The Straits Times, 8 February 1908
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Title Section13 1908-02-08 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.569. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 1908. PRICE 10 CfiNT»,13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement345 1908-02-08 1 Decide NOW on your car. IWEKrfft CAREFULLY the claims of all the cars you have been or heard about. CONSIDER the tests that all cars have been put to, and what they havu accomplished. I>ECIDE whether you want a toy or a eivr that will stand the heavy tests of345 words
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Advertisement319 1908-02-08 1 ROBINSON AND CO. A NEW SHIPMENT OF Raleigh Cycles. MODELE SUPERBE. r:ttf,l with nil tl.e i(eet improvoiuonts aud with THE TUKKK-SI'KK!) G£AR POPULAR RALEIGH <k SPECIAL RALEIGH FIRST-GRADE RALEIGH f RALEIGH ROAD RACER AhL OUl! CYCLES ARE SENT Ol'T OOMPLKTU WITH LAMI'S, BWLL, PFMP, F.T«V ROBINSON COMPANY. I Q H319 words
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Article775 1908-02-08 2 BIG SURPRISE BY NEW TYPE OF PRUSSIAN STATE LOAN. A complete surprise for the Stock Kxubange?, the Bankers and the public at large, was the prospectus oi the new State Loan advertised in the papers by the Prussian Minister of Finance on Saturday, January 4. Not only ih,775 words
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Article196 1908-02-08 2 The following despatch has been sent to the varions prefectures, departments and li-trictti of Chekiang province by 11. E. Feng Jukuei, Governor of the same, at the request of 11. E. Yin r..y Tiian Lang: it is reported from Shanghai that, iv nrder to oppose196 words
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Advertisement400 1908-02-08 2 HOUSE PROPERTY IS ENHANCED IN VALUE If it is known that the Wood-work has been treated with JODELITE. The results of 20 years" test iv the Tropica have proved that this Preservative is an ABSOLUTE SAFEGUARD against the attacks of WHITE ANTS, DRY ROT, TEREDO, NAVALIS and DECAY. 1 Gallon400 words
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Advertisement659 1908-02-08 2 VICAR COMMENDS CUTICURA Wh'tfh Brought Him Relief from Affection of Face and Forehead —Tried Several Other Remedies and Consulted Two Physicians. IN MIDST OF BUSY LIFE SENDS LETTER OF PRAISE DCN'KIBK YIOASAOE, FaTEBSHAM, July 10, 1907 Dear Sir: I am very busily enjraiFYi in preparation for the reopening of our659 words
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Advertisement37 1908-02-08 2 SOMETHING GOOD. Ohanibtrluin's Cough Remedy in good when you first take cold; good when yonr cold iv seated and your lungs are bore good when you cannot sleep for coughing. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.37 words
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Advertisement241 1908-02-08 2 THERMOS Benefits of thekmos ■»>■ ir-r\ THERMOS BOTTLES THERMOS I thermos PEOPL E IN THE JUNGLE Can now keep ice (or 8 davit. THERMOS W PLANTERS, MOTORISTS SPORTSMEN I I Cm ha»e ICK-COLD i HTRMUHN at any time ww for Babies: hut milk «eh .ottl. Household, tts*-"** Levy Hermanos, ""SH***241 words
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Article611 1908-02-08 3 DEUTSCH-ARCHDEACON PRIZE WON. To-day will mark an'tpoch in tho history of aerial navigation, says *a Paris' wire *T of .January Ma. In tho [presence ofjaccreditcd eyp-witnessen, a man has succeededjn flying from one point to another, and in veering round and returning to his starting point,611 words
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Article180 1908-02-08 3 Bj ,i will made a fortnight MoM lii> death, Mr (Jcorge Hall, head of the firm of G. and Mall, Rter 1 tool manufacturers, of Shefheld, lift .t.-iii.imti upon tru«t to found a Clara Hall Uequest, Uih iuroine from' which was to have been applied in annual grants180 words
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Article79 1908-02-08 3 Mono- Railway in the Punjab. The Punjab Government have authorised MessrH. Mainland, Price and Company, of Ucmbay, to extend tho existing monorailway between Sirhiud and ISassein, Poticla, through Itritish territory to Moriuda in tho Umballa Dixtrict, the metalled portion of the road, except a two-foot strip of road which will79 words
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Article40 1908-02-08 3 A contemporary advertises framed reproductions of Tin Coming Storm as an acceptable wedding prewnt. There is a sly »nd s ubtle bnmoar about this, but the bride and bridegroom might have their doubts about t j <• spirit of the givi-r.40 words
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Advertisement842 1908-02-08 3 Lung Troubles, "I am Rapidly Gaining Weight." 670 DalmarnocU Kocii, Glasgow. D- ar Sirs, Two month's aco a Glasgow proiessor ;.nd two doctors informed Me that my left lung was ulcerated, Mid this following on three months of asthma was more serious than they would toll me. I wi-. down842 words
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Advertisement534 1908-02-08 3 By Special 1 Purveyor* to I V MM Celebrated Oilmen s Stores m JkY IK PICKLES, SOUPS, JAMS, JELLIES, I I f^B DOTTED MEATS, MALT VINEGAR. I AgenU for LEA PERRIN S WORCESTERSHIRE SAICE jf/0 Crosse Blackwell, Ltd. Aw BROKEN-DOWN SYSTEM. This is a ondition (or divasr) to wtaiih doctors534 words
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Advertisement203 1908-02-08 3 THE ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd., RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. The Public arc INVITED to call and inspect the latest creations in i'LAYER-PIANOS. THE BRINSMEADANOELUS. A combination of the Angela* Player and th« celebrated Brinsmoad Piano. THE KASTNER AUTO-PIANO. Both the above have a high ropntation in Europe and are Rpecially constructed203 words
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Article809 1908-02-08 4 Heartrending Scenes at a Public Institute. Royal sympathy was extended to the families who lost their beloved oiiea in the Concert Hall disaster at Baruslcy, Yorkshire, on January 11. \h telegraphed by Router at the time, dixteeu little ohildren wero crushed to death on the gallery gtaircaso809 words
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Article293 1908-02-08 4 Passengers Outward. Per P. and O. steamer China, connecting with the steamer Delhi at Colombo. From London, Jan. 17, due Feb. 15:— Mr. W. O'Haulon, Mr. H. Hunter, Mr. K. Webster, Mr. W. Anderson, Col. and Mrs. (ifutooigno, Mr. J. H. Storey. Dr. R. B. Wetherell. Mr.293 words
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Article808 1908-02-08 4 Nam/; port, probable date of arrival, and name of Agent*. STEAMERS. Aclr.Ue*. Liverpool, Mar 35 W. Mansnekt Agamemnon, China, II; W. Mansfield Airlio, Hydooy. Feb M Boastead Ajax, Liverpool, I'ib 19; W. Mansfield Alicante, B»r-olona, Fob 37 Barlow Aloinoua, Livorp-01. Apl 3 W. Mansfield AaHMt, China. Mar 1808 words
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Article117 1908-02-08 4 II li M bx.'. n •lcoide«l by the I'luiiuiurnlnr j Couimittou of the Trade L'nion C'ougrtHK t<> call a special conference in London on 2tit)j instaut, to discuss way and means for estab li-hiu^ i daily newspaper. This is in harmony with instructions oj '.In liatli Congress117 words
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Article30 1908-02-08 4 j 4 laiibit -hut at Eastwood, K»m:x, had a I paii of horns brandling out from its eyt brows Th« poor little creature is supposed to I'-iv. >-a:en dinbolo spool.30 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement11 1908-02-08 4 SU urns' Cordial of Cod Liver SxtrMtj (Bakes the sick well.11 words
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Advertisement702 1908-02-08 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATIOM CO. For China, Japan. Penanf. Ceylon, Australia. India. Aden, Egypt. Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills at Lading issued for Ohinx Ooaat, Persian Gulf, Continental, and American Porta. Steamers will leave Singapore* on or aboat MAIL LINE. OmttKtrd {for China). XMM Feb 15702 words
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Advertisement693 1908-02-08 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMDEL AND BCHEEPVAART MY. "BANNER." (S3 BANDJERMASTK. The Steamers ot this sompany inamtaiu a regular terviee between:— Singapore, Bawean, Bourabaya, Bandjermaain, Pulo Laut, BaHk Papan. Koetei, with transhipment at Bandjermasui tor Samplt. Mandawal, Koemal, Kotta Woringin, Djelai, Marabahan, Marakaaaries, Negara and Beblrlk Tbe steamen have good aooomodation tor693 words
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Advertisement489 1908-02-08 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG MKRIKA LME. PABBEWER BERVIGE By the new steamer* RHENANIA," HADSBURa," HOaBSBTAUFEN Theae steamera offer to the pubUo the highest Comfort yet attained in Ooean TraveUing. They have vary laige cabins, provided with only lowtr bertha. The oabins are amidships and fitted with tana. l>nudrv on hoard. Doctor489 words
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Advertisement753 1908-02-08 4 STEAMER BAILWWB. N. D. L. ■ORODEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial daman Mall Uai. The tad aad well known mail rrtsam n ot thl* Ooaipaay aaM teftaiflhUj from BreraenHambnro via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Soathampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (oonnectioo Maneillea. Haples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) For Said, Soea, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkoaf, Shanghai, Nagasaki,753 words
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Advertisement65 1908-02-08 4 PNEUMONIA. Oli I pMflt and those who have weak llasjji caunut bo too careful in guarding lai/ain-it thi- disease. I'nenmonia always result- rrout a cold or an attack of influenza. aud cau be prevented by the timely use Of iChauiuerlain'i Cough IComedy. Wo have'as yet to hoa: of an attack65 words
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Article531 1908-02-08 5 (Sunday, February 9.) Fins mtnimt Atter Efiphaxt. St. Andrew's Cathu>r\l.— 7 a.ra Mating and Litan> 7-4) a.m Holy Commuuion (Choral) 11 p m. Sum l iv School. 4 p.m. Bible Classes (Adaisp). S-r-ki j> 111. Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's. Skpoy Links.— 9-15 a.m. Holy Commun on. 11531 words
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Article92 1908-02-08 5 Outward Fbincb Mail. The M. M oorapany's steamer Tonkin left Colombo at 10 a in on the Mb instant and may be expected to arrive here on Monday, the 10th mat.. at day ikht. Hosibwahii FaxKCB Mail. Tbe M. M company's steamer Yarra was expected to leave92 words
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Article1026 1908-02-08 5 UNUKKthU handing tho following abbreri&tiona are iHd »tr.— itWMr «l>.— ship: bq.— barqiia: ich.— «hoon«r; Yet.— Vactat; Cru.— Craftwr Obt.—Oan3o»t- Tor. -Torpedo ll.p.— Uori«-pow»r Brit.— Brittih; C. B.— l/nllea Htatea: Kch.— French O»r.— .orm.ui Dnt.— Dutch Ital.— ltalian Span.— -Spanish; Sar.— Sarawak O.c— OwMral cargo; d.p.— 'leek1,026 words
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84 1908-02-08 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-day, Kun Whabt BAsm— Hnng Moh. R*bt Woabf SscrinH I— Tb ngws. Sbot. 1 |Bibh Wharf*:— Nil. Sbotiob No. 2 Gilbert. Kunajiri Mara Kara Sang. Nil. 6— Minilya. 6 Antil cha«. 7-Haddon Hall. 8— Itoakiabima Mara. 9-84 words
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Article133 1908-02-08 5 February 7 Goeben, Ocr atr, Japan via ports Yxhiko Mara, Jap i-tr. Yokoh ma Nijni N"Vg -rod. Kua str, Vladivostock (Jiang Seng, Dnt atr. Bamaraug via ports Deli. Ocr str. Bangkok Kwong Eng, Ocr str, Gorontalo via ports Dagraar, Ocr str, Bangkok 8 nababurg. Ocr atr, Hamburg via parts133 words
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Article1107 1908-02-08 5 TRIAL TRIP FROM BELFAST TO TILBURY. Royal Mail Steam Packet's New Steamer. (Fkom Our Own L'oitßKsroNnENr.) Ij- mil hi. January 13. The lust word in rirffMHtaf 1907 is the Asturiaß, justailded to tin: li>tof nU aniiMS of the A ty|K- uiulor the tl.i<; of Mm Hoxal Mail1,107 words
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Advertisement247 1908-02-08 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Feby 10— At Sale-room, unredeemed pledges, at 10 ii. in. U- At stand 129, Arab Street, lithographing presses, etc., at 2 30 p m. 12 At Sale-room, unredeemed pledges, at 10 a.m. 15— At No 1, Victoria Street, valuable h 'Usehold furniture, etc., at 2247 words
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Advertisement421 1908-02-08 5 BTEAMEB SAILINGS. INDO CHINA STEAM NAV.COm LTD. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular direct service between Calcutta, Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtsze Porte, Formosa, the Philippines, Ac, Ao. Hhmmi Tons Commander Konuico 4,895421 words
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Advertisement400 1908-02-08 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Oompaniea' steamers are despatohed from Liverpool outwards (or the StraUs, Cbina and Japan every week, and from Japln homewards for Tjoodon, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight and for Genoa. Marseilles and Liverpool mouthly. One outward400 words
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Advertisement475 1908-02-08 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. Tint undermentioned mail steamers of th? above Line maintain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai «n route FLEET. Tons Commander s.s. Japah 6,300 J. O. Omffst 8.8. "Orboort Apcar 4,000 8. H. Bklsor s.s. Arratoon Apcar"475 words
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Advertisement406 1908-02-08 5 I STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P. R. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Line. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE VIA CHINA JAPAN, CANADA and the UNITED STATES. Route from Hongkong, via Shanghai. Nagasaki. (Inland Sea of Japan Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver, R.M.R. u E*FREfw or Inwa" Twin-aorew dteaR.M.S. "Empress406 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous95 1908-02-08 5 DAY BY DAY Saturday, February 8. Hi«h Water. 2-41 p.m. Cricket tournament. lib PC. tournament. Hippodrome. 7-30 pm. Alhambra Cinematograph Show. 7-SO. Sunday, February 9. Higb Wat.T. 3 6 a.m. 3-33 p.m. sth after Epiphany Swimming Club ltnnohes, 9, 10 and 11 a.m 2 30 and 3-30 p.m. Day of95 words
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Obituary32 1908-02-08 6 MfllWl—. al No. 102, Wat«rlo.j Street Singapore, ou Febrnan R, I- iKIU Mary, tbi beloved wifjof A.l. Mclutyre, aged I'J years I .ncial at Bukit Timab CVmc-tery. to-morrow i ii;, at32 words
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1340 1908-02-08 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8. In iinlci to ;i)>j>i.:i-r the clauiuuv of hi: iuod Hadical supporters, tho Prcumr hapaatai a day lor a (iiU-drcan debate on tin subject the reduction oi prnjtunuuts. I will Ik- remembered that the British deli (jutes went to the Hague Conference1,340 words
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Article55 1908-02-08 6 The Tribune, whose dumiie is chronicled by uk to-day, was established by Mr. Franklin Tlioiiuv> >v, now Liberal M.P. for Leicester, a little over two yearn ago. At the time it was started, it was reputed that there was j £1,000,000 behind tbe venture, and it wat ■popularly iwliewi that55 words
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Article392 1908-02-08 6 bcins to provide the official loaders of Ihc .iberal l'arty<\vitha medium for iuflueueiug mktk uptuko. In it^ short career, it has hud two e.liUn-.. The fiist MM Mr. .1. Hill, ft journnlist of 1 i-iii repute iv Fleet Street. uud h iia I associated with him some of ill. Must392 words
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Article15 1908-02-08 6 Tbe price ol tiu iv Singapore 10-day is >tio* par picul. Eighty-live tous hive been15 words
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Article18 1908-02-08 6 The ue.\l Assizes in Sioyaport will be held or March •> and tbe Court of Appeal ou Jane 8.18 words
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Article22 1908-02-08 6 The tenders for half a milliou of I* ran., vn.nl Treasury Bonds amount to X'4,06'.',00)i. Tho avorage obtained was XVB Bs. s}d.22 words
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Article15 1908-02-08 6 Nearly 600 passeugers arrived t'roui Kuugoou aud t'enang, this mcriiiug. by the liritish steamer Glenoglc15 words
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Article24 1908-02-08 6 UJLB> Kiag Allied kltirud irouj Mulaeua yesterday, with Admirul Sir A. W, Moore on tjoanl. She leaves for Hongkong on the I -Kb instant.24 words
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Article24 1908-02-08 6 Mi. T. Uc .\l. isi-a.ldell. uiu, m uud..rstand, is goiuy to take over the dutios of Attorney General protein., arrived in Siugnpore, this mornin;:.24 words
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Article26 1908-02-08 6 Tbe following advcrtuA>nieul appearu iv a contemporary: Wautesl Tamil cook. Must be a good heathen. No Cbristiuu need apply Liberal wages to competent man. Apply etc.26 words
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Article29 1908-02-08 6 Nfeaiiy tivetbousned tous of coal for Singapore arrived from Kuchiootau, yostorday, by tbe German Bteamei' Marie Riekmorr.. From Newcastle, K.B.W. 5.8 M tont arrived b> tbe Gorman steamer OUuU3«r.29 words
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Article45 1908-02-08 6 The appeals ut Van Thomas Bt. Luger Ooolu ana his wife against the senttincus indicted upon them for thu murder of Mrs. Emma L-jvin at Meulo Carlo bit year have been dismissod. Mrs. Goold was scnteuced to death, aud her husband to imprisonment for life.45 words
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Article58 1908-02-08 6 Tau Chap Cboou, who broke into tho uxtublisliment of Messrs. J. L. Campbell and Company, iv the Adift buildings, in High Street, on tbe night of January 30, by breaking a pane of glass, and stole a pair of shoes, a vat and other snndries, was sentenced to nine months'58 words
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Article51 1908-02-08 6 The Board of Trade opposes the projected working agreement between the Great Northern and tho Great Central Railways, which the shall holler- have approved, ou the ground that it is tantamount to an ainalganation. Thu Board of Trade also contends that the agreement should be accompanied by a revision of51 words
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Article63 1908-02-08 6 io-iuorrow L a Day ol l*raycr iv BOWMe> tiou with tho World'u Students' Christiuu F bderalaou. au.l at the V.M.C.A at 10.00 a.m. a meeting will take place under the obainnansbjp of Mr. 6. Donnithorne, B A Secretary of the YM.C.A. Addresses will !,e given by Mi»e Olsen, 8.A.. Mr.63 words
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Article73 1908-02-08 6 An Indian, named Goviadatamy, was convicted by the Bench Court, voiti rday afternoon, of the tliett of a pair of carriage lamps, valued at 812, from No. 1 Scott* Koad, a vacant hon-«) at wliich an auction wa» about to be held, and of fraudulent possession of a watch and73 words
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Article774 1908-02-08 6 Mi. 1". C. FahriohH, Danisli Ooaaal .it Itan^oou, is dead. Mr. K. Hose, nt'piu of Bishop 1 1 two h on [a visit tc Kuiila Lumpur i. oid Miobolbaiii Urn j,ivi v a (hou i'"i Kniu" us t.i the Veteruns' Ftand >m Ueury Blake, t..r..\i.<.., ban |ntae4774 words
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Advertisement177 1908-02-08 6 Received Direct from Cub*. HAVANA CIGARS. BOTHBOUILOB KLEOANTES llo^k i o.> ALKIAS FINOS (Bock a: I o. RKOAUA DE LA REIXA KIN'A (H. do Cabaua--KKGALIA ESPECIAI (H- de Cabanas) I.ONDRES FINO SUPERIOR EX TRA..(HfQry I iy> REUALITOS (Autonio Lopez' oTtFEOS i Mannol MoreuoA Co.l ALL IN BOXES OF 25 CIGARS.177 words
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Advertisement155 1908-02-08 6 ALHAMBRA CINEMATOGRAPH. BEACH ROAD. To-Night' s Programme. FIRST SHOW. 7.30 P.M. TO 9 P.M. 1 The Black Witch ■I J>..ii, Voo-ll- r.Kir i»ld Coupl-. i llcavv Weigbt Rooe o Blue Ikara 6 riki.fm Policvincn 7 Bull t- ighting in 6cviUo, IW7 8 Tho Dug .iv.: Ins Various HwiM '.< Sii.oiV155 words
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Article952 1908-02-08 7 AUSTRALIAN TEAM DISMISSED CHEAPLY. England's Collapse. RECEIPTS AT THE SECOND TEST MATCH. (FaM <)Lk Ij.i-- Coaßl hiMiLM Syrli.i Kiln uaiy 7, 6.'.'0 p in. I'l.iy was blow iv liie afterinjou. the- hat-.-men lindiu.- it very lilhcult so make tun Armstrong rated In agon to yj a.fler tho952 words
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Article130 1908-02-08 7 Chinese Customs Seize Ship of Arms and Ammunition. hi.iN Ota Own Correspondent. •1 ii)-;kon^. Febraary 6, 1.15 p.m. 1 be Japane jj steaiaaT Tataa Mam, which was formerly in the Beet uf Holt's blue funnel lino, where ihi waa known as Ihi I'Dlypiiciuiis, ha, Inch sei/> il by130 words
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Article697 1908-02-08 7 Se<)ut! io Alleged Attempt to Float a Horse Repository. Hia Lotdablp theautiug Chief Justice. Mr. A. ti. L»w, eoododad the heaciag of tha n-ijr»i- Sruclli v. Call Zimmerman and Cnrl SSlmmeraMu r. QiMxaja Sraellie. ia tin Supreme Court, yesterday aftefoon. Mr. S.u^lli- Miod for HBSO for work697 words
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146 1908-02-08 7 Ihe Duke of Connuuglu wa-, U. be nblc to secure the services ct Major-Ueneral Sir John Maxwo 1 a-i his Chief Staff Officer in the Mediterranean, nays tbe writer of Service notes ia Tlio Wo-ld. Setting aside what he did in S- ;tlj Africa,146 words
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Article367 1908-02-08 7 LONDON LIBERAL ORGAN CEASES PUBLICATION. 'RkUIKKS TeI.KItHAM. London, February i. lh. TribaUM urw -paper has tr.-nscd publii atiou owing to lack of (soda, Th< Tribwiu, ou January lii eelehratcil 1 Banifanan of its first apptartßtm iii the eitiwiltil In II ot journalism. It published ninny Kindly BKBtnaaa fi"iu367 words
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Article35 1908-02-08 7 RE UTER'S CRICKET REPORT. 1 Ui-uikh ./Lenu.'ii l.'judou, February B, The folluwiug are the scores in tbe fourth test in it'-h jt Melbourue imtutt, l;i-,i luiiiufis -214 E.N..1, ,M. Kirat lawiaw (te so wiekatai... 935 words
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Article35 1908-02-08 7 I'm OMHUMn LiL'jvu TtLEUtuilj fkrlin, J'ebniary 7. The Ireucli OonMnißMßl eoutriidiets tho sta'.jui.'iit lho,t the C ol.mial \riny is being uiobilised Tin- in ibilisjitiou li.i- n.eii ortlcre*! ut one KgiUK nt only.35 words
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Article26 1908-02-08 7 i >«k i.i ama ris. MX Urn Tklkghami Hi ,-rliu. February 7. Tbnj il.Mth is iiiiuo'im.-.j.l "I iKili I Erust of Alteubim:.26 words
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Article125 1908-02-08 7 Malay Boatman Hound on River Bank with Throat Cut. i From Ope On 00WMMHMR.J Lipis, February o. The head boatruau of tM Survcv Dopartment, a M ilay nanit-il Jaafar. was found, last Saturday afterun>a, M the uank of tin Lipis river dangon>u>iy wounded. Hithreat hal boou cut me125 words
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Article89 1908-02-08 7 The tun y-loui g tuibloi arrested iv Cross Street by Mr. Stvi and party, on Thurnda\ mght, \7erc sent from ih Third Magistrate's Court to the Second Magistrate, yesterday afternoon. They were fined 42 each by Mr. 0. F. J. Greou. Half the liae is to89 words
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Article162 1908-02-08 7 I W.itiii':of vavioui i .iiuiiaiho" Mr. Charles UtMjnid, iv Ihe WotM > a j Another speculative iudustry ia tlmt ol tobaccogrowiug i.arned ou by the United Lankat Plantations Company in Sumatra. Although the profit for the year to October 81 was rather smaller than that for the162 words
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Article267 1908-02-08 7 DECREASED VALUE OF IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. I return of the value of imporU (excluding treasure) into and exports from f.n Strbite Settlements for the quartet ended December 81, 1907. i- published iv tho Government Gnzettt. It shows that the total imports of merchandise in dollars aud sterling267 words
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Article464 1908-02-08 7 Impressive Memorial Service at St. Joseph's Church. A large- uumber of the local Govcrnuiuut Orlicials. Consuls of Foreign Powers, and Na^al and Military Officers, along with the PoctagMN Missionaries, gathered at the Church of St. Joseph, iv Victoria Street, at -i o'clock, this morning, to pay their respects464 words
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Article101 1908-02-08 7 Mis Lord-hip Mr. A. »>. Luw. the acting Chii f Justice, at tho Supremo Court, this morning, gave his decision on the motion of Mr. Hastings Kbodes, on bohalf of Mr. Lionel Willis, relative to an appeal against the decision of the Supremo Court in a101 words
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Article29 1908-02-08 7 There was a small fire in a honse iv Tringu--" .-l- this morning. The eutbrcak was extinguished before the arrival of tho Fire Brigade. The damage was t. illin-/.29 words
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Article51 1908-02-08 7 Another 'hi nu-r religious ceremony will be olint-rved ti morrow the relebratioo of Tinh K. .in; Scnli, God's birthday. Fruit and cakes will be worshipped, and there will be cracker-flrme in different parts oi the towsIt in stated that one Chive* Towkay ban tfeai IM» a thousand doilatt njfrSn ttrask51 words
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Article1012 1908-02-08 7 Cross* Examination of Fruit Hawker Continued. Ng Seok Nee, tbe fruit hawker who gavo his evidence, yesterday morning, and whoso cross-examination was begun just before the ■id j mm uu mm, stood iv tbe witness-box for further cross-examination, in tho afternoon. Questioned by Mr Ellis, he said lie1,012 words
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Article94 1908-02-08 7 Iho amount awardad in tho Admiralty Court from October 12 to December 31. 1907, for salvage services rendered to eight different vessels was £15,382, of wbioh £6.035 was given to the Holt steamer Tantalus, for towing oft the Cui-ric steamer Fortunatns, which got ashore near Java Resides94 words
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Article231 1908-02-08 7 CRITICISM OF GOVERNMENTS FOREIGN POLICY. Frank Avowal by Lord Fitzmaurice. hr-crUK':- TbLBOJUM.J London, Fobruary 7. lv a debute iv tho House of Lords ou the Anglo-Russian Convention, Lord Onrzon of Kedlcston said that the faiiuods of tho bargain was doubtful, lv robpect of Afghanistan, it wt« bad:231 words
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Article240 1908-02-08 7 Flight of Two of Senhor Franco's Ministers. IKbctib's Tblkokax' London, Fobruary 7. senhor Franco, the ex-Dictator of Portugal, has gone to Paris. Two of his Ministers have fled from Portugal. 'Der ii-iwirwuß Lluvd Tklk.,ram Berlin, February 7. Kinu MaMal has i mini it- il that ho forgoeH any iucreasc240 words
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Article61 1908-02-08 7 [Rioter's Tblb<mum| London, February 6. Mr. Walter Kuneiman, Financial Secrt tary to tho Treasury, in reply to Mr. J. C Wodgwood, Liberal M.P. for Xoweastle-under-Ly me, decliucd to entertain a sii^jor tion that no farther gran^-iu-aid should be made lo tbe East African Protectorate, uud added that61 words
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37 1908-02-08 7 [Hkutib's Tblbobam I London, February 6. Tbe Convention of Asiatic Exclusion Leagues at Seattle bas ended. It has adopted a memorial to the United States Congress demanding the absolute exclusion of Orientals.37 words
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37 1908-02-08 7 Hkltkh's Tblsoban} London, Fobrairy 6. Freihtrr von Stengel, the Gorman Minister of Finaaoe, baa resigned owing- to tbe diffl. oulty of obtaining revenue to moot tbe increased expenditure on the anjy and navy-37 words
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Article33 1908-02-08 7 [RkJTIP'h TrLVURAMi L >ul m. February 7. K44 Jticlean, who has boeu for w time V priwraer at EnWUi, the J£o<-t.»J>. Frot«ude<, t*n bain relcufcl ban' kMrta at Tangle*33 words
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Advertisement22 1908-02-08 7 Dr. T. O- A Clevuton bas beec appointed a. Medical Officer in tho QtraitM Suttltmontt, I sold Pdptrfey Kegistraf il Deauis, 9ltqtKQot».22 words
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Article71 1908-02-08 8 Persimmon, thrfinvui English sire, whf won many ini|<ortant races before going ti the --'id. lias fnetiir.d Ins pelvis boje.. Bit hoped to save the horse. On January 28, Lhdy Violet Elliot daughter of His Excelleucy, the Viceroy easily won the Ladies' Paperchase Cup, tn Calcutta, on Lord71 words
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Article34 1908-02-08 8 Club Launch. Tho Argi will leave Johnston's Pier r the Club Kungalow on Sunday next at 9, 10. and 11. 2.30 and 8 30; returning at 9.30 and 10.30, 12.15, 8 and 5.34 words
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Article57 1908-02-08 8 To-day's Match. The following play fir Civil Service am Law v. Garrisou this afternoon, commennini at 2 p m. A. S B iilf y, R. R. Bullmorp, E O. Broad ric k, B.C. Kills, L. Gaunt, C. F. J. Green, Di P. A. Hennessey, I". Serc'iube. Smith, P. Sproalc,57 words
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Article188 1908-02-08 8 Associ ation Football. 5.R.C. v. W.K. Band and Drums. A team of the Band and Drums, Roya Wist Kculs, tried conciuHiunH with tiie S.K.I. in an A-nueiation Football matcli on th Esplanade yesterday. Fur sotiie time from tin start, play was of a give-andt ike natur. then tliu S HC.188 words
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Article172 1908-02-08 8 S.R.A. Meeting. A i, .tnl m -eting in connection will. the S.H.A. has drawu to a close on tin Keppel Harbour miniature range. Thirty six eulries were received for each event and tiie rtsultH were a- follow Uveut No. 1, 25 and 50 yards— Winner, Mr. K. W.172 words
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Article181 1908-02-08 8 Sepoy Lines Qolf Club. The result of the Bogey Competition played on the Sepoy Lines Links at Chinese New Year is as follows R. A. C tuipbell scr. 4 op. C. A Finlayson 5 8 up. I; 1 1 in. 14 all square. J. 11. D. Jones 8 l'down.181 words
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Article163 1908-02-08 8 Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club. The rrsiilt of yesterday's play in the Ladies' Lawn TeunU Club's tournament was as followH Mixed Docbles A. MrB- Murray and Mr. Tread^old— 30 beat Mihh .I.tck-ou and Mr. Bremuer-f2 0 6 6-4,6—8. Mish Littlefair and Mr. Upoott owe 4 beat Mrs. Duuiuan and163 words
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Letter468 1908-02-08 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Singapore, February 8. Sir,— l am afraid that the strain on Poll's ■rain, after his brilliant effort in your issue if last evening, will ca'ise him serious rouble. Let me advise him to take a little ■romide or something of468 words
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Article518 1908-02-08 8 F.M.S. Government's Mistaken Ideas of Economy. Referring in strong terms to the lack of proper facilities for landing cargo at Port Swettenhaui, the Malay Mail appeals for more tongkongs for the harbouror additional wharfage. Our contemporary points out how serious may be the delay caused *in transhipping518 words
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Article57 1908-02-08 8 There was a collixion between -a horse, attached to a gharry, aud a ricksha containing two Chinamen, in St. Andrew's Road, Ui is morning. Neither of tbe Chinamen was much injured, but the ricksha was crushed between the horse and a bullock cart, and was wrecked. Tbe gharry57 words
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Article215 1908-02-08 8 Methodist Missionary Claims Lakh of Dollars. The Syracuse correspondent of tbe Washington S(ar, wiring on December 13, stated: Syracuse, December 13. After being out all night, the supreme court jury yesterday brought in a verdict of $500 Rgainot Bishop James M. Tbo'iurn of tbe Mtthodist Episcopal215 words
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Article67 1908-02-08 8 A telegram to the Ceylon Observer says It is reported that the Colonial Office is reluctant to push on the Manner Railway until tbe Hongkong loan is comp..t< d. The Crylon Association in Londou are probably taking action to remonstrate. Tim cable is not very explicit as we are unaware67 words
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Advertisement358 1908-02-08 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS THE HIPPODROME CINEMATOGRAPH CO. To-Night! To-Night! AT 9.30 P.M. A New and Interesting Programme (BY SPECIAL REQDEBT. FORA FEW NIOIIT3 ONLY). T.M. KINS EDWARD AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA ON BOARD H M.S. OREADN OUGHT. The Champion Wrestlers of tbe World, HACKEN 3GHM IOT-MADRALI. EXCURSION IN ITALY. And seven o.her358 words
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Advertisement1458 1908-02-08 8 To AH the Women Who Suffer Peru na Is Earnestly Commended Mrs. Geo.O.Worstell, 11 River Road, Clarksburg, W.Va., writes: "I tnut that no one will think from this that I want my name in public itfllfflUtittSi V for any cause only to let nftnn know wtere they may find relief1,458 words
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Article92 1908-02-08 9 MUlt.-.T do vCnhv No J napMka '-ip<-a Bali do Pontiaoal: u ppcr, Blink io Wbito 5J, ■> i-j,'> ■".<> ir 3araw...i. lo Oranui No. 1 Pe*rl .S*»{0 'offu_> Bali, pio»o<i Joffc:\ Palembauij, -'<>■ m-..-JofTeo, Libetifto Ft pn 'i, small Flak So small pcaari do uiol pc»ri Pin Dpiaui, Bodqic92 words
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Article114 1908-02-08 9 0H London- Hank 4 m s Ml Demand 3/84$ lVivd*3 fl in;- 3/1^; !'> 8 m/e 2/4 j.CM 9*»m itiy— Ronk d/d 33ft' Pill— u8m,». 21. do 8m/s 344; On iO ina»— Bank d/d 2H1 Priv^e 8njt 296 do Sm/t 801 im/njM—BaakT.T. 178} Private 30 d/a 17 r M114 words
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Article55 1908-02-08 9 Howailh Krekine 6% fMW.OOU 3% pten: Kiley BarereitTAa t% MS.OOO 3% prem 8 puro EUotrio Triiinways O)., Ltd. t% &O,OuO njminal ■s'u^apore Mtjoioipa' 6% 400,000 10% pre.i «V 1,878.000 3% pram. H'-j, 1.600.000 S-& prem i% 603,900 2%<ii»nom. ii»i»« Eagiue^rnj By<l.,Etd. By. kfI.OOO par Ivnjong P. D. B. •250,00055 words
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Article340 1908-02-08 9 Dmto of farnuion OHritkl i Number SabMritMd of I BnuM la>ue Value Paid op to Sharaa Unissued 1903 1300.000 1907 1300,000 1901 tfIOO.OOO 1908 £400,u00 1905 £30.000 1907 9400.000 1901 £60,000 1908 £100,000 1908 1150,000 1900 £130,000 1908 30,000 1908 t4M,000 1906 «*W,OOO 1904 £130,000 1906 £37,000 •dOO.OOO •sas/'Oo340 words
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Article358 1908-02-08 9 1905 1905 1904 1903 1906 £150,000 •300,000 £30,000 £70.000 tno.ooo 411,000 £73,000 i 4U6,6M •100,000 415.160 £61.000 •IU.OOO 4MOO I 93^00 10.900 7,000 I 11,000 61.000 13,500 |i 6.000 56.000 I 131,464 I 113,646 180vM» 184,000 7<M)OO 60 460 I 1M 31,500 900,000 10,000 I 115,000 1 I*o,ooo M.OM358 words
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Article199 1908-02-08 9 I3H I t-1,3, l.ju.u XI.SUO I*9B 1211,000 $228,000 >' ,000 4,500 i so,onn 40,n00 18,000 I 9.000 I 8,000 I 4.000 3,400 >" 5,000 3,760 34,000 600 40,000 1,130 1.000 5,000 150,000 9485 Bern Aaoanoa isanein Ageooy, un IWS »:B,'J. 1.300 •15.0tt.000 1903 !»3,400.000 M.i 00.000 1896 1 11,000,000199 words
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Advertisement129 1908-02-08 9 PHOSFERINE I THa GrMtMi «f all T. 1.1.. I I a* mi atm* mmALTtt. I I U Mb aamapt I c 1 Wines Wines I Genuine tabio claret 4-75 per don Vermouth of Turin 1.20 p. litre bot Moacat o( Syracuse, an invigorating win" mostly recommended for weak people and129 words
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Advertisement9 1908-02-08 9 J. MOTION CO. Watchmakers. Jewellers. Opticians. REKVIH* PROMPTLY EXECUTED.9 words
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Advertisement61 1908-02-08 9 MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EABNEdH IF YOU INTEND TO SELL YOUH LAND AND HOUSE PROPERTIES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, to FIRST CONSULT i S. J\. Fernandez Co., AUCTIOITEBRS Me. 6 D'Atmelda Street. Whose Kaiib are the Cbzambt And the SarrLjuaDmiot Aw.ootrt«tbe Chaboim and Couuission the Lowut Punmn in Singapore Ig I oJ-ii-iLllxij61 words
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Advertisement246 1908-02-08 9 Pathe Freres' rILMS a:^ V Are the Best. Mf% Sold at 43 Cts. J^p PER MKTRE. SPECIAL PATHE FILMS At 32 and 26 Cents per Metre. Bey ibom ihk TJ* T^UTTVITTTCI w, stamford Rd., 80LB AGBNT: Wn£(lrUO, SINGAIORE. i^^B. P. de Silva, |§i HAMUFACTURIMG JEWELLEB, B a h Fatronac* of246 words
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Article1433 1908-02-08 10 A LAND OF LIGHT AND COLOUR. First sight of Egypt I and there is a thrill in the blood as the dim line of desert stretching away to the East broadens into a 11 it, yellow plain, and the distant caravan, scarcely perceptible, disappears from view. The statue1,433 words
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Advertisement581 1908-02-08 10 BANKING COMPANIES* Hongkong and shanghai banking corporation. paid up coital •10.000.00t RESERVE FUND Sterling Resorvo 110,000,030 1 aoi TW 000 Silver rWerve »ll,750,0O0) »21 -'5O OW Rwrve Liability of Propnetcs M 0.000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. O. H. Medharat, Esq.—Chairman. Hon. Kr. Henry Keswick.—Deputy Chairman. GnxtavFriesland.Egq. A. J. Raymond, Esq. A.581 words
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Advertisement521 1908-02-08 10 BANKING COMPANIES. chartered bank of india. Australia anc china. inoobporated bt royal charter. Paid np rßpitlj 60,000 Shares of £Jocacli «1,200,000 pj^pnnd t\,4ri.oo> 5^3,,™ Liability of Proprietors ..«1,300,000 BANKERS. Bank oi England. National Bank of Scotland. The London City 4 Midland Bank, Ltd. nRA«rH BINOAPORE BRANCH. Current Acoonnt* are opened521 words
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Advertisement201 1908-02-08 10 AUCTION SALE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, ETC., At "Croydon." No. l-O, Orchard Road, On i■■ lay. February 11, at 4 p.m. Catalogues iwuied. On -mow Monday snd day of sale. H. L. Coghlan Ss Co Licensed Auctioneers 830 and Surveyor*. AUCTION SALE or HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ETC., At Uppci Norwood St. Thomas*201 words
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Advertisement276 1908-02-08 10 MORTGAGEES SALE. LAND AUCTION OF ONE EQUAL MOIETY SHARE IN VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND, off Syed Alley and Campong Java Roads, At Meesrs. H. L. Coghlan A Co.'v Sale-rooms, Monday, February 10, at 2.30 p.m. All that one equal undivided moiety share in three pieoes of Freehold Land, comprised in Grants276 words
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Advertisement599 1908-02-08 10 SALES BY AUCTION. MORTGAGEE'S SALE or SIX INDIAN BULLOCKS AND THREE BULLOCK CARTri. To be held at Sambawa Rood, Singapore, Monday, February 10, at 4 p.m G. A. Fernandez and Co., 337 Auctioneer*. NOTICE. THE POSTPONED FURNITU"XIE SALE of the Property of J. FEINBERQ, Esq., At No.]_BB, Bras Basah Road,599 words
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Advertisement536 1908-02-08 10 INSURANCE Companies. THE IMPERIAL FIHE OFFICE. CmTE'J WITH TH« AI.I.UNCC AKBCKIKCK CoUPINT, LtMITUI A 2 Ilartholmew Lane, London. CSTIBLIHUKI) ISO* <-»U'«al £5,«H),00C Total Funds exct-ed.. £10,000,000 Oenvral Manager. Robkbt Lkwis, Km). KAKLOW CO..— Aft.* ONION KIRE INBCRANCK COJJPANr OF PAKIB. ICMTIXUxHXD IKJN REBERVKS AND TOTAL QtTARANThES jC4.000.000 iht nudeisigued. Agents536 words
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Article1346 1908-02-08 11 NOTES AND NEWS OF INTEREST TO MOTORISTS. End of London Motor- Bus Strike. From exchanges to hand yesterday, we It-am thai the' London motor-bus strike is at an cud, and the victory is with tho Koad Car Company. After being maintained mort or less resolutely for elevun fltty, the1,346 words
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Advertisement295 1908-02-08 11 vRm^M s#^m.*mm&i' **'*wtj^ma 1. Argyll Motor Cars. NOW IN STOCK One 12-14 H.P. t four-cylinder, five-seated ARGYLL. Painted and Upholstered Dark Green, Red Wheels, fitted with Magneto, Hood, Pump, Lamps and all necessary accessories and tools. Adams-Hewitt Cars, 10 H.P., three seaters, in Stock. Trial Rcuu by arrangement. Prices and295 words
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Advertisement86 1908-02-08 11 Wr:te for New Catalogue OF HUMBER CARS. Latest Improvements Reduction in Prices THE BORNEO CO., LTD. THREE TROPICAL SCOURGES. MALARIA. DYSENTERY AND ULCERB. WITH SELF TREATMENT, by H. O. LAMBART, m.a., h.d. (Fellow of the Tropical Society. Kelly and Wash, Ltd., 0n« Dollar. and Robineon and Co 0 239 FIRE-RESISTING86 words
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Advertisement191 1908-02-08 11 Local Motor Car Agencies. flrrol-gohnston W MOTOR CARS and "central MOTOR LORRIES. ENGINE WORKS. MOTOR CAR REPAIRS. TYRES VULCANIZED. «woc^o>«,.^ ACCUMULATORS RECHARGED. =5= PLATING, ENAMELLING. PAINTING. 0 By Skilled Workmen. LAMPS, COILS, JACKS, PUMPS, OIL, motor spirit, etc. Straits QyeU Motor <20., BATTERY RO.VD. WE HAVE BEEN APPOINTED BOLE AGENTS191 words
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Advertisement583 1908-02-08 12 Scale of Cbaroes. 1 PREPAID ADVERTIBBMENTS.— MisoeIimeoua V.'ent: of Every Description, Houses, Aand, etc to M, are inserted at the following sjJsjHOne InstrtiMi I.SO per -n.~t. Two a.OO Three SBO I3tz S.W Hln« 8.40 Twelve 7.10 Twenty-five 10.00 (E«eh aubßeqoent month VS per inch.) "Ue above rate is based upon583 words
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Advertisement409 1908-02-08 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Btn Poar Llaaa, oas or tw towittoat (LA j, th. Inch, Seal* of Oiugw LANDAU FOR SALE. A First-class Landau, Rubber-tyred, almost lew, to be seen at F. Clarke AC-". 1 Ltory Btablef, 207. Qneoc 6treet. (Ml FOR BALE. Tht Race Horn KINGTON By Prince Chester, out409 words
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Advertisement583 1908-02-08 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. ti.rs»:— P^ <l- I in. tne or two iawrtiou, (1. Bj the ioti, m Srale of Chatgw. HOUBETO BE lA No. 111, Orchard Road, a oomfortable European dweUina-hooK. Rent MO. Apply to 8. Maaassea and Oo 7. D' Almeida Street. IM OFRCE TO LET. No.583 words
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Advertisement635 1908-02-08 12 rO BE LET OR SOLD. Rit»s: Tomr I low, on* or two lsa«rUon, fI,DO By tUt loch. •«> Seal* ol Chart*.. HOUSE TO LET. A commodious Compound Hcn-i sitnated on i high ground at the foot of Fort Palmer facing Keppel Harbour and Alexandra Road. Kent moderate. For particulars, apply635 words
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Advertisement611 1908-02-08 12 ,jjh 8. ALLSOPP SONS, LTD. li-* ~4 1 Brewers to His Maje i'y The King. LAGER BEER, PALE ALE, STOUT. MmV Obt!<inahU fron. th« \3 Sytftß A CO.. Principal Dealer?. Act Ml V.O.V. DAN MACFARLANE <& COMPANY S Royal Liqueur Scotch Whisky. OBTAINABLE OF ALL DEALERS. Wholesale from SYME and611 words
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