 Lee.— On August 15, the wife of Herbert Lee of a son. On the 17th July, at The Poplars, Strood. the wife of Captain G. Elgood, The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, of a daughter. At Grange-rd Singapore on Aug. 19th, the wife of J. Winsemius of a51 words
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Article93 1908-08-20 113 McCrea— Hannen.— July 21, at Wargrave, Berks, H. M. McCrea, M.8., B.Ch., to Kate Rose, daughter of C. Hannen, late Commissioner, Imperial Chinese Customs. Rorertson-Walkeu— Mclver.— July 16, at West Hampstead, A. M. M. RoberthonWalker to Madge Robertson, daughter of late A. Mclver, of Hong '_ong. Brown- Maclean.— On93 words
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Article51 1908-08-20 113 Crane.— July 18, at Yeovil, Eveline Charlotte, daughter of late T. 0. Crane, formerly of Singapore, aged 54. At Leslie Cottage." Ootacauiund, India, on tho 29th of July, 1908, Alexander Wright, aged 78 years. R.I.P. On August 15, Sir Charles Gage-Brown, k.C.m.g., M.D., 1.1.d., A:c., aged 81 years. By51 words
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Article, Illustration1379 1908-08-20 113 Aug. 14. We have over and over again insisted on the great moral blot on Mr Hal Dane's Territorial Army idea as boing a matter of voluntary responsibility on the part of the comparative few instead of, as it should have been, the universal1,379 words
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Page 113 Advertisements
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Advertisement332 1908-08-20 113 CONTENTS LIAPKRS. A Flaw in the Territorial Scheme 11 1 The Union Jack 124 Japan's Peaceful Policy m Australian Defence Britain and the Beef Trust 115 What Mr. Keir Hardie Saw 115 Bankruptcy or Loan 115 Japan se Hospitality and U.S. Qualms 110 Shipbuilding in Japan m$ >ava! Finance 1332 words
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Advertisement166 1908-08-20 113 TEE "CHIiOJ. OBSERVER" Establish _d m Colombo xB3-t) CLxulates throughout the iel^nd of Oejlen and m Sonthern ___d_a. Itn Overland Edition circularea extensively m Grei«._ Britain ar_d Ireland, a. ao anumgat peraona interested m Coylou resident m ctuer pa:*t« 01 tbe world. Ceylon Observer (Daily). Annual subscription, hanfading postage to166 words
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Page 113 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous194 1908-08-20 113 THE WEEK. Th^ 111 i il of July 24Mi arrived by the P. A: O. Malta on Friday last. This homeward mail is carried via India. An outward German mail arrives on Friday. His Exceileucy the Governor has returned to Singapore from his trip to the Federated Malay States. The194 words
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Article1765 1908-08-20 114 Aug. 15. The cause cf goodwill amongst men m the great region of the Pacific has been, it will be admitted, materially advanced by the sane and well-balanced letter written to the Times by Bishop Awdrey, of South Tokio, the main object of which was to repel1,765 words
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Article427 1908-08-20 114 F There has been a good deal of uncertainty this Colony as to what flag British subjects should fly on public occasions. The matter was discussed m the Municipality and m the papers, and m the absence of any authoritative pronouncement it seemed to be the idea427 words
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Article1130 1908-08-20 114 AUg. ii. lAllusiox was made the other day to the xcellent exposition by Bi.hop Awdrey of ho complete absence of any reason why apan should abandon her peaceful attitude o essential to her existence and well-being, nd adopt a policy of agression that could ouly, as can ba1,130 words
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Article981 1908-08-20 115 If the United Kingdom had to depend upon its own resources and upon the United States for what it is rather an irony to style "the roist beef of Old England," the British population would be m a bad way just now Thanks however to981 words
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Article393 1908-08-20 115 In a recent speech ia the House of Com mons, Mr Keir Hardie mentions a brief Singapore experience. He said He rejoiced at the decreasing revenue from opium, but pointed out that m prohibiting the use of that drug they might be encouraging the use393 words
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Article1909 1908-08-20 115 Aug. 18. Ordinary readers of newspapers may not always realise the burden of responsibility that rests upon those wlose duty it is to do what lies m their power to assist the public, from what resources of information and experience of affairs are at disposal, to endeavour1,909 words
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918 1908-08-20 116 Aug. 19. We begin to fear that some considerable proportion of tbe people of the United States are troubled just now, and will be for some little time to come, with a cerebral ailment that might aptly be styled Maine on the brain." The918 words
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Article890 1908-08-20 116 The visit of the fine new liner of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, the Kamo Maru," on her way out to Europe on her maiden voyage, is yet another reminder of the immense progress Japan is making as a shipbuilding power. There is, since she has taken to890 words
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Article1191 1908-08-20 116 Aug. 20. We note that m a certain proportion of tho London press and amongst tinancial circles m the City, there has been expressed seme degree of sc.pticism as to the likelihood of the issuo of a loan of a hundred million pounds for naval purposes, so as1,191 words
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Article895 1908-08-20 117 On Aug. 7th a Chinese named Lo Wah, who ;s wanted to answer a charge of murder at Penang. was handed over to the Straits police at Hongkong. Tokyo wires that the trademarks treaty between America and Ja*oan respecting the protection of trademarks m China and895 words
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Article865 1908-08-20 117 CLAIM UNDER REBUILDING CONTRACT. In the Supreme Court yesterday Mr Justice Sercombe Smith continued the hearing of the action m which Messrs Guthrie Co. sought to recover from Mr N. N. Adis. manager and proprietor of the Hotel de l'Europe, the sum of $133,372 60 m respect865 words
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Article65 1908-08-20 117 Dissatisfaction is expresseel by some of the guests of the French Government at the cooking m the Chandernagore jail. One night recently, a woman succeeded m escaping, but came back at 4 am and knocked the warder up to be let m. When asked to explain she said she disliked65 words
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Article338 1908-08-20 117 Accused Before a Magistrate. Jabar Sing, a Police Constable, and Dloraji, his mother in-law, Bengalis, were before Mr Green, second magistrate, yesterday for preliminary enquiry into a charge of murder by poisoning two other Bengalis at Changi. Mr Hastings Rhodes, the D.P.P., appeared for the Crown, and338 words
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Article136 1908-08-20 117 Mr Green, the second magistrate, commenced the preliminary enquiry yesterday, into the charge of attempted murder brought against a Kokien named Tan Seng Bun. Tho accused is alleged to have stabbed his landlord m a house m Rochoro Canal Road. Mr Hastings Rhodes, the Deputy Public Prosecutor, appeared136 words
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Article131 1908-08-20 117 A Cantonese w:'.s captured at the Museum on Wednesday afternoon for attempted theft. One of the attendants saw him loitering about with a rulo and a diamond glass cutter. He was watched and was seen to cut the gloss on a show cisc containing some old131 words
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Article113 1908-08-20 117 Shortly after 5.30 last evening Acting Superintendent Whitehead, accjn.pa-._ed by P. C. Bourne, made a raid on the premises occupied by Watson and Gutmann, commission agents, Hotel de l'Europe Buildings, and after sen ching the premises arrested Mr H. Joseph, who was temporarily m charge, on a113 words
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Article74 1908-08-20 117 On Wednesday night, a young Chinaman jumped off a tram while it was m motion near the High street crossing. He sustained a severe cut on the ja** and was picked up m an unconscious condition. The police removed him to the General Hospital. Yesterday, the74 words
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Article36 1908-08-20 117 A Hylam employed as a storekeeper on the Paroo has reported to the police that he was attacked by three men m Beach Road near the Hylam kongsi and was robbed of $230 on Wednesday night.36 words
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Article176 1908-08-20 117 The hon'ble John Ferguson, c. m a general Europeau representative on the Legislative Council of Ceylon, passed through Singapore yesterday on his way to Jay;.. Mr. Ferguson, on the invitation of the hon'ble John Turner, has paid a visit to the F. M. S. and has176 words
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Article152 1908-08-20 117 The two candidates whose names were submitted to the Acting Japanese Consul for his approval and appointment, were again subjected to a higher examination m which translation from Halaj into English and vice vesa, were given, also composition •n Malay and Mtlay Grammar. The examination took152 words
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Article311 1908-08-20 117 FRASER CO.'S SHARE CIRCULAR. We regret to again report a somewhat lethargic state of affairs, although a trifle more interest is being shewn m the invest rncnt line. Tin and rubber shares are rather quiet, and some of the former which recently took an upward trend, have eased back again.311 words
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Article77 1908-08-20 117 Yesterday morning shortly before 8 a.m. a rabid dog caused a sensation at the Cold Storage Deprt m Orchard Road by running into the shop whilst several pernons were present. These jumped on to c unters and chopping blocks with alacrity. The rabid dog bit a small77 words
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Article122 1908-08-20 117 Oa the Darul Adab ground last evening the second match of the Sajratol Muntaha Club and the Marine Police, m the third round of tho Colman Shield competition was replayed before a good gathering of epectatois. The teams appeared to be well matched and neither side was able122 words
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Article816 1908-08-20 118 The next Agri-Horticultural Show will be held m Penang on Aug 9, 10, 11, 1909. The individual scores m the Wingard cup were as follows Mr Addie 34, Capt. Belgrave 34. Mr. Penny 30, Mr. Michell 29, Mr. Holland 28. Msjor H. Q Pinhorn, staff paymaster,816 words
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Article358 1908-08-20 118 CHARGE OF KEEPING A LOTTERY. Arising out of the visit paid by the police to the premises of Messrs Watson ar d Gutrn.no, commission agents, Hotel Europe Buildings (as reported m the Free Press yesterday) Mr H. Joseph, who was m charge of the business, appeared yesterday before358 words
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Article331 1908-08-20 118 Lim Sin Yew, a Chinese revenue officer, was charged With attempted extortion before Mr. Colman, third magistrate, yesterday afternoon. Mr. Yarborough prosecuted and Mr. Everitt defended. A Chinese steward on board the Ban Hin Guan said that while he was landing at Johnston's Pier on July 16,331 words
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Article112 1908-08-20 118 I ASK FO RPARDON." With reference to what has been said by me and on which Mrs Sassoon has sued me m Court, I did not mean anything bad. I an sorry for what I said, and I ask for pardon." A letter m the above terms was read out112 words
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Article119 1908-08-20 118 YesterJUy afternoon Messrs Powell and Company put. up for aucti n under a mortgage, s Kile the steamer Mens, which has been en the Singapore-Bate Pahat run for some time past. The vessel is 120 ft. long, 16.5 ft. broad and 65 ft deep. She119 words
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Article736 1908-08-20 118 RECEIVING ORDERS. Mr Justice Sercombe Smith had a busy day m the Bankruptcy Court yesterday. The first case mentioned was a petition for a receiving order against Chop Tiang Ek. Mr Elliot appeared for the petitioning creditors. Jacob Abed, m the employ of E. M. Meyer and Co.736 words
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Article118 1908-08-20 118 Tiong Kwee Chee was before Mr Colman yesterday, charged with using as gsnuiue a forged document. He went as cook to Mrs Tisdall, Mr Tisdall, the agent of the British and Foreign Bible Society, engaging him on the strength of characters, one said to be signed by Mr118 words
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Article29 1908-08-20 118 At the dreadful disaster at Durban when three children were burnt iv a fireman's demonstration, the second m command was Mr Algernon Pett, a brother of our Fire Captain.29 words
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Correspondence.
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Article105 1908-08-20 118 Dear Mr Editor, The following Bye Law taken from a notice just issued by the Singapore Municipality to householders looks as if they wish to restrict the rights of residents more than ever. Is it because they think gold or tin may be found m such quantities that105 words
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Article774 1908-08-20 118 SARKIES JOHANNES Co. Bankruptcy Proceedings. In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, the case of Messrs. Sarkies Johannes and Company was further investigated, Mr. Jacob Carapiet being examined at length by the Official Assignee, Mr. F. M. Baud e lev. According to the hotel books on November774 words
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Article1110 1908-08-20 119 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal *£TST? WaB heM J e3t rda J afternoon, Mr J. Polglase, deputy President, occupied the chair and there were also present w r V A W Bai,ey Chen S Keng Lee V W P^jWre. H. L. Coghlan, Ong Tek Lim Wm. Macbean1,110 words
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251 1908-08-20 119 An International Rubber and Allied Trades Exhibition is m a promising stage of organisation. Its official opening is fixed for Monday, 21st September, at the Royal Horticultural Hall, m Vincent Square, Westminster, end it is to remain open for a week. Sir Henry A. Blake, <;251 words
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Article235 1908-08-20 119 Those who have read Rudyard Kipling's story The Son of His Father m which three generations of John Chirms, an Indian military family, command au irregular regiment of Bheels, may see m this obituary notice the original of M Jan Chirm who was the first Colonel,235 words
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Article104 1908-08-20 119 Amongst recent military appointments we note that Lieut. -Col. J. S. Purvis, RE., on promotion, has been appointed to Mauritius for duty. This officer was born m Singapore, where his father the late Mr J. M. Purvis, was an exchange and share broker of long standing. Lieut J. S. Purvis104 words
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Article1627 1908-08-20 119 Quicguid agunt homines nostri est farrago libelli. Juvenal It is only a few weeks ago that the Topicist, alluding to Mr Winston Churchill's speeches at .Manchester, Dundee and elsewhere, noticed that that Right Hon'ble gentleman always began by talking of striking a blow," sometimes "a smashing1,627 words
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Article222 1908-08-20 119 Some may remember when Mr J. D. Saunders m a match a good many years ago ou the S. C. C. ground, hit a ball from Mr Laurence Dougal, of Selangor, on to tne leof of the old Hotel Europe, which then stood about eighty feet222 words
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Article47 1908-08-20 120 A notification iv the Gazette amends the motor car licence registration fees. In future "For every car licensed under the Ordinance and for every traction engine a fee of N a year shall" be charged." The amendment of the regulation bears date Aug 11.47 words
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Article793 1908-08-20 120 Dr Brooke's leave has been extended for eight weeks from Aug 18. Twenty- three persons were banished from the Colony during July. All except two were Chinese. An Amcy merchant named Tan Hay Loon was acquitted by Mr Howard m the District Court, on Saturday, of793 words
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Article864 1908-08-20 120 {From Our Special Correspondent.) The Olympic Games. London, July 17, 1908. At last we are fairly m the midst of the Olympic Gimes. His Majesty, with the Queen and the Prince of Wales visited the Stadium ou Monday, and the King declared the Olympic Games open. The864 words
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Article499 1908-08-20 120 Throwing 16 lbs Hammer. J. Flanagan (U. S. A.) 170 ft 4Hn. M. J. McGrath (U. S. A.) 167 ft llin. C. Walsh (Canada) 159 ft l|in. T. R. Nicolson (Scotland) 157 ft 9}in. 3,500 Metres Walk. G. E. Laruer (England) 1 E. J. Webb (England) 2499 words
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Article209 1908-08-20 120 Before Mr Justice Sercombe Smith iv the Supreme Court on Saturday further enquiry was made, at the instance of the Actiug Official Assigned, Mr F. 3_L Baddeley, iutothe bankruptcy of the Straits Leather Trading Company. Mr R. S: J. Braddell appeared ou behalf of a witness m the209 words
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Article45 1908-08-20 120 Captain L. G. Tufnell (formerly of H. If. S. Astraea will take over the command of the Royal Naval Engineering College at Devonport on the 30th mst., m succession to Rear- Admiral T. H. M. Jerram, who relinquishes the appointment en promotion to flag rank.45 words
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Correspondence.
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Article227 1908-08-20 120 To the Editor, Sir, I should like through your columns to bring to the notice of your Colonial and Overseas readers the existence cf the above Ciub. The Club will be situated at 84, Piccadilly, W. It is m the centre of Clubland and faces the Green227 words
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Article228 1908-08-20 120 Messrs Behn Meyer Co., agents for the N. D. L., intimate that m order to ensure a prompt connection between the steamers of the New York Line at Naples, and the mail steamers to the Far East, it has been advisable to postpone the departure cf228 words
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Article120 1908-08-20 120 A home paper mentions a great gathering of fourteen hundred boy and girl violinists, who crowded the orchestra of the large concert hall of the Alexandra Palace one recent Saturday, the occasion being the Council School Violin Festival given m aid of the Scholarship Fund of120 words
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Article112 1908-08-20 120 FOOTBALL COLMAN SHIELD. In connection with the Colman Shield competition on Saturday evening the Sajralol Muntaha Club and the Marine lVice met tor tho third time on the _Us_ssn Reclaim tion ground, and though the game eaded m a win for the latter by 1 goal to nil, the Muntaha112 words
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Article148 1908-08-20 120 Through the exertions of Col. Walker, who started, and acted as Hon. Treasurer to the Hugh Low Memorial Fund, a very handsome brass tablet, with the following inscription deeply incised, mounted on a carved alabaster slab, has recently been placed m All Saints' Church, Taiping,148 words
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Article757 1908-08-20 121 Capt Badham-Thornhill, R.G.A., returned yesterday from his visit to Java, A Malay woman m Selangor recently cave birth to triplets— 2 boys and a girl. There is every possibility of a Hongkong cricket teem proceeding this year to ShangThe Waiwupu has granted a licence to a757 words
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Article288 1908-08-20 121 A case of some interest was begun on Friday week m the District Court between Mr A. Franzen snd the hon'ble John Anderson. The plaintiff claimed $350 the value of a horse sold to him by the defendant, which proved to be lame. Mr Gaunt represented Mr288 words
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Article234 1908-08-20 121 Alluding to the murder of Dr. Barrack and the attempted murder of Mr Macl.an, the Pinang Gazette expresses the conviction that special circumstances may demand special precautions. It says It is to be hoped that the lesson of the Pahang tragedy will not234 words
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Article123 1908-08-20 121 A young Chinsman named Tok Bak Seng appeared before Mr Green, the second magistrate, yesterday afternoon, on charges of trespass into a pineapple plantation at Yeo Chu Kang, and mischief by setting fire to a tree. Mr Knowlcs represented the accuse!. A Chirese mandore employed on123 words
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Article100 1908-08-20 121 A Hvlam employed for two days as a cook by Mr. S. J. Ju lah, of Nivea Bond, was before Mr. Colman, third magistrate, yesterday, on a charge of criminal breach of trust m respect of $2-50. The complainant said he give the accused the money and100 words
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Article88 1908-08-20 121 The first match played m the League Competition was that on the Reclamation ground last night, between ihe West Kents I and the Y.M.CA. It was not a very inspiriting game and the Tanglin men won by three goals to nil one iv the first half, a penalty88 words
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Article43 1908-08-20 121 The Commander of the Chinese cruiser who captured the Tatsu Maru and was degraded as a punishment m compliance with the demands of Japan, has now been given a high promotion and placed m charge of the naval station not far from Sunning.43 words
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Article437 1908-08-20 121 NO RIGHT OF APPEAL AGAINST SUMMARY FINE. In the Supreme Court yesterday, reference was made to the case m which a man named Solomon Elias Solomon had appealed against the decision of a magistrate m the Police Court of Penang on June 17th, by which he437 words
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Article234 1908-08-20 121 Widow Convicted of Dumping a Body. The corpse of a newly born Chinese infant was one of the exhibits before Mr Colman, m the third police court, yesterday. A Cantonese woman named Loh Ah Hang was charged with dumping the body of an infant m Smith234 words
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Article197 1908-08-20 121 At the instance of the Director of Botanic Gardens, Mr. H. N. Ridley M A v l b., a Bill is to be introduced ia the Legislative Council, to prevent the introduction into the Colony of pests and insects destructive to trees, plants, and crops." Ir is laid197 words
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Article44 1908-08-20 121 Tbe trouble at Hoihow has not yet been settled. Steamers have refrained from calling at the port owing to the refusal of coolies to discharge the cargo, and communication *with the port is interrupted owing to the fact that the telegraph line is damaged.44 words
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Article484 1908-08-20 121 Java Rubber Plantations. Tbe directors have received the following information bj cable, dated July 3, from the company's agent m Java relative to tbe crop, gathered during the first nine months of the harvest year ending September 30, 1908, viz.: Coffee, 2,350 piculs, or 20cwt cacao, 40484 words
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Article191 1908-08-20 121 Scotland vs. The Rest. A very enjoyable match under the above heading was played on Saturday over the Rice Course Links, which were m fine condition. Considerably to the astonishment of everyone The Rest scored an easy win. The full scores are as under. SCOTLAND. TilK Fe-T. Ferguson 4191 words
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Article76 1908-08-20 121 The export of tiu from Perak for July is as under, th-uigh these are a.lvance figures liable to correction Block Tin.. .5.099 89. Tin 0re... 36,665.20. Duty...504,0*',2d7. Tronoh. The output of the Tronoh Mines L 4 d., for July, has b?en Tin-Ore produce 1, Piculs 2,500-00, which has76 words
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Article53 1908-08-20 121 The rubber returns for the F. M. S. show the exports up to July 31st to be July Year 1908 Perak 32,827 222 460 Seangor 164,428 1,030,995 N. Sembiian 28,847 354 805 Totals 226,102 UO&_M Increase over the similar period last year 62 0,965 lb. say53 words
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Article369 1908-08-20 122 {From our own Correspondent^ We hare some good news to report at last m regard to the native trouble round about Paitan. The Punitive Expedition managed to get into touch with Musah's Camp, and surprise it. Kalakau, Musah's right hand man, was killed outright, with three or four369 words
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Article156 1908-08-20 122 The Ellis Shield, open to Section teams of the No. 2 (Chinese) Company of the Singapore Volunteer Infantry, was fired for on Sunday at the Balestier rifle range. The ranges were 200, 000, 400, 500 and T»00 yards. Section 3, m charge of Col-Sergt. Tan Soo Bin,156 words
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Article179 1908-08-20 122 The engagement is announced of Major George Bout, late of the Royal Army Medical Corp3, of Wocdgift, Fleet, Hants, eldest son of the late Lieutenant-Colonel George Bent. King's Own Scottish Borderers, and Mabel Glyn, younger daughter of the late Lieutenant-Colonel H. B. Pulleine, lst-_N_:h Regiment, and of Mrs Pulleine, of179 words
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Article146 1908-08-20 122 The Straits Settlements ein now boast of the establishment of quite a considerable number of theatres. The steady increase m the number m recent times has led to an extension ol legislation affecting the.c places of amusement. Among the Bills to be introduced m the Legislative146 words
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Article1252 1908-08-20 122 We have admitted from the first that Mr Asqnith's Budget marked an epoch for evil and placed his successor at the Treasury between the alternatives of abandoning social legislation or resorting to Socialistic finance. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been strenuously pressed to seek a solution1,252 words
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Article571 1908-08-20 122 July 24th. The following lots, comprising about 2*5 tons of Straits and 18 tons of Ceylon, were offered at auction to-day and sold as follows Straits and General Prices. Best Ceylon price Aug. sheet 4 2. Spot tine hard rubber is to-day 11l per lb.571 words
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Article87 1908-08-20 122 A British subject, T. J. (or A.J.) Stevenson, a marine engineer, was arrested on Aug. 10 and brought before the Shanghai Court on the serious charge of having murdered a rickshaw coolie. The charge stated that Stevenson had drowned the rickshaw coolie m a creek on87 words
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Article768 1908-08-20 122 THE YEAR'S WORKING. The General Manager's report of the above mine shows that m the year ending Feb. 29, 1908, 72,587 tons of ore have been crushed. or 2,385 tons more than during the previous year; and 13,844*677 ozs. of bullion have been won an increase of768 words
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Article106 1908-08-20 122 The "Malay Mail" hears that Mrs Wilies Douglas, the well-known lady shot of Taiping, had a practice match against the lady champion of Bislev recently and defeated her. That lady shot will be Mrs Chapman who, with her husband also a good shot has attended Bisley regularly for jour years.106 words
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Article708 1908-08-20 123 The following is the Report of the Directors presented at the first annual meeting X Cannon Street Hotel, London, on July 30 tnThf «?K ireC^ have the P le *«"e to present to the Shareholders the Accounts of the Com _»2___2_T____ mi Account **<* Balance Sheet-for the period708 words
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267 1908-08-20 123 LORCHA AND FIYK LIVES LOST. A terrible disaster has occurred at Koh-si-Chang, whereby live persons have lost their lives, and a lorcha and 3,000 cases of naphtha has been burnei, while other persons have been injured. The disaster is apparently similar to one which occurred some267 words
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Article30 1908-08-20 123 The Waiwupu has decided that no forri__ew will be permitted to travel m he Interior c£ Ch.na for more than 100 '.out"to Treaty limits, without passports from the local authorities.30 words
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Article986 1908-08-20 123 JOKES ANALYSED." There are some jokes one gloats over. Take the concentrated essence of humour, for instance, m the following First fellow: Whiskey and quinine is the only thing to cure malaria. The Other One Where cm ye get it P m£ U Wl^ th whisk ey an' quinine P986 words
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Article877 1908-08-20 123 "As the Land of Little Leisure Is the place where things are done, So the Land of Scanty Pleasure Is the place for lots of fun. In the Land of Plenty Trouble People laugh, as people should, But there's always someone kicking In the Land of Heap877 words
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Article1064 1908-08-20 123 In the last three years, since the Singapore Tramways have been fully running, this must have been said several million times to natives to whom it is a mere sound. Yet they know what it means. Or at least, when the Collector goes up to them with a1,064 words
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Article1288 1908-08-20 124 There is something very seriously wrong with our present system of holiday- making. Else, why is it that the month which custom has set apart as the holiday month is regarded by thousands of people with positive dread August, when it comes round, bringing as it ought to bring1,288 words
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Article1125 1908-08-20 124 London, July 1908. We spent a pleasant afternoon at Lord's last week, tho occasion being the first day of the Varsity match. It was just the day for Lords, fine and warm but no sun. Bright sunshine is 30 hard on the cricketers and even more1,125 words
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Article1513 1908-08-20 124 {From Our Bpecial Correspondent.) London, July 21, 1908. The Olympic Game*. Saturday, July tho l*:b, was a great day for British athletics, and the result of the finals (decided at the Stadium) a capital answer to those who talk of the decadence of cur athletes. Tiie decisive1,513 words
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Article788 1908-08-20 125 Mr. J. E. Bishop bas been appointed Acting District Officer, Jelebu. Penang Ladies Rifle Club is likely to participate m the Taiping Bisley. The Guides Bisley Team was to leave England on the 15th of this month. The Hon'ble F. H. Dallas and Mr M. G.788 words
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Article1203 1908-08-20 125 LUNCHEON AND RECEPTION. Noteworthy evidence of the eminence of Japan's mercantile navy was on view yesterday iv Singapore Harbour, where the Kamo Maru, latest and best of the European liners of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, was anchored. On the invitation of Messrs Paterson Simons Co, the agents,1,203 words
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Article380 1908-08-20 125 DRAW BETWEEN S. R. C. AND R. W. K. 11. A small gathering; of football enthusiasts assembled on the Esplanade last evening, to witness tbe game between the S. R. C. and the Royal West Kents 11. team m the competition for tho Association football shield. It was380 words
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Article244 1908-08-20 125 No news has as yet been received as to the Patrol, tho Eistern Extension Cable ship which went ashore near the Pulo Liut Straits a few days ago, having got off. The Patrol was under command of Captaiu Simmonds, and had latterly returned from Kwaudang Bay and244 words
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Article252 1908-08-20 125 Three Eurasian Boys Charged. Alfred, Joseph snd Francis Jaisen three Eurasian lads, wera charged before Mr. Thunder, the fourth magistrate, yesterday afternoon, with mischief by cuttiug cattle belonging to a Kling. They claimed to be tried. Pongapan, a Kling mandore employed at Tanjong Pagar Dock, aaid that oa252 words
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Article250 1908-08-20 125 Shaik Mohamad appeared before Lieut Cator, noting Master Attendant, yesterday, on charges of being absent from the ttmumfr Darius on the 13ih instant and of wiliul disobedience to a lawful command. Tne accused pleaded guilty on both charges. The captain said the accused left the ship without permission,250 words
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Article134 1908-08-20 125 The Unregistered B>y m Hongkong is as active m utilising what he considers to be his God-given opportunities, as he is m Singapore. In the Northern Colony two Europeans charged a boy, formerly m their employ, with theft. Since the prisoner had been liberated on bail complainants134 words
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Article113 1908-08-20 125 Dollah, a Malay syce m the employ of a Chinese woman, appeared before Mr Greer, the second magistrate, yesterday, on a charge of cruelty by working a lame horse m a victoria. The animal was sixteen years old aud was lame m the near fore and113 words
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Article99 1908-08-20 125 The following is the result of crushing operations at Riub for the four weeks ending 15th instant Bukit Koman. Stone crushed 3,540 tons Gold obtained 88t> ounces Average per ton 5 dwts. Bukit Malacca. Stone crushed 1,993 tons; Gold obtained 97 ounces Average per ton, 1 dwt. Result99 words
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Article902 1908-08-20 126 Sequel to the Erika Mishap. So far back as July 1905 the steamship "Erika" went aground near Mariupol m the Gulf of Taganrog, Sea of Azoff Salvage s r vices were seemed and after much difficulty tbe vessel was refloated. The whole story of the trouble was told902 words
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Article65 1908-08-20 126 Some kind of a Latin poem is the guess which the Siam Observer make? regtrding tha following, which has been picked up near the British Court, Bangkok 'Judex Pellior Pc.trogans, ies*at m torum. Cum dignitate et decorum, M Quando appelat et reum condemnat, Ipse dixit Est pro bona morum Tbe65 words
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Article220 1908-08-20 126 MOST UNJUSTIFIABLE CASE ON RECORD." A Police constable and a woman, both Bengalis, were again before Mr. Green, the second magistrate, yesterday, for further evidence to be taken m the preliminary enquiry into the charge of murder brought against them by causing tbe death of two Bengalis,220 words
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Article183 1908-08-20 126 The Kamo Maru, which left Singapore last night on her maiden trip to Europe, carries among other passengers a number cf distinguished people attached to the Japanese diplomatic service. They include Mi. Y. Yauiazi, who goes to occupy a high post at the Japanese Embassy m London,183 words
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Article140 1908-08-20 126 Chinaman Commuted to thb Assize's. Mr. Groan, second magistrate, continued the preliminary enquiry, yesterday, into the charge of attempted murder brought against a Hokien named Tan Seng Bun. It was allege! that the accused stabbed Tan Ti Koh, his landlord, who had gone to his house m Rochore140 words
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Article60 1908-08-20 126 The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auctiou at Powell A: Co's sale-room jest irday afternoon. Eight dwelling-houses known as Nos 29, 01, 33 &35 Sigo Street and Nos. 22, _4-, 26 28 Sago Lane, area 8,629 square feet, years' lease, quit rent $8 per annum. Total60 words
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Article267 1908-08-20 126 Mr C. P.. Paterson, the well-known conraptor and planter, reports to the Penk Police that his head coolie, named Bush, m charge of his works at Selama, has been murdered by a Malay who has disappeared, the mutilated body of the unfortunate Indian was found after a three days' search267 words
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Article638 1908-08-20 126 The death is reported at Peshawar on 6th instant of Major F. McDowell, R. A. M. C. Major Vanrenen, the Acting Commandant of the M. S. Guides, leaves for Home on the 2 1st inst. The death is reported at Lucknow of Lieut Phil brick, Bth638 words
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Article264 1908-08-20 126 "Tabloid Bridge" is a small book which will probably excite a good deal of interest locally. It is the work of Mr W. O'Connor and contains m condensed form a great deal of bridge lore. One does not suppose that all the principles, or theories, or264 words
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Article810 1908-08-20 126 RETRIAL IN SUPREME COURT. In the Supreme Court, yesterday, Mr Justice Sercombe Smith had before him the case of the Procureur m Singapore of La Societc des Missions Etrangeies and another v. A Emelie Benzie, which was an action for damages for alleged misrepresentation. The case was810 words
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Article76 1908-08-20 126 The reports a. to the mishap to the cable steamer Patrol, which left here receatlv on cable work ou the Barueo-Celebes ground, appear now to be fully confirmed. The latest information is to the mmnmt that the ship is aground on the south point of Aroe76 words
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Article57 1908-08-20 126 The half yearly meeting of the above associal iui was held last evening m the cffices at Rafrl.s Place. The balance sheet showed that the association is m a very flourishing condition, and generally the affairs of the body are entirely satisfactory. The balance sheet was passed, and57 words
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Article1033 1908-08-20 127 By the list which we published yesterday, it will be seen that immediate progress is v •i m it de W A th the Sin &M>ore Association ootball shield, m fact the first match took place on Monday and the second was played yesterday A good deal of1,033 words
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Article800 1908-08-20 127 Chiknakarpen Before a Magistrate. Chinnakarpen, a Kling dogshooter m the employ of the Municipality, was before Mr Green, the second magistrate, yesterday, for preliminary enquiry into a charge of murder by shooting: Inspector Goularte of the Supression of Rabies Department. Mr Hasting Rhodes, Deputy Public Prosecutor, conducted800 words
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Article41 1908-08-20 127 Invitations are out for the wedding of Sgt-Major T. Morris, to Miss Lucy Helen Careless. The ceremony takes place at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Aug. 29th at 4-30 p.m. and the reception will be at the S. V. C. Drill Hall.41 words
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Article2153 1908-08-20 127 (By Submarine Telegraph) {Renter s Agency.) Rec. Aug. 13, 9.50 a.m. It is semi officially announced that Sir Charles Hardinge and Count Aerenthal, the Austiian Foreign Minister, have discussed the situation m Europe, more especially with regard to Turkey m connection with which country Austria and England, like the2,153 words
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Article45 1908-08-20 128 {From OUT own Correspondent.) Ipoh, August 19th. I* is recorded that a Sikh policeman has sin t a Btkfa S-?rge?.!_t at Papan, for reporting him for being asleep while on duty. The full details of the shooting are not yet to hand.45 words
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Article677 1908-08-20 128 Otpltal Ctpiul Issat Paid Issued paid ap V*lut up Cctupa-cty. Quo?*Uu» 1300,000 300,000 10 10 Beiat Tin Mining Go. Ltd 650 $300,000 225.000 10 10 Bruan? Limited 600 $500,000 KK),eCO 10 10 Bruseh Hydranhc Tin M. 00. Ltd 11 < 0 £400,000 350,000 1 1 Du2 Development Co. Ltd677 words
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Miscellaneous330 1908-08-20 128 PASSENGEas. Per P O Mi rmora Mr and Mrs Howard and child, Mr and Mrs Can*, Misses "Martin, Mi»s Murray, Miss Hener, Messrs M. Kwok. Dr Haieh, Sir John Murray, W. A. Dowley, M. P. Bawia. Per P a O Malta Messrs M. Ru.ff, Miami M*l Pringle and children, Mr330 words
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Miscellaneous662 1908-08-20 128 CLEARANCES. Aug 12. Ekaterinoslavl, Rus. str., Barikoff, for Odessa. Aug 13. C Lopez y Lopez, Span, str., Fano, for Manila. Choy Sang, Brit, str., Sandback, for Penang and Calcutta. Sappho, Brit, str., Sanderson, for T. Anson via ports. Grotius, Dut. str., Ouwehand, for Batavia. Dnfar, Nor. str., Bing, for Pulo662 words
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Miscellaneous483 1908-08-20 128 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-war Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From When For Zahora Sar. Yacht 500 R. Brooke Aug 7 Sarawak Uncertain Sea Mew Col. Yacht 500 Coleman Aug 19 Penang Uncertain Ship Flag A Tons Master Arrived From Consignee For When Ban Fo Soon Dut 222 Odink Aog 19483 words
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