The Straits Times, 2 June 1877
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Title Section17 1877-06-02 20 The Straits Times. V\ X I PUBLISHED EVERY SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1877. SATURDAY EVENING NO. 2,85817 words
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Obituary13 1877-06-02 20 Domestic Occurrence. DEATH. ii morning the l«t Thomaa I loiM «nd Ighi DQ13 words
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67 1877-06-02 20 STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1877. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. LPOBI, 1ST JUNK, 1.8 i r *'O. t'cjijf r ~o. t 8ar»WHk nominal i".f. SK Ot^ 1.624. d 1.4©. th ll«l1.30. .111 5 o3. Eichi Lovri n. Bt&k bil m nili> si^Lt 4/1 $4 J125 l>uyers. Co. >1"' ]>n id >67 words
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Article1099 1877-06-02 20 M ENT, •xtract from the Time* the fol-inU-rpellationt regarding i- which took place in the 'inroons on the 23rd and April. It will be observed that Secretary of State attributes of the Judicial staff and that the awaiting fuller inth regard to the Judicial of these1,099 words
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Article1073 1877-06-02 20 On h of the most widespread misconoeptioaa mevailiug amongst the foreign communities of these settlements reyarding tlieir Chinese fellow-colonists relates to Their spoken languages which perplexing v puzzle the curious student of Celestial life. The singular facility with which Malay is acquired by the least intelligent Europeau,1,073 words
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Article2519 1877-06-02 20 According to Reuter's telegram of the 80th May, there were rumours of peace being brought about by German mediation/ but, it is added, these rumours are very vague," and the further announcement is made that the military in Alsace and Lorraine has been reinforced." The firstReuter - 2,519 words
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Page 20 Advertisements
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Advertisement113 1877-06-02 20 181 ent» made known I i B to for loi period* nswillhp •o in HII.L, i Jewry in Cal--1 Oo if v in tli. "jiy. the I. eIM all i Mnanded ■i VI pria. de- s. .>ther will )>e aatooded to. m )>e iv- me and v a guarantee of113 words
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Page 20 Miscellaneous
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Article396 1877-06-02 21 The following is an abstract of the Returns of Crime among the population and the Police Force for the years 1R75 and 15 76, appended by the I nBpeotor General of Police to his annual report tor 1H76:O.KrARATivE KnxßSs or Cbimk for the Team 1875 akd396 words
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Article3079 1877-06-02 21 We make room to-day for UieauDual Report for the year 1875 of Labuan, which appears um^pg the Papers rewotins Her Majesty's Colonial Possessions laid l)efore Parliament in August .i r, which we referred to yesterday. written by Mr. Hugh Low, now Resident of Perak, who then administ'Tt'il the government3,079 words
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Article1121 1877-06-02 21 Translated for the Slrnitg Time: It U requested of our contemporariea that in reproducing these translations their original appearance in the Slruit.i Timu, may be acknowledged). From Batavia papers to the 19th May the following intelligence is trans- We read the following in the Samara ng Locomutiej Sir1,121 words
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Article1515 1877-06-02 21 (Translated for the Straits Tunes.) (It I* requested of our contemporaries that in reproducing these translation* their o*wii;il uiipeanDC* In tli« Strait* Time*, may be acknowledged). From Manila papers to the Loth May, the following intelligence is translated Qood business. Yesterday evening there was fixed the rate of1,515 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO TIIE STRAITS TIMES, JUNE 2 1877.
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article76 1877-06-02 22 For Straits Time* 52.) Advax< e i>t thk Hi Minor. y, .1/,/y—The Russian troops haw made a rapiu march to Erzeroum. The vanguard is at Otti. Lefl wing is advancing ou Diarbelcir tod the centre baa wcMieei bomthe >utworks of the fortiricaperhap*, shouM be Old whijh is on the ruaJ76 words
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Article273 1877-06-02 22 For Straits Timet 53.) The War. i'.th May, 1877.— The Per- y.-. Minister at Constantinople has a ite to the Porte contain-..--urances. R <~-kiii left wing ail. (There Lo be an mnissiou of gome word li here h\ liter's Agent.) A Turkish Ironclad has been sunk at ll-raila. Tn Derby.273 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter204 1877-06-02 22 Si <Kt v £d 'tor °fthe natl Tim" *ti^~ A '^emo fond of finding fault, M dogmatic manner in which he pro- i wtion., caanot fail to prow insrtoth, endirf mind—Ti. a wt. «'"-«'ly that whm he ftddocn hit h<«S they should pr,,v, to be204 words
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294 1877-06-02 22 7b the Editor of the Daily Times. Slß,— Knowing the usually genial temper of the gentleman whom" I suppose to X.-mo," I was somewhat surprised to see in your issue of the 29th instant, MS* a series of growls and -rumbles from his pen. To one294 words
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Letter266 1877-06-02 22 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, As your lively, though apparently not over accurate, correspondent, "Nemo," appears to be exercised about the especial misfortune of the neighbourhood of Cavenagh Bridge as regards the prevalence of fires in that quarter, I may inform him that I266 words
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News of the week.
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MONDAY, 28th MAY.
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Article25 1877-06-02 22 The S. S. Argyle, Captain Scott, from Calcutta, with dates to 20th iu6t<int, arrived alongside Tanjong Pagar wharf this morning. Passengers.— Mr. and Miss Cochrane.25 words
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Article189 1877-06-02 22 The P. O. Co's steamer Teheran Captain A. H. Johnson, from Bombay 14th, Galle 21st, and Pinang 25th instant, with the London mails of the 27th ultimo, arrived alongside the Co's wharf at 8 a. m. jre*Urd*y, and i II forH.-ngkongand Shanghai atdaylifl.t t n is tiinrning. Passengers. For Singapore.—189 words
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Article56 1877-06-02 22 The Captain of the American barque Mohican which arrived yesterday reports the following vessels: :-poke barque Akbar from Shields for bmgapore 21 days out. long. 21-25, February 25th. Signalized barque Corfu from Loudon for Natal, Cape Colony, May 27th. 28th, signalized a French barque showing P. F. L. H. from56 words
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Article28 1877-06-02 22 Captain Walshe, Acting Inspector* General of Police, left yesterday by the P. O. steamer Zambesi, for Penang, information having been received that a Chinese riot is apprehended there.28 words
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Article67 1877-06-02 22 On Saturday evening, Mr. D'Arcy Read gave his last performance in Singapore of his wonderful "Ghost "and other spectral illusions. The performance was under the patronage of CoItMjel MacLeod aud the Officers of H.M. 7 fth Highlanders. Col. MacLeod and several of the Officers witnessed the performance and there was67 words
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TUESDAY, 29th MAY.
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Article50 1877-06-02 22 The S. S. Japan, Captaiu de Smidt, with dates from Calcutta to 19th inst., arrived alongside Taujong Pagar wharf this morning. PASSBN3EB3. For Hongkong.— M.T*. Pauiz/a, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Saul Aaron. For Singapore.— Mr. M. R. Judah, M. Ezekiel. From Penang: Mi s. Herriot, Mrs. Sassoon, Mrs. Gubbay Mr. David.50 words
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Article42 1877-06-02 22 Thb B. I. S. N. Co's steamer Arabia, Captaiu Stevenson, from Calcutta, Penang and Malacca, with dates from the former port to 14-th instant, arrived alongside Tanjong Pagar wharf this morning. Passengers. For Singapore From Malacca, Mr. Van Geelan, Mr. Lind. j42 words
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Article52 1877-06-02 22 Wi understand next Saturday's Government Gazette will contain a notification of the appointment of Dr. Dennys as Assistant Protector of Chinese Immigrants, subject to the approval of the Secretary of State, and it is probable Dr. Dennys will be appointed a Magistrate and at once take his seat in the52 words
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Article62 1877-06-02 22 We regret to announce that cholera has again exhibited itself in the town, though not to an extent which should cause any serious apprehensions. In the face of the calamity, too, we are sorry to state that Dr. Randell is seriously ill. The whole medical work of the Colony no62 words
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Article193 1877-06-02 22 Nui withstanding the hopes we had been led to entertain during some weeks past that the Town would shortly be provided with a liberal supply of water, we regret to state there seems at present no likelihood of those anticipations being made good for some time to come, and the193 words
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Article204 1877-06-02 22 Thieves in Singapore are becoming j so dariug that it behoves residents to be perpetually on their guard. A few days ago we bad to report a most audacious attempt at gang robbery by a band of armed Chinese in the Orchard Road, and, last night, the godown of Messrs.204 words
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Article28 1877-06-02 22 The Calcutta Engithmau states that the Umballa Derby Sweep exceeds one lakh of rupees and that subscriptions were pouring in at the rate of Rs. 5000 a day.28 words
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Article592 1877-06-02 22 Wb take the following telegrams from the Rangoon Time's of the 18th instant, as they are either altogether new or are more detailed than those yet published here. It may I>.j mentioned with regard to Reuter's Telegram, dated Bucharest 11th May, that the province of Terek, in whichReuter - 592 words
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WEDNESDAY, 80th MAY.
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Article62 1877-06-02 22 We notice, that, at the last Easter Examinations of the Inns of Court, Mr. J. P. Joaquim, son of the late Mr. P. JoAQt'LM cf this place, who is at present qualifying for the Bar at the Middle Temple, passed his Examination in the Roman Civil Law. He is a62 words
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Article94 1877-06-02 22 The rain for which we have been hoping for some weeks past came this morning, but the supply was not nearly so bountiful as would be desirable. It has had the effect, however, of cooling the atmosphere, and this was an important desideratum, considering that th* thermometer for the past94 words
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Article274 1877-06-02 22 We received by last mail a copy of Papers relating to Her Majesty's Colonial Possessions, Part I of 187*5 presented to both Houses of Parliament by command of Her Majesty in August 1876, and we extract from it, although it is something out of date and is not of any274 words
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Article240 1877-06-02 22 ""We have been furnished with the following memo of a rifle match fireJ at Tanglin on Friday 25th inst, between 10 N C Officers and men at Fort Canning and the same number at Tanglin. Wimbledon 1873. Targets and Scoring. Dimensions of Targets, and ralue of hits, at 800 and240 words
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Article308 1877-06-02 22 We understand the Engineers in charge of the waterworks have expressed a positive belief that the works will be completed about the end of this year, but as the public have been disappointed by similar assurances before, it is no wonder they are disposed to take this last one cum308 words
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THURSDAY, list MAY.
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Article53 1877-06-02 22 An inquest has been held at the Patent Slip Dock by A. W. V. Cousius, Esq., on the body of a Chinese coolie, named Low Ah Ten, who died from shock caused by rupture of the I cpleen consequent on a fall into the hold of the S. S. Deronhurst.53 words
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Article226 1877-06-02 22 In the Siam Advertiser of the 10th I instant, appears an Advertisement, in English and Siamese, by Mr. David B. Sickbls, Consul for the United I States, stating that the Government of I Siam has notified the consulate their I intention of resuming personal charge of the retail liquor traffic226 words
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Article175 1877-06-02 22 The following New Books have been received at the Raffles Library Circulating Libkakt. Anderson's, The strength of Materials und Structures, Ayrlon'B, A. Scotch Wooing, 2 volt. Barry's, Railway appliances, Berkeley's, Fact against Fiction, 2 Toll. Cotton's, and Walton, The complete Angler. Dawk in'n. Cave Hunting, Drew's, Northern Barrier of India,175 words
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FRIDAY, 1st JUNE.
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Article130 1877-06-02 22 Th p. Siam Advertiser of the 10th May contains the exports from Bangkok for the month of April, furnished by H. M. S. Ms. Customs, and the following is an abstract of them To Hongkong $404,420 Singapore 365,014 China 27,689 Java 34,094 OoMt 6,182 Total 1837,399 The following were the130 words
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Article890 1877-06-02 22 An Indian contemporary expresses himself as follows regarding tb tioe of pirating Rsuter's Ul«grami, and his remarks are not inapplicable to what is a frequent practice here in Singapore with reference to the neighbouring port. In India ard in Australia, Reuter's Agency is still th«- <-nly means available for the890 words
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SATURDAY, 2nd JUNE.
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Article511 1877-06-02 23 In view of recent legislation it may be interesting to our readers to learn from the following table the number of Chinese Immigrants to this port of Singapore during the first five months of this year. The figures are official, being taken by permission of the Master Attendant from the511 words
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Article114 1877-06-02 23 Hollmcay's Ointment and Pillt. Rheumatism and G. •Nt» These purifying and soothing remedies demand the earnest attention of all persons liable to rheumatism, goat, sciatica, or other painful affections of the mtig'le-, nerves, or joints. The Ointment sh uld be applied after the affected parts have been patiently f >mented114 words
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Page 25 Advertisements
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Advertisement658 1877-06-02 25 f). Comaanv. PFMNFriAR A>i NTAX STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. offices— D'Almeida Street, QoPOWOT- At New Hsrbonr. UMS. Th* following srf toe dutes on which the Coir ntrart Msil Steamers may oe expected to arrive here in IP* < Outward. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. ."Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 2 nth rVl>. th658 words
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Advertisement852 1877-06-02 25 iMidrtllanrous. ToTHEQTTMR AWT) ROYAL F*.MIL« To H. R. thb Prince of W alb (Special Appointment) Ard to several Indian Potentates, Foreign Government*, and Railway Companies Establish kp 1749. J. W. BENSON, Watch and Clock Maker, Got.i>smith Pilveb-Smith, aud Artistic Metal WOBKER. Prize Medalist of the London, Dublin, atcd Paris Exhibitions,852 words
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Advertisement790 1877-06-02 25 iHteallanrou*. In consequence of spurious imitations of LEA A PEBRINS' SAUCE, which are calculated to deceive the PjMjol Lea and Perrins have adopt* A NEW LABEL, bearingtheir Signature, Lea A Perrins, which is placed on every bottle of WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE, and without which none is genuine. Ask for Lea Perrins'790 words
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Advertisement915 1877-06-02 25 4nt*rrUamou& HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT. OLD BOBEB3£KX>/)LD SKIN dily a w)X> '-BRONCHI TTS, DIFWfWETA, SORE THROAT ASTHMA, Ac. For Curinir sore throat, diphtheria, bronchitis, asthma, tightness of the chest, and pain in the side— which instant treatment alone prevents degenerating more smow maladies, this Omtment has the same powers over chest complaints915 words
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Advertisement952 1877-06-02 25 iHfeftllanrottf. Protected by Royal Letters Patent, Dated October Utb. 1869. j j RsBffiPK I der Distinguished Patbonag*. J DR. BMGHT'S PHOSPHODYNt i i Ozonie Oxygen j Thb w«w Cubative Agent, and only Reltablk Remidt for NkHTOcs and Livfcß Complaints. j,his Phoaphatic combination in Proonunced by the most eminent rrembers of952 words
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Advertisement724 1877-06-02 25 unfounded '-bat "the composition f known to OhenmtsandtueM •ion." The fact is. Chlor<v, rered and Invents l.v Dr. J >x Army Medical Staff) bim. nnd it has baffled inalyais by the first Che-i,.-Phe method and secret of have never been publish I therefore, that anything m ,]A name.savcDr.J.CoLL.sVlU^r RODTNE, is724 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article386 1877-06-02 23 Sunday, 27th May. "dLIST*!,, Don. Brodo™», Ml to». Nil«» ««M«.d CT j b. 7 u t bM. J ,c™ ip «R*aoo- s O,m» «r «e.m.r LiUo, 1.309 ton., D«.m" «>»m.nd.r, s— 20 B b ri":fb^Tioru^^«~. Bombay 26th April, consignee Khoo Gnan «ong. DuSSipSterder HoY 1,193 ton. Boon.tra commander, Penan?386 words
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Article210 1877-06-02 23 Sunday, 27th May. P. O. steamer Zambesi, Symocs, for Bombay. P. O. s'eamer Teheran. Johnston, for Honkong. Monday, 88th May. British steamer Celestial, White, for Bangkok. British steamer Bentan. Moppett, for Katavia. British steamer Glengyle, Marbly, for Hongkong A Shanghai. British steamer Chow Phya, Tweddell, for Saigon. Tuesday, 29th210 words
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Article1353 1877-06-02 23 Names I i Captains. c lao A I I Or ABUT ALS Whbbb F Where Lying INEEf OR AOKNTS. Distinction. ■m.nv.vtP I Roads KEV-OF-WaR Bromo Curacoi Growler STEAMERS Galatea Pilot Fish Gen. ran Swieten Weasel Edinburgh G. Generaal Myer Devonhorst Far East Ruby Penang Poolie Pontianak1,353 words
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Advertisement805 1877-06-02 23 ADVERTISEMENT. Berkeley, Sept. 1869— Gentlemen, I feel it a doty I owe to you to express my gratitude for the i-reat benefit I have derived by taking Norton's Camomile Pills. I applied to your agent. Mr. Pell Berkeley, for the abovenamed Pills, for wind in the stomach, from which I805 words
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Article954 1877-06-02 24 wall- tl.t' ilcpartun aid. with 1 1, t r ha nx u we n ha- < mi: ,.i. 1.. hall, that x ...V.- niin* j^^H the banks rounding i, the water tiiaga, eatt l.al. 1 had m«l the citv fi iburb, the Llth, while To Ting water wa*954 words
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Article319 1877-06-02 24 rr r l'^itta E*'iltal**» publishes I partinent regarding the »y^*^ 77^. Turkish force* at tbe seat > yL£t I The tto^MA**^*' I.^.1 i wZ^trmyV"^. eich containing*- Three Batttthons o±cn >>i 'avalrj. Oaf Division oi line <>f fiightwn^'iaadroni* I ?:iWb "2,300 Vrt ulery.~TweWe Field Batted T«o FT T^e319 words
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Article1809 1877-06-02 24 Is oar telegraphic summary to-day will be found particulars of .the sudden death from cholera of Sir U illiam <| Hackett, Chief Justice of Ceylon. Sir William Hackett was the first Judge of Penan- after the transfer, and acted tor jome time as Chief Justice of the Strait*1,809 words
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Article1135 1877-06-02 24 (BY *KUO.) How about the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals V, hat has it done and what is it doing I hear much grumbling from members, and that ■everal have refused to continue •übscrib- era. If the police only understood their gl duty and did it, such1,135 words
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Article412 1877-06-02 24 (BY K13C0.) The recurrence of so many fires in Sin--apore of late brings to mind the old !dage that "it never rain» but it pours, md that ill fortune comes apace when 1 devil drives." During tho course oi he last ten years there have been five or six412 words
