The Straits Times, 8 May 1884

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    18 1 The Straits Times. The Straits Times \\V. NEW SERIES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. Bth MAY. 1884 [daily issue.] No. 15,303
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      199 1 N !'AL ANT Quay. New Harbonr. •SBBta LINES. I. WUICB r« may be eiduring the Hokxwabd. v IMh May. Aug. th I CE. I 2nd Hass. S ASP BACB. ■iB Venice I ROM LONDON, FROM BBIN- rgo by this Company's n.te that g*^« 1 fr >m the godowns at bat
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      490 1 #lotirr9. Burmah A Straits S*«vice. The Pompany's Mail Steamers are desstched from Calcutta for Sirgapore via Rangoon, Moulroein, P. »«ng and Malacca and the »mne way bnck every fortnight. The following are the dates on which they may be expected to Arrive from Calcutta A Leave for Calcutta 18*4 i»-
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      784 1 S»tram *hip Compantrs. Children between two and nftef i year* pay half the above rate*, iftravelluig with their parent* one ohild under two years free, when more than one, eaoh child additional will be charged one quarter fare. The voyage to the Molucco* Islands i* made monthly; the voyt^e to
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      630 1 *tram *hip Compamrs V. Bobneo's West Ooajt. From Batavia via Rilliton and Pontianah or Singkawang aud back on the 15th of very month. VI. Bobneo's South A East Coastl From Soerabaya via Bawean, Bandjermaap.il), Kottaharoe (Poeloe Laut) for Koetei and via the same place* back on he 22nd of every
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      536 1 fnsfuranrf. GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASbURANOE OOMPANT LONDON. Established 1821 (subscribed Capital £2,000,000 ijmal Invested Fundn, upwards of 3,000,000 annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointeAgenta at Singapore and are prepared to issne policies against Fire on the unal torm*. PATERRON, SIMONB 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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      621 1 fnstiranrr. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM PANT. Instituted 1803. Capital «1.600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rl«haM Anhton, Esq. AlfMd (Mini, Eaq. I rhomaa O. Barvlaj, William Hawthorn, Rob«rt C. L. Baran. Oronr* Hlbbart, Parclral IV.aaii<|oat, Sumual Hyla, .Tainan Brand, WiUlam Lralt. Cbarlaa C.t.. Ckarlas Marryat, I
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      520 1 fnsuranrr. THB SCOTTISH IMPIRIAL INSURANOB OOMPAJTT. Lin. Capital ONI MILLION StbbUßo. Okotrmou— Alexander Rowald*ob, Kbo Comulhng Aetuarf-H.AMMMOnSmjitr ohibi omoro, Glasoow f 181 Wnt Qboboi Edibbuboh M OBOMaWnfr. LollI)OB {2Kin« WiiaiAßtSr. Liverpool, f2B Bxohanob St. I EAtT. m^°"»» [tz<j v sz::i MONTBBAL, f 8 '»*»02? XA vibb nun. Melboubbb, 1 8
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    THURSDAY, 8TH MAY, 1884. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS
    191 2 SiHOAPosa Bih May, \%V4. (iambier sVNL rtlack Pepper 16.75 White Pepper, fair quality. 2<i. Sago Flour, Sar 2.H74 Pearl Sago Coffee, Bonthyne l:i Tapioca, small Flake 305. Tin SMgA. 40s. Muletwist !5 H lbs. Shirtings 1..V2J. 7 do do M2J. 8 do T.
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    56 2 TO-DAT. for JMT •< Penang, Donar 6 p.m. TO-MOBBOW. Bangkok. B. Tonf Sen, 11 a.m. Malacca and Pcnang. Btnmen. 1 p.m. Sourabava, Bally and Macassar, Bota, 4 p.m. Satubday. Jtilliton k Pontianak, fl. WkattSom, 11 a.m. Bangkok. Hrroba. 11 »m--guernMand, Natal, 1 P-m. Penang and London, Ttltmacktu, p.m.
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    REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    26 2 (Voi Strait* Time*.) K(iYIT. London, Ith J/.iy. The Egyptian Government demands a voice at the conference. 11 tK Majesty. The Uueen has left Dirrastadt.
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    37 2 Tki.eorams received from Penang today announce, we greatly regret to say, the suspension of one of the oldest houses in Penanir, if not the oldest, M.-ssrs. William Hall Co. The failure is attributed to losses in sugar.
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    138 2 We have been requested by the Principal Civil Madieal Officer to remind our readers that they can do no greater act of kindness than to tend him all the papers they can for the perusal of his patient* at the General Hospital. They cau be sent in all languages, as
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    16 2 The Right Revd. Bishop Gast.ier returned from Saigon yesterday by tbe M. M. steamer Yang Tte'.
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    25 2 The next homeward mail steamer, the P. and O. steamer Xepaul, left Hongkong at 4 p.m. to-day, and may be expected here next Wednesday morning.
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    86 2 The Saratcak Gazette of the Ist May says:— Is Upper Sarawak, at Baa, the Borneo Company Limiud" bare re c immenced stamping gold ore, of which they have some 10,000 tuns mined, and at Bneau the smelting furnaces have been again started At Paku tbe Urge steam pumping engine at
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    62 2 Bt kind permission of the Hon. Lieut. Colonel Hales and officers, the Band of the Koyal Inniskilling Fusiliers will play in the Gardens to-morrow, 9th Inst., at 9 .pm. Pboobammi 1 March Beautiful of the tea ..Kappry. I Oviiture Tancredi R .Mini. 3 SrlcctioD.ia Figlia di Regimento..D)ni >etli. i Walt*
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    LATEST CHINA SHARE QUOTATIONS.
    73 2 Paid HoaxkoOf Bhu>irhii op -t>d M«T iSlhAi.nl. «»"l *ah»B,. Beak »IJS 110 oo pram, ldlo a ludc St«m SCo i. 10 174 0 o dv. j'*°o [di*. Chin. Titter. Id. Co. t*s f7O fTJ North Chin. lv.. IVll. JO TI». MO fOutos. «liS JiiO $.v,. Ufainw
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    LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    37 2 The following are the ties for to-mor-row, Friday, the Bth May Chamj>unuhti>. A. H. Cpp« T E ElrU Single Handicap. K. T. I'okl u r Tripp J buqa«. Double Handicap. if-Afe Ha* iivbs i-
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    169 2 Thhke men, four Malay women, a boy, and Lance Corporal 314, were arrested by Acting Chief Inspector C. Q Xewlands at 2 a. in. to-day, in a gambling house in Shaik Madarsab Lane. They were brought before the Second Magistrate this morning, and charged with having been found gambling. Mr.
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    355 2 advices received from Haiphong The latest news received from Tonquin warrants the assertion that the active campaign in finished. As reported in our la*t issue, the enemy is in full flight on all sides, having abandoned their forts and stores and are being closely pressed by our flying columns. Numerous
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    142 2 The M M tVI steamer Yang Tte, Capt. Lormier, trim Shanghai, Hongkong and Saigon, arrived alongside the Borneo Cn's wharf yesterday afternoon, and led for Marseille* via intermediate ports at noon to-day. Passshoebs. For Singapore. From Saigoo Right Herd. Biih p Gunier. For Napla—From Toknhtma: Doctor Iwihi, Messrs. Iwasaa, Kashimara
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    463 2 Tut L.vTt Pimn < Tulre is no douht that more lies behind the peculiar case »t piracy which bas to ncently startled the community than at first sight appears. lit ports and rumours have to be con>i lerahlv discounted as to suspicious MOWNMM and mysterious disap, earances but, after careful
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    THE GOVERNMENT AND THE
    642 2 ORIENTAL B At tbren o'olook on v on the opening ol jllr ti.»n mm na tlie Court, wlm said that he applied j I tli.' Crown Suits information filed in t! in! ?hl S 'ain*t th.> ii and that he applied an interlocutoi .In, an- circaouUi
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      798 2 -fcrtn atibrrtWnnnrtf. NOTICE. Tkmk u.i'ed for the supply of Her Msjeetv's Ships at Ei Three years Sth October neit. ten to be lodged with the Senior OffiV.-r. Straits Settlements, not later ie Ist of June, is tendering may obtain Form "f on application by letter to the Paymaster of the
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      920 2 #rto airbfrtttrmnttt. A PORE SPORTING CLUB. SPRING~MEETING. FIRST DAY. f TUESDAY. 27th MAY, 1884. I.— The Maharajah's Ccp. Value $150. Presented by H. H. The < Maharajah of Johore, a c M.0.. I C.I I. A Selling Race for all horses. II r be entered at a declared value from
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      785 2 #rto fHibrrtfcrmfgt*. DENSYS' PATENT PAIWT. The Singapore Patent Paint Company, having completed tbe erection of a new manufactory and machinery, is prepared t execute with despatch orders for Dennys' celebrated Anti. fouling Paint. Order* may be sent to tbe Office of the undersigned, or to Mr. W. B. Mapdeh at
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      502 2 gabrrtisrmrnts. AT-CTI m BALI 18 \U3TRALIAN HORSE 3. Just arrived per s. s. Natal. Fridat. 9rH Mat, at 2.30 p. m SIXTEEN AUoTRALIAN HORSES. I All in first rate condition and suitable j for carriage work and saddle. They are all young well bred animals, with pluck j and capable
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    ORIENTAL BANK.
    819 3 ■I of new Books L brary, on the rr-ey Stirling, 3 vs. V rl.idden to Marry, 3 I i nnez Woods, Grant, 3 vs. •awA 3 v* 1883. s ani Butler. Finn. f Humwaite*. s. 1 •'Kellys. Tne M f Ballyitullhauipton. R 5 ..i A Mem .ir -f
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    POLICE COURTS.
    1574 3 •trute. Tuesday, Oth May. Leuwa, liui, and Tun^wa female*) some fortnight hg s"|w itely su-nin ned Tan Kirn i anp .r'inj tl -'r.d, re'aining th»-m against th-ir will 3rd. wr nirfu y c.iLfiuing them 4'h, unlawfully compel. ing them to lab nr •heir will and sth. criminal f
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  • Correspondence.
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      The Bank Case.
      285 3 To the Editor of the Straitt Time*. Sir,— When I deposit money with a Hanker I regard it a* a loan, and to recover it from the Banker I can oily do »o in an action of creditor against debtor for money lent. 11l legal phraseology the
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      THE SPORTING CLUB.
      126 3 To Ike Editor of the Straitt Timtt. Dear Mr. Editor, —"Common Sense" is evidently a new member and, does not understand the principles on which the arrangements connected with the Races are worked. It is not difficult to recognise in the hackneyed quotations of your correspondent a
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      ARRIVALS
      124 3 I I E Vimxl'i Nun. akd Caitaik. Kaon. Sailed C«Hii«mH. Rio. > MtJ 7 YitntUc MM. "trSMI Lormier SaigoD M»y BM. MaritimM. 7 11 -.uU Bnt.au. HK),Wkttt Bangkok May Maoifield Co. 7 li.in WTiatt Soon Brit. ttr. 199 Grant Pontianak May 6 Ban S«n» Co. 7V.de St N'axairf Fch.
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      CLEARANCES.
      89 3 Dati. Vnui/s Nam. Flao Bio. CArTAIW. DISTIHATIOa. DirriKATioa. 1»J I 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Ville de St. Saiaire Kilw» CompU Olenfalloch Sira» ProgTestiita M»j Flower N'orraanby Donar Bangalore YangtM I Fch. »tr. Brit. itr. Dnt. itr. Brit. itr. Brit. «tr. Ital. bq. Brit.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      755 3 (^UiuudiMhtfWMliin raqoaatadto ooaasnsisasa wttk thai npnli H aaj arror or omlasioa la *>>• above Bating In th« harbour. Vehsil's Nans. OiINK akd Aubitid Fbom. ComiaHiaa. D'aTioii Ben Me' T*becke Dut. war 429 Mar. Acheen Dutch Consul. Kepairiag s P LMk Thorpe Col. str. 600 April 6
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      474 3 flotirr*. NOTICE. With regard ro the notice appearing in the Straits Intelligence of the 9th inttan', ligned Wassiamull Assumull, Chillrbum Mulchan, and Javallmcll Chootumoxl respecting that the aaid ''HILL'BUM MUICHAg and JAVALLMULL Chootumull having retred from the firm of Wassiamcli. Chfllebum A Co. they are not responsible for any debts
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      1001 3 #otirrs. IV THE GOOD-* OF ROBERT SATLE.— Deceased. Satis: awd Compart,— Singapore. Pursuant to tbe Trns'ee* and Mortgagees Powers Act, 1H66, Kot'CE is hereby given that all Creditor* d ..ther persons having any claims or dem m.'the Estate of RoBEBT PATI.E of Leuhton Honse Trimpington, in the C unty of
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      293 3 S) fttifnt NOTIOB New and second band Furniture, Glaaa- ware. Crockery ware, Plitedware, and i everj other deacription of Household re. quintes can be ha) at No. 1!< High Stre.t Bingspore. Tth April. 1884. t7May. NOTI I Obdibs for P»ddy and Gram at retail Market price, will be received and
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      324 3 JlOtffrt. m I WANTED. A Head Mistress for the Roman Oatholi. Girl's Pchnol. ApplioanU moat aaata terms and produce Certificate of ability, and be able to teach the 6th Standard Free Quarters. Apply to Rev. N. PlimX Manager of St. Anna Girl's School. Singapore, 19th April, 1884. LOST OR STOLEN.
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      693 4 4KforrllSnrot». KATZ BKOTHERB. APOLLTNARTS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. "Tfca qneen of table water*." British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. CV Supplied continnou«ly to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES during the last five years. APOLLINARIS. TRE NATURAL PODA WATER, ftr superior to manufactured aerated wjt-r« Medical
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      678 4 *torrs an* iHfrrftanfitw. JOHN LITTLE A CO. RAFFLES PLACE. Sinoapore. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers of Protisions, Groceries, Oii.mam Stores. Cigar*. Tobacco, Hardware, Glassware Lamps. Saddlery and Harness, Crockery KUtro Plated Ware, Jewellery, Stationery I" rfnmery. Fancy Goods, Arms and Am-m-.mtion, Ladies and Gentlemen's outfit ten, Watch and Clock makers.
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      1021 4 Boils. THB TANJONG PAOAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED. Thb works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthagefor twenty at one time with sufficient water longaide for vessels of the heaviest tr.iught, nr.4 protected
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      761 4 Bortts. refitting and coaling ot steamers, also Shears comnlete r ♦akino'ont mast*. Boiler." te Fnrther information may ho h*d at the O<flo» it M«w*r*. Paternon, Simon* A 00., •^oTiarai Ae»nts. who forward Telegrama to ♦he Dock free. CHARLES WISH ART. M*nagc r Singapore Ist July 1875. (v. c.) flOtlffS. FOR
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      700 4 .TOST, KATONQ HOTEL' Hotel i* now open to PI boarders. Great care has been bestowed on the building of these premi*e«, which will be found on inspection to be airy and commodious. Being situated on the sea-beach, it commands an extensive view of the Harbour. Town, and neighboring island*. The
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      881 4 ROBTNBON a (1 OatXTin Quat, e iNn»r>iß''. (opp.>»ice tho f'lnb Drip-r.. Milliner., Silk Merc.-m. I. dashers. Clover*, and General Outfitters. Ge*tlfmen'» Oftfitiino Dfpartment. Every description of clothi 'g mid>" on the anortest notice by an experienced Cutter, fit guaranteed, a good ascortment of »weed», worsteds, serges, broadcloth* for election. Calf
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      313 4 flotUt. MOTTOX nometer. Watch a Maker, ani. i onstruments, A <%t «a»i Farrinuß. Ladies' ringa, Pignet r Wedding rink.-» Albert chains, < a naH chains, Sleeve But S tons and Link*. li 1"' nr.,l ..t buttons, Telencr... Mery. S M pitcher*. Silver forks, spoons. Ac., Cruets, ■:i"ter«, W H I,
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