The Straits Budget, 30 July 1895
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section130 1895-07-30 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” THe hroturhoid f ews P a P er in Asia Britiah India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and e and 'p 6 K C i*!- ateS f the Malay Peninsula in Siam > Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the PP130 words
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306 1895-07-30 1 [Editorials. Sun get Ujoug aud Jelebu. The Course of the Klection*. I The Supreme Court. Lord Kipon’s Deriaion. This Blecttoa ami Others. The Legislative Counsil. Porak in 1894. Tlie Elections. More bout Legislative Council. The New Government. Local. Slsrket Qnotatioas. Shippiug News.306 words
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Article512 1895-07-30 1 Sinoapork, 30th July, 1895. PRODUCE. •Ribier 1 9 40 jo Cub© No. i 12.75. i° r No. 2, 9.00. Y* Ball r OA 0 Pont ianak r ...V,'V.'V.'V.V« Pepper Black, 11.00. Sago Floor, Sarawak 2 80. do Brunei •> ao Pearl Sago, 34^' 4I.0O. till 0 TT512 words
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Article497 1895-07-30 1 Thr mail for Europe this week leaves by the M. M. s. s. Sayhilien. The M. M. s. s. Sydney with the mail from Europe of the 5th July is expected to-day. The mail for Europe next week „is fixed for the P. A O. s.497 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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45 1895-07-30 1 London, 2-Srd July. The members elected so far are 353 Unionists 114 Liberals 7 Parnellites 53 Anti-Parnellites 2 Labour representative* 529 in all. The following are tbe gaius Unionists 86 seats Lilierals 18 seats Net Unionist gain 68 seats45 words
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24 1895-07-30 1 Lord Salisbuiv lias informed the Turkish Ambassador in London that British policy with regard to Armenia remains unchanged.24 words
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Article43 1895-07-30 1 London, 24th July. The members elected so far are: Unionists 364 jhihmia 125) Parnellites 9 An(i-Parnellites 57 i Labour Rep. 2 193 Iu all 557 The gains are as foil iws Unionists 9 91 Liberals 18 Net Unionist gaiu 7343 words
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Article76 1895-07-30 1 TROUBLE WITH KKANOE 1 he Anglo-French Commission, which had beeu engage! in marking out the boundary of tbe Buffer State on the Upper Mekoug, his returned. Tbe members of tbe Commission could uot come to any agreement, owing to tbe establishment of a French fort in76 words
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Article36 1895-07-30 1 TROUBLE WITH RUSSIA The Russian Pamir Commission are under instructions to enter into no negotiations with tbe British Pamir Commission, uutil the States of Rushan and Shiguan are wholly evacuated by the Afghans,36 words
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Article25 1895-07-30 1 The troubles of the French forces in Madagascar are increasing, owing to sickness among the troops and the difficulties of transjMirt.25 words
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Article71 1895-07-30 1 London, 25th July. Hilt W HAKMX'KT ELECTED The members elected so far are Unionist* 384 Liberals 145') Parnellites 0 Anti-Parnellites 57 f Labour Rep. 2 213 In all 587 Tbe gaius are as follows Unionists 98 Liberals 18 Net Uniouist gain 80 Sir William Harcourt has lieeu71 words
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Article50 1895-07-30 1 HEAVY SCAN 1811 1/1*18 KH The revolt in Cuba is reported to be spreading. Continual heavy fighting takes place between tbe iusurgents and the Spanish troops. The Spanish losses have been so great that 23,000 more troops will be despatched from Spain to Cuba iu August next.50 words
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Article39 1895-07-30 1 London, 2tith July. The members elected so far are Unionists 898 Liberals 156 Parnellites. 10 Auti-Puruellites 62 Labour Rep., 2 230 In all 623 The gains areas follows Unionists 101 Lilierals 20 Net Uniouist gaiu 8139 words
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Article23 1895-07-30 1 Japan demands from China an additional indemnity, amounting to seven uud a half million? sterling, for abandoning tbe Liaotung Peninsula.23 words
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Article54 1895-07-30 1 THE NEW CONVENTION The new Convention hetwten France aud Chins, opeus to French trade, several polls iu South China, at which Consuls will be stationed. The Convention provides for the securing of mining rights iu three southern provinces of China, and for freedom of navigation on the54 words
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Article21 1895-07-30 1 The prospect of war between Italy and Menelik, tbe Negus of Abyssinia, ia opeuly discussed at Rome.21 words
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Article39 1895-07-30 1 London, 27th July. The members electod so far are Unionists 404 Lilierals 161 Parnellites 12 Auii-Pnrnellites 65 Labour Rep.. 2 240 In all 644 The gains are as follows Unionists 106 Liberals 20 Net Unionist gain 8639 words
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56 1895-07-30 1 London, 29th July 665 members have been elected. Ouly 5 texts remain to be filled. The classification so far admits of the following division into forties Government:— Conservatives 340 Literal Unionists 70 410 Opposition Liberals 173"i Parnellites 12 Anti-Parnellites 68 C Labour56 words
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EDITORIALS.
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Article320 1895-07-30 1 (Strait* Timet, V3rd July.) The figures sent to-day do not indicate any material cbango in the course of electioneering events, and that for the reason that since yesterday only 20 seats have been contested. Of these 2 were captured by the Unionists, making their gain H6 on(Strait* Timet, V3rd July.) - 320 words
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Article426 1895-07-30 2 (Straits Times, iiird July.) Thk Hou. Martin Lister, in his administration Report on Sungei Ujong and Jelehu for last year, uotee that the combined revenue of these two States amounted during that period, to $397,1 30, a slight increase on the figures for 1893. One notable(Straits Times, iiird July.) - 426 words
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Article627 1895-07-30 2 (Straits Timet, 'l4th July.) Tvs Liberal press at home just now must furnish amusing reading The last mail papers left a few days before the country was to be appealed to, and the confident prophesies of a Radical victory, or at least an assurance ol(Straits Timet, 'l4th July.) - 627 words
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Article506 1895-07-30 2 (Straitt Timet 24th July.) Tbt interpreting arrangements of the Supreme Court cf Singapore are disgraceful. The Chief Justice, in the course of hearing an Assize case yesterday, commented in very strong*terms on the fact that there was only one Chinese interpreter available to perfoim all the duties(Straitt Timet 24th July.) - 506 words
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Article1009 1895-07-30 2 Strait* Tinitt, With July Lord Ripon’s despatch decides that the military contribution to be levied on the Straits Settlements shall !.*e I 7 j per cent of the revei.Uj without reckoning in that revenue, the proceeds of land sales. The estimated revenue for the present year is(Strait* Tinitt, With July ) - 1,009 words
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Article821 1895-07-30 2 {Straits Timet, 2oth July.) Thk Liberal Tarty, in the latter end of the elections, finds itself more emphatically repudiated than in the early portion of this bizarre electoral battle. The country absolutely goes back upon it. Defeat pursues the Home Rulers with fatal and dogged precision{Straits Timet, 2oth July.) - 821 words
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Article370 1895-07-30 3 (Straits Times, 26tk July The Colonial Government should have 0 w oue hundred and forty thousand dollars of surplus revenue to work upon. Presumably, therefore, the SupreineCourt will an interpreting staff, the police f or <*e may be reorganised, tho starved educational system ratty l*e revivified, and(Straits Times, 26tk July ) - 370 words
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Article355 1895-07-30 3 (Straits Times, 27th July.) It is suggested to us that in our article of yesterday, upon the reconstitution of the Legislative Council, we must have accidentally omitted to suggest Mr. G. S. Murray, as'a person to be nominated by the Governor. We did omit Mr. Murray, but(Straits Times, 27th July.) - 355 words
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Article681 1895-07-30 3 (Straits Times, L*7th July.) The Anuual Report by the British Resident of Perak for 1894 shows that the revenue of the State during the year amounted to $3,542,1 14, an increase of over half a million of dollars over the figures for 1893. The expenditure came to(Straits Times, L*7th July.) - 681 words
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Article387 1895-07-30 3 (Straits Time*, 29th July.) Virtually the General Election of 1895 is an event, and a notable event, of the past. There ouly remain five seats to be contested, and the result of tbeseelections is immaterial in considering the baiauce of parties in the new Parliament. The Unionist party(Straits Time*, 29th July.) - 387 words
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Article260 1895-07-30 3 Strait* Times, 29 th July.) We gather that H. E. the Acting Governor has.received, or will receive, a letter of remonstrance signed by all the unofficial members of Legislative Council —Messrs. Verm out, Brown, and HuU tenbach. The Uuofficials protest against the attempt of the Government(Strait* Times, 29 th July.) - 260 words
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Article220 1895-07-30 3 TUESDAY, 2 3RD JULY. H. M.’a Mtri’ri, C umnunder H >rdijk, left to-day for Ache n a't*r docking aud ejstir ng «,< Tanjoug Pagar. The Perak Pioneer hears that the mate ria's for the Ip»h Water Work a have arrived at Telok Anson, and are about to be transported to220 words
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Article610 1895-07-30 3 The third geueral meeting of the new London Borneo Co., was held in London on the 27th June. The accounts and report submitted were passed uuanimously. The Chairman announced that the Company had improved matters financially, and that so far the prices for its tobacco this year were610 words
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Article1534 1895-07-30 3 tux rum stbel itkamu built in tu rauav. This morniaff there wu launched frrnu Ueure Riley Hargre<tv«i A Go's shipbuilding yard at Singapore the new steel stetaa•hip Bun Fo Soon, which was built under an order given by local Chinese. The incident of a1,534 words
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Article155 1895-07-30 4 Money a drug is a term frequeutl\ eiupl ae l iu the City when capitalist* an ua-bleto tin l p ufi’uble employment for their le.'ourcvs, but th»* term lia* rar»*l\ l»een more approptj iv ttnn at the pr»-*«u' tune. On 24th Juue ih* Chan -ellor of the Exchequer155 words
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Article176 1895-07-30 4 FINAL HEHlM.r Nett, H'eap. Grost. W. Warren 529 220 749 W. Eger ton 669 (50 729 W. E. Hooper 607 105 712 F. H. Pearce 597 105 702 E. D. Hewaa 478 210 698 D. 8. Carmichael 604 !H) 694 H. Fort 521 160 681 H.176 words
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Article1167 1895-07-30 4 (From Hr. Litter’s Report for 1694). Aa regards adulteration of gsmbier, I understand that the presence of water in gambier is not due to intentional adulteration but iu consequence of insufficient dryiug. Adulteration is «ffected with small amounts of clay or sind, but in that cue it1,167 words
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Article135 1895-07-30 4 The following c«ses of cholera have been re; orte l ~»o Govinme it by the Municipal Health Officer ms having occurred in Singapor from midday ou tbe 20th instant to midday on the 22nd 1. Chiueae male, Bukit Paosoh. Sent to Hospital. 2. Chinese male, Havelock Rood. Report135 words
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Article498 1895-07-30 4 Dato Meldkcm of Johore send* u* a cutt ng from Folk Lore of tie Columbian Exp'**ition. He tavs one or two of the statements must i<e takeu cum yrano talit Tli» most complete exhibit trout anv country at the Fair was thut sont by H. H. the Sultan498 words
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1313 1895-07-30 4 (From our Cor respondent.) The third Annual Show was held on the Batu Gajah Race Couise on Friday and Saturday, tbe 12th and 13th of July. The Deputy-Governor aruved ut. Telok Auson on Wednesday last, uud was the guest of the District Magistrate until the following1,313 words
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467 1895-07-30 4 (From .Ur. Litter Administratioi* Report for 1694.) In the early part of lust vwir Mr Al»i well, who vu then flilininistaring the (Jo vernnicnt of th-» Straits S**ttlem**nts, onier*st that no more leases should be issue«l in Jelebu—i.e.that th<* operation of tha Laad467 words
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Article637 1895-07-30 5 a convention concluded, (By the Mail.) Tun Fran co-Chinese Convention is attracting much attentiou. The Debate declares that M. Hanotuux has succedod in settling all the frontier que tions,” and has placed France iu peace! ul contact with one «>t‘ tbe richest portions of the Middle Euipite.637 words
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Article107 1895-07-30 5 1 hs directors of tbe Pshaug CoiporaUon have received a cablegram as follows, jpviug the output for tbe month of May from the two mines now working :—“SuujP 1 L ushing Mines--Iy 24 clays of 24 Quurs each 575 tons of stone were crushed, producing 27 tong of107 words
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Article123 1895-07-30 5 v Wang Chany and others. Gang Robbery. this °f Dm Court this morning which was part heard nearly colPk; o; n K the non-appearance of a a Interpreter. It may be re- lhat a considerable difficulty in C j ex for some time past owin°* UC t n>?123 words
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Article941 1895-07-30 5 In a letter which we publish in anothex column under tbe heading About Municipal Water,” the following significant sentence occurs:—“The reason no doubt why Dr. Bolt has refrained from having Ins investigitions made public is that he did not wish to aid to the present scare.” If941 words
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Article77 1895-07-30 5 “Aud all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon weie of pure gold none were of silver it was nothing accounted of in tbe daystf Solomon.” “So King Solomon exceeded all tbe Kings of the eanh for rich** and for wisdom.” That extract77 words
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738 1895-07-30 5 IMPORTANT JVDUMENT BT THE PRIVY COX' NCI I. A case lias been decided by the Privy Coum il ou appeal from the Supreme Court of Western Austiaba in the question of the lenure under which civil servants hold th ir appointments was raised.738 words
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Article85 1895-07-30 5 The following cases <,f cholera have beeu reported to Government by tbe Municipal Health Officer as having occurred in Singapore, from mid day on Jhe 22nd instant to mid-day on the 23rd 1. Chinese Male. Pauper Hospital. 2. Javanese Male. Hocliore Police Btatiou. 3. do Havelock Road. Reported85 words
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Article96 1895-07-30 5 A correspondent writes to the Times of India —“The Calcutta water-supply seems to be in a very bad way. People, os a rule, do not relish the idea of using water which is known to be contaminated witb impurities, organic or inorganic. During the past few days, however,96 words
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Article1370 1895-07-30 5 There were only four of u», including the host and hjs'pss, seated round the table in the cosy, white wainscoted dining room of the charming little house where Mr. and Mrs. Beerbohm Tree live their private lives. We talked of books and write's, plays1,370 words
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Article149 1895-07-30 5 Thk twelve month* ending the 31st of M treh hint formed, suvs the Times of India, a record year so far as the outturn of Indian coil was concerned. The total production was two and three-quarter million tons, ami the steady increase which has characterised this149 words
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Article2311 1895-07-30 6 At Ascot, Lady Londonderry worn a long sash of fiae point passed twice round her waist, naught at the left aide with a diamond buckle, and theuce falling in two long ends to the hem of her gown. e Mm. Parnell, widow of the great Irirfh leader ia2,311 words
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Article318 1895-07-30 6 A NEW P. O. STEAMER. On June 2-Vli Messrs. Stephen launehe 1 at Liuthouse, ou the Clyde, the new at* diner Sumatra, built to the order of the Pcl'iusular aud Oriental Sfeaiu Navigation C'ou>pu- y. The d mansions of the vessel are 400 feet by 46 feet 6 iuches by318 words
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Article993 1895-07-30 6 THURSDAY 25TH JULY. sure to b«* brisk. —Bombay Gazette, iXth July. In discusaing the Alexandria water* jrorka the Bombay Gazette says that in 1879 the high officials paid nothing for water-supply, and the Government Offices were supplied gratis.” Alexandria iu 1879 seems to have been much as Sings* pore issure to b«* brisk.—Bombay Gazette, iXth July. - 993 words
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Article62 1895-07-30 6 The following cases of cholera have beeu reported to Government by the Municipal Health Officer as having occurred in Singapore, from raid-day on the 23rd instant to mid-day on the 24th. 1. Chinese Male Pauper Hospital. 2. do do 3 Javanese Male do 4. Chinese Male Roc bore62 words
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Article207 1895-07-30 6 .—China Oasftte. It will be a matter of satisfaction to the shipping community of Shaugbai to learn that the Japanese Minister is moving actively in the matter of the Wooaung Bar. We now understand that the reason that thia point was abandoned in tb° general Treaty of.—China Oasftte. - 207 words
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Article286 1895-07-30 6 The first quarterly meeting of the above Union was held last night, at the Methodist ebur* h, with the Rev. J. A. B. Cook in the chair. There was a good attendance Toe Secretary, the Rev. F. H. Morgan, read the constitution, copies of which were286 words
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3947 1895-07-30 7 Govemor Sir C. B U. Mitchell. K.C.M.Q., to Secretary of State for the Colonies. GovxaNMEMT House, Penang, 29th December, 1894. Mt Lord,—I have the houour to acknowledge tbe receipt of your Lord»hip’» despatch No. 365, of t he3,947 words
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Article2722 1895-07-30 7 Mr. Swiiibumo will coutribute a |m*hii un “Cromwell's Statue” to the July number of the Nineteenth Century. Mr. Geoffrey Drag**, the secretary of the Labour Commission, is the author of “The Problem of the Aged Poor,” which Black will publish at once. e M. Boil valet, the well-known2,722 words
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Article497 1895-07-30 8 \'"e draw special attention to the Municipal notice about domestic dust boxes or dust ba-kets which uppers iu our advertisement columns to-day. This notice was pub’ished iu the Government Gazette as far back as the 15th March last, and with;n the last few days copies have b**eu497 words
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Article4564 1895-07-30 8 MB. HUTTENBACH’S MEMORANDUM. Entl—urc in Governor'$ detpatch No. 19, dated 15th January, 1895. MEMORANDUM. The Military Contribution Qeirario* in tmr Straits, aster thi Desk itch or the Secretary or Statr or 6th November, 1894. 1. The despatch has led to the t< situation of practically all honorary4,564 words
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Article69 1895-07-30 9 Tbe following cases of cholera have been reported to Government by the Muuicipa Heali h Officer aa baviog occuired iu Siugn pore, f otu mid-dav ou ihe 24th instant to nnd-dav oa the 25th: 1. Chinese male. Roelmre Rond. Reported after death. 2. Javanese male, Queen Street. Reported69 words
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Article224 1895-07-30 9 (From Time» of Ceylon.") London, I2tlt July. Sir Rndvers Buller bus beeu appointed to the Colonelcy of the 60th Rifle*. The English team has won the KolajH*ro Cnp. boating Canada hv twenty |*oinU>. St. Pettrtburg, 12tli July. The Czar to-day received the spooinl envoys sent by King Menelik(From “ Time» of Ceylon.") - 224 words
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Article2394 1895-07-30 9 BACILLUS, THEORY, AMI I'RALTICK THE MUNICIPAL WATKK (lly a Professional Contributor.) Thouuh uoi one of the Medical Prolessiou oi 8 u git pore i may yet, wit milt any undue assumption, safely «iato that I aui iu a positiou to speak upou the ruhjoct which is uow eugrossing2,394 words
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Article785 1895-07-30 10 l From >>ur Correspomlent.) Pekan, U'ird July. Mr E A Watson, of Beuioug, La- t».eu I;riut*.l by th G >v< ruinent of Pahang h eaue for a Laud red acres of land round his bungalow at K**pong, where there haaJrady h* en sooie«*»ifee panted; and i* is b*785 words
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Article2889 1895-07-30 10 From Tiinst of Ceylon Telegram*.) Loudon, I'Jth July. One hundred and thirty-eight seats at the coiniug elections will be unopposed. Uni mi*t*. —The following Unionist members have lieen r*-eleeted umqqiosod. namely, Mr. Gnschen for Saint Georg As, Hanove* Square; Mr. Myers for Winchester, the H*m A. Lvttleton( From “ Tiinst of Ceylon ” Telegram*.) - 2,889 words
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248 1895-07-30 10 The proposal put forward in Mr. A'® I so"’s memorandum of 24*b I 1895, was I It is eont.'nded *m behalf "f the I that tlir moat nntisfar’ory arrangon I ba t ho payment of n fix*Ml percentage H I Revenue248 words
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Article282 1895-07-30 11 Ths Siamese Legislative Council is cou■ideiing a Bill to establish tr al by jurv i* Sian* b The Minister of Justice there strongly opposes the jdea. H M S. Tamar arrived at Colombo othe 18th instant aud was to leave for Chimlast Saturday. The Tamar has on282 words
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Article610 1895-07-30 11 (Front Our Correspondent.) Last week. Sungei B»“o was again the seen-of another daring gang robbery and attempted murder. This mining centre seems determined to k.-ep up its reputation for enure, and lire 8* luigor government still m ks <>n plaeidlv aud niak**s nosjx.**-ial efforts to put a stop610 words
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Article1250 1895-07-30 11 Thk Singapore Amateur Photographic Exhibiti- n, which was opened in the S.V.A. Drill Hall yesterday afternoon at 4 p.ra, and is continued to-day, is now quite an established society function here. The management, which consists of Mr. E. J. Ntinsou (President) Mr. F M. Elliot, (Hon. Tnasurer)1,250 words
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Article518 1895-07-30 11 (From our Correspondent.) At a Council meeting held at Ipob the the long expected General Orders were passed. The app >intment of an heir apparent to the throne of Perak was also discussed. Tbe British advisers of the Sultan have never guaranteed, but have been inclined to favour518 words
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Article1329 1895-07-30 11 MB. F. A. SWETTENHAM TO HK RE8IDENT-GENEUAL*. (From our Ferak Corrtmponfient.) Thk Resident left ou Wednesday for Klaug travelling in the Mena. It is believed that Mr. Swettenham goes to Selaugor in connection with the arrangements for the federation of the Native Stabs, it is reported (unofficially)1,329 words
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Article50 1895-07-30 11 —Slam Oh*>nmr, 9t*t Jah An unusually largj uumln r of cariMea uf te»k have b-tn despatched this y*ar to Europe. Five vess Is are now loading with it in the Mcnatn rivir and three at. Kob Si-Cbang, while four more are expected daily. —Siam Observer, 01*1 Juli..—Slam Oh*>nmr, 9t*t Jah - 50 words
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Article87 1895-07-30 11 Thk fo’lowing eases of cholera have o. reported to Government by tbe Municipal Health Officer, as having occurred in Singapore, from mid-day on the 25th to mid<1 t v on the 26th instant. July 25t)i. 1. K ing male, Hut in Beach Road. ileported after deal It •J.87 words
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Article132 1895-07-30 11 Kia Bangkok.) I'aria, 17th >1 <•!(,. Tlio appointment of M. do France, first Secretary of Embassy at Madrid, to tlx- inxit rf Freindt Minister-Uosid'Mit at liamrk »k i* offiei illy gazetted. I Nth July. Owing to a vote «>f eousure in tlio ('han ber of Deputies, tin* Council132 words
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2065 1895-07-30 12 Col. R. H. W. Plunkett, R. A., Dtely the Officer temporarily commanding the Troops iu the Straits Settlements, lma impugned the accuracy of the Strait* Timet after a most careful examination of tho statements and figures that be now calls into question. He has2,065 words
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Article910 1895-07-30 12 Bittersea Park is getting as crowded aud couunou as the Row. What with the swarms ot bicyclists, mule aud female, aud the carriages which come to lo-ik ou aud the people who come to sit aud talk or have a bottle of ginger-beer, tb» re is such910 words
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Article1420 1895-07-30 12 London, 30th June. Tub Unionist newspapers eulogise the new Cabinet, claiming that it is an exceptionally able aud strong administration. The criticisms passed by the Opposition journals on the Government are very mild The appeal made by Mr. Justin McCarthy, one of the leaders of the1,420 words
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256 1895-07-30 12 Tb** But till Consul at Batavia notifies the opening of a Pasteur Ins'itute there at Weltevreden, in which free medical treatment may be obta ned hv suffering t>om hydrophobia. Mr. W. Egerton has gone on Ion/ leave, and Mr. J. O. Aothouiez is appointed Acting256 words
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Article1166 1895-07-30 13 (From our Correspondent.) The French navy was unrepresented in harbour ou the 14th July, as the Lutin, our bat combatant visitor of that nationality, uft on the 13th for Shanghai. Tbe only re*sseU in Hongkong, at present tarrying the tricolor are tbe M. M. steamer Adour and the1,166 words
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Article531 1895-07-30 13 TO THE EDITOR OK THE ‘EVENING DISPATCH Sr. Andrews, June 14, 1895. Sir. —As a spectator of the play in the golt championship this week, allow me to lodge my bumble protect sgriost the ubiquitous It i>* not too much to say luat the course531 words
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Article123 1895-07-30 13 A nasty accident occurred ou board a tongkang manned by Chinese, whereby a member of the crew lost his foot, lhe tongkang, named Abdullah left 4 Johore on the 21st inst., with a cargo for Singapore. They met a heavy squall at Batu Bliar ou tbe 22nd and dropped anchor.123 words
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Article791 1895-07-30 13 (From Mr. Keyset's Report for May.) During the month I received visits from the Residency Surgeon, Superintendent of Police, Colonial Chaplain and Monsieur Letessier. The matters which have chiefly occupied my attention were those connected with the reoent changes in the land laws and the attitude a-Mumed by791 words
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Article70 1895-07-30 13 Me. John Patrick, formerly of the Government Education Department, New Zealand, and recently in charge of the S. P. G. School at Saudakan North Borneo, has just joined the toachiug staff of the Eastern School, and will be in charge of the higher standards. As to his past70 words
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Article796 1895-07-30 13 Therk is reason to believe that the Sultans of Perak, Selangor, and Pahang have assented to the fe leration scheme described in our iaaue of Saturday. The Chief Justice has been kindly considerate to the jurors who have lieen summoned to attend the Criminal Assize jCourt796 words
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Article46 1895-07-30 13 (J ir. J. A. Swettenham't Report.) During the year orders were given that prisoners with sentences of one year or 'ess should be kept in Penang. Hithert it had been the practice for all prisoners wuh sentence* exceeding six months 'obetraosfetred to Singapore.46 words
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Article59 1895-07-30 13 (Mr. J. A. Su’ettenliain’* Report.) The prices of some of the most important prison manufa- tuies, w* Mi bad founerly beeo almost prohibitive., were considerably ieduced in 1894—-in some* cases by as much as 50 o/o. Notwithstanding the reduction, the value of articles sold during the59 words
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Article216 1895-07-30 13 The first tie of the competition for Mrs. Rromhead Matthews’s prize was completed on Saturday. The 2nd must be finished by Friday, August 2nd. Mr. Hewan and Miss Salzmann (8) beat Mr..and Mrs. J. B. Robertson (8), 4 up and 3 to play. Mr. Paul and216 words
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Article225 1895-07-30 13 llunijkomj Daily Press, 22nd July. An article appears in the Straits Timet ou the conduct of the Fusdiera ».t biugapore. Unfortunately we are no better off in Hongkong, for, as everybody must be aware, the Kdle Brigade has glined a most unenviable reputation since its( llunijkomj Daily Press, 22nd July. ) - 225 words
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Article252 1895-07-30 13 quickly brjught to Ktht.—HonqlonjDaily AU.Ki.KU 1'I.OT TO WRECK THE HAWAIIAN government Oq the '20th instant, the Hongkong police recei'ed information of a very startling nature. It in Haul that, upwards of twenty Au oricaos have established a secret bocicIj, with Hongkong for its centre, for thequickly brjught to Ktht.—HonqlonjDaily - 252 words
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Article193 1895-07-30 14 col ikmjky ukath the cu n On bsturtiay utter noon, a g> od many golleis lire lied out on th** R ue C* ur|e to play the re-doubtable Col. ll*»g«*y, and* migli' have Ivcii uuticipa'eJ, tl is exasperaiiogiy g< od golb r easily defeated all nis cq*|s193 words
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Article640 1895-07-30 14 < From Mr. J. A. Report on tho Colony for 1894. Last week’s Government ilatette. contains mu si nual ie| oit n ihe S'raitN He*. Cement*. The peri**d dealt with is 1894 Tbe fineuc* couie first under notice thus:— FINANCIAL. For tin* first time for severs! years the640 words
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Article818 1895-07-30 14 SYMPTOMS AND TRRATMRNT. (By a professional Contributor.) Part II is peihaps tbe most interest ing to tbe public iu general aud to many physicians, as it is in regard to the nature* of the Bacillus, Comma'Bdcdlus, KocbBacillus, and the bacilli family generally; as well as tbe conditions uuder818 words
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Article57 1895-07-30 14 The Malacca Municipality has received a communication statiug that Government, would not require the paymeut of an? contiibution towards the maintenance of the Police there during 1896. Should the Muuicimxlity of that town be obliged to P*7 Polics contribution at present, it would be greatly crippled in its endearonr to57 words
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Article556 1895-07-30 14 CHOP LKONU MONO V. 8,8. 44 CAROLINA." At the Supreme Court th>s morning, Mr. Justice Leach gave judgment in this cms', which was an action brought under the Colonial Couris of Admiralty Act 1890, iu which tbe plaintiff, a part owner aud agent of tbe s. s.556 words
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Article145 1895-07-30 14 under 26 vs. ovr k 26. Played on lire Esplanade on Friday end Saturday. The seor* s were as follows CNDK* 2^. Woodruffe b. Hindi* 14 J.G. Mactaggart h. Hindi* 54 Pye 1. b. w. Donga I 5 Koelle b. Dougal O Maxwell run oat 0 Tozerb. Hinde hi145 words
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Article172 1895-07-30 14 The Selangor Planters. Association was to meet at Kuala Lumpor on Saturday last. Among tbe Agenda was the following motion Proposed by Mr. Carey, seconded by Mr. Gibson: That the Hon. Secretary be request* (1 to ascertain from the Government whether the foilwing rules;a) All recruiters arriving172 words
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Article797 1895-07-30 14 (From Mr. J. A. Sieettenkam's Report for 1894.) The trade of the year shews general expausiou iu nearly every important article of commerce, aud tbe export a, upou whicu the commercial prosperity of the Colouy depends, afford conclusive evidence of |>ertnaneiicy aud progress. Values aud797 words
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Article530 1895-07-30 14 PKSl'KI.aTR ENGAGEMENT IN NORTH FUIUim, TEklUHLK ttLAl’iiHTER ON BOTH SIDE* WA {Special to Honykony Tclegrtiph.) Amoy, 18th July. noon. News has been received here of a ilesperatM engagement between the Japanese 1roup* advancing from Tokoham towards Taiwaufoe and the insurgent*. It appear* that the Black Flags530 words
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Article261 1895-07-30 14 Mr. J. A. Sicettenham'e Report.) The L* gislative Council sat »wentv two lime* ana pissed twenty Ordinances, oi which the most imp<rt»nt wer** measures dealing with Opium and Liquor. PreveDtiou of Disease, aud Municipal Slaughter Houses. The report thus sets forth the scope of the Opium ami261 words
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Article58 1895-07-30 14 Per Paramatta, from London, July 4, Mr. Bntlar, Mr*. Fowler. Per Australia, from London, Jnly 19, Mr. and Mr*. E. W. Bireh.Mr. H. E. A. Twyford. Inchi Kaseiin, andDr. Galloway. Per M. M. s. a. Sydney, from Marseille*July 7, Mr. J. G. Sloan, Mr. Vrybu»g. Per s. e.58 words
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Article950 1895-07-30 15 FIRST ray, 1st AUGUST. 1—Tmr Maiden Plate. Description. Hors*. Weight Owner. Bt lha D D. Mackie w g Redan 10.3 i it T Haughtou b w g L dlycooler Y m S" i, £Tu' i I) Meric*n b IT B.e<**eH«r ghoo Wsh Sill b W g Gold Cota.950 words
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Article57 1895-07-30 15 •pi rr-iV\IV KAUIHU. < lu Howiug are the entries and hancap tor The Perak Grand Handicap. 2 Xt Mu’s Redcap II.0 r '5 H Tate’s MattJ 16.0 4 b H. Bratt’s Tht Tyke 9.7 5 li btrenach’s Tomboy 9.7 JJuMra. Msckis A Tan I t> U? Fhilson 9.557 words
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Article170 1895-07-30 15 (From Mr. J. A. Swettenham's Report for 1894.) In accordaoce with the lecouimendations of the Retrenchment Oranaittee, the authorised strength of the Police Force was reduced during the year by 3 Inspectors, 22 European Constuhles, Hud 101 Natives, aud 14 Stations were closed. The Chiuese Contingent instituted170 words
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Article205 1895-07-30 15 (Prom Mr. J. A. S wet ten ham's Report for 1894.) .The revenue and expenditure as compand with th*- previous year shew a slight incresse ($14,732 as against $13,664 and $16,888 as against $15,087 respect ive'y, in Singapore). In Penang the expenditure exceeded the revenue by over205 words
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Correspondence.
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Article514 1895-07-30 15 To THE EDITOR OF THK STRAITS TIMES.* Sir, —It is rather an injus'iee that the Ceylonese and the Indians who are employ, el iu the Gorerom*nt r.ice iu the Protected Native SfaDs arc not allowed to go and visit th--ir native plsce »f*er a number514 words
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Article423 1895-07-30 15 TO THE EDITOR OF THE 1 STRAITS TIMES Sir, I have read with much interest an article in Monday’s issue of your paper in refeieooe to cholera. You raise the question of possible contamination of the Muuicipul water by ‘baking’ maius. It is tn t quite clear423 words
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Article193 1895-07-30 15 to THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES. Sir, —la justice to the 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, 1 wish to make tlie following remarks on the article iu the Straits limes of Saturday. July 13th, 1895, which made serious charges against the Battalion. ‘As the Officer Commanding the Troops,193 words
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Article403 1895-07-30 15 ARRIVALS. P r s. s. Ifony Wan from Klang:—Revd. YV. H. C. Dunkorley. and Mr. G. Nowinan. Per s. s. Hecuba from Bangkok:—Mr W. Windtath: Per P. A O. s. 8. Khedive from Kobe: Major Charley. ler s. s .Gulf oL Mexico from Manila: Mr. Moody. Per s.403 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article108 1895-07-30 15 Under this heading the following ahhreviliona are used :—str. —steamer; sh.—ship, hq.—barque; Brit. —British U. S.—United States; Fr. —French; Ger.—German: Dut.— Dutch; Joh.—Johore; Ac., G.e..—Genera eargo; d. p.—deck passengers U.—Uncertain T. P. W.—Taujong Pagar Wharf T P. D.—Taniong Pagar Dock B. W.— Borneo Wharf; J. W.— Jardino’s108 words
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Article1235 1895-07-30 15 Arrivals Since Noon or Satyrday Brindisi, P. A O. atr. 2509 tons, Capt. Peters. 27th July. From Bombay. 17th July. G.e., P. A O. Co. For Houfkoug, 29th.—Rds. Bayern. Brit. str. 3543 tons. Capt. Set moldor 28th July. From Snanghai. 17th July. Hehn Meyer A Co. For Bremen1,235 words
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Article156 1895-07-30 15 Same, Port, and Due of Haiti n, London. Gleofalloh. Glenfruiu. i A* wanly, June 12; Glenorehy, Juue 20; Carmarthenahire. Liverpool Ancliiaes, .June 26 loUir Iih Juno 25; St. Fr neia, June 25 Ixion. Glasgow. Afridi. Kirklands. Greenock. Oolong, June 9; Tantalus, .Tuns 27 Mi hulks borough. Germania. Cardiff.156 words
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Article877 1895-07-30 16 *3 Flag YKMgL'a Nanr. Ton*. Cautvin, From. -aii.ri Conhiunrbb n Big I 1 j i5* al^ oa «nt. atr.l 4A5 Daly T. A noon July V' Straita Hteamahip Coy. Ltd 22 (Sri Sin tan \r Dtii. str J47 Millnr I'ootiiinAic July M* Yon/ M an s#»nir 23 Bcngkalis Brit.877 words
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Article444 1895-07-30 16 OlTK. 1 KKHKL H KAMK. Fl.AU A KlU CAPTAIN. DESTINATION I July 22 llr.- n-htro ML*. BmMee Ml«k<«g Hu» Guau ,tr Smitl j poiito' ava t.. porta go S U ,tr Cbopard Mmtr A Malacca J! J ak an *“r. Bruce Pa -n via port1 Amher-t -tr. Sbimmcti Kb-g444 words
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Article191 1895-07-30 16 I’A#8K1> SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDiSRa Flag Date Date, and Ship's Name. Commandkk op F»o« Wi»»b. Destination Rju. Sailing. July 17 H it.a.a. Olenafton Bailie Jun 12 Bombay Portland Oregon 17 Nor. 1m| Polvkarp Ra-mirxten A|»l 2 Cardiff llnngko. 17 Imj. F. C. Sieben Laraen Juu II [Dobtgue191 words
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Advertisement641 1895-07-30 16 THS M BTKAIT8 TIMES. Tn "8mm Bunas*. Iks price of the Straits Tim m is as fellow Daily issue per year 90 dollars, do. do. copy 10 cents. Weekly do. year 18dollara. do. do. copy 40 emn. At these prices, the daily mud is delivered post free hi t where.641 words
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Advertisement695 1895-07-30 16 HI PBTI B I V B DOGS Pbmamo. i The above Dock eitaated In Province Wellesley, at the entrance of the I’lyc Kivei^ Urn lately U-en 'e-igthcuevi end doepeueu and it uom of the following s Length on the block* 530 feet. Breadth at vntrki'Oe bJ Depth of wale, on695 words
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Advertisement140 1895-07-30 16 WINES. JUST RECEIVED. Good Bordeaux Clarets in Cask*,and Bottle Table Claret per dox. qt. bte. aojj C6te j£re ..‘i S£ bt. i.'iSJj First quality of Absinthe, Ritter Vermouth, Wiiite Su*ar. Sauce Tomate mT caroni, 8ahul Oil, Viuaigre, Frenoh Soap, Corks. Ac.. Ac. TULLI BROS. 1C 8 1. Qneen 8trs* ROBERT140 words
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Advertisement501 1895-07-30 17 HATZ BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. M)0<H MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, WATCHMAKERS, TAILORS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS IMPORTERS OB' EVBRY DESCRIPTION OF RENT’S WEARING APPAREL, WINES AND SPIRITS, FURNITURE, BEDS. AND BEDDIING. CYCLES, CU L'LEJIY AND ELECTRO PLATED WARE. travelling trunks, portmanteaux SEWING MACHINES, HOSIERY GENTS SHOES AND BOOTS GUNS. RIFLES AND AMMUNITION WATCHES AND CLOCKS501 words
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Advertisement96 1895-07-30 17 BOUT pERAK FRANK 8WETTENHAM. PAPER COVERS *1.00 CLOTH BOARDS *150 HALF LEATHER *2.00 SINGAPORE. STRAITS TIMES OFFICE. The book will be forwarded to any part on application post free at tbo above named prices. 7 tie money must be sout with all orders Postal orders to be made payable to96 words
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Advertisement848 1895-07-30 17 LEA PERRINS P OBSERVE THAT THE SIGNATURE J W U PRINTED Jy ,N BLUE iNK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPER of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL WORCESTERSHIRE Sold Wholesale bv the Proprietors, Worcester; Crosse Blackwell, Ltd., London and Export Oilmen generally. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. SAUCE. fcinguporu Agents, JOHN LITTLE 00. DINNEFORDS848 words
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Advertisement284 1895-07-30 17 AYER’S Cherry Pectoral HA3 NO EQUAL run TUB RAPID Ct’KE OP Colds, Coughs, Influenza, and 80RE THROAT. V)M 3 O 0 W CH RY J* fCTOWJ dr. o £os\l> the pulmonary troubles to are so Habit, there Is do effective as It will relieve the most die* (resting cough, soothe284 words
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Advertisement408 1895-07-30 18 LITTLE Co.. Ltd Singapore GENERAL PROVIDERS 4 .COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS. Chesterfield Drawing Hoorn suite trom Europe. Handsomely upholstered with saddlebags and vehei consisting ot a 7ft. •pring stuffed couch, Divan chairs, fi small chairs. COMPLETE $300.00 m;.' r. s n* Bedroom suites. No. 166 A. Bachelors suite varnished meranti ec408 words
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