The Straits Times, 25 September 1883

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  • 16 1 The Straits Times. vol. xxn NEW SERIES 81NGAFOKE, TUESDAY. 25th SEPTEMBER, 1883 DAILY ISSUE. No. 15,115
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 240 1 j*>tram dbip <ffomyanuc. \K AM) ORIENTAL PTEAW PANT Quay. Godowib Ke LINES. T.te nndemoted an wmcti i pany's Mail y be expected to arrive at Singapore during the ywrltt i" 3r.l MARSEII.I.FS ANDLOVnoV Murray, seilles v RETURN TlCr^ IfASsBIILM HACK. Avails! Avails! RACK. Avails' a Class $325 Available 12 RE:
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    • 592 1 *tfam j»bip Compantrs. THK M/RITIMES ANT. The followin" are the datos on which of the Messagerifß Maritimes may b. luring the "orrent y ur:— HOBTSWABS. 7th Sept. Mnsrfsj 11th Oct. K>th l?th Nov. ■Ml 10th Dec. 2»th 7th Jan. „1884 7th lan. All tl -1 mers Outwiirds and Homewards oall
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    • 746 1 strain £»hip Companies. DE XTDERLANDSCH-INDISOHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contracts with the Netherlands, Indian Governments.) Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. I Rvad Agency Batatia. The following are the dates on which the Company's Steamers running in con-n.-,tion with the mail steamers of the P. 4 O. S. N. Coy., may
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    • 788 1 &>tram *f)ip Companies. N.B.— The steamer does the voyaga in one month via Priaman, Ajcrbangis, Natal, Siboga, Baros, Singkel, Qoenoeng-Sitoelie Troemon, Tampattoean, Analaboe, Regas and Patti and back from Acheen via Analaboe, Goenoeng-Sitoelie, Singkel, Baros Ac., for Padang. On another month via Priaman, Aier. bangis, Natal, Siboga, Baros, Singkel, Goenoeng
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    • 550 1 fnsuranrr. JAVA BBA AND FIRE INBURANQE COMPANT Head Office, Batatia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33* 0/0 discount allowed on all risks f coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks Europe
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    • 616 1 fnsuranrr. THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANOI COMPANT LIMITED Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Manaoerr. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Amiro, E,q. M»lch».r«. OS.) Sf™* <*f»MTS. HOUIIUT.WIM Co. A. T. M»D»»r, fM««r..Don'laii.l.iirr»lk*('o. '"onwo Company Ltd.) femodio^, (J. J. do« Rnwdio* k Co.) The undersigned are
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    • 570 1 fnsuranrr. 5 LANCASHIRE INSURANCE OOMPANT. Oafital £8,000,000. OFFICES OP THB OOMPANT. Manchester— Eiohang* Btreet. Liverpool— 4, Manchester Bnildings. Birminoham— Chorry Btreet London— l 4, King William Street, 0. Glasgow— 133, West George Street Bristol— O orn Btre8 tree t. Leeds— l 2, East Parade. Newcastle— 40, Mosley Btreet. Dublin— 9,
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  • 177 2 TUESDAY. 25th SEPT., 1883. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS, Sinoapobk, 25th September, 1888. (lambier I 695. rllack Pepper 16.75. Wliite Pepper, fair quality. M, .Sago Flour. Sar 2.724. A Pearl Sag.) 3.12 J. i Coffee, Bonthyn.- 12.75. Tapioca, small Flake 3.10 i Tin 29*^4. 40s. Muletwiat t I lbs. Sbirtinga 1.55. 7
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  • 53 2 To-DAT. Pot ptr Sour ibaja. Bally, Ampanan and Macassar, Poh Ann, 6pm TO-MOKKOW. Hongkong Shanghai, GUrulg, 9a.m. Bangkok. Bangkok, 11 a.m. Penang, Kvical Ac. Puhva, 1 P-™-Malacca, Cteil C. Smith, I p.m. Malacca and Klang, Ra\nboic, 2 p.m. Bangkok, Rudolph, 8 pm. Bangkok, MeAlitter, 5 p.m. Tbobsdav. Saigon,
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  • 42 2 REUTERS TELEGRAMS. (For Slrutt Time*.) France and China. London, l\tk Sept.— Owing to rumours that China refuses to yield to the views of the French Government the French Press is assuming a hostile tone and urges continued reinforcements being seDt to Tonquin.
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  • 18 2 The P. AO. Co. V extra steamer Sumatra was put into quarantine on her arrival from Hongkong yesterday.
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  • 37 2 The homeward French mail steamer Djemnah having left Saigon at 7 p. m. yeaterday, pasted Cape St. James at 11.30 p. m., may be expected here on Thursday morning. She will probably be despatched the same night.
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  • 37 2 H.MS. Champion and the United States corvette Juniata, which were «ent to the Straits of Sunda on receipt of newt of the destruction caused in that locality by the recent eruptions of Krakatau, have returned to Singapore.
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  • 49 2 Aw Ice Company has been started in Hongkong, entitled The Victoria lee Co., Limited, with a capital of $50,000, in 1,000 shares of $50 each, $25 to be paid on allotment, and the balance on the 28th February next. The Company proposes to adopt the Binary system of absorption.
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  • 71 2 Hiwiii's Italian Opera Company it expected to arrive here next Saturday, by the mail steamer Anadyr, from Colombo, and will open in the Town Hall on Monday next, the 2nd proximo, in Verdi's opera La Troviata. It is to be hoped the public here will show its appreciation of high
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  • 170 2 The steamer Afghan obtained a clearance on Saturday the 15th instant, in Hongkong for Singapore, where, aays the Daily Prett, she will probably complete her quarantine. Before the steamer left, all the sick people were removed to Stonecutter's Island, where they are lodged in mat sheds under the care of
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  • 227 2 The new steamer of the "Glen" line, the Glenelg, which arrived yeaterday, is well worth a visit, and any so disposed ~*-irV-T.- -j^m- jfetf gK^al if v r,. O eptiqn from Captain (Juartlv ami his Officers. The Qlenelg is 3»3u"feet long, 43 feet beam, with 24 feet depth of hold.
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  • 272 2 Mr. H. E. Wodehocse, Police Magistrate in Hongkong, haa been distinguishing himself. John Flanagan, a clerk, was charged before him with thrashing his boy and giving him a couple of black eyes for keeping him waiting over two hours boT&ne Jetting him into his house the previous might- His Worship
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  • 223 2 Another Telephone for Singapore. We are in p ormed that the Crossley Telephone Company of London purpose establishing a Telephone Exchange in Singapore shortly. As they profess to be both able and prepared to supply a greatly improved service at considerably reduced rates half present rates are spoken of the
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  • 6948 2 The Old Gaol Site. Dckino the last two or three months, a curious rumour has been current here, and caused some discussion, to the effect that His Excellency the Governor, who it is well-known is a most zealous I Roman Catholic, had promised to present to Bishop Oasnier and the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 942 2 Pto aubfrttttmntt*. IPORE SPORTING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. FIR9T DAY. TUESDAY, 16th OCTOBBR, 1883. First Raci. Cup.— VsJne A selling raoe for all horses. All horses to be enterefl at a declared value from >200 to»400. If valued at »400 to carry list. 7 lbs. with an allowance of 7 lbs.
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    • 768 2 #fto SMjrrtfsrmrMe. claim muat be made to one of the Stewarda within a quarter of an hour after tL? race Hor*es entered for tbe Roadsters Races are not allowed to enter for any other racesat this Meeting excepting the Hurdle Race. Rochore "Plate, and Winners' Handicap. And are not allowed
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    • 801 2 i*rtn Vbbtrttetmvntii SALE OF VALUARLK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The property of E. J. Wills, Esq. At Rochorr House. Saturday, ?9th September. The undersigned have received instruc- tions from E. J. Wblls. Esq to sell by Afcti n, at Rocrore Hodsk, on Satur. day. 29th September commencing nt Noon. The whole of
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    • 507 2 #Uto gut: 'tsemrnts. tle t Co. Ex ti. S Gl«nilo." W« have just received additional new goods from the European Markets, con- aisting of tbe Summer and Autumn af.6* cialittM in Caabmerettes. Light Fabrica. Silks, Satins, Velvete, New Velveteens, Lawn Tennis Cloth and Nun's Veilingß, suitable for afternoon and Garden
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • 61 2 WEATHER BEPOBT. Kandang Karbow Hotpital, 24M September 1883. in. irj.lrj. Ukiiiu. B«r. nd. *J F»h, V7S WSnL-Stt, Ttop, aso B*3 7a 0 Morsiif and W«t Bulb ThM. TV 0 78 0 7»0 da/ cii»r, Dtr.olWu. a. mgbt or*rKu. Tomp. la shad*, SB 2 out. Via. do do Hu. In .Sun
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  • Correspondence.
    • 223 3 Messes. Saudi las ds Butt set Coy's. Pmopbbtt. To the Editor of the Strait* Time*. Sib, It leemt clear, beyond doubt, that tbii property wai purchased without the knowledge or content of the Legislative Council at a price tome 160,000 over cleared up is the side issue raited by Government
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    • 291 3 SEIZURE OF CHANDU ON BOARD THE S. S. Morat." To the Editor of the Strait* Timer Sir, Your report of the case of alleged chandu smuggling in your issue of the 21st instant, appears to me to be somewhat misleading. I shall be glad if you will allow me to
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  • SHIPPI NQ INTELL IG N EC E
    • 215 3 Flao Vnm'i Kami. and 5 Captau. Fmox. Sailbd. q Rio- f. CONatOKEM. l*t. 21 Sumatra P. 0. str. 14TS Fairthough H'kong Sept. 18 24 Ruby Brit. itr. 149 Long Pa'bang Sept. SI 24 Poh Ann Brit. itr. 484 Craig S'abaya Sept. 12 2i H.nmore Brit. Btr. 360 august in
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    • 44 3 Date. Newel's Name. Flag k Rio. Captain. DimiCATtOM. Dbstinatiom. ■pt. 25 Billiton Brit. str. Cowan 25 Ganymede Bnt. «tr. Fox 25 Py»h Pekhet Brit. «tr. Wahl 25 Glenelg Brit. «tr. Handen 25 Kane*- S»r. itr. R«jnoldj Penang Tia port* Deli I'.-nnni; London Sarawak
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    • 791 3 SHIP PI N G IN THE HARB OUR CiptiiDi and AgenU oLHfcaeli are requested to oomnii»ni«»f with tkit oflo* r*g*rdim ny error or omiMion UTt^tboTe ShippinK in the harbour. i FlaYkwil's Najk. Captain. and Arhitid From. Coksiomm. D'atiob f^_ CoHsiaNßia. A.|ine Kirk Sar. g. b. 175 A.ug. 28 Sarawak A.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 217 3 flotttw. MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION. APPLICATIONS will be received at the office of the Municipal Secretary, for the appointment of Municipal Overseer of Work*. Salary $1,200 p«r annum, with horse allowance of $240. Applicant* must be p ••eased of the following qualifications. (a.1 Thorough knowledge of building conntrnotir>n and of considerations governi
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 677 4 ifltsrrllnncous. KATZ BROTHFJ APOLLINAIUS WATER, Thi Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters." British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. •£T Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THS PRINCE OF WALES during the last five years. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical
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    • 682 4 £torr* ani iKm&an&ttt. JOHN LITTLE A 00. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPOBE. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers of Provisions, Groceries, Oilmam Stores. Cigars, Tobacco, Hardware, Glassware, Lamps. Saddlery and Harness, Crockery, Electro Plated Ware. Jewellery, Stationery, Perfumery. Fancy Goods. Arms and Ammunition. Ladies and Gentlemen's outfitters. Watch and Clock makers. Japanese and
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    • 1004 4 Sorts* TR^ ™»n»R POOR; COM :TED. The work* of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the iown of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz 1 Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty 1 i'.t one time with sufficient water blonjrside for ye of the heaviest draught,
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    • 920 4 fiorfc. refitting and coaling of steamers, also Shears oomplete for taking out masts. Boiler* to Further information may be had at the Offict of Meosrs. Pater son, Simons A Co., G 'neral Agents, who forward Telegrams to the Dook free. CHARLEB WISH ART. Manager. Singapore Ist July 1875. (v. c.)
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    • 704 4 fionrrs. FOR SALE. A number of good Teak wood build Palanquin C«rri»ges, suitable for horses or galloways, and are the most suitable con" veyanoes for this climate. Prices moderate. Apply to P. P. HOOHSTADT A Co. Carriage Puilders, corner of Hill Street A Stamford Road. Singapore, 24th Angt.,lBF3. (to 24/9/83.
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    • 796 4 fictiffs. ftOBTNSON CO. 23 COIXYFB Qt AY, PIITOAPOBE. (opposite Club.) Drapers. Milliner*. Pilk Vereers. Haber flashers. Glovers, an* 5 General Outfitters. Grwtlfmbn's Outfiti ing Department. Every description of clothing made on the shortest notice by an experienced Gutter, fit guaranteed, a good assortment of tweeds, worsteds, serges, broadcloths for selection.
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    • 653 4 fiotitt. Chbonometeb, Watch and Oxock Makes, an Flint Has always on hand a well selected If Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nat.' (instruments, Ac, comprising Bracelets, Ladies' gold watches Brooohe*, Gents' dit' Lockets, American clock* Ladies' rings. Carriage docks, Signet rings, Marble docks, Wedding rings, Chronometer*, Keeper* Thermometer*, Albert chains, Barometer*, Guard
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