The Straits Times, 13 February 1902
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Title Section13 1902-02-13 1 The Straits Times NO. 20,753. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1902. PRICE 15 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement416 1902-02-13 1 NOTICE "Eagle" Cement. The Latest Tests n.-.o Nmu I.SOO l lw.. .liter <••'» vii alttr lour«ln\«. in I .i'm I •> Water. in Water The nbove tosta iw BMMta In the hnginoi-r nl the M.idras Municipality whu pronounce. l the Cumt-nt the Ixst he haii ever Icmim Pricos and particulars416 words
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Advertisement296 1902-02-13 1 NOTICES. MTl'lllE'S WIILskY SPECIALLY selected blend thoroughly O nuiturnd in bonii Price $lv per case; samples free. BOKNKO CO., LTD. In. th. s. Sole Importers. BELTING. John Tullis's Llama Hai<- Pelting- i- tin- m<wl suitHlile kind made t'.ii Tropica ClimHtes Prize Medals hava hppn received at no less tlnn Sixteen296 words
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Advertisement549 1902-02-13 1 NOTICES. tUntCM OK RKMOVAL. office of i in- stkuts Cmvntm I'KIM.>G 'FFK K Ihm been removeu o No. 2 K'.bin>on liuad, liut the pri > liriL (usini ss is oarr.ed on at the tame address befo» 114 Amoy Stieet S S. KU.M, Manager. -5 T. C. HIN, AgfTt. NOTICE. MR.549 words
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Advertisement721 1902-02-13 1 Chau.be) lam's < olic, tholeia and D anhoea Reme y. IS EVERYWHM.K a< KM W I II GED lv lw tin- n>i»-t mi ci!-- (ul ini'i ii me i. u-e for Itovil Con |.ljiinls It ilwi.ys res, :'ii<l curt')- i|iiickl\ It (in. he d- pended upon i vrn i the721 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement400 1902-02-13 2 NOTICES. HOTEL DKR NKDKRLANDEN BATAVIA (JAVA) IJMRST Class Hotel. Known for its excHlem food. Very frequently visited by British people. English speakine servants. Kvery nccommoilation. Messenc<r on uoiird of nil the steamers. A. F. MERTEN. Proprietor, in. A th. v.c. Apollinaris THE JUEEN OF TABLE WATERS." Annual Sales now exceeding:400 words
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Advertisement131 1902-02-13 2 NOTICES. ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT ORCHARD ROAD. Just received a large stouk of Fancy Check Canvasses, Lustrine Silks Sec. Dressmakingunder European supervision. m. A th. 12-1-03. Tasmanian Jams. I. K. L. S2/75 per Dozen 1 lb. Tins. FROM H. JONES CO.. HOBART. John Little Co., Limited. v.c. RADHASWAMY &CO. IBeak and131 words
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Advertisement625 1902-02-13 2 BANKS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-TJP CAPITAL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve..|lo,ooo,ooo l tl rrrifl¥ Silver Reserve....* 3,760.000/ •••'V60.000. RESERVE LIABILITY OP tinnm«U PROPRIETORS J-fiU.uuu.ooo Court or Dihbctobc:— B. Shiwin, K«q.— Chairman. Hon. J.J. Hell Irvisu Depi tt Chaibma? H. E Tomkinh B L. Bichardson, Kaq K Haupt, En625 words
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Advertisement373 1902-02-13 2 NOTICES. YAMATO^& CO. JAPANESE GENERAL STORES Opposite to Shipping Office, next to Emme rion'i Tiffin Room*. 1. COLLYEK QUAY, 6-3 Singapore. Raffles Hotel AND Raffles Tiffin Rooms. FASS BEER ICED Sarkies Brothers, Proprietors. Yamatoya's Best Shirts. frwti si, < ill ItJ VLJ if Y. SHIBUYA, High Street. I.T-2 SHIPPING FOR373 words
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Advertisement511 1902-02-13 2 NOTICES. What Fines Can You Drink Than JOHN JAMKSON and BONB' (DUBLIN) '•OWN C\SED" Very Old BLACK-BOTTLE W II IS KEY. Please sue you get it with Metal f PLUR One RtBr Ca^ulU PINK Two Stars. Capsule GOU) Thr(?e Btarg OF ALL DEALERS. Sole Export Bottling Agents to J. J.511 words
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Advertisement770 1902-02-13 2 NOTICES. SAKAWAK Coil in good supply at Brookoton and I.uliu.in. with prompt despatch lor hWWir or cr,.o. For terms apply to John Hardie. Sarawak Government AgLkit, I .111 .11,111. U c LIQUID FUEL. (Petroleum Residue) Large stocks always on hand. 32 6 (Thirty-two shillings and sLxjHjnce) per ton f. o.770 words
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Article1392 1902-02-13 3 S. Tomlinson, M.I.CE., in the "Straits Chinese Magazine." In recent years Singapore lias enjoyed not only the charms with which nature endowed il but also the absence of several of the peace-destroying handiworks of man which have been installed in ;t!in<'>t every oilier large city of1,392 words
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Article489 1902-02-13 3 There is a striking contribution to the Time? of January Ist on Dutch Colonial Administration in Theory and Practice," from which we cannot help quoting two important passages The Dutch have clung with the doggedness of the'r race to the ancient way. According to their theory, Ihe489 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement482 1902-02-13 3 NOTICES. k i tin i\ iiKiik wouktt (v I'ASIR I'AN.IANG. A lit. now supplying building brick* For particulars", apply to (hop KIM BIF, 4/.T No 24 Miilaeen St.rent J. MOTION CO WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, OPTICIANS. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED Singapore Merchant Service Guild. \1 EVBFR"* are now being enrolled for th.- Mhove482 words
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Advertisement343 1902-02-13 3 NOTICES. ii.«^*^^2s3S^^^^^aA Ti J^^^^H Jc I cj c/ 3 #wl K^r 1 i\ Ira K ALL SIZES ROM :i TO 12 HP. NOW IN STOCK READY FOR DELIVERY. HOWARTH ERSKINE, LTD., ENGINEERS. WANTKI*. i hinese Cashier with security for $2,000. Apply to P. (4 c/o bt*mH* Timf». 14/2 WANTED. TEACHER343 words
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Advertisement355 1902-02-13 3 SINGAPORE, FERAK, BANGKOK WRITE FOR PRICES A\[> PARTICULARS. t M l' LO V II EN I\\ A M I X D AU'ROrFAN lady desired entragen'eiit as pnvenit s? or i.ursery-go' ernes?. >-|>enls fluently English, French, Ger man, and liutch. Apply to v.c. T. S. A. c/o Straits Times. WANTED. A355 words
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Advertisement360 1902-02-13 3 IX;K SALfc.— O c two wheel, d Hooded bugiy. black I>eli Mare with bMMM con plete. I'r cc $:ON. Also one pony palan. uin price $70. Apply to H (i P. c/o No. S O.ueen Slrt-et. 10-3 PINK-APPI.E PRESERVING MACHINE FOR sale, a new pine-apple preserving machine. Price moderate Apply360 words
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1267 1902-02-13 4 The Straits Times PRICE 15 CENTS. THURSDAY, 13th FEBRUARY. In the death of the M irq iU ot I 'mi' -i in and Ava the world losus one of the most charming personalities ihat has ever adjnied the frequently incompetent but alwayn charming ranks of the British diplomatic service. The1,267 words
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Article33 1902-02-13 4 We are officially informed that the Hon. W. T. Taylor, Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements, is coming out by the s. s. Konig AU>ert, which is due to arrive in Singapore on March 27th.33 words
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Article15 1902-02-13 4 There will be a service in the Johore Presbyterian Church on Sunday at 8.15 a.m.15 words
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Article15 1902-02-13 4 H. E. Sir Frank Swettenham has contributed 125 to the Strangers' and Prisoners' Aid Fund.15 words
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Article19 1902-02-13 4 It is understood that Mr. T. H. Hill intends to give up his appointment as Protector of Labour, F.M.S.19 words
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Article18 1902-02-13 4 The Sultan from Fremantle brought Captain Ralph, and Messrs. J. Gavin, S. Green, and F. Williams as passengers.18 words
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Article21 1902-02-13 4 Shipping advertisements, with dates of sailing etc., will be found on page 7. General shipping news is printed on page 8.21 words
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Article21 1902-02-13 4 The Town and Volunteer band will play in the People's Park this afternoon, from 5 to 6 p. m. (weather permitting.)21 words
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Article24 1902-02-13 4 Thk Awakening of Singapore an article which appeared in the last issue of the Straits Chinese Magazini— is reproduced on page of to-day's issue.24 words
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Article58 1902-02-13 4 Dr. Chan Kun Shing, who has been with Dr. Lim Boon Keng in Singapore for several years, is leaving for Penang very shortly, where he will start in business on his own account. A dinner will be given to him at San Giang Whee", Mr. Tan Hap Seng's plantation, Thomson58 words
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Article309 1902-02-13 4 JAPAN'S QREATEST STATESMAN ARRIVES AT SINGAPORE. The Marquis Ito, who is returning to Japan from his recent tour in Europe, arrived this afternoon as a pasaenger on board the Gernvtn mail steamer huiotschoa. The Marquis is accompanied by the Hon. K. Tsudzuki, a member of the Japanese309 words
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Article84 1902-02-13 4 A telegram says that four British cruisers and some American cutters are searching for the missing British cruiser Hondor in the North Pacific The Condor was on a voyage from Vancouver to Honolulu. The ship, wiiic'i > 'lo;i^-i to the Pacific Station and is notoriously a slow84 words
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Article153 1902-02-13 4 H. 11. S Glory, with Vice Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge on board, arrived at the head of the Gulf of Siam on the 4th inst. where she was met by H M.S. Bramhle, which had gone down the Menam that day to meet her. The Admiral transferred his153 words
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Article29 1902-02-13 4 The longest span of submarine cable in existence will be that between Vancouver and Fanning Island, 3,000 miles apart. The task of laying it was to commence last month.29 words
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Article31 1902-02-13 4 The big Thornycroft motor-car commenced running to Ampang in Selangor, on Saturday last. The people of Ampang took to it at once and on the home journeys the ear was crowded.31 words
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Article30 1902-02-13 4 The Earl of Crawford arrived yesterday in his yacht Valhalla fmm Malacca. He is acompanied by Lord Ashburton and Dr. Walker. The parly are on a voyage round the world.30 words
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Article53 1902-02-13 4 The Directors of the Hongkong and Wliampoa Dock Co, will recommend at the forthcoming meeting of shareholders the payment of a dividend and bonus amounting in all to S9 per share absorbing $450,000 writing off about 4180,000; declaring bonuses of $20,000 to contributors and of $25,000 to employes; and carrying53 words
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Article61 1902-02-13 4 Attention is called to an exhibition of pictures which will be held in the Town Hall to-morrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibitor is Mr. Brockelhank who has shown his work with much success in Hongkong and other northern ports. The pictures, which are for sale, include watercolours61 words
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Article75 1902-02-13 4 Yesterday evening two Chinamen were driving along China Street in a 'rikisha when they were held up" by three of their countrymen who robbed them of Si and a pair of slippers. A policeman in plain clothes came to their assistance and grabbed one of the robbers by his queue.75 words
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6 1902-02-13 4 Special Telegram. BIG EMBEZZLEMENT AT HONGKONG.6 words
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Reuter's Telegrams.
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93 1902-02-13 4 THE NEW AGREEMENT BETWEEN BRITAIN AND JAPAN. UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION AT THE NEWS. London, latt /•'<■/. The Agreement between Britain and Japan is for a period of live years, and is terminable at one year's notice. The newspapers join in a chorus of satisfaction on hearing the news, and declare that93 words
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Article163 1902-02-13 4 Later. The preamble of the Agreement declares that Great Britain and Japan are actuated solely with a desire to maintain a status quo of general peace, both being specially interested in maintaining th independence and integrity of China and Corea and in securing equal opportunities lor all nations.163 words
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Article82 1902-02-13 4 BRITAIN S POSITION ENORMOUSLY STRENGTHENED. American Sympathy is Regarded as Certain. Still Later. Tin- Continental papers, though they recognise that the Agi cement is directed against Russian aggression, regard it as tending to simplify the political situation in China, and to readjust the balance of power in the82 words
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Article8 1902-02-13 4 DEATH OF LORD DUFFERIN. \jox& Dufferin is dead.8 words
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Article34 1902-02-13 4 We are asked to announce that a further enrolment of men for the Singapore Volunteer Engineers will take place at the Drill Hall op Monday, 17th inst., at 8.41 p. in.34 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement347 1902-02-13 4 NOTICES. THE MARQUARDTS Famous Violinist and Harpist. Assisted by Mrs. Zimmer, Soprano and by Mr Cross, Piano.) TOWN HALL. Farewell Concert SATURDAY, FEB. 15th, 9.15 p.m. Reserved Seats *2. Admission SI. Span may now be hooked at the Rohini-on I'iano Co., Ltd. TOWN HALL. 13th February, 1902, at 9 p.m.347 words
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Advertisement453 1902-02-13 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. A PPLICATIONB will be received at the J\_ Bankruptcy Office, Singapore, up to the 2fth instant, for tho post of Chinese Interpreter and Clerk in the Bankrupt y Office, Sing'pore. Salary 1840 per Hnnum for a thoroughly qualified perso Qualifications:— liility to read Chinese and to453 words
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Advertisement90 1902-02-13 4 G. R LAMBERT ff CO. Photographers. ON acrount of th long rainy season, we t-hall only be able to open our new studio and offices. at Orchard, Road 3a. some day during the first h It of Febru»ry next. The exact date will be advertised. In thn meantime all sittings90 words
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Article999 1902-02-13 5 A MEKTiN'i of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon, Mr. Ant honisz presiding. There were «lso presen' Messrs. Evans, Sohet, Wee Theam Thw, Moses, Jago. Haiker.Maclaren, and [,HeChoon (Juan with tbe Municipal Secretary, Mr. I'olelase; and the Engineer, Mr. Peirce. President's Statement. The I'KtsiDKNT said the financial999 words
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Article100 1902-02-13 5 Chinaman Burnt to Death. Last night a Chinaman living in Tanjong Pagar Road found thit one of his lamps would not burn. He discovered that there was no oil in it, and then poured some oil into the lamp without extinguishing the light. The result was that100 words
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Article136 1902-02-13 5 For the concert to be given on Saturday night Dy Herr and Mmc Marquardt, a splendid programme has been arranged, and it is to be hoped that these artistes will receive warm support. The programme includes the following items by Herr and Madame Marquardt respectively Violin Solo136 words
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Article385 1902-02-13 5 The Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Singapore Presbyterian Church was held in the church last night, the Rev. W. Murr; y presiding over a. numerous attendance of members. A hymn and prayer opened the proceedings, following which Mr. Adamson played a brilliant organ solo. The Chairman385 words
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Article2760 1902-02-13 5 (By our Special Correspondent at the Front.) clayed in Transmkswit On the night of Thursday, Feb. tfth Pte. Fargie, sentry on No. 2 post, had a most desperate encounter with two men in the undress of Kling bullock drivers but who, in the light of2,760 words
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Article39 1902-02-13 5 A oamk of socker was played on the Esplanade last evening between teams of the R.E. and H.M.S. Plooer. The Engineers won by three goals to two but Jack was as good as his master all the way through.39 words
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Article35 1902-02-13 5 1 hi Hye Leoiig from Port fcjwettenbarc brought the following passengers i)r and Mrs. Wright, Miss Hendriok, Mrs. Brown, Mr. H. Renter, Mr. Vade, Mr. Raymond, Mr. W. Jones, Mr. H. Rpooner and Mr. Bark»hirn.35 words
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Article600 1902-02-13 5 Singapore. 13th FnSOAST, laoi. PRODUCE. Qambier II.SO r'opra Bali )0.«6 do Pontianak 10 2H Pepper, Black 30.25 do White, (5%) 5100 S&go Flour Sarawak 5.«5 do Brunei No. 1 Ul Pearl ?»eo 4 40 r-offee, Bali, 15% ba«i* 2500 Coffee, Palemhang. 20% basis 2«00 Coffee, Liberian No. 1 19600 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement53 1902-02-13 5 The PAIN of a BURN or SCALD is almost instantly relieved by applying. Chamltti-lain'B Pain Balm. It also heals the injured parts more quickly than by any other treatment, and except the burn is very severe, does not leave A HCAR. For sale by all dealers in Medicines. The Dispensary,53 words
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Advertisement67 1902-02-13 5 THERE'S NO FRIEND LIKE AN OLD FRIEND.— He will always help you in time of need. It is the same witL Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. It is an old and tried friend in many thousands of homes, and like othsr old mends can always be depended upon in67 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous135 1902-02-13 5 DAY BY DAY. Thursday, 13th February High Water. 1.16 p in. Kinta Races. First Day. Kind. Teople'6 Park. sto 6. Salzmann Comp. Concert. Parsee Theatre. Beach Road. Friday, 14th February. High Wilier. 1.44 a.m. IA pm. S.V.I. No. I Co Drill Rr Bisih Rd. Saturday, 15th February. High W 1135 words
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Advertisement354 1902-02-13 6 NOTICES, K.A.J. Chotirmall&Co. Jewellers and Silk Merchants. GOLD and SILVERSMITHS AND MONEY-CHANGERS WHOLESALE and RETAIL. DBALBHB IN ALL KINDS OF JEWELLERY. SILVER WARE and CURIOS, INDIAN. CHINESE and JAPANESE Silks, Silk fancy goods, Oriental Embroidery, Carpets, Rugs. Foreign Novelties and Curios. &c, &c, &c. ~A and ~>2 Higli Ptteet, FtDgapore.354 words
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Advertisement177 1902-02-13 6 NOTICES. SARKIES JOHANNES AND CO7 Jluctioneers and Estate Jigents. 6 and 7, TELEGRAPH STREET. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE FOR TEAK WOrtD FURNITURE ALL SORTS OK TKAK WOOD FURNITURE READY MADK AND MADE TO ORDER. LATEST PATTERNS. Inspection Invited. SARKIES JOHANNES^ AND CO. JAM K 8 WATSO N CO/8 SCOTCH WHISKIES ARE177 words
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Advertisement257 1902-02-13 6 NOTICES. Meal Milk lgjg||^^, Enriched 20 per cent. f^^^p*^ with Cream. Ideal Mini l^gj# Sterilized-Not Sweetened. L&w^n^o?*! A Perfect Substitute for Fresh Milk. Watts co. (Established 1808.) To H. E. LORD CURZON, Viceroy of India. HARNESS. HARNESS. HARNESS. BEST HAND-SEWN Carriage and Single Harness In Stock or made to Order257 words
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Advertisement701 1902-02-13 7 fUIE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMIIKD rE Staodari Life Assurance. Norwich Union Fire Insurance SocMy. Atlas Assurance Company (Firo). The Kquitahle Life Assurance Sooietj. The China Mutual Steam Navigation CompuT The Tottenham Lager Boer Company. For particulars of thvtx Companies, s»3 the full adverti«.m«nt of THE BORNBO COMPANY. I.TMTTWn Uwi» STEAMSHIP COMPANIES.701 words
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Advertisement1221 1902-02-13 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES, I^ONINKLIJKB PAKITVAAET MAATSCHAPPIJ Onder contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agents at Singapore: Ship Agincy, late J. Dabndbls A Co., 2-3, Ooli.ykk Quay. The undermentioned dates are only approximate. Steamer Prom Expected Will oe itnspatched tor On utman Cotei via .lan C 7 Bandjermassin, Kotabaroe, Balik Soerabaia I'npan,1,221 words
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Advertisement655 1902-02-13 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Combined Service of the Ocean Steam Ship Company and the West Australian steam Navigation Company between FREMANTLE (PERTH), NORTH WEST AUSTRALIAN PORTS, AND SINGAPORE. IHK SULTAN, BALADIN, MINILYA AND AUBTRALIND. These steamers run at frequent intervals between Singapore and Western Australia, calling at Derby, King's Sound (Port for655 words
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Advertisement586 1902-02-13 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Portland and Asiatic Steamship Co. (Owned and operated by the Oregon Railroad S" Navigation Company.) Dates of Suitings from Hie I. at io Pacijie Coast Ports. Leaving Hokgkong Portland about about Knight Companion" 14th Feb. I.lth Mar. "Indravelli" j 4th Mar. 14th April Through bills of lading granted586 words
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Advertisement457 1902-02-13 7 INSURANCES. rpHE IMPERIAL INKI'KANCK X COMPANr, LIMITED. FIRE 1 ONDON, ■BTABLISHID IUO3. Snbaoribed Capital '.£1,200,000. Paid op Capital 300,000. Total invested Fonda over .£1,600,000. Th» undersigned. Amenta for the above Company, are prepared Us accept ruku at oarrent ratos ol premium BABLOW Co THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INBURANCE COMPANY.457 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article2079 1902-02-13 8 thil heading the following abbrevuttlotit are ined *tr. steamer sh.— ■hip; '>'! ten) m; s<_-h schooner: Yet. Yacht »'ru —i ruiser; Gbt. Gunboat; Tor. rorpraJo; H >>. —Horse-power; Brit. Bri-ti-b IT. B.— United Mate*; Fch.— French ■Qar. German; Dut. Dutch: Job.. Johore: i i.c:.— li»n«'ral-cari{o: d.p. deck2,079 words
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Article10 1902-02-13 8 Hongkong, Kumsong, due 17th Feb. Boustead.10 words
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Article549 1902-02-13 8 Name, port, probable datsloj arrirn;. and name of ctgrju*. Inunn I Ajax, China. M:irf<: M inftitld. I Arairal B mdin. Pauillae. iJfi Jan 6; Amiiria. Hongkong. Fel> 17'; Be'in Meyer. Andalusia. Hongkong. Mhr,2»: B. Hmr, Annam. Europe. IM> i 0; MJ Mintirue> Awa Maru. London, Fel. 19'; p549 words
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Article52 1902-02-13 8 From Bimeopk:—By the M. M. s.s. Krnml Sinn. hi due on the L'lst insi.-int with date* to the 271h January. She brings replies to the mails which lei't tSinKuporc on tlic and »)th IVcemi>er. From Ciiixa: —By the MM s.s. foot due on Sunday. Timk Table dk52 words
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Article148 1902-02-13 8 For Singapore. Her M. M. 8 s. Erne*t Bhmmi from .Marseille« Jan. itith dut" 21st Feh.— Mr. K. \V. Rradiioll, Mi. J. l.uminer, Mr. H. N. Kidley. Per M. M. 8. g. Oreanii n, from .Marseilles, Feb. Jrth, (In.- 3rd March Mr. H. N. Itidloy. Per P.148 words
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Advertisement266 1902-02-13 8 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW CO. sandow^developer Sandow's Developer F Sandow's Developer sM^^mim hEAVY WEIGH rI- LIFTING HEA\A' -Wf.IGH A'\ LIFTING I' "V £»erciscs! AND AN H S ce EPCIS£s 6 f%? f O Exerciser W^MM\ Exerciser ?x yfjT ,J -~i'i By its use the weakest obtain strength, can be used by all.266 words
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