The Straits Times, 23 October 1908
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Title Section13 1908-10-23 1 The Straits Times NO. 22.790. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 23. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement426 1908-10-23 1 The OSTEND MEETING. Kilometer Trials, Flying Start. Mile Standing Test. FIRST— BAYARD-CLEMENT FIRST-BAYARD-CLEMENT. SECOND— BAYARD-CLEMENT SECOND— BAYARD-CLEMENT. THIRD-BAYARD-CLEMENT. RAYARD TT FMFNT FOURTH-6-cylinder NAPIER. THIRD-BAYARD-CLEMENT. FIFTH-FIAT. FOURTH-FIAT. This proves ones again the SUPERIORITY of BAYARD-CLEMENT CARS as regards RELIABILITY and REGULARITY. A few Modelß of this make have junt been received.426 words
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Advertisement300 1908-10-23 1 HALES TOURS Beach Road, Singapore. NEW FILMS Just Arrived. The three following realistic tours combining Railway and Trams will be given for the first time this evening I. HEX RIVER TO RHODESIA including Hippo Hunt. 11. NAPLES by Tram aod VESUVIUS by Electric Railway. 111. THE TWO MOST WONDERFUL RAILWAYS300 words
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Advertisement118 1908-10-23 1 Robinson Company. REVOLVERS PISTOLS. H^B* Revolver Cartridges. COLTB DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER. BROWNING AUTOMATIC PIBTOL 4-inch Ham 1. 82. ■L Revolver Cartridges. mk COLTBTARBCT REVOLVER. WEBLEY'B AUTOMATIC PIBTOL 6-inch Barrel. '88. V^y^j/ Revolver Cartridges. VMM WEBLEYS "W.P. 32 REVOLVERS. WEBLEY 8 HAMMERLESS WEBLEY S MARK 111. 38 REVOLVERS '32 REVOLVER The Cornish118 words
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Advertisement33 1908-10-23 1 ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT. All Souls' Day. WREATHS, CROSSES. ETC., From SI .50. To order only. All orders should be given before October 29. 217, ORCHARD ROAD. Telephones: Office 737. Gardens 190.33 words
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Advertisement47 1908-10-23 1 BOARD AND LODGING. BiTMi— Fomr Liu*, ona ot «»o Ibmi Moaa, fl.oo Bf th* IMb, m Snal. of CbuftM. BOARD AND REBIDENCE. Comfortable rooms with board at CAMBO HOUSE, River Valley Road. 9180 BOARD AND REBIDENCE. For single gentlemen. Terms moderate. Apply at 11, Dboby Gfcant. 223647 words
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Article981 1908-10-23 2 ORIGINAL JOKES BELIEVED TO BE GROWING SCARCE. Typical Stories of the Nations. People who go about telling that they have a new joke are to be regarded with suspicion. Most of us know such people. Then there are writers for funny journals, who are expected to grind981 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement389 1908-10-23 2 GARRETTS PORTABLE ENGINES Fitted with patent Economical Fire-box for burning wood fuel. OVEK FIFTY IN LSE IN THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES. 10, 12 and 14 h.p. In Stock. IMPORTERS: BORNEO COMPANY, LTD. No More Crust IN BOILERS! WHERE "D.M." BOILER COMPOSITION IS ÜBED. A little "D.M." introduced into a boiler389 words
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Advertisement239 1908-10-23 2 PHOSFERINE ITto linM af f* Team. I "OE SUMATRA POST," Published daily at Mbdan, Deli, is the LEADING paper in Sumatra. ROB ROY PENS' II: mi m cc ■■INKS, STRAITS ORIENTAL COMPANY. IMPOKTEKS OF SUM PRODUCTS AND MERCHANDISE of every descrip tion, comprising rare Monster Stag Horns, Lion, Tigor, Leopard239 words
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Advertisement71 1908-10-23 2 The first thing is to think of in Urinary trouble. METHYLOIDS. They cure. Tasteless, taken internally, relieve the pain and give visible results in a few hoars, care in a few days. Far better than copaiba and santal, or injections. No inconvenience, no publicity. Try them and realise the bent71 words
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Advertisement645 1908-10-23 2 THIS IS MR. ANDREWS Who, Brocuht to tue Vkrub of Dkscmk by Malaria, Kuki-matism and Otbku Mvi.adif.s, Hkkb Thankfully Tells of His Cumplktk Cihk by OR. WILLIAMS PINK PiU.9. Mr. Benjamin Andrews is now on the staff of an en^iueering firm in Bombay, but previously he travelled extensively through the645 words
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Advertisement453 1908-10-23 2 LOOK VAN KIT. DENTIST. AND DENTAL SUPPLIES. No. 28, South Cinal Road. and 17, South Bridge Road. High Class Work. Moderate Charge*. Consulting Rooms fitted with electric lighU and fans, etc., etc. 1406 CHARLES -^fc HEIDSIECKS White Seal {TO* Champagne. |i •CI.F AGENTB t M B»hn, m, .er ACo Ld453 words
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Miscellaneous173 1908-10-23 2 The Straits Times, AMD The Straits Budget. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in Advance. Daily Issue per y< ar 180.00 do per qiarter 7.60 do per month 2.60 do per copy 10 Weekly issue per year 1200 do per quarter 8.00 do per copy 26 When sent by post, there is added173 words
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Article1616 1908-10-23 3 APPROPRIATE MATERIALS FOR GIRLS. Enormous Hats and Directoire Gowns Condemned. Lucky indeed is the youug girl of today, so far as those fashions are concerned which have been prepared this season for bor special benefit, since they seem to represent, almost without exception, everything that is graceful1,616 words
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Article72 1908-10-23 3 An exciting scone occurred at Matlock on the 11th instant. At a meeting between tbe Duke of Devonshire and his foVmer constituents, the flooring, which wan over an emptied swimming bath, collapsed, and tbe Duko and Dnchess of Devon -hi re. Lord and L:i-ly Kerry and other72 words
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Advertisement424 1908-10-23 3 DISPENSING OF OCULISTS PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALITY. MAYNARD Co., Ld, CHEMISTS and OPTICIANS, 14, Battery Road, and 309, North Bridge Ro id, HAVK A LARGE STOCK OF Spectacles Eyeglasses In GOLD, GOLD KILLED an! SOLID NICKEL. ALSO A VAKIETY OF RIMLESS GLASSES. Prices Moderate. Quality cxcclfe.it. KELLY AND WALSH. LIMITED. NEW424 words
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Advertisement117 1908-10-23 3 A WONDROUS CURE FOR RHEUMATISM i .Marvellous as it may seem, after Mm many attempts ani failures to grapple with that dire disease Rheumatism, a sure, positive and ftrtain cure has been found in Little's Oriental Balm a remedy that has demonstrated its unfailing curative power in thousands of apparently117 words
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Advertisement325 1908-10-23 3 Milkmaid |L K m^m u Mß^mmW^H^ m^^ J ti A N L) |M SENSED 7 *Rir!llp. /flr Milkmaid BRAN*/ Ell I 1/ vJWL jf|#fi iflllJV Jk\ rt&S^™§L Se« that the wiwKS rONDENSED Mlli f« MILKMAID Trade Mark > %^^M.M...,,. l i^^gy is on every Tin >•,• -<i. J ~-^^^g^. __i-^325 words
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Article708 1908-10-23 4 Name, port, probable date oj arrival, and name oj Agents, STEAMBRS Airlie, Sydney, Oet IS Bonatead Aloinous, China. Oet M W. Mansfield Alicante, Manila, Nov 1 Barlow Antung, Hongkong, Oct Behn Meyer Antyaoei. Liverpool, Nov 34 W. Mansneld Arrnand Behio, M'aeilles, Nov 9; M. Maritime! Assaye, Hongkong, Nov708 words
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Article255 1908-10-23 4 Passengers Outward. IVi I. and O. steamer Moldavia, conuoctBH with the steitmcr Delhi at Colombo, duo October 21. —Miss L. T. Price, Sir W. H. .mil Lady Hyndman Joues. Mrs. A. Pearnc, Mr. \V. Dennis, Mr. W. Dirpenhoim Mr. C. E. S. Baxcndalc, Mr. W. E. Elder255 words
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Advertisement50 1908-10-23 4 PROPER TREATMENT FOR DYSENTERY The great mortality resulting from dysentery is due to a lack ot proper treatment. Not ouc cane iv a thousand will prove fatal when Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is given at the first onset of the disease. For sale by all Dispensaries and dealers.50 words
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Advertisement730 1908-10-23 4 STEAMER SAILIN6B. TWo. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. Por China, Japan, Penan*, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Erypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London Through Bills of Lading Issued for Chin i Ooast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and America Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or tm I MAIL LINE. {Outward for China). 1908 Delhi730 words
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Advertisement673 1908-10-23 4 BTEAMER BAIUNBB. BURNS PHILP LIME. SINGAPORE TO -JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE AND SYDNEY". ALSO TAKING OAROO Fl* OTTIER NORTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BRITISH NEW GUINEA. NEW BRITAIN AND NEW ZEALAND PORTS (with transhipment). As induoement offers. Smooth paasage. Superb Scenery. A regular monthly serrioe to above ports ia673 words
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Advertisement483 1908-10-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGSOCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AUD CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despached from Liverpool outwards for the Straita, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Gonoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre and483 words
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Advertisement564 1908-10-23 4 BTEAHER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular senrioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatohed fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, oalling at Penang and Oolombo. Taking oargo564 words
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Advertisement765 1908-10-23 4 steamer mums, N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial Uarman Mall Una The last aad wall known mail steamer t ihis Oompany sail fortnightly bom Brero Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Boutham, 08, Gibraltar, Genoa, Maples, (ooaneoticn Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vise ver«, Port Said, Boas, Aden, Oolombo, Penan l Singapore, Hongkong,765 words
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Article961 1908-10-23 5 UHDiathii huding the luUoit.ac abbrgTlatiom m a««d «tr. ■t«amer ib. nhtp; bq. barque; BekvKhooDtr: Vet.— Yacht: Crq.— Cruner Obt.— ilun but; Tor.— Tomdo; H.p.— 11,,™« pow« Brit. BritUh; U. H.-l'mtwl SUMi; Feb.— Pnnrbi Oar.— Osruiui Dut. DuU-h lUO.— ltaliui Span.— MpanUh: Mar.— Huawikk O.c.— Oannl curio; il.?.—961 words
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Article122 1908-10-23 5 From Eubopi— By the P. and <>. steamrr Delhi, October 24. From China— By the N. D. L. steamer Zieleu, dne October 26. Left Singapore Dae in London Sopt 11 P. *O. Oot 3 Sept 15 N. D. L. Oct 8 Sept 17 IS. I. Oct 10122 words
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90 1908-10-23 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day, TANJONG PAGAR. East Wham Basin Jos. Ij. Eviston. East Wharf Section I— Penang, Muttra. Section No. I (Shbxbs Wham)— Nil. Section 2— lsrhia, Vondel. B—Jen&rty.8 Jen&rty. 4 Hong Moh. Nil. 6— Patani. 7— Nil. B—90 words
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Article76 1908-10-23 5 Outward P. and O. Mail. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Delhi, left Penang at 7.30 p.m., yesterday, and may be expeoted to arrive here at 6 a.m., to-morrow. HOMIWABD GXBXAM SUIL. The Imperial German mail steamer Zieten, having left Hongkong at 9 a.m., today, and76 words
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Article99 1908-10-23 5 Fob Pn Sniui i'lju To-mouow Caoob Olangifi 9.30 a.m. Penaug and Bombay Itchia 11a.m. P. Swettenham, Penang Pin Seng 1 p.m. P. B'tenham and Penang Ipoh 1 p.m. Babang, Colombo, Genoa Rembrandt 2 p.m. Bangkok via ports Yugala 2 p.m. Penang and Calcutta Kum Sang S p.m. Deli99 words
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Article315 1908-10-23 5 Messrs. Fraser and Company's Weekly Circular. t. The following is Messrs. Fraser and Company's weekly share circular Our Market still remains in a state of inactivity, with rates unchanged in nearly every instance. The 450 Debentures of 1500 each bearing interest at 6 per cent, now offered315 words
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Article277 1908-10-23 5 Proud Boast of Helping to Kill a Negro, William Van Ambers Sullivan, once a United States Senator for Mississippi, led a mob that lynched Lawson Patton, a negro, who had cut Mrs. M. M. Millan's throat, at Oxford, Mississippi, on September 9. I led the mob which277 words
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Article117 1908-10-23 5 New Steamship Service. The According to a Hongkong exchange, Consul Lester Maynard has sent the information that on May 25 the steamship Germania called at Sandakan, British North Borneo, on her first trip of a regular monthly rnn between Zamboanga and Sandakan, calling at Jolo, Bon^ao, Sitanki and Cagayan Suln,117 words
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Article46 1908-10-23 5 I have a better squirt than that,' nhout. d Burdon Latimer, evidently a sportsman, as he drew a revolver and shot Alice Nichols, a Bixteen year-old servant, at a fair in Northamptonshire, because she had squirted him with a lady teaser." The girl was seriously wounded.46 words
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Advertisement57 1908-10-23 5 "Difficulties MM things that hliow what men are," Haid old faJMK Ui« Greek, in expresHing the idoa that a dotorminod man will overcome all ob»tacleH. Similarly, we might say that ill-health is the thing that shows what Steams' Wine will do. It is excellent for persons convalescing from severe illuobs;57 words
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Advertisement481 1908-10-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO.LTD. A regular FORTNIGHTLY service Is main tamed between Japan and Europe by the foUowinß NEW TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, Under Mail Contract with tho lmpcm Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company'B European Service, lighted through crat by Eloctrioity, provided with excellent accommodation for First481 words
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Advertisement477 1908-10-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS Thi undermentioned mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular sorvios between Caloutta and Japan, oalling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai *n rout* FLEET. Tons Commander a.s. a Jiria" a.soo J. Q. Olotmt m. "OuoonArui" 4,600 S. H. Biu»n s.b. AuuTonn Aku>"477 words
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Advertisement542 1908-10-23 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. C P R Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mall Steamship Lino. THK NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BDROPI VIA CHINA JAPAN. CANADA .nd ihs UNITED STATES. Boole from Hongkong, Ha Shanghai, Nagasaki (lulani g<w of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama. Vlotoria and Vanooaver, R.M.H. "Karnnorlmu" Twia soren stea R.M.B. Empbms or Jipin542 words
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Advertisement137 1908-10-23 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Oot 24— At tale-room, valuable Chinese Jewellery, at 11 a.m. 24— At St. Dominio's, No. 9, Mount Sophia, household furniture, etc., at 2-80 p.m. H. I- Cojfhlan and Co. Oct 24— At No. 74-5, Bras Buah Road, valuable teak furniture, etc., at 2 p.m. 28—137 words
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Advertisement31 1908-10-23 5 A New Head on You.— lf your head achi* try Steams' Headache Core. Your bead will MS6a feel like a ttew ono. It tho bauia htad, bat the ache is gone.31 words
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Miscellaneous255 1908-10-23 5 DAY BY DAY Friday, October 23. High Water. 9.84 p.m. Municipal Board. 2-80 p.m. Rngby Football. Scotland v. Rest. Cornish Pixie. 5 1 j 7 and 9to 10 p.m. Hill St. Grand Cinematograph. Theatre Royal. Alhambra Cinematograph. 7 30 p.m. Bale's Tours. 7 p.m Japanese Oinematograpn. 7-30 p.m. Harima Cinematograph.255 words
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Miscellaneous150 1908-10-23 5 Singapore Tide Table. (FaoM Octobxb 23 to OcTosn 29.) HIGH WATER. LOW WATER Time H T jjhT Time [H'ght October bra, mm. ft. ins. hrs.min. ft. ma. Fmdat 23 J »*1 «n 3.8 3 21am 2.5 FMDiT 2S j 9.M pm 8.6 3 40pm 8.2 S*Tuai)ATi4 lO ii p m150 words
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729 1908-10-23 6 Straits Times. PRISE 10 CENTS. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28. Sir Edward Grey's speech in the House of Commons does not add very much, in its telegraphed form, to our knowledge of the proposals which lave been made by the British and Russian Governments for the settlement of affairs in Eastern Europe.729 words
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Article565 1908-10-23 6 It would be impossible in a moderately comprehensive survey of national institutions to omit Lloyd's." To the ordinary man in the street it is a greater mystery than the Bank of England, with which it may fairly be said to hold something like common rank but people are educated to565 words
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Article14 1908-10-23 6 Over six hundred passengers arrived from Hongkong, yesterday, by_the^ Indo China steamer Kum Sang.14 words
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Article20 1908-10-23 6 A Chinaman living at No. 20-5, Armenian Street, has reported to the police the loss of jewellery valued at $166.20 words
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Article16 1908-10-23 6 Kroiu Penang, 812 passengers arrived, yesterday morning, hy Messrs. Wee Bin and Company's steamer Hong Mob.16 words
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Article20 1908-10-23 6 The output from the Balgownie Rubber Estates, Ltd., for two weeks ended the 16th instant, was 1.494 lbs., estimated dry.20 words
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Article26 1908-10-23 6 A cargo of rice arrived from Bangkok, this morning, by the N.D.L. steamer Korat. The Clio wla. of the «ame line, brought a similar cargo, yesterday.26 words
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Article28 1908-10-23 6 Horses, as well as men, are suffering from fever this autumn, and in more than one cavalry regiment in Upper India a large number of chargers are down.28 words
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Article26 1908-10-23 6 Messrs. F. W. Barker and Company have received a cable from London stating that the subscription list of Ledbury RubUer Estates, Ltd., opens on November 9,26 words
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Article31 1908-10-23 6 It has been ascertained by the police that the Raleigh bicycle found in possession of a Palembang Malay, belonged to a European in thj employ of Messrs. John Aird and Company.31 words
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Article32 1908-10-23 6 His Excellency Wen Tsun Yao, Assistant Imperial Resident to Tibet, is due in Singapore shortly, bound for Tibet, via India. His Excellency goes to Calcutta, and thence crosses the Himalaya to Tibet.32 words
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Article32 1908-10-23 6 Those interested in temperance are reminded of the annual public meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union at the BoUHtead Institute at (0 o'clock, to night, to which the public are invited.32 words
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Article39 1908-10-23 6 A reward is being offered by the Chief Police Officer for the arrest and conviction of the two Chinese who played the confidence trick oa the ayah who was formerly in the employ of the Rev. S. S. Walker.39 words
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Article37 1908-10-23 6 A special attraction in the Harima Hall cinematograph show to-night will be an attempt by Miss Anna Abs, the strong lady, to lift a full-grown horse for a wager i.t one thousand dollars with a local sportsman.37 words
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Article39 1908-10-23 6 The steamer Blake, a large vessel from Calcutta with a lull cargo of coal, went aground off Tauj >ng TukoDg in three fathoms, on Saturday. Tho Blake wax retluated on Monday. No serious damage has been sustained by her.39 words
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Article40 1908-10-23 6 Ismail, who arrived on the B. I. steamer Muttra, from Penang, as a s'owaway, yesterday, was fiued to by the acting MasterAttondttnt, Lieutenant Ca'.or, yesterday. His Worship recommended that the prison authorities look into the .mental conditioo of the prisoner.40 words
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Article47 1908-10-23 6 A salt cargo boat fully laden with salt, while entering the Kloug Padung, Sian\ from the river was taken on to the bank of the river through the strength of the current aud was capsized. The accident was chiefly due to bad manoeuvring, says the &iaw Observer.47 words
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Article51 1908-10-23 6 Mr. C. Foster was the defendant in two oases in the District Court before Mr. C. J. Saunders, this morning, and judgment wax given agaiust him by default in both cases. Gob Tbiam Kay sued for 52.J7 Hit for stone supplied, and Lim Slew for 1301.87 for discharging and crushing51 words
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Article54 1908-10-23 6 Fifteen slabs of tin, valued at over 1700, were taken from a lighter in the Roads, last night, despite the fact that there were six Indian boatmen on board lookiug after the cargo. The lighter was alongside the British steamer Shimosa, wtiich is taking on a cargo for New York.54 words
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Article53 1908-10-23 6 An interesting case was set down in the list of causes at the Hongkong Supreme Court recently. Messrs. Bradley and Company aued a Chinese firm for the non-supply of ceitata cases of human hair. The amount was for 41,5*0, but plaintiffs waived 1500 to bring it within the jurisdiction of53 words
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Article398 1908-10-23 6 H.H. the Sultan of Jjlinre arrived in Singapore, this morning. Capt. Mitchell Taylor, A.D.C. to the Governor of Hongkong, dm uudergone an operation for api>eudicitis. The Bangkok Times states that tho King of Siam arrived safely at I'akampho, in tbe north of the country, on tho 14th398 words
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Article60 1908-10-23 6 Mr. A. AnnaiTialai secured judgment in the District Court before Mr. C. J. Saunders. yesterday, for WB.M and co-, against Mr. A. E. Pu-Ninore, who put in ii" appearance. The claim was for balance of fee as a surveyor for a complete boundary survey and for clearing and demarcating v60 words
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Article75 1908-10-23 6 There have been numerous thefts from rickshas, of late, and users of these convenient public conveyances should be on their guard. A Kliug was pawing through Kling Street, yesterday, with a large quantity of goods in his ricksha, when a Chinaman slipped up from behind aud Mtawi a box of75 words
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Article77 1908-10-23 6 Th" steamer Gleuoglo, which had a bad experience in the ivr.-ni typhoon while en route from Singapore to liougkong with 1,600 coolies on board, is now iv the Kowloon Dock undergoing repairs. Three boats were lost, and other damage was dune by the storm. The captaiu decided that, having so77 words
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Article77 1908-10-23 6 The Straits Echo hears that Haji Za kariah, an advisory member of the Muhomudan Eudowment Board, Pi-nang, if shortly leaving Penang on a pilgrimage U, M.-tv.i A meeting of the Moslem Society was hald on Friday, when it was docided to Bubinit to the authorities the names of the following77 words
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Article97 1908-10-23 6 Mr. Parry, the Agent of the China Mutual Life lusurauco Company at Saigon, committed suicide there with a revolver on October 18 Before doing so he put his affairs iv order aud left a number of letters to people thero and elsewhere. Nothing is known publicly of the cause. The97 words
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Article93 1908-10-23 6 The cinematograph at the Theatre Royal, in North Bridge Koatl, is providiug entertainmeut to many people each evening. Some capital pictures are presented, including a brilliant aud sensational film, entitled Brothers in Arms. Tho Alhaiubra cortimios to attract attention w ith the Staduim Hportn sera s and other interesting lilmx,93 words
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Advertisement263 1908-10-23 6 I JUST LANDED. Finest Almeria GQfjoiee Shipment. RAPES (Op Thompson, Thomas Co. STEAM LAUNC-ES FOR SA.E OR IB V 5 ml G3m P.. QM4HHJf»K^ For sale or charter, steam launch ELT A. jhSJBi^L v£f MHa For charter, »team launch LASSIE. |A|>ily m£w fIT VP HP >'- < <> Straits Time*.263 words
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Advertisement222 1908-10-23 6 ALHAMBRA CINEMATOBUPH. BEACH ROAD. To-Night! ALL NEW FILMS. The Beginning of the Serpentine Fla«li J lines (Tae Life of a Gambler) Stickfast lot the Sake of his Uniform The Barrow Race Tbe My.iterioiiN Knight A Well-paid Situ ition AMD The Stadium Sports. Series 1, 2 and 8. L. F. WILLIS,222 words
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Article190 1908-10-23 7 GREAT BRITAIN'S SYMPATHY WITH TURKEY. Speech by Sir Edward Grey. Rki tkks TbmMlM] London. October 23. Sir Edward Ofay has made an important statement in the House of Commons. Ho said that the object of the communications which had been addressed to the Powers was to secure agreement190 words
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Article109 1908-10-23 7 Selection of a Well-known Civil Engineer. IRfutkb's Tbleoram) London, October 22. M. Alfred Picard, a civil engineer, who has been quite outside naval circles, has been appointed French Minister of Marine in succession to M. Thomson, who resigned the othor day in consequence of an adverse109 words
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Article58 1908-10-23 7 Rumoured Recall of Old Finance Minister. |D»« O»TASIATIBORS LIOVD T»L«OBAMl Berlin, October 2:s. Thero is a ruiuour iv St. Petersburg that M. de Witte. late Russian Minister of Finance, will be recalled to that position. M. do Witte was formerly President of the Council of Ministers, and was58 words
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Article39 1908-10-23 7 Vote of Mistrust in the Federal Government. (Dm Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tblbobaml Berlin, October 23. Th< Parliament of the Australian Commonwenth, at Sydney, have passed a vote of mi- vist in tho financial policy of the Federal (iovermneut.39 words
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Article30 1908-10-23 7 [Dm OsTitiuTidOfia Lloyd Th.»oram| Berlin. October 23. A cincessioti of earthquakes have taken place at Plauen, in Saxony, but no serious damage has as yet been reported.30 words
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Article26 1908-10-23 7 [RbUTBB'S TbL«(IRAM.| London, October 23. The Kaiser's fourth son. Prince August Wilhclm, has been married in Berlin to Princess Alexandria of Schlcswig Glucksburg.26 words
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Article84 1908-10-23 7 The 3rd Middlesex Regiment, which is coming to Singapore to relieve the Royal West Kent Regiment, is preparing for its early departure from Hongkong. A military tattoo will be given one of these nights. Rays a Hongkong exchange, and the exercises on the I'arade Ground have84 words
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Article67 1908-10-23 7 Telegrams from San Francisco state that a Hongkong native millionaire has bt en refused jxTiuission to land from tho Pacific Mail steamer Korea on tho ground that he had two wives, a state of affairs that is contrary to the law of America, which does not admit67 words
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Article372 1908-10-23 7 Chinese Charged with Attempted Extortion. Mr. E. C. C. Howard, the District Judge, was engaged for the greater portion of the day, yesterday, with a case against four Chinese who were asked to Hhow cause why they should not be bound over to keep the peace.372 words
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Article216 1908-10-23 7 Nonia's Cook Robbed uf Market Money. Four Chinese were before the Third Magistrate. Mr. Maurice Thunder, yesterday afternoon, for preliminary inquiry into a charge of gang robbery. Mr. Hastings Rhodes, the Deputy Public Prosecutor, conducted the inquiry. Lim Wee Neo, a nonya living at No. 62 Tras216 words
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Article94 1908-10-23 7 I A Railway Police luspector, named Sherard, had the unhappy experience of falling out of the express train from Rangoon to Mandalay, the other Afternoon. He got into tho train at Pegu and after Peinzalok station be dropp d off the verandah of a second94 words
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Article81 1908-10-23 7 Murder of Chinese Pig- Rearer. Medical examination of the body of the aged pig-roarer, who wa-t murdered in MacPherson li>ad, shows that all the wounds were superficial ones, and it might not have been the intention of his assailants to have killed him. Tho fact that two main arteries were81 words
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Article73 1908-10-23 7 Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith sat in bankruptcy jurisdiction, at the Supreme Court, this morning, when the list of matters brought to his notice was more satisfactory than usual. Among the receiving orders were several that had been mentioned previously, while the pxaminations of witnesses included that of K.73 words
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Article156 1908-10-23 7 Chinese Detective Police Constable No. 480, was tried before Mr. .1. S. \V. Arthur, acting Second Magistrate, yesterday, on a charge of possession of eighteen tins uf illicit chandu, valued at $183. Mr. G. S. Carver appeared for the Opium Farmer, and Mr. C. Everitt for the156 words
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Article150 1908-10-23 7 THREE ATTEMPTS TO BEHEAD MURDERER Revolting Scenes in Tonkin. Iv Tonkin, criminals sentenced to death are beheaded iv native fashion by executioners sword in hand. Shocking scenes sometimes result when the headnuan is not a skilled hand, the A veuir dv Tonkin tells of a fearful sight at150 words
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Article234 1908-10-23 7 Boat Laden with Customs Money Sinks at Bangkok. An accident occurred on the Bangkok river in front of the Custom House the other day. A considerable sum of Customs money was being sent in a two cheo boat to the Hongkong H ink. and, just as the boat234 words
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Article274 1908-10-23 7 New Measures to be Introduced by Governor-General. M. Klobukowski, tho Governor-General of Indo China, was in Anuam, a protected State, in the middle of this month. Rank sedition flourishes there and in Tonkin, and agitators find ready ear among the people, who complain bitterly of high taxes274 words
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152 1908-10-23 7 Hales Tours' afternoon performance is the delight of the children of St. Mary's and St Andrew's Homes, and, owing to the beneficent kindness- of a gentleman whose name we are not privileged to mention. Hales Tours gave a special afternoon performance, yesterday. The Pullman Car152 words
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Article125 1908-10-23 7 In order to provide prizes for the sports to be held at Amny during the visit of the American Battleship fleet, Totai Mark has been buying cups and bowls in Hongkong to the value of $10,000. Two gold cups valued at $2,500 each will go to125 words
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Article513 1908-10-23 7 PROTECTOR GOING HURRIEDLY TO HOIHOW. Gunboat and Steamer to be Salved. The Danish salvage steamer Protector has not had to wait long for further engagement since bringing the Sri Muar to Singapore, on Wednesday. She has been taking on her heavy salvage gear which was used in513 words
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Article239 1908-10-23 7 Sure and Inevitable Symptom of Rabies In some of the hill stations of Northern India, there seems to be a recrudescence just now of the mad dog scare, says a contemporary, and curious misadventures are recorded where nervous people with a supreme ignorance of the symptoms of239 words
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Article65 1908-10-23 7 Police Probationer Henson, had a narrow escape from serious injury, a few days ago, at the foot of Fort Canning Road. In attempting to cross in front of a motor-car while riding his bicycle, be was run down and the motor-car had to be backed off65 words
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Article177 1908-10-23 7 There are hundr. da ip Hongkong, as well as in Singapore, who have cultivated a taste for Manila cigar, and appreciate a goop brand. The item of news now published will be welcomed by smokers who visit the Philippines. It reads:— Passengers having the port of Manila177 words
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Article344 1908-10-23 7 Merry Robbers Repulse a Thousand Chinese Soldics. Another of the revolting soldiers of Kwangsi was caught and executed in Tniwangkong, on September 23, wiitesthe Wnchow correspondent of the North China Daily News. Your readers will remember that thirty odd of those soldiers wete beheaded in the same344 words
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Article262 1908-10-23 7 Extensive Alterations on German Liners. A correspondent writes to the Times: S ■tin- surprise is expressed in shipping circles at the announcement that the Egyptian Mail Steamship Company will resume its service between Marseilles and Alexandria at the end of October. It is understood that the holders262 words
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Article90 1908-10-23 7 This young gentleman is evidently destined to remain with us for sometime longer, judging by the big crowd of visitors who at.end his receptions. Large though his tent is, last evening between 9 and 10 o'clock, it was taxed to its utmost capacity, and so fuscinatiog is90 words
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144 1908-10-23 7 It would seem to be clear from the Russian papers that cholera was not conveyed from Central A^ia to Europe, but that the disease first appeared in Astrakhan, a city where the insanitary conditions are notorious. Thence it extended up the Volga valley, and144 words
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Article149 1908-10-23 7 Papers just laid before the Dutch Parlia- 1 ment give interesting details of further progress made in tlio abolition of slavery in certain backward districts in Netherlands India. There is hardly any trace of slavery left in Acheen. It is now only met with hero and149 words
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Article89 1908-10-23 7 LABOURITES NOT SATISFIED WITH RELIEF. Government to be Criticised. IHbuter's Tklkokaml London, October 22. The Labourites regard the proposals made by Mr. Asquitb for relief of the unemployed as inadequate. They have demanded a day for discussion I in tho House of Commons. The Prime Minister mid the89 words
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Article209 1908-10-23 7 Interesting Predictions About the Javanese. Java, which is huruiy one-third larger than Ireland, offers an interesting problem to students of tho law of population. The Javanese increase fast in number under conditions winch were first investigated scientifically, in 1869, by a medical officer in the Government service209 words
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Article103 1908-10-23 7 The audience of the Dalai Lama with the Chinese Throne has been postponed. The Pontiff suggests that it would be fitting if a silken rope were made, having at each end a flowery emblem, »nd that, when he arrives at the palace throne room, he should103 words
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Article148 1908-10-23 7 The Dalai Lama arrived at Peking on September 28, where h» was received with all the pomp and ceremony shown to prince* of the Imperial family. The Echo do Chine describes him as being thirty years of age. He looked stroDg and is said to148 words
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Article85 1908-10-23 7 The steam tug Jolo, which left Hongkong for Manila on 15th instant, encountered the full force of the typhoon and has been washed ashore near Shuitong, about 150 miles to the South of Hongkong, having lost her anchors. Happily all the crew are safe and Captain Groves,85 words
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Article100 1908-10-23 7 Eight Japanese who have just been captured while attempting to cross into Texas from Mexico, have confess- d to a great smuggling plot, of which the immigration ageuts are now fully cognisant. An organised band of smugglers is wo king on the border, running a tag from100 words
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Article36 1908-10-23 7 A Tamil named KanagHsaby has been arrested on a charge of enticing away the wife of the compatriot nanu d Ambalavanar. The case was mentioned to the Acting Second Magistrate, this morning, and adjourned till Monday.36 words
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Article40 1908-10-23 7 Hei Yong Hoon, a Hokien who had a previous convictioo, waH wntcnccil to two months' rigorous imprisonment by the Second Magistrate, yesterday afternoon, for thi ft of fifty-Dine gnuny bags valued at 111.80 from tlie Singapore Oil Mills, Hovelock Road.40 words
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Article44 1908-10-23 7 On the 10th and 11th instant, the Huey Lottery in Bangkok is said to have paid out Ticals 243,000. There are, of course, two drawings a day. The net profit of the two days, after allowing tor Government dues, is put at Tioak 80,000.44 words
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Article134 1908-10-23 8 In connection with tbe Singapore Hunt Club, there will be a Club Run on Sunday, at 6-80 a.m. The start will be mode from tin Main Entrance to the Botanical Gardens j tbe finish at tbe Club Marquee in Tyersall It is hoped that a large number134 words
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Article70 1908-10-23 8 The Committee v. The Rest. A Cricket match will take place on the S.C.C. portion of the Esplanade tomorrow between tbe Committees of the Club and Tbo Rest. Tbe following will request the Committees:— A. S. Bailey, F. J. Benjafield. H. M. Cantrell, C. I. Carver, R. L. Dunman,70 words
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Article84 1908-10-23 8 V MX. A. Tournament. Tbe singles in the V.M.C.A. tennis tourn awent were finished, yesterday afternoon. In A class, A. van Cuylenberg beat Leicester, the runner-up, 6 2, 2 6, 6 a. In B class, Watson beat Williams, the runner-up, t; 1, 6 2, a much easier victory than84 words
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Article117 1908-10-23 8 A Novelty at Batavia. The Batavia Cricket Club held a gymkhana meeting a novelty there—on October 10. There were ten events. W. M. Killiek won the throw of the cricket ball. Tho distance being 81 yards Von Sobsten came second with 80 yards. The hundred yards raoo was117 words
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Article123 1908-10-23 8 Pari-Mutuel at Saigon. Tbe Turf Club at Saigon intends itself to work tbe pari-mutuel on tbe Race Course there during the racing season 1908—1909. under the inspection of an official from the Treasury Department. To meet expenses, tho Club will levy ten per cent, on tbe amounts staked.123 words
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Article173 1908-10-23 8 Rifle -Shooting. Excellent Scores at Ipoh. Ou Sunday, some excellent scores wurc made at tbo Ipoh range. The weather and light were both favourable, and there was scarcely any wind. At the shorter ranges, Chill came out ou top with the creditable score of 96, while the President just missed173 words
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Article256 1908-10-23 8 5.C.C. v. Officers of the Garrison. A fast and keenly contested game was the result of tbe meeting of elevens representing the S.C.C. and the Officers of the Garrison in a Hockey match on the Esplanade yesterday. There was not much to choose between tbo teams in point of256 words
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Article256 1908-10-23 8 Melbourne Inman's Tour. Writing in the Football Evening News, of September 12 Mr. Melbourne Ininan, the billiard exponent, who, a year ago, visited Singapore, says The best amateur that I met with during my travellings was Mr. E. H. Hinds, of Hongkong a place where the big Sikh policemen256 words
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Article291 1908-10-23 8 Ipoh Civil Service v. The Rest. This interesting match, under handicap conditions, camo off on Saturday afternoo:. on the Ipoh links, and after a very go 'J game, many of tbe ties, says tbe Times of Malaya, lying in the balance right up to the last bole, resulted in291 words
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Article255 1908-10-23 8 Strange Ceremony Observed by the Ceylon Hill-Tribes. A correspondent has sent the following article to tho Graphic 1 have just witnessed the settlement of a dispute by oath, a weird ceremony which shows the value the natives here attach to a protestation of innocence when made255 words
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Article55 1908-10-23 8 An order has .been granted against Mr. Haldar, a well-known Bengalee barrister of Calcutta, to show cause why arms found in his possession should not be made over to tbe Court or why he should not take out a license. Mr. Haldar claims the right to possess55 words
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Article187 1908-10-23 8 The recent attempt to injure raoehorses at Newmarket, happily a rare incident nowadays, recalls many such dastardly tricks in days gone by, when attempts to disable favourites on the eve of a race were quite common. For tbc Derby of 18* M every horse except Perion187 words
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Article1018 1908-10-23 8 Their Origin, Union, and Prosperity Reviewed. Save by the energetic philatelist, and persons directly interested in the country, the federation of several Native States in the Malay Peninsula passed almost unnoticed. In fact, it is doubtful if greater ignorance generally about any other British Protectorate exists1,018 words
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Article62 1908-10-23 8 During the hoaring of a bad livelihood case at a Calcutta suburban court, the accused flung his shoe at the Bengalee Magistrate, hitting him on tbe ofaeek. Tbe Magistrate sprang up in terror, and the police handcuffed the accused. In tho Calcutta market, a Mabomedan I stallholder62 words
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Article239 1908-10-23 8 Experiments with Trawler in Deep Sea. The steam trawler, the Lark, returned to Rangoon on tbe 7th instant, after making most successful trawling operations in a deep sea, about two hundred miles from Rangoon. Over a ton of fish of all varieties were brought into Rangoon, and immediately239 words
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Article194 1908-10-23 8 Some interesting impressions of Japan by a Chinaman of the student class who lately went there to finish his education are given in the Echo dp Chine. He encountered such bitter disappointment in Japan that be made up his mind to study in France. He found194 words
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Article107 1908-10-23 8 The following .is a characteristic Chines Imperial decree, Doing dated, Peking, Sep tember 28 The mandarins of the Opium Prohibition Board have just laid, before us aiut-cuorial setting forth that thoro arc many officials who still smoke opium and who bavo deceived us by saying that they107 words
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Article61 1908-10-23 8 The directors of the Pearl Fishers Company, of Ceylon, have issued a circular in which they announce that the post of General-Manager has boen abolished and that the staff ha* been placed under Sir Stanley Bois. The annual meeting due this month has been postponed pending an61 words
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Article71 1908-10-23 8 Fifty-eight thousand people are still receiving famine relief. The is (jood rain in NorthEast India, which has relieved the anxiety. The general agricultural outlook is favourable as a whole. The rain of the monsoon period was six per cent, in excess of normal General agricultural prospects71 words
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Advertisement157 1908-10-23 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BY ORDER OF THE LIQUIDATOR, STRAITS TOBACCO FACTORY, LTD. AUCTION SALE of THE OFFICE FURNITURE, FITTINGS, DAMAGED STOCK, SURPLUS CIGAR BOXES, ETC., ETC., At 28-tt, Coleiuan Street. Friday, October 30, at 2 p.m. Catalogues issued. H. L. Coghlan V Co., Lioenaed Auctioneers and 2313 Surveyor?. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders157 words
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Advertisement353 1908-10-23 8 MALTHOID ■UUU asoFiit The question often arises in tbe mind of a man about to buud I wonder if Malthoid would be suitable We oertifv Irom many years' practical experience that Malthoid will be found immensely satisfactory on every clans of building TO* k art MtmJy, A ft mt; "thVpARAFFINE353 words
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Advertisement403 1908-10-23 8 GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Bose's Circus, BEACH ROAD7sINGAI'<)RE. T^j TC-NIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT. AT 9.15 P.M. MISS M4INMOU "THE OARING. in ber noparaiteli i exhibit of mtnagiug THE BIGGEST R ML BEN6AL TIGER on the back of ar Elephant, a Tusker! Saturday, October 24, Matinee at 4 p.m. Evening at403 words
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Article273 1908-10-23 9 SmoAPon, October 22, 1908. PRODUCE Gam bier 7.90 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 11 Copra Bali 7.60 do Pontianak 7.20 Pepper, Black 10.20 do White 6% 15.60 Sago Flour Sarawak 2.95 do Brunei No. 1 2.80 Pearl Sago 8.75 Coffee Bali, pioked BJ > Coffee, Paleinbang, 20V b»«r. Nora273 words
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Article165 1908-10-23 9 Comprehensive Party Programme Issued. The Morning Post publisbos a semi-official Unionist manifesto, Kays a London wire of the 12th instant. Tariff Koform is placed in the forefront, with a moderate duty on all imports, excopt where the difficulties of collecting outweigh the advantages, or where a duty would165 words
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Article338 1908-10-23 9 Charge d'Affaires Explains Open Door Policy. The Japanese Cliargt' <1 Attains in London has made a statement concerning Japanese police in which ho denies that any departure has been made from tno policy of th< open door in Mancliaiii. Mr. Vauia/a remarked Then '■inns to bo a338 words
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Article336 1908-10-23 9 U.te of I forma- I tion I Capital Hnbtoribid _J urn BharI IMM Valu Paid ap to Bhmre. Untanwd Company Qooiitiobi 1903 1800,000 100,000 1907 1300.000 j 998,000 1901 MOO. OOO 600,000 1903 £400,000 860.000 1907 1400,000 876,000 1901 £80,000 80,000 190fl £100,000 100,000 1906 1160,000 i 99.000 1908336 words
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Article372 1908-10-23 9 1906 4160,000 137,063/11 46,600 I 108,600 j 10.400 t 3,100 M.760 66,700 11.C00 J 10,000 6,000 66,000 j 181,454 I 118,546 I 60,000 1 16,000 180,000 f 164,000 1 70,000 f 640 I 180 28,096 661,000 i 10,000 I 116.000 185 000 22,500 n.soo 11,411 990 800,000 1,600 10,000372 words
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Article192 1908-10-23 9 m *98 £8,377.10.0 4,10 ft 1225,000 J3A,™ m.JW.OOO 15.000.0U0 7,888 4,(00 110,000 i 18,000 1 8.000 8,000 I 4,000 3,400 8,000 1 1.760 24,000 800 400,000 1,120 2,000 4,968 800,000 12/6 60 126 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 100 10 60 Hi192 words
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Advertisement34 1908-10-23 9 LAXATINE, tbe Ideal PnrgkUra, recom mtndrd bj tbe beat mcdiotl aathoritiai. Bar} to take *tid M rt»iu ie remit*. To b" had ot ill ibcmUlo Wbolodale Imd Tka Pharmacy. I ftttw; B"» Hiog*por« KM34 words
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Advertisement116 1908-10-23 9 DT J. CoUis Browne's #/#f Tfc«.OWIOtNALand ONLY fIEWUIM«p M The Bet i Remedy known for j Tm most Vdlu«l)l. Rwiwdy di«(i«tr«<l J f «HUMnnliAa.>k.,jJ ***nu«ALa T |X o oooT! i I W P'»»*H(T*. DYSEKTERY. k CHOLERA. KHIUMATISM, TOOTHACHE. ■ft Convincing SHidicol Testimony accompanies tach flottle B S*j J",,^" 1 by116 words
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Advertisement140 1908-10-23 9 BT. ANDREW 8 HOUSE A Church of ttnglana Boarding House for European and Eurasian b"V9 who deoire to tttend the schools of ibd uuvx. Applioatiom to be made to tbe House Master, St. Andrew'! House or to the Colonial Chaplain. FOR SALE OR TO BE LEASED. A valuable piece of140 words
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Advertisement229 1908-10-23 9 Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co, Ld. !<^W CHILDREN'S KNITTED &M THB "TRIXV." WO()L VESTS kJ||l CHILDRENS VERY /Sffßk PRETTY WOOLLEN Exact to sketch. /fMJ^L POLKAS, INjWHITE, aU^^ AND WHITE A- RED. si.es: 8l 4 and 5 PRICES: 35. 45. 55. 65. ladibs lisle PRICEB 85 0. $1. $1.15 75. 85 AND 85229 words
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Article401 1908-10-23 10 LINER'S PROPELLER DAMAGED DURING A GALE. Actress Sings to Frightened Women. The Cunard liner Mauritania underwent a remarkable ordeal on September 17, at noon, when battling against a heavy sea on her way to New York. The great liner had dropped in the trough of the sea,401 words
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Article169 1908-10-23 10 Higher Fees than Salaries of Cabinet Ministers. The reported offer of a retainer of .£2,000 a seaxon to Frank Wootton, the clever thirteen-year-old j-H-ki'v, illustrates the possibilities of money making in the saddle. In America such salaries paid to boys in their 'teens are more common than169 words
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Article225 1908-10-23 10 The preservation of mangoes by formaline formed the subject of an interesting but nnsnocesHful experiment at the Cawnpore Agricultural Btation last year, says a contemporary. Twenty Shaliabadi mangoes were, on July 16, carefully Neltcted and cut from tbe tree, bearing half an inch of wound no as225 words
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Article41 1908-10-23 10 A meeting of tlie London County Council, on tbe 18th instant, broke np in disorder as a result of a Labour Member persistently raixing tbe question of nut mployuient, and figlitinK against ejection. The police cleared the galleries of the unemployed.41 words
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Advertisement632 1908-10-23 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL OHARTER Paid np Capital in 60.000 Shares of £10 each £1.900.000 Reserve Fnnd £1,62V00C Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1.300.000 BANKERS Bank ol England National Bank of Sootland. Ths London City A Midland Bank. Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aoooants632 words
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Advertisement480 1908-10-23 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. aid-up Capital •i6,000,00i RESERVE FUND:— Sterling Reeerve (16,000,0001 IS g 000 00C Silver Reeerve •W.000.000j 1 ow wl ■•serve Liability of Proprietor. U5. 000,001 COURT OF DIRECTORS. E. BhelHm. Esq. Chairman don. Mr. W.J O reason Deputy Chairman. &.O. Barrett, Esq W. Helm*,480 words
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Advertisement85 1908-10-23 10 RHEUMATISM. So little confidence has the average man in the varions cures for rheumatism that he often suffers for years without making any effort to find relief. He then finds that it ban become chronic. This is a mistake, as tbe pain can always be relieved, and in most cases85 words
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Advertisement493 1908-10-23 10 STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR CO., LTD.. 1S RATI FRY RR Manufactured by the Star Cycle Co., Wolverhampton. Humlreds of th"se machines have been sold in tho Straits, and are unequalled in prico and fi:iU>i. Inspect! >n invited. SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF A 6J H. P. BEESTONHUIiBER MOTOR CaK, At493 words
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Advertisement353 1908-10-23 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE if HOUSEHOLD FURNITCUE, Et> The property of D. M. Martia, Esq., AT ST. DOMINIC'S, NO. 9, MOUNT SOPHIA. On Saturday, October 24. at 2.30 p.m. Piliah.d Bid with rarror panels; polished dining tab c and di mer wajon bentwool stand .ri obai a, ivc Iron353 words
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Advertisement570 1908-10-23 10 INSURANCE Cohpmies THE IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICB. raiTltl WITD IBS Alliance Asso&aaca Ccatrairt, Limited A Bartholmew Lane, London, EBTABUBBID ISOi. Capital <S,iSO,OOO Total Funds exoeed. .£lo,ooo,ooo General Manager, Robibt Libwis, Esq. BARLOW A CO..— Aftmu. ROYAL NSURANCR COMPANY, LIMITED. FIHE AND LIFE TOTAL FUNDS EXCEED «l«,M0,00« taa LaaoEsx riBB ornos m570 words
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Article2092 1908-10-23 11 THE REPAIRING AND RENOVATION OF MOTOR-CARS. Interesting Notes and Comments. Tho motor industry has now reaohod such a stage of commercial activity that standard isatioD is the order of the day, and superior design, first r.iv material and experienoed labour are responsible for the reliability of the automobile. Carefully-2,092 words
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Advertisement339 1908-10-23 11 ARGYLL CARS. SIMPLE if Fvery rar Fu "y Guar an teed EFFICIENT One U. 16 hp, 5-Seated RELIABLE Car expected shortly UluHtrati'd Catalogue anil full particulars from Syme and Company, SOLE AGENTS. J. DA. PEREIRA. HORTICUr/TCRIBT AND KLORIBT. Collector and Exporter of Orchids. Diplomi and Gold Medal from the late339 words
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Advertisement179 1908-10-23 11 CALMON'S PNEUMATIC TYRES. UNEXCELLED FOIt RELIABIi in AND DURABILITY. SOLE AGENTS: BEHN, MEYER ft CO., LIMITKK, Singapore and Penang. BOVRIL .toald b. I* mry bom* M nB h •vary hospital. Whaa you an wntiiart and onaot ami wall not deep wall, you will tmi a |TW belp la BOVRIL BF.179 words
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Advertisement291 1908-10-23 11 SIDDELEY Hufocaps. FAMOUS FOR W Sole A K ent» CONSISTENT RELIABILITY. CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. JUST LANDED: 20 H. P., 6-CYLINDER ST A N D A R D, Painted Green (Sold). TWO MORE OF THESE MAGNIFICENT CARS ARRIVING IN A FORTNIGHT TO SECURE WHICH YOUR ORDER SHOULD BE PLACED AT ONCe!291 words
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Advertisement685 1908-10-23 12 Scale of Charges. PBBPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MIaeeI v itom Wul< of E»ery Deeorrpttoa, HotUM, ltd. etc., to let, are inserted tithe following 'Mm:— Una Insertion I I.M per Inch Two 1.00 Three I.M BU 1.10 Bine I.M Twelve T.«O Twenty five 10.00 (Baoh aubeequeot month M par laeh.) The »boTe rate685 words
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Advertisement563 1908-10-23 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. ItVH-rw Una, OMotlw fcMllHuaa, fi.au Br th* lash, as* Baal* al Cay***. OFFICE TO BE LET. No. 7, BaUery.Road. Apply to Gnthrie an< u'ms ROOM TO LET. Boom mllable tor Married Conple or tw< BMihalon. Apply Eden Hall. Naattm rLT OFFICE WO 8000WK TO LET.563 words
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Advertisement622 1908-10-23 12 Netherlands Guttapercha Co. L SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. India Rubber Tyres, ail kinds and shapes All kinds ol HOSE, Suction, Delivery Steam for Carnages Motor oms, etc. Hydraulic, Rockdrill, Gardenhose,' Brake-RE-TREADING MOTOR TYRES. hose for Speaking Tubes, CODDRINGS, GAUGE-GLASS RINGS. All kinds oi I.R. Huffers and Springs lor Rail- INDIA RUBBER622 words
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Advertisement340 1908-10-23 12 il LOST OR FOUND. Kates:— Five l.iiiaa, ona or two in»«rtiiM i Hy thu inch, m Scale ef Cbaaf!*, 60LD °TUO OST. Lest between Raffles Square and the liace Course, a uoM Htiul set with diamondM, with ruby centre. Finder will be rewarded on returning same to the Straits Tiujcs340 words
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