The Straits Budget, 1 September 1896
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section125 1896-09-01 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” j he Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines,125 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 1ST SEPTEMBER.
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Article16 1896-09-01 1 11( ,r.-7 l mli, at Mount Echo, Tanglin of li.W. Hi tt, of a son.16 words
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Article61 1896-09-01 1 L A alker. —On the 23rd July, at >l \u: WVst Kensington, Rouert Uumu.Mekry to Alice Ruperta,youngest to,- of the late Edward Walker, of r ,,-oa.ui l’pton-on-Tront, and of Mrs. K v Wo-4 Kensington. OUvi Uichakds —At the Cathedral, I/-:, jj shepherd, William Martin, «ah.f Airs S. O’Grady to61 words
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Article343 1896-09-01 1 -iWN ARTICLES. i":i .'Liab**lt* Surrender. I> -putcd Sueoession. Saloon 1 Water. Penaotf Harbour. }**hore Kailwav. Tiw Municipal Bill. lh«* M ifcsurre>. JIICA!. Hark* 1 Quotations. dipping News, hunger List. Hi'Oat Mother. UetamjH-d Jitters. V-rav tu tlte River. iHrii of Mr. Lawson. It’ treat*. hirnpean Constables. Household. LuLLi*343 words
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Article467 1896-09-01 1 Singapore, 1st September, 1896. PRODUCE. Gambier, 6.62^. do Cube No 1, 11.25. do do No 2, 9.00. Copra Bali, 5.60. do Pontianak, 5.30. Pepper, Black, 10.40. Satro Flour Sarawak, 2.82£. do No. 2 n 2.17-L Pearl Sago, 3.30. Coffee, Bali, 31.7o. Coffee Palembang, 31. to. Coffee, Liberian,467 words
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Article478 1896-09-01 1 The mail for Europe, this week, goes by the P. O. s. s. Ravenna. The mail from Europe of the 7th August by the P. tfc s. s., Uohitla arrived here yesterday. The mail for Europe next week is fixed for the M. M. s. s.478 words
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RUETER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article29 1896-09-01 1 REBEL SURRENDER. 1/Ofulon, 2oth August. Cecil Rhodes lias arranged terms with eight important Matabele Chiefs in the Matoppo Hills. These Chiefs have agreed to surrender themselves.29 words
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Article29 1896-09-01 1 Major Coventry, who had been sentenced to live months simple imprisonment for complicity in Jamesons Raid, has been released from prison on the ground of ill-health.29 words
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Article20 1896-09-01 1 General Gossler lias been appointed German Minister of War, in place ot General Bronsart, who has resigned.20 words
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Article11 1896-09-01 1 Australia lias beaten Gloucester by an innings and fifty-four runs.11 words
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Article57 1896-09-01 1 A DISPUTED SUCCESSION. Ixmdon, 26th August. The Sultan of Zanzibar is dead, Syed Kalid has proclaimed himself successor to the Sultanate. The Pretender has seized and barricaded the Palace, and has mustered seven hundred armed followers, Men have been landed from H. M. S. Philomel, Thrush and Sparrow, and57 words
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Article72 1896-09-01 1 ULTIMATUM TO THE PRETENDER. London 27th August. H. M. S. St. Gewge and Racoon have arrived at Zanzibar, and have landed two hundred and fifty men. The guns trom the men-of-war command the Palace. The force of the Pretender, Syed Khalid,is estimated at two thousand five hundred strong, all72 words
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Article60 1896-09-01 1 bloodshed at C'< tNSTANTINOPLE. Londwi, 28th August. Forty Armeuians have seized upon the Ottoman Bank at Constantinople, after killing the guards. Riots broke out simultaneously in other quarters of the city.* Many people have been killed and shops sacked in the riots. H. M. S. Dryad has left60 words
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Article35 1896-09-01 1 THE PRETENDER DEFEATED. THE SUCCESSION SETTLED. The Palace at Zanzibar has been bombarded and destroyed. The Pretender, Syed Khalid, has fled. Hamed, a cousin to the late Sultan, has been placed on the throne.35 words
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Article93 1896-09-01 1 THE ARMENIAN OUTBREAK. London 29th August. T1 ie Armenians who seized upon the Armenian Bank at Constantinople have opened a parley with Sir Edgar Vincent, Governor of the Ottoman Bank. In the parley which was conducted at the windows of the Bank, the Armenians declared that their object was93 words
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Article13 1896-09-01 1 Li Hung-Cliang has met with a grand reception at New York.13 words
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Article91 1896-09-01 1 FOREIGNERS ATTACKED. WARNING TO THE SULTAN. London Jlst August. It is estimated that one thousand innocent* Armenians have been massacred in the streets of Constantinople. The Turkish troops stood as passive spectators all the while. Marines from the foreign guardships have been to protect all ,the Embassies91 words
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Article236 1896-09-01 1 (Straits Times, 2bth August.) The situation in Matabeleland has so far improved, that several rebel chiefs have agreed to surrender. These chiefs had gathered themselves in the Matoppo Hills, which lie near Buluwayo, and have been a rebel stronghold since the revolt began. These Hills abound with(Straits Times, 2bth August.) - 236 words
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Article325 1896-09-01 2 (Strath Tiiiics, August.) Trouble is again brewing on the East Coast of Africa, and, this time, it takes the form of a disputed succession at Zanzibar. That State constitutes an Arab Sultanate which has, for years, been under British protection. Zanzibar is the name of an island,(Strath Tiiiics, August.) - 325 words
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Article317 1896-09-01 2 (Straits Times, 27th August.) The question of the quality and quantity of the Singapore Municipal water supply occupied considerable time at yesterday’s meeting of the Commissioners. The question of quantity arose out petitions sent in requesting that certain streets might be watered. The explanation seems to be that(Straits Times, 27th August.) - 317 words
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Article933 1896-09-01 2 (Straits Times ,?<S th August.) We publish to-day a correspondence between the Governor and t he Secretary of State on the subject of the proposed improvements at Penang Ilarhour. The correspondence contains certain proposals by the Governor, and it finishes with a qualified approval of theVe by Mr.(Straits Times, ,?<Sth August.) - 933 words
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Article407 1896-09-01 2 (Straits Times 28 th August.) The proposal made at yesterday’s Legislative Council to spend a limited sum of money on surveys for a proposed railway between Singapore and Johore Straits is a reasonable proposal. Such a railway is much needed and would certainly he profitable, and ought,(Straits Times, 28 th August.) - 407 words
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Article211 1896-09-01 2 (Straits Times, 28th August.) The Municipal Bill has almost passed through its Committee stage. It is to be presented again in that stage on Wednesday, but the delay is chiefly for the purpose of enabling the AttorneyGeneral to go over the numerous amendments that had been made,(Straits Times, 28th August.) - 211 words
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Article291 1896-09-01 2 (Strait* Times August.) History is now repeating itself at Constantinople. Last year, when the Powers were pressing the Sultan to lighten the oppression of the Armenians, those of the latter at Constantinople saw lit to urge their friends on by raising riots there. The Turks put the riots(Strait* Times, August.) - 291 words
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Article416 1896-09-01 2 (Strait# Times 31st August.) Notwithstanding that Constantinople is* now a city of blood, t hat a thousand innocent Armenians have been massacred in its streets, that the Turkish troops, as is their wont, have once more been passive spectators of the unnameable horrors incidental to such a massacre,(Strait# Times, 31st August.) - 416 words
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Article132 1896-09-01 2 The Chinese trustees of theAngfoChinese School, who recently have, on the nomination of the'W C. C. Kelso, appointed Messrs. Son* Ong Siang, Foo Teng Quee, and fid, Cheng Lim, who are Christian?, t 4, act in their stead. Mr. K«U sent a letter to the late trustees,132 words
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Article380 1896-09-01 2 TAXATION IN KIND. The Counter tC Haiphong praises the Governor-General for introducing tat* t ion in kind throughout Upper T<m<iiiiu The country there is rugged and mountainous with abundant iorcst aid mineral wealth, hut it is very thinly inhabited. The inhabitants live fn» hand to mouth and trade380 words
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Article16 1896-09-01 2 The Governor is understood told the Magistracy that lette r, gling cases should be dealt with.16 words
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Article64 1896-09-01 3 to a law report headed nyon' Divorce, it may be well t hat the woman—who had J] relations with a native- was jrm«) puteL She was, we are L fiurmcs<*-European half-caste, wl'i- :i i !iin ,vm.ng__^_ ifj i les Rohixson has decided Vh-the title, on his elevation64 words
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Article26 1896-09-01 3 \KFN noon yesterday and noon v two cases of cholera were t, ,i. Of these one was discovered r.lt-ith. and the other was sent to26 words
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Article52 1896-09-01 3 ,ri>lik. who {rave his age as (>4, was e d t«» seven days’ simple imprint. ye-terday, tor theft of coke at rz Ha«ar. The old fellow pleaded ,.r y. on account of his old mother r l who, he said, was a hundred v Iii- 7 vr52 words
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Article38 1896-09-01 3 THE P. O. ni i'acillc and Oriental Steam Weldon Company have acquired a .ilenihlo area of land, having a of 4.000ft. or 5,000ft. to the 1-.-tween the Tilhurv and the Dock'. Ibrthe purpose of loading hurging their vessels.38 words
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Article43 1896-09-01 3 k :st>E boy, employed on board was charged in the Magistrate's court, yesterday, for unstamped letters tiy Colony, on the 22nd instant; Wl Trotter, Postmaster-General, ar* lto prosecute. He was lined y, %ix weeks’ rigorous imprisonment. T!v:;n»* wa> at once paid.43 words
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Article47 1896-09-01 3 fimouuced that a Brit Mi firm, > business with tin* Far Fast, r<» try the experiment ot' a- eonimereial traveller a It is said that this native ummer will spend the next in exploiting the Celestial f, v i.i behalf of tin* firm in ijues-47 words
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Article65 1896-09-01 3 M l 0 W. Smalley, the New York 'j :i<lt !iT of the telegraphs, a -*nd August, that thirty-six out of forty-live States representing the ii have given in their adhesion to e Jonovratie gold movement with >' »le desire of defeating Mr. \V. J. ;765 words
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Article98 1896-09-01 3 correspondent of the N. Ae//\« writes —Pekin is in an Availing condition, and all the Lega:'ar»*at the Hills. Thereby hangs the British legation people have usual convenient and conuno'temple. A short time ago, the Rus- ofiered the native proprietors con- hV'lv higher terms, and, of course, got98 words
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Article194 1896-09-01 3 k> k re I>crt presented at the recent °f the Messageries Maritimes ll at w °rk of transforming the K liUr > of the steamboats Caledcmien Halazie, Sydney, and Yarra r H‘ expansion engines of greater t Ulf l been proceeded with. This l n! ,ltlon194 words
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Article36 1896-09-01 3 Bangkok Times tells how, the other day, tliere, a crow picked up a olf hall on the links, and flew off with li* ran frantically after the ball, but his efforts proved futile.36 words
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Article77 1896-09-01 3 iexxa sets an example in the regulation ot her hicyele traffic. Every rider has to pass an examination before ho is allowed to cycle in the streets. He must he able to mount and dismount on either side, back-pedal, and have complete control of his machine. When the77 words
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Article104 1896-09-01 3 The last verse of The Flag, black, white 4 and rod,” sung by the litis sailors as they went down, is rendered into English by the X. C. Daily Xeirs as follows And should the might of wild, wild storms On to a reef us drive, And104 words
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Article116 1896-09-01 3 THE LOSS OF THE ILTIS.” The eichsa,uzeiger publishes the following telegram, sent from Bergen by the Emperor of Germany to the German Admiral in command ofihe East Asiatic Station It fills me with deep sorrow to receive news of the loss of the gunboat 1 Itis, which was driven ashore116 words
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Article121 1896-09-01 3 —Selangor Journal. The formal inauguration of the Federation of the Protected Malay States has now been definitely fixed to take place on loth September and tin* four following days. A Committee consisting of several gentlemen, official and private, has been formed to make and carryout the necessary—Selangor Journal. - 121 words
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Article152 1896-09-01 3 The other day, the Times of Ceylon under the impression that a jury had given a wrong verdict in a recent criminal case at Colombo, held up the jury to scorn by publishing their names with depreciatory comments. The result was that the Chief Justice152 words
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Article158 1896-09-01 3 China Gazette. The authorities at Shanghai and in Japan are on the look-out for a quartermaster who deserted, about a month ago, from the German mail steamer Ilohenzollem, taking wit h him, it is believed,gold dollars to the value of 20.000 yen. Upon enquiry at the office,China Gazette. - 158 words
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Article1422 1896-09-01 3 On Saturday, the 8th inst., there was commenced in the Siraits Times a series of articles on the cultivation of coffee, under the above heading, and these .articles are now periodically appearing. It is pleasant to note that the Selangor Journal is also giving its attention to1,422 words
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Article103 1896-09-01 3 Ax aft ray, between Hokien and Taicliew boatmen, took place in the river last evening, and twenty arrests were made by the Marine Police, who were .prickly on the scene of action. The prisoners were carrying on a mimic warfare on board their cargo boats, bv103 words
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Article359 1896-09-01 3 In the Divorce Division of the High Court of Justice (before Mr. Justice Gorell Barnes), the case of Cuff v. Cuff ami Syed Bin Indin was taken on 27th July. It was the petition of John Clement Cuff for the dissolution of his marriage with EHen Jane359 words
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Article1149 1896-09-01 3 SURREY V. THE AUSTRALIANS. Large crowds visited Kennington-oval •to see the three days’ malch between Surrey and the Australians, which began on Monday, July 27th. In-Surrey’s first venture of 288 Abel was the hero of the hour, with a fine score of 116. The Australians replied with1,149 words
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Article43 1896-09-01 4 Mr. Cuuzon, the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has assured the House of Commons that the consular staff in Siam will he increased by two new appointments, but the exact area of the new consuls’ jurisdictions are not yet fixed.43 words
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Article279 1896-09-01 4 He F. W atson Mackie. This debtor, described as ot lb, King-street, .St. James-square, appeared for public examination in London, on the -1th Juiy. He admitted that this was his third failure. In 187P lie failed as an East India merchant, in partnership at Penang, in279 words
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Article366 1896-09-01 4 OPINION IN HOLLAND. The recently published offieial statement in the Netherlands (Jovorivnieut Gazette concerning the treacherous behaviour of the rebel chief, Tuku Umar, has, the Brussels correspondent of the Times states, raised a fresh polemic in the Dutch Press respecting the entire system upon which the administration of the366 words
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Article140 1896-09-01 4 Speaking, on July 26, at the unveiling of a statue to the late Jules Ferry, at Saint Die, M. Hanotaux delivered a long vindication of French Colonial policy.* The scope of the enterprise was marked out, liqpsaid, by M. Ferry, and in less than fifteen years a new140 words
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Article610 1896-09-01 4 (From the Times of ('ey lon.' 1 London, 14 th Arufiixt. Parliament was prorogued to-day. The Queen’s Speech says: My relations with foreign Powers coin inn** friendly. hostile movement of Dervishes on the Nile and against the Italian position® in Abyssinia eonvineed me that it was necessary that(From the “ Times of ('ey lon.'1) - 610 words
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Article1310 1896-09-01 4 Three Days Later than try To-day's Mail.) THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP. The (late for the sculling match for the championship of the world between James Stanbury, the Australian, and Jake Gaudaur, the Canadian sculler, has not yet been settled. Stanbury desires that the race should be rowed on1,310 words
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Article325 1896-09-01 4 1 agree with the Shah of Persia,” remarked Watts, “in regard to horseraces. You know, he said he took no interest in racing because he already knew that one horse could run faster than another.” “Of course,” responded Potts, “one knows that one horse can run faster than325 words
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Article120 1896-09-01 4 With reference to our rep,,. ,7 case under tlic heading of k 1 Divorce” Mr. Rowland Mil to be stated that his connecli this matter was in <,n *'Ui capacity. Mr. Allen 1 with the firm of I, advocates and solicitors v -i acting for Mr. Cuff.120 words
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Article35 1896-09-01 4 The llukit Mas Mining Co lll|am announces an extraordinary lm L to be held at Penang on the.Ml, ins,;,.'" 1 he aim is said to he to increase u capital of the Company.35 words
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Article35 1896-09-01 4 After spending a week in Serein!** Air. b. A. Swettenham left for ria Port Piekson, on Saturday accompanied by the Resident. Th* party visited and lunched it Lj nsuni Estate on the way.35 words
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Article42 1896-09-01 4 A scheme for starting Griffin runs at Colombo, has met with promise of &upport from the Governor of Ceylon. Twenty-live names of supporters of the scheme had been given in a tbitnight ago, and more are expected to takiqian.42 words
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Article46 1896-09-01 4 Lieut. A. R. C. Warren of H.\Ls llmmune was drowned during the Manoeuvres last month, while makings heroic jittenipt to rescue another oliim who had junified overboard. Lieut W arren was sub-lieutenant in t lie J/amity on the China Station from to 1*9546 words
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Article43 1896-09-01 4 At a meeting of the Calcutta t'uivoration on the Kith instant, projwsur were brought forward to nubstitiiU electricity for horse-power on the Calcutta. Tramways. After discussion, it was resolved that the question I* adjourned to enable the Chairman** get fuller information.43 words
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Article53 1896-09-01 4 The Siamese authorities have several arrests in connection with ti* recent outrages in the province ol Pctriu on French missionaries and on one.Mi>n tressor, an Italian cattle dealer. Murder and robbery have been rife there ui ht** and the victims include; Maltese, her mans, Frenchmen, an Italian,53 words
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Article51 1896-09-01 4 On the loth instant, a custom official at Bangkok, discovered ,n Chester rifles and 2.A00 cartridges/™ board the German steamer I"! The eompradota was arrested on charge of attempting to smuggle j* these articles, but was released on The case is to be heard at the Consulate51 words
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Article56 1896-09-01 4 The American ship Gorernor bound from New ork to stranded upon Princes’ reel ,n Straits on the 15th instant. still hard and last on tn« on the 21st. The m^ r gone to Batavia to take I i, as j |(r salving the cargo. Two mates a of56 words
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Article53 1896-09-01 4 The new arrivals irum {Tthrt dissatisfied with the arransr* find here. A correspon they exi>ect too much. and were particularly well oft a one fails to understand 1 hen* them here; hut, since ca re they are able with ord or save $20 a month, whu 1 most53 words
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Article71 1896-09-01 4 -irt. 15 A new departure in■ m 0 f tl* reported from Bangko i t roB1 Siamese princes there 1 na( idy fre ,n *5 the custom of sending 1 c ity, country to the nulls *> fae graino® hasdcterminedupon nuUu g up his estate. A mill71 words
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Article54 1896-09-01 5 «*ase of cholera in •T Market this forenoon. r> r, n 1 |I n of the case was not rvl 7 until tie* man was sent to 1 yesterday and noon t <>f cholera were j}),-*• two were sent to C overed after death, and j the way to54 words
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Article50 1896-09-01 5 .j, -ays tin; Hough ok .*,,11! t!i>* tin-mining centres >|m! ;v' States. Thousands .t of employment tlirn*, ,1 that matters cannot pa-sing of the mining ~w i.rfav the Legislative I nder these regula- x j- materially decreased tj t;11• I• working of the tin .!i t<i»* ‘O’"*lhie.50 words
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Article60 1896-09-01 5 t win* wa> iintMl by Mr. v. -t nlav. lor uon-eom-init:irv regulations. efiecr tr« 1111 t!u* Slirolfs room. .iLnit. wiiii others, wa.< V ,„.|,ilintc tin* settlement of t ;i I.arrangement t *>i i in* railings are broken. i„* managed to get away: r„ ,^raj••*< lin a similar manT60 words
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Article79 1896-09-01 5 fl sii iit. tS I filial tie in ill Association ClialB. i. w;• r* )between Cal- eS|m*i»liirt* Liirlit Infantry, I i in a \ietory tor tin* former I t:, il Tin* Shropshire* had 9 V-t «>! t In* yame and shot K 'iit t.»,?h wore disallowed for79 words
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Article108 1896-09-01 5 I i.MIMi FROM IIANOKOK. Wlu ‘jl.'nl.' I (uV'si says 1 lit? i> making an endeavour v;un to go down and play Bui':*' nt\t month. The (.iovemB and ineivantile linns, !i ui our host cricketers B rc:i. ought to welcome this <>f giving their employees S ri especially as it108 words
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Article261 1896-09-01 5 In tii is morning kept people in iin* course*, and the place a dcscited appearance. Howt of the horses were worked, as arrived, and rode some ot lot. including the Snirellerli looks and breeding go this should be a good one, lias a nice taking action. :t out261 words
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Article1191 1896-09-01 5 NOTES FOR HOUSEKEEPERS IN SINGAPORE. (lit) a Lady Correspondent.) Motto for the week Method is the means, hy which expectation reached the top of the ladder of life—that is, t he summit of real power and influence.” SINGAPORE FRUITS. l!io season just passed has not been a good1,191 words
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Article271 1896-09-01 5 We regret to record the dentil of Mr. W. J. Lawson, which occurred this morning at the residence of I)r. T. M. Robertson, Leonie Mill. Mr. Lawson had been feeling unwell for some time, owing to a liver complaint. but he was not obliged271 words
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Article228 1896-09-01 5 —AT. C. Daily Newts. In Shanghai and Sicawei Observatory, the conditions for observing the eclipse of the sun on the 10th instant, were very favourable, and, it is believed that some very satisfactory results have been obtained at the Observatoiy. The observations there were made—AT. C. Daily Newts. - 228 words
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Article1545 1896-09-01 5 (Fourth Article.) OPENING AN ESTATE. Third Article teas published on 20th Aug.) Felling. —With the compass, mark out t lie land you propose to clear, parallel to the rentice or boundary of the estate. For obvious reasons it is as well to make a principle of this1,545 words
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Article215 1896-09-01 5 AN EXPERIMENT IN NEGRI SEMRILAN. Writing from Seremban, a correspondent says:—There left this on Sunday last, a gentleman, bound for Singapore, who has been commissioned by the Negri Sembilan Government to make an artesian experiment in this town. An experiment of a similar nut ure was, we believe,215 words
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Article1332 1896-09-01 6 (From a Correspondent.} ITS EVOLUTION. The necessity for the artificial lighting of streets, seems to have been first recognized in comparatively modern times. When letters patent were granted to the ingenious Homing, about two hundred years ago, giving him the exclusive privilege of lighting up the streets of1,332 words
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Article61 1896-09-01 6 Although the Admiralty, says the China Mail has decided not to close with the offers of the Dock Company for the construction of the new Naval Dock in Hongkong, no decision has been arrived at, as to where the new dock will be made. The Admiralty favours construction61 words
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Article60 1896-09-01 6 .—Perak Pioneer. The blockade at Ac been, h said, to have hit hard some Penang merchants who had dealings with Aehinese. They are mostly natives, and the amount lost comes to nearly half a million of dollars. One Indian merchant had $50,000 out on advances for pepper,.—Perak Pioneer. - 60 words
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Article172 1896-09-01 6 As soon as the Manoeuvres are over, says a naval correspondent of the Morning Post, there is to be a general dispersion of destroyers and torpedo-boats. The Ptoxer and Jtruizer in company with three torpedo-boats, are to go to the Mediterranean the llnnhj and Hart are to proceed172 words
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Article810 1896-09-01 6 —Morning Post. THE VEHICLE OF THE FUTUREOf the marvels witnessed during the reign of Queen ictoria none haw been more striking than the growth of railroads, which have altered all the conditions of life and of trade, revolutionised the whole aspect of the country, and for their.—Morning Post. - 810 words
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Article30 1896-09-01 6 With reference to this matter, which is exercising the minds of the Municipal Commissioners somewhat, a correspondent asks, why Singapore does not copy Rangoon and try sea water.30 words
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Article81 1896-09-01 6 Information has been received of the arrest of a quartermaster at Nagasaki on a charge of stealing $13,000 worth of fold treasure from the German steamer lohenzollem. The treasure was placed on board at Yokohama, and the box supposed to contain it was transhipped at Hongkong on81 words
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Article87 1896-09-01 6 It is, says a correspondent, the opinion in some well-informed quarters that the sporadic cases of cholera now' occurring are due largely to houses being packed with lodgers. It is feared, that the recent arrival of pilgrims has done much harm. The houses they occupied need very much87 words
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Article648 1896-09-01 6 The pictures of Buluwayo scenes published in some English papers a correspondent in that town finds very amusing, for he writes: “The home illustrated papers are most amusing, as in all their pictures of fighting they are totally incorrect. In the pictures the men have sabres? and are648 words
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Article135 1896-09-01 6 At the Legislative Council tknoon the Colonial Secretary that at the next mectim, would move that a sum of expended in surveys f ur between Johore and Singapore It is telegraphed to us f ro that Dr. Brown, who sits in l' Council, as selected bv Chamber135 words
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Article25 1896-09-01 6 The French transport <?ofo«i/VaJI to-day from Saigon, with tweattfl passengers, two officers. and :t:>s ,4* on hoard. She leaves for Marseifl to-day. H25 words
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Article36 1896-09-01 6 The master of the s. s. Clio, tfcfl arrived yesterday from Chliaefafl reports having passed a full rigged ashore on the S. \V. end of Priifl Island, South Sunda Straits, on fl 24th inst.36 words
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Article33 1896-09-01 6 Six Javanese, formerly employedK the Pumping Station, in M Road, were committed fur trial, yew[ day, for attempting to murder asffli watehman, named Bada Singh, onfl 19th ultimo hail was refused.33 words
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Article71 1896-09-01 6 Messrs. Katz Bros., says a rorrespcM dent, are anxious to have a Hj 6,(XK> gallons of water daily tor tfl Serangoon lee works, hut. as those Beyond the water limit, this cannot lx* given. It is also in 'oii&flj plation to open a new ice at Tanjong Pagar.71 words
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Article67 1896-09-01 6 Last night, in the Rochore IHstnM a Chinaman, named Koah struck another Chinaman. named V All Seng on the head, causing a serious wound. Tlie man was taken™ the hospital, where his depositions«M taken, and his assailant was The two men. together with two "l 167 words
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Article83 1896-09-01 6 Ax ingenious robbery wa* last night, at. the residence ot Mr. rett, of the Cross Street School, a V§ Road. The burglar forced open a 'Vjj tian. jambing it with a cushion vent its flying back, lie then, •> Jj of a cleft bamboo caught hoi cliain83 words
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Article158 1896-09-01 6 A meeting of the e berof Commerce was Md noon at the Exchange. Tli sent the Hon. T. Shelford. man) Messrs. Burt, Cutli e Katz, Lnykx, Meyer, >a'> r jm Rauch, Sugden. Sohst. Jinn Secretary. t i |t fIA The Chairman proposal lion of the following158 words
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Article72 1896-09-01 7 r „i<nce which has atten’p Department, since its u uiie f to its having no \>er'ilepot, will shortly ••ml. pj. ;lir a piece of land at the Koad ami Prinsep i-uiiired for this purpose. r levelled #ith a view to jvipiired building thereon, r' !ia- had Tn72 words
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Article96 1896-09-01 7 v v. »:ii:in, a witness in a case ~t trust, with respect to a jewellery, created <piite a > >,-rninl Magistrate s Court, afternoon* Ihe witnt s. evidenee in the ease, was r'• ,r„ dun a recognizanceform, .;,n,lmiee at the Assizes, anil t; .it failiiur to attend96 words
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Article239 1896-09-01 7 1 i,\Kt>. on 24th July, askt*d the r ~i Mato for the Colonies, u;e aware that, in a recent l.ivcrjKH>l, Sir W illiam E. H*-,.' <i .\vrnor ot t!ie (Juki Coast, B. tit would lie proposed to make W/. for the nqjive chiefs to I239 words
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Article297 1896-09-01 7 J l"iL\Ei» COMPETITION. I -'l' ndknt rails attention in A/ juwri'uj to the keen comis sim»tomeet from |B t: hahuaii coal in the .Straits JBr“'' ;i In he gives the B ••••itain analyses furnished .Mining AaoOciatiuii, Kilbuni A Co., and Messrs. jß'j "ri >< 1 1j Co. The297 words
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Article1389 1896-09-01 7 (A week UtJer than tnj Mail.) 3rd A iu/w<t. Him Aiidre e, t lio .Swedish aeronaut. ias filled liis balloon, and with his companion has left the north-west corner of Spitz! H'rgen on his way to the North Pole. At a meeting of tlie members of the1,389 words
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Article265 1896-09-01 7 [t is surprising, writes n correspondent, what an immense difference there is now in the peace aspects of the town, and those of hut a few years back. The reason for this is not hard to find. The flourishing condition of the place has converted the petty265 words
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Article1975 1896-09-01 7 A meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon. There were present: Mr. Gentle (President), Mr. Shelford, c. m. g., Lieut.-Colo-ii el Pennefather, Mr. Joaquim, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Moses, Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, ami Mr. Sohst. Apologies for non-attendance were received from Mr. Seah Liang Seah, and1,975 words
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Article401 1896-09-01 8 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS. J chore is now celebrating the first anniversary of the coronation of the Sultan. Yest erday, despite very unfavourable conditions of weather, rain falling nearly the whole time, sports were held and tin* day was observed as a general holiday. Tin* picturesque little town401 words
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Article1087 1896-09-01 8 THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND. THE TWENTY-FIFTH MATCH {News a week Infer than by last mail.) TxmeUto, 3rd August. The Australian team commenced a match, the twenty-fifth of the tour, to-dav against Warwickshire, on the county ground at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The weather was perfect, and the attendance enormous. The1,087 words
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Article624 1896-09-01 8 Thus Sir Walter Besant in the Queen I nave before me the d7th annual report of the Society for Promoting the Employment of Women. I am sorry to learn from this report that the demand for women clerks and bookkeepers is on the increase. At the sometime I624 words
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Article310 1896-09-01 8 In the semi-final of the Singapore Golf Club Championship, T)r. Fowlic plays J. B. Robertson, and J. C. I). Jones play's A. A. Gunn or G. Macbain. A correspondent signing himself Benvoirlicli writes to us to-day calling attention to the annoyance caused by unauthorised and unqualified land310 words
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Article27 1896-09-01 8 The new griffins all arrived safely, and in good condition, yesterday’. They will be drawn for to-morrow (Saturday’) at 5 p.m., at Mr. Abrams’s yard.27 words
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Article30 1896-09-01 8 In July and in the early’ part of August, about fifteen thousand tons of coal were shipped from the mines at Hongay, in Tonquin, to Singapore and Hongkong.30 words
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Article65 1896-09-01 8 A Eurasian, named Marcus de Silva, formerly' a clerk at the Criminal Prison, surrendered at the Central Station, yesterday, upon a charge of criminal breach of trust, in respect of a sum of $134.96 belonging to the Government, during the month of April last. The prisoner was formally'65 words
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Article240 1896-09-01 8 S ini' hi the last sale at Klang on the 13th July, application has been made by Mr. E. V. Carey, on behalf of Mr. A. (jfchard, for block No. 18, Kapar Hoad, in exchange for block No. 57 on the Langat Road, and Messrs. A Forsyth and240 words
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Article29 1896-09-01 8 The expenditure i n Knrr I next fiscal year i* L:? 08at '<f|kH Japanese Budget at 9 against which the rev,,,"’? M is put at about .>,000,000", h29 words
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Article29 1896-09-01 8 Gaudaur. the Ameriem B sailed for London for the J trying to wrest the world ship from Stanburv The lia J rowed on the Thames on Sept^jjB29 words
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Article27 1896-09-01 8 Oxg Yang, a Taichew, for theft rJ belonging to one Chua Ho Chai Bridge Road, on was sentenced, yesterday months rigorous imprisonmeiu 127 words
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Article36 1896-09-01 8 A Hokiex coolie, employed J godowns atTanjong Pagar/waslJ ced, yesterday, to two months’ r |,,J imprisonment, and to receive ten«taJ with the rattan, for theft o f a of rice, the previous day. I36 words
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Article56 1896-09-01 8 At a joint committee meeting of B Hongkong Football Club and offl Hongkong Football Competition ooB 19th instant, it was resolved to inZB a permanent shield and to medal to each member of the wid team. The cost of the shield wM $300, of the medals Si.50,56 words
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Article73 1896-09-01 8 On Wednesday morning, the poitfl of the boarding liouse kept by 9 Brown, in Eber Road, collapeedB rikisha that was within a few feet I the pillar was crushed by one of fl falling beams. The puller was fortfl ately not by. No one was in73 words
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Article65 1896-09-01 8 The Chamber of Commerce at Had in Tonquin, has resigned in consequefl of the attitude of the French Govefl inent with regard to the Red Kifl transit trade. The Chamber had tested at various times against excessive charges and vexatious r» lations to which this trade i> tmt65 words
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Article65 1896-09-01 8 Messrs. Otomune and Company opened at *26. High Street, a five bazaar of Japanese fine ait and curios. There are some ingly handsome specimen? of useful and ornamental, and sgg charming ivory ware, and general «ng| knacks. Mesfrs. Otomune are 'jgj expecting a new shipment etgood? g65 words
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Article78 1896-09-01 8 THE PINANG GAZETTE.” A Correspondent informs us that B. Egerton East wick will shortly y 1 from England to edit tlie PivongW* Mr. Eastwick was, we think. an Inspector of Schools in Knpf and thereafter he held a yarn I U J ing appointments in the Straits ment Service, including78 words
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Article72 1896-09-01 8 A Klixg, named Mutia. vas l l f for trial, yesterday, for die w der of a Bengali, naniefl* On the 11th ultimo, it al .5 .>i deceased was walking along j the prisoners dog sprang he then struck at it with hi? and the prisoner then72 words
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Article93 1896-09-01 8 In the Slroit* U taut, was published the llt jH The P. C. M- 0., says a attributes the insanitar\ jSg the marine station to ;jV B mates tluit the place > r <\4«B roughly cleansed, B Pennefather writes tin H the wording of the V93 words
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Article199 1896-09-01 9 IP JKirr Municipal CojnmisI \%t petitioned tin* GoverH r p J' legislative Council as to «*r facilities, in the MuniciK<iH ascertaining the names m*': of real property. Yesterday, of the petition were I },v the Colonial Secretary I ..a t!>" Council table. In of the petition where199 words
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Article135 1896-09-01 9 9 Mala vs, named Awang and i A, 7,iv charged yesterday, the first H with being in possession of X jvkainiu. valued at $1,116, in Kain(Bvil'K Inieli. on the 8th instant; the X‘t rNoncr. with receiving $10 as flua'jviiVi*. for the purpose of purchas- -:iiil eliandu. for135 words
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410 1896-09-01 9 UK MANAGERS RKRI.Y. iuiiiiii.riiinjj, a representative of the 'hbU Time* called upon Mr. Urrutia, Manager of the'Sta. Cecilia Band, tfi! leknl him what he thought tin*. petition addressed hy his h hint ’i to the (iovernor. Mr. Urrutia, r !y, 'aid he was very glad410 words
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Article3717 1896-09-01 9 < Governor Mitchell to Secretary of Stole.) Tlie Cottage, Perak, 28th February, 1898. have the honour to acknowledge of your <les P«t<-*h No. 381 of the )th November, on the subject of the lenang Harl>our Hoard. The alterations which you suggested in I)r. Brown’s Bill, namely, that the3,717 words
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Article52 1896-09-01 9 A Chinese coolie, who was arrested a few days ago for vagrancy, was sentenced to one year’s rigorous imprisonment, yesterday. The prisoner had been previously convicted tor housebreaking and theft. The prisoner wandered in the five-foot ways at night, trying doors and windows with a view to52 words
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Article117 1896-09-01 9 It is in contemplation to fix a standard of examination for such local teachers as do not possess of proficiency. This is not intended to affect those who hold classes up to Standard IV. A correspondent, who has had considerable experience as a teacher, thinks Standard IV should117 words
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Article2439 1896-09-01 10 THURSDAY, 27th AUGUST. PREBEXT. H. E. the Governor, Sir Charles Mitchell, g.c.m.g. Hon. J. A. Swettenham, c.m.g., Colonial Secretffcy. Hon. \V. R. Collyer, Attorney-General. Hon. H. Trotter, Auditor-General. Hon. E. E. Iwemonger, Colonial Treasurer. Hon. Capt. Anderson, Acting Colonial Engineer. Hon. J. Burkinshaw. Hon. G. S. Murray. Hon.2,439 words
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Article34 1896-09-01 10 Three elephants passed through Ku;da Pilali, on Wednesday last, to the Cherubang Gold Mines, at Pasoh. MR.GREENSiLL.from Raub, has arrived atßatu-Bersawab,and has taken over the management of the gold mines there.34 words
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Article30 1896-09-01 10 A Chinaman was sentenced yesterday to a month's imprisonment for stealing one of the blankets belonging to the General Hospital. He had recently been a patient at the hospital.30 words
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Article57 1896-09-01 10 Yesterday, a Klingman was brought in a ’rikisha to the Pauper Hospital, and left on the ground at the gates. The man who brought him ran away, but the ’rikisha puller was arrested. When the apothecary examined the man, thus strangely left at the gates, he found57 words
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Article69 1896-09-01 10 There was a paragraph in our yesterday’s issue as to the collapse of the portico of Mrs. Brown’s hoarding house in Eber Road. We are, this morning, asked to state that the sentence No one was in the room above, hence the absence of personal accident69 words
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Article61 1896-09-01 10 A telegram just received from Aehcen announces a successful military expedition into the district of the 22 Mukiras. Several chiefs offered subjection. The territory of those who did not has been laid waste. Tuku Raid, a disloyal headman, has been sent to Kota Radja. A battalion has been left61 words
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Article371 1896-09-01 10 THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND. THE THIRD TEST MATC H. (Neirs Via Australia.) London 1 2th August. Rain put a stop to the play in the third test match on Monday, until after lunch. Grace won the toss, and elected to bat. The first innings of the Englishmen closed371 words
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Article387 1896-09-01 10 HEAVY loss. The Deli Courant of the >6th gives full particulars of the boil > Au u sionat I’angkallan Brandan alio win" that it arose f roin n k benzine works. Tbo hitherto inexplicable cause* It that,-indistillation, the out jiascs which will not end..,,.,, the387 words
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Article430 1896-09-01 10 Tiikke was a fair attendance of uieinbers at the course, this morning, watch the training. The work dour was mostly slow, hut one* or two wm allowed to slip along a hit faster tor a furlong or so. Abrams had out hh horses early, including Magician, Iw'j"lia, Leila,430 words
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Article460 1896-09-01 11 I, jtm* tr *P a P er fcink finds its notes so that it has intricate and complicates of 10 and 25 ijca-ly been issued which I.V neat and artistic j. jiijcc veai- to r|e\ i—c, P i: ,nufacture these new ,111'id.’ii\ a 1 mselea11 v t'.c rase460 words
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Article87 1896-09-01 11 I'l’tM Orrlin a nee, Amend* -Vo. of 1«96, comes the hext. Howard, Passed Cadet, t( j leave of absence, with r leveli months, to be vacation leave the 20th July, 1896. t‘ kiiison, Acting Collector l 1 W)a!l g. is appointed i of Education, 1 *‘oll to his87 words
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Article1370 1896-09-01 11 (Fifth Article.) OPENING AN EKTATE. article published o, t ;*r;th August.) Holing.- The tap-root of the coffee plant is a delicate subject, and should be treated with every possible consideration* If it meets with any obstacle, even "l !l *ts strength is fully developed, there is a1,370 words
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Article125 1896-09-01 11 Owing to the illness of Mr. Justice Law, there was no sitting of the Court of Appeal on the 2oth instant. There are three criminal appeals in the list in which it is necessary to have all three judges sitting. The case against Kam Guan Sean, the125 words
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Article1139 1896-09-01 11 (From a Corre*ponde f at BY ELECTRICITY. (Second Article.) I need not review the arguments pro et contra public lighting being undertaken by the governing body. Statistics show an increasing tendency among Municipal authorities in Great Britain to take the street lighting under their own direct control, and,1,139 words
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Article1232 1896-09-01 11 The mere lad, lounging in the most comfortable chair on the verandah, said that Mrs. Smith rouged too obviously. When 1 pointed out that I had cycled to Kranji and hack with her at high sjved, and that the colour had stood, the mere lad said that,1,232 words
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Article86 1896-09-01 12 Racing took place at Medan on the 22nd instant, to he continued on the two following days. Seven events came off. The last race, the Deli Derby, was won by Mr. S. F. Melbourne’s ltona with Par me nan and Shipmate following. Mr. F. Stewart’s Inirdla won the86 words
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Article1403 1896-09-01 12 O f I —-Daily 1 'eleyraph. VIEWS OF AN EXPERT. Since Mr. Bryan, nicknamed by his friends the boy orator,” and known in Congress as the hope of the Silverites, was nominated for the Presidency of the United States by the Chicago Convention, interest inOf I '—-Daily 1 'eleyraph. - 1,403 words
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Article139 1896-09-01 12 It is -now generally understood that the much talked of Durbar that, with great eclat and ceremonial, was to inaugurate the federation of .the Native States, is not to take place this yearIt seems almost doubtful whether it will ever come off, as some nice questions of139 words
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Article25 1896-09-01 12 Mr. J. Armstrong, accountant at the Chartered Bank, Singapore, left on Saturday for Bangkok, where lie will he in charge of the sub-agency.25 words
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Article26 1896-09-01 12 Among the passengers by the ltohilta which arrived from Europe this morning, was Mr. Jackson, the newly-appointed Judicial Commissioner of the Native States.26 words
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Article27 1896-09-01 12 Between noon on Saturday and noon to-day, six cases of cholera were reported. Of these five were discovered after death, and one was sent to hospital.27 words
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Article32 1896-09-01 12 A cricket match was played on Friday and Saturday between the S. C. C. Committee and “The Rest,” resulting in the former scoring 137 and the latter 39 for 9 wickets.32 words
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Article31 1896-09-01 12 Monsieur Albert Ptnard, the new French Consul for the Straits Settlements, is expected per M. M. Caledcmien on Friday morning. He is accompanied by his wife and daughter.31 words
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Article37 1896-09-01 12 Bangkok rumour has it that Mr. de Bunsen, tiie British Minister there, will apply for leave on his return there from Java, and that he is likely to receive an appointment, probably at Vienna.37 words
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Article34 1896-09-01 12 The Australian Cricketers in England complete their season on Thursday, when Jhey meet the South of England. On August 13th, they had played 27 matches, won 10, lost 5, and drawn 0.34 words
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Article39 1896-09-01 12 The Hons. Martin Lister and \V. H. Treacher, and Messrs. J. K. Birch and E. F. Belfield have been in Kuala Lumpor, the object of their foregathering being the consideration of a new Land Code.39 words
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Article41 1896-09-01 12 THE RAJAH BROOKE.” The wreck of the Rajah Brooke was this afternoon, sold by Messrs. Powell and Company at their sales rooms. The wreck itself fetched $450 and the cargo $9O. Both lots were bought by Song Kim Swee of Sarawak.41 words
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Article37 1896-09-01 12 Ox Friday night, two Malays attacked Mr. Boudowyn, junior, near the Ladies* Lawn Tennis Ground, struck him with sticks, hurled him from his bicycle, and injured him considerably. The attack is attributed to malice. Carr.37 words
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Article40 1896-09-01 12 The Papal Bull appointing tli€* Hew Fatlu»r Fee Bishop of Malacca will probably arrive by the French mail on Friday. It is expected the episcopal consecration will take place in the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd.40 words
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Article42 1896-09-01 12 The Vail Mall Gazette in reverting to the subject of a naval dock for Singapore, expresses the opinion that Singapore is the spot naturally marked out for a large dock capable of floating the largest ships in the Royal Navy.42 words
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Article42 1896-09-01 12 A collision case in Bangkok harbour, affecting the s. s. IncJulune is to come before the Supreme Court at Singapore on appeal. The appellant is said to have engaged the following counsel: the Attorney-GeiieraL Mr. Fort, and Mr. Napier.42 words
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Article39 1896-09-01 12 Riders in the United States.... 4,000,000 Riders in New Y’ork City 200,000 Amount expended each; year in caring for wheels and on excursions £200,000,000 Capital invested in plants £00,000,000 Persons em ployed by factories 70,00039 words
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Article46 1896-09-01 12 Ihe property known Sandringham, situated on the Hkikit Timah Road, at the 6i milestone! comprising acres of land held under Yiovernment Lease for 999 years, together with the residence thereon, has bee m bought by Mr. C. B. Bucklej r for $5,00<146 words
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Article52 1896-09-01 12 THE SORCERER.” Rehearsals for “the Sor<#rcr” started on Saturday, and it is IhjAhml to produce the opera earlier thai was originally intended. The nibinagonieiit, however, are liampenxl bj a lack of copies, and would be muni obliged if any iierson, having a copJT and being willing to lend it, will52 words
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Article50 1896-09-01 12 Ox the 17th instant, tys 0 ur Aujer correspondent, the American ship Govenutr (loud, win rap on Princess Reel, 1 rincess Island X and remained firmly bedded in the locks. The crew are saved, and the captain has proceeded to Batavia to attend salvage operation. is a total loss.50 words
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24 1896-09-01 12 semi-final Dr. FowLIE heat ,J I; p I up and 2to play. Kohen *«ri A. A. Gunn scratched toG. y^.B24 words
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Article51 1896-09-01 12 IHE >S Kim rcc >r f(>gg jsj n r I an English Syndicate J obtaining the Chiengmai cession ,n Northern ot extension towards then?*® frontier. asserted that til* will be l>uilt by English capital ZM a guarantee will be given by tS Government ol 5 per cent* llj51 words
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Article59 1896-09-01 12 It is said that impure water thrr M prolonged drought, was thecauW* outbreak of cholera at the L u*S Estate Bagan Serai (Provi lesley). Out of twenty-four ca** M five survived. In most parts of S Province, the water supply -...-M at Butterworth, falls short and Government lias59 words
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Article71 1896-09-01 12 It will be remembered that time ago a copy of the New TestaaJß in Chinese was presented tTSB Dowager Empress of China, who i««S| to have perused it with great into 9 It was a beautifully hound enclosed in an elegant casket. andU version in facsimile71 words
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Article78 1896-09-01 12 Some little excitement was caused fl the Third Magistrate's Court thiHuunß ing, when the man, named WilnioM alleged to be a Poet, walked uptotifl bench and threw a paper in front oft* Magistrate, at the same time, making-fl insulting remark. He was ordered* l>e arrested. Inspector Bugden78 words
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Article85 1896-09-01 12 The Foreign Representative* at Ban; kok have appointed a Committee report upon regulations just drawn i by the Siamese Government to reme( evils in tin* teak trade there. Tuepn eipal evil arises from a habit anion*ce tain people of obliterating Lamia marks on logs and replacing85 words
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Article78 1896-09-01 12 The local subscriptions to the ‘M® Alexander Memorial Fund amount 8157. The money was collated M the following ladies and gentleman.® The Rev. W. H. C. DunkerleySlo; Leach $l5; Mrs. Plunkett Sit; Adams 810; M rs. Thor] »e s Mrs. Lady Mitchell 857; and Mr. Seven)«78 words
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Article79 1896-09-01 12 The monthly medal handicap won on Saturday by Major Scores as follows H W. J. F. Morgan 40*4* Jones 42—51 jr A. W. Stiven 41—47 J* T. E. Earle 49-49 F. S. B. Gaffnev J'r H.V.VmI.. W. G. Tavlor Si-«* ,'J J 4 A H. \V.79 words
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Article93 1896-09-01 12 Os the l!»tli instant, to Lunmt that a (Mihiesceo-die kiUedamlpartlyi atciil-va"K*‘f before. Then, a messenger.; »>« fl next kongsi, about two »«j sav that a Chinese cooltr seized by tlie foot bv a l irl r in bed, but the Wutt.talW'.J off. Mr. Mitchell, district_oth‘e b geant93 words
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Article412 1896-09-01 13 t „k IIANDH APS. I sin r l*" 1 M. Krhwnahe I ,v '7‘hv~ 15: S. M. Hinny -*5, r iJ- A n V peiinys. an«l F. T. Bryant y li Maeirrejror, V -Villi ami A. Morrison :j, 1' 'fimM". A. II:irilcnstl,% l>. M li412 words
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Article77 1896-09-01 13 h:Tiiri: Keyseu, Collect or of .in hi' report for July, remarks lisiiili«r« have been applications tor in the Kenaboi valley, lately ntnrafnl to Government by the he n Mining and Trading Co. As me good men, this is a pro•'in: departure. Three death oceurred Nmpi Muntoh. owing to77 words
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Article88 1896-09-01 13 1 iiN-air preaching in Noordin Lane -■i other street* in tin* vicinity, ha*? a regular tiling on Sundays, a correspondent. The services are ducted hy Missionary ladies ;l»ut it is feared t!»a! the seed is scattered v< *ry rurky "round, and the distrihu- tracts amongst a crowd of88 words
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Article216 1896-09-01 13 iHK appeal ease of the* Queen versus Mariam was concluded on the instant* when the conviction was and the prisoner, a jewellery ,r M ‘r, will have to appear at the next r ai, h r Assizes in order that sentence l,u on her. This is a216 words
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Article340 1896-09-01 13 The griffins were drawn for on Saturday at the North Bridge Hoad yard, f here was a fair attendance of members, but there was not such brisk wagering as on former occasions, and the gentleman who usually opens a book on the griffin races complained that his generous340 words
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Article403 1896-09-01 13 MARCH OF CONQUEST. From Mindanao, conies news of the further strengthening of Spanish authority in the territory newly conquered from the Mahommedan Malays, on the hanks of the lake of Lanao in that island. A flotilla of gunboats and armed craft now patrols the waters there, and gives403 words
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Article59 1896-09-01 13 (For the Far East) Per ft O. s. 8. Ceylon from London, Aug. 8: —Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Lieut. Ryder and Mr. Boffy. T j Por p O s.s. Parramatta from London, Aug 13 Mrs. Webster, Mr H P. Bayley, Mr*A- C. Messum.Mrs. Wills, Miss Wills. Mr! R.59 words
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Article507 1896-09-01 13 (From u Times of Ceylon''). Canta 18 th August. Zilmi Pasha, in receiving the Cretan Deptities, stated that some of their demands would infringe the rights of the Sultan, and he desired them to amend them. London 19//< August. Five of the stern wheeler steamers belonging to the(From u Times of Ceylon''). - 507 words
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Article1243 1896-09-01 13 (Six Days Later than by to-day's mail.) London Bth August Several hostile comments have appeared in the German press on the acquittal of Major Lotliaire. Last night Li Hung-Chang, the Chinese Envoy, was present at a dinner given in his honour by the China Commercial Association, abody1,243 words
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Article136 1896-09-01 13 MONDAY’S RESULTS. ladies’ double handicap. The Misses Bogle—scr. heat Mrs. Merewet het* and Miss Salzmann, plus 2. TUESDAY’S RESULTS. MIXED DOUBLE HANDICAP. Miss Salzmann and Mr. Hooper, rec. 2. heat Miss Bogle and Mr. Stevens, 6-3, 6-2. CONSOLATION LADIES’ SINGLE HANDICAP. a Mrs. Jclley, rec 3,136 words
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Article2083 1896-09-01 13 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners at an Ordinary Meeting held on Wednesday, the 12th August, 1896. Present: —The President, Alex. Gentle. Esq.; the Inspector-General of Police, Col. Pennefather; G. T. Hare, Esq Hon. T. Shel ford, c.m.g. Seah Leang Seah, Esq,; Tai. Jiak Kim, Esq.; Th.2,083 words
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Article264 1896-09-01 14 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Malacca from Teluk Anson via ports: —Messrs. Cologon. Arohambard, Fearle, Liard, Maereath, Bartholomuesz, Cazalas, and Clarke, Miss Gibson, Miss Anchant, Mrs. Sparks, Mr. and Mrs. Metcalfe, and Mr. and Min. Davidson. Per M. M. s. s. Natal from Marseilles:— Messrs. Engolbeeh, Hospitalier, Darue, and264 words
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Article162 1896-09-01 14 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used —str. —steamer; sh. —ship bq.—barque Brit. —British U. S. United States; Fr.—French; Ger.—German; Dut.— Dutch Joh. —Johore <fcc., G.c., —General cargo d.p.—deck passengers U.—Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf T. P. D. —Tanjong Pagar Dock B. W. Borneo Wharf;162 words
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Article1325 1896-09-01 14 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. Benykali* Brit. str. 90 tons, Capt. Casey, 31st Aug. From Tringganu, 29th Aug. G.c., and 10 d.p. Wee Bin Sc Co. For Tringganu, Ist Sept.—Rds. Ban S eny Gann Brit. str. 500 tons, Capt Lyons, 30tli Aug. From Bangkok, 2oth Aug. G.c., anil1,325 words
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Article152 1896-09-01 14 PASSED BUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. "i Flag Date From Dectiv Date. and Ship’s Name. Commanueb. of W hebe Big. Sailing. Aug 21 Brit sh. Indore Parry May 9 New York Slww'.' 1 21 Am. sh. Lucile Ballard !July 16Hongkong 21 Brit bq.Windrush Walker May 9New York 'llo152 words
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Article899 1896-09-01 15 ,<SA.M£. Toxs <ArTAls Fbom Sajleu' Consignees j J »55 Paly T. Anson Aug 228. S’ship Coy. Ltd. N r I,,,. Ke.norts.-n J’ Louis June 28M. 8. E Angullia ‘I r H i !.™V V. uar i Au 3* Wee Bin A Co. M.Ms i. I aul ;Miaughai |Aug 15M.Maritiii.es899 words
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Article599 1896-09-01 15 m I I I Vf..>>i;i.'s Name Flag Rig Captain Destination I i I N, Ann Brit. str. Moppett Labuan via ports I Amigo (Jer. str. Hemmert Saigon 3 Singkcp Put. str. Xacodah Singkep I '< Natal MM. str. Verron Saigon, H kong, S hai .1 pan I >alazi«* str.599 words
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Advertisement810 1896-09-01 14 A CASE OK RESULTING FROM They say that n>i«crv l ov ami they have had it so into a proverb. Vet it i«„-, 1 r,a 'I*.* truth. Some kin.l. «-t,2 company. They want to T* 'S They hate to Is- ells,w,si L, «C, ami talked to. A wounded dor jin'"'''*810 words
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Advertisement738 1896-09-01 16 WALTER MACFARLANE CO., GLASGOW. .glass enamelled drain and soil pip a are impervious to rust, have perfectly smooth interiors, and can be supplied tested to any pressure. Rj FIRST CLASS AWARD, IN'TERXATIOXAI. SANITARY EXHIBITION, LONDON. £acfarlane’s Conductoe Pipes, for Rain-water, Stow, Drain, Soil, and Ventila)l tino PurpoMt. Plain and Ornamental.738 words
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