The Straits Times, 6 November 1908

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    13 1 The StraitS Times NO. 22.802. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 6. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      508 1 HALES TOURS BEACH ROAD. SINGAPORE Afternoon Performance SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 7. 4 P.M. TO 6 P.M. Children Half Price. TOURS: Switzerland. London, Canada, Naples, etc. EVENING.' AS USUAL, 7 to 11 P.M. IN'E'W FILMS. Trains run continuously during the above times, stopping every fifteen minutes to take np passengers. FIRST-CLASS One
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      291 1 Robinson Company. A NEW SHIPMENT OF GOLF CLUBS. Simpson's Special Drivers ami ft 4'fl Brassies. Vj^ if Wk Scotfe "Unbreakable Neck" jj ja Drivers and Brassies. k~ /g Ki&bb HI mr li ■I Taylor's Special Mashies and ft' H Mashie Irons. ■■fe' jj Simpson's Maphie Niblicks, Mm '^f'.^/m Cleeks and
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      122 1 ADELPHI HOTEL. On Saturday next, 7th instant, besides the SPECIAL CONTINENTAL DINNER The Baud of the Second ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT will make their LAST APPEARANCE but one, in Singapore. N.B. Those wishing to reserve tables should do so without delay, as, owing to the record attendance last Band Night,
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    WIT AND HUMOUR.
    1016 2 MERRY MOMENTS IN GRAMMAR LESSONS. Amusing Mistakes of Pupils. The following specimens of children's mistakes are taken from the Teachers' Aid:— We have a large and varied stock of walking sticks for gentlemen with carved heads. Mr. Jones has left off clothing of every description. Prices very
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    European Lady Robbed.
    98 2 Just before 7 p.m., on October 26, a most daring robbery took place at Kowloon by which Mrs. Storr lost $428. It appears that Mrs. Storr, of the Victoria Homo, accompanied by six girls, set out to walk from Yaumati to the Home and when near Tun
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    Closing Vladivostok.
    69 2 A telegram via Tsnraga says that a Bill providing for the closing of Vladivostok as a free port will be introduced in the third Session of the Donma, which is to be opened about November 10. According to the representatives from Siberia, the proposal will be approved at
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    39 2 Oossain, the murdered approver, in bis statement implicated a number of nun in Rungpur with the dacoity. Several well-to-do Bengalis wore arrested and have now been discharged, as the prosecution relied on Gossain's ovidence. The Bengalis aro much elated.
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      247 2 SIDEROSTHEN PAINT S Kills Rust. USED BY GOVERNMENT. MUNICIPALITY and CONTRACTORS for Steel and Ironwork. Resists the action oi Acids and Steam, and stands Tropical conditions. Importers: Borneo Co., Ltd. nif etc concentrated ULL 9 DISINFECTANT. The most economical and effective. 1 Gallon Drums $1.75 2 3.25 7.50 IMPORTERS: Borneo
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      206 2 PHOSFERINE I Tit twrtMl «f an Tutu, I I mtmtim Maim. 1 I" toi^ejyjary*j TUNG CHOY. MERCHANT TAILOR. Fit and Quality guaranteed. Prices Moderate. Latest styles in Hats, Caps, Ties, etc. etc. received by every mail. «BU, COLEMAN STREET, alio at ADELPHI HOTEL. 2287 BUCHANAN'S WHISKIES. are not an experiment.
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      194 2 G.OTOMUNEGP Special Bargains FOR Home Presents! CASIKALE OF Japanese Curios, Silk General Goods NOW ON TILL Wednesday, Nov. 25. Unprecedented KtUlJt I IOINS. 1 1 Masters' made in ENGLAND. J""JS_ A Speciality for COLONIALS. »nm^.n,»i. SUTM-rii W:' Cold.' £6 ioi, iict'.'flO 10i or\»im design ouJ, jl enamelled In correct colour*,
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    DRESS AND FASHION.
    1457 3 FAVOURITE GOWNS FOR AUTUMN WEAR. Conquering Effects of a Directoire Sash. To sing the song of the sash is tlie fate of most of the chroniclers of Fashion's vagaries at the present moment, for the Directoire sash, especially in the form of a drapery of soft block
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    Reaction in Arabia.
    202 3 The recent attack on a caravan of Javanese pilgrims by Ilcdouins on the way from Jeddah to Mecca is the forerunner of a reactionary movement in the Hedjaz, or Holy Land of Arabia. The Dutch newspapers say that the pilgrims were not only robbed of all they
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      1064 3 LIKE RED-HOT NEEDLES. This Mr. Cowan of Bangkok Dksckirks Thk. S( iatica Pains Wbi< ii Torti'hkij Him Ma Fiftkks Yeaks. C'rHK.I), I'KKMA.NKNTLy AND CuMI'LKTKLY, BY DR. WILLIAMS PiNK PILLS For about fifteen yearH 1 suffered agonies with Sciatica," said Mr. Charles Cowan, of New Road, Bangkok. Siam. "The pains were
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      191 3 Tbe City Line boat, which left Liverpool on October 14, has on board about twenty brick's. Tbe majority of the young ladies are booked to Calcutta, the prospective bridegrooms being principally employed in tbe jute mills. 9 I H A Reason For It There is on!) one care for Rheumatism
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      188 3 Milkmaid K Milkmaid bra*"}/ I 111 1/ W"**\ I*. r •ss!» I W I wA. ip,#'p Jiniii m\ WwiSS CONDENSED WU fl! MILKMAID Trade Mark '_jr^^ »8 on every Tin TRADE MARK. Largest Sale in the World CHEAPEST and BEST. The United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ld. SOLE A6ENTB FOR THE
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    VESSELS EXPECTED.
    799 4 Name, port, probable date oj arrival, and name oj Agents. STEAMERS. Alrlie, Sydney, Dec 33 Bonetead Astyanax. Liverpool, Nnv 34 W. Mansfield Armand Behio, Ma m, Der 14 M. Maritimea Assaye, Colombo, Dec 17 P. A O. Coy Ayuthia, Bombay, Ueo Bornno Coy A. L. Triville, Saigon, Nov
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      678 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P 8? O STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang;, Ceylon. Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porta, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued tor Cb:n Ooast, Persian Gulf, Continental, anJ aaMrioa Forta. Stcamera will leave Singapore on or aben. MAIL LINE. (Outvard for China). 1908 Oceana
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      653 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTBBMVAART-MMTSCHAPPIJ. (STBAMSHIP COMPANY) NEDERLAND." Portnlghty Mail Service between Java and Amsterdam via Singapore, Sabang, Colombo, Port Said and Genoa; and Lisbon Dover occasionally. Steamers are dna nn or aboit th rnlor mentioned datea OCTWIBD. FO»I»UP, 1908 1908 K. Willem II Nov 7 If. WiUtm 1 Nov 7 K.
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      492 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. GO. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despached from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseille] and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre and
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      668 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintain a regular aervioe between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking cargo
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      799 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD ImparUl Carman Mall Lin*. The fait aad well known mail steamer thia Company sail fortnightly from iir Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southern; ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplea, (oonn Marseilles, Naplea, Alexandria, and ti Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, i'.-u.. Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki M»
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      65 4 CHILDREN IN THE HOME. Small children are always a source of anxiety to parents. Coughs, colds, iroup and whooping cough attack the little ones and serious illness results almost before they are aware of it. One trial of Chamberlain's Cough Itemedy for these troubles will prove its efficiency and give
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      132 4 Singapore Tide Table. (From November 6 to Xoviubkb 12.) HIGH WATER. LOW WATER Time H'shl Tiim- il'^Ut November hrs. min. tt.uu. hji.min.lfl. 5m. ,1 9.<r~am' S 4 2.4) am -2.2 Fbidat 6 9 12 pm M 3 7 pm 2 9 o..,,^., 7 1 9.38 am 8 8 3.3«aiu 2.3
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    SHIPPING IN PORT.
    1048 5 rnnmthu huding th« (ollowing »bbr«?l»tlon. «x» ■Mil «tr.— ntwunar «h.— «hip; bq.— biruae »cto.— •choomr; Yet.— V»cht; Cni.— CntiMr llht.—lionbMLt; Tor.— Torp«tlu ll.p. Hunwpower Brit.— Britiib; V. M.- loiiwlSkktaa; Pch.— Prsnch O«.— darmin Dot.— Dutch Hal.— lUli&n Spin.— Spunilh; Hu.-Smawit (I.e. (ion«r U c-±r«i>, dp.— ilpck paiMncar:
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    Clearances.
    67 5 November 5 t Itola, lint str, Batavia Moyuiie. Brit str, Labunn ami Shanghai Austria, Aunt str, Penang Calcutta, Trieste v. p. 6 As-aye. Brit str, Uombay via ports Kado'Maru. Jap str. 11. >ngk.>ug and Japan Limlula. Brit str. Penani;, Rangoon, Calcutta RaasMg, Smm str. Bangkok Kampol. Kcli str. BaifM
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    Mails to Arrive.
    118 5 From EUROPE— By the N. D. L. steamer Ooeben, due November 18. From CHINA— By the N. D. L. steamer Princess Alice, due November 8. Left Singapore D opt 29 N.D.L kit 1 B. I. let 6 M. il. let 9 11.I 1 A 1 1. tot
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    458 5 Passengers Outward. Per P. and O. steamer Sicilia, due November 12.— Mrs. Roberts, Miss A. M. Fanklin, Miss O. M. Salmon, Mrs. Hamilton and ohildren, Mr. Maxwell, Mr. W. J. Haskins, Mr. C. J. Bone, Sergt.-Major Wadler, Seryt. and Mrs. Maunder, Sergt. Strouo. Sorgt. Pearse, Mrs. Brooke
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    93 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TAN JONG I'AGAK. Eist WuAitr Basin Jos. L. Eviston. East Wharf Section I— Lindala, K. Willem 11. Section No. 1 (Sheers Whabt)— Nil. Section 2— lsla de Luzon. Nil. I—Benlomond.1 Benlomond. s— Fuh Wo. 6
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    Mail Steamer Movements
    51 5 Homeward Gehxan Mail. The Imperial German mail steamer Prinzeas Alice, having left Hongkong at noon, on the 4th instant and may be expected to arrive here on Sunday morning, at In am, the Bth instanst. She will probably be despatched for Europe on the following day, at
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    Mails Close.
    100 5 Fob Pbb Biumi Traa To-morrow Hongkong and Japan Benlvmunil 11a.m. P. Swettenham, Penang Pin Seng 1 p.m. P. S'tenham and Penang Ipoh 1 p.m. Sabang, Colombo, Genoa K. Willeiu I 3 p.m. Bangkok via porta MahiM 2 p.m. Penang and Deli Hebt 3 p.m. Pontianak Amhcrtt 3 p.m.
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    TIN MINE RETURNS.
    529 5 4> Monthly Reports of Kuantan and Belat Mines. Tho report of the Manager to the Directors of the Bclat Tin Mining Company, Limited, for the month of October is as follows Belat, Novomber 1. Gentlemen, I beg to submit to you my report of the work dono
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      32 5 LAXATINE, the Ideal Purgative, reoora mended by tbe bust medical authorities. Eaay to take and oertaio in results. To b» had ot all ohemista. Wholesale from The Pharmacy, Battery Road. Blagapor* mm
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      455 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. A regular FORTNIGHTLY sorvlots is traintaincd between Japan and Europe by the following NEW TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, Under Mnil Contraot with tbi Impem! Japanese Government, specially di" i;,ued for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by F.lectrioity, provided with excellent accommodation for First
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      544 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITIBH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. I FOR PENANG, RANGOON ASM) CALCUTTA. 1 The Company's Steamer LINDULA. 3,358 tons, E. G. Davis, Commander, will bo despatched for the above ports on Friday. November 6, at I p.m. She has excellent accommodation for fir.it and seoond r.laau passengers. For
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      432 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. C P. R Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Line. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE VIA CUIIvV JAPAN. CANADA and the DNITKIj BTATKS lio.a fro-i Hongkong, via Bbanpb%l, Nagauaki (Talaad Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama Victoria nnd Vancouver, K.U.H. "Earsnuoi ludu" Twmserew steaR.M.S. TuraissoF Japak" msrs, 6,000
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      46 5 Tim*-Baii.h on Fort Canning and Monnt Faber drop daily »t 1 p.m., Singapore standard time corresponding to 6 a.m. Oreenwioh meantime. Tbe time gun is flred at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday when it is flred at one o'olook.
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      148 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Nov 7— At No. 400, Serangoun Road, household furniture, at 2-80 p.m. 10 At sale-room, an invoice ot Foochow Lacqaereiware, at II a.m. 10— At sale-room, American- built Barken t no Jos. 1.. Evistun," at 3 p.m. Deo I—At1 At Sale-room, valuabl freehold residential properties,
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      89 5 WEATHER TELEORAM. Hongkong, November 6, 10 a.m Uorometer 30 00 Direotion ot Wind calm ForoeofWind .-0 Max. Temp In Shade 81 MvilK. 760 W.N.W. 1 29 26 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hotpital, Novtmbtri, 1908. 9 A. M. 3 U. 9 r. M.j RIINFiLL. Bar. 32 Fan 29.950 29.841 29.903! 1.89
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      198 5 DAY BY DAY Friday, November 6. High Wator. 9.12 p.m. Municipal Board. 2-30 p.m. Legislative Council. 2-30 p.m. Rugby Football. Mother Country v. Colonies. Tung^al Tin Ltd. Exchange. 2-30 p.m. Musical Recital. Oerman Club. 915 p.m. P. 4. O. ontward mail dun. Cornish Pixie. 5 1 > 7 and 9to
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    The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6.
    530 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6. The comparative absence of interest in the American presidential election remarked upon in some qnartors, is sufficiently explained by practical oertaiuty as to what the result would be. If Mr. Hearst had not issued his famous series of stolen letters bespattering
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    490 6 The revolt in Tibet, announced by Reuter the other .day, is not a sudden outburst against Chinese rule. Signs of coming trouble there have been increasing of late, and the delay in the return of the Dalai Lama, or Pontiff of Tibet, to Lhasa has hastened the outbreak. The Dalai
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    11 6 Bishop C. H. Brent has arrived in the Philippines from Vancouver.
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    15 6 From Soarabaya and Bowean, 268 pigs were brought, last night, by the Dutch steamer Camphuys.
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    19 6 The price of tin in Singapore to-day is 169.55 per picul. One hundred and ninetyfive tons have beeu sold.
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    20 6 News reached town this morning of some trouble at Pulo I'bin. It is said that sixteen Chinese have been arrested.
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    23 6 The Guild of St. Andrew's Cathedral will meet on Friday, November 6, at 6 p.m. All the members are asked to be present.
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    24 6 A Chinaman was held up in Havelock Road by three Chinese, last night, and relieved of 11.60. Two of the robbers have been arrested.
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    28 6 The ladies sewing party of the Presbyterian Church will meet at the house of Mrs. T. G. Scott, Ayer Jerneh," Serangoon Road, on Tuesday next at 4.80 p.m.
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    22 6 The annual dinner of the Straits Settlements Association will take place at the Whitehall Rooms, Hotel Mltropolo, London, on Tuesday, November 24.
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    29 6 The subject of the Rev. W. Murray's special sermon to young men, in the Presbyterian Church, at 5 p.m., on Sunday, will be: "A Young Man's Prayer for Himself."
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    34 6 The master of the steamer Sado Maru reports that on the Ith instant, at 10.80 a.m., be passed a derelict fishing boat, with no one on board in latitude 2.4B)min. N\, longitude lOl.Omin. E.
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    30 6 Professor Ryder, the society entertainer, hypnotist and illusionist, will perform at tho Theatre Royal in North Bridge Road, tomorrow night, in conjunction with the usual show of Pathe Freres pictures.
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    36 6 R< ports have been received at the Harbour Master's Office, Penang, that shoal patches exiftt in the vicinity of the Green Wreck Buoy, situated to the south of the Railway Pier in South Channel, Penang Harbour.
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    38 6 Go Chew, a trader of South Canal Road, has reported to the police that an employee named Tan Chan Chew has absconded with SlBO which he bad collected for his towkay. The police are looking for Chan Chew.
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    39 6 In the District Court before Mr. C. J. Saunders, this morning, Tan Kang Lam, Chop Kirn Ho Lee, secured judgment by default against Mr. C. Foster for »6O as rent of a portion of house No. 86, Beach Road.
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    42 6 The Directors of the Oriental Telephone and Electric Company have declared interim dividends of 8 per cent, on six per cent. Cumulative Preference shares for the current year, less income tax, and 8 per cent, on the Ordinary shares, fcee of income-tax.
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    48 6 There was a fairly good house at Bose's Circus last night, when some hew turns were presented and wete well received. They included a daring balancing act on the trapeze, which was worth seeing, displays with common balls and the burying alive of a man for ten minutes.
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    49 6 An old offender was sentenced to a heavy penalty by Mr. M. Thunder, the Third Magig Irate, yesterday afternoon, after having been convicted of theft of a silver keyhook from another Chinaman. He was sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment and fined 9100 or, in default, another six months.
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    62 6 Mr. W. C. Cherry, of the American Mission in Singapore, paid a short visit to Sibu and inspected the I 1 oo Chow Colony, which, in his opinion, says the Resident of Sibu, is in a very flourishing condition, considering the time they havo settled in that country, and compares
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    53 6 When the Hong Bee left Amoy, on October 25, for Swatow and the Straits, she bad over l.:i(Ki imsnt-ngers on board and 12,000 in freight. According to a correspondent the passage rate was »7 each, so that the emigration trade fron Chinese ports means a nice little pick for enterprising
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    58 6 Considerable interest has been shown in Kedan in the fund which is being organised in Siam and the Siamese Dependencies to erect an equestrian statue to the King, in Bangkok to commemorate his long reign. To this fund, both Europeans and natives throughout tho State art subscribing liberally, and it
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    67 6 Tang Lye Heng was tried before the Acting Second Magistrate, Mr. Hayes Marriott, on a charge of maiming a bullock with a parang. It was the usual story of an animal's trespass into a plantation and the vengeance of the planter. Lye Heng was sentenced to seven days' rigorous imprisonment
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    66 6 Wang Koang-ki, the Secretary to the Chinese Legation at the Hague, has just arrived at Batavia. His intention is to inquire into the position and grievances of the Chinese in Java. After concluding the investigations he will return to Holland. The Chinese in Java have of late been making a
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    133 6 The P. and O. Company have issued an excellent motor map of Ceylon and with it nicely illustrated booklet describing Ceylon as a winter resort for travellers and motorists. Those who did not know much of the island will be surprised at the number of really good motor roads that
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    751 6 On St. Andrews Day. there will be a (iolf Club dance in the Kinta Club. Lord and Lady Northcote were to be received by the Mikado on October 28. Tributes valued at (100,000 havu been presented to the Chinese Throne by the Dalai Lama. During his short
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    16 6 The Board of Civil Affairs has decided upon obtaining a census of the whole ChineNe Empire.
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    43 6 Tan Chong was carrying a bag, containing $2 in copper coins, on his shoulder, last night, when another Chinaman snatched it and ran into a crowd which was surrounding an acrobat. A constable happened to see the act and arrtwted tho thief redhanded.
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    62 6 Ho Swoe, of, 892 5 Wishart Road, was awakened from sleep, this morning, by an intruding Chinaman, who, when he saw that he was observed, rushed oat, with Ho Swee and two Malays behind him, and managed to elude pursuit. It was ascertained that lie had obtained entry by lifting
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      389 6 I 1 Jruit! Choice Almeria RAPES Now Available. Thompson, Thomas Co. ASSOCIATION OFS ENGINEERS. ENGINEERS WANTED. The Month y General l Mee,i a g of th. A*,. EngineerB were Qever jn guch nation will be held in the Rooms, 43b, R&mex 6 -r,. Place, on the evening of Wedn^day. Novem-
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      234 6 ALHAMBRA CINEMATOGRAPH. BEACH ROAD. TO-NIGHT S PROGRAMME, FIRST SHOW AT 7.30 P.M. 1 The Worries of King BUp-on Head The Dolucky Winner S A Villain 4 The Mysterious Knight 5 Too Credmons 6 The Magijtnte's Conscience 7 There Smell of Smoke Here 8 Physician of the Castle 9 Hia First
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    FRANCE AND GERMANY.
    190 7 SERIOUS FRICTION BETWEEN GOVERNMENTS. Casablanca Incident Revived. j Reuters Tilioram.] London November .">. There is a deadlock in the Franco-German negotiations with reference to tbe Casablanca incident. Germany insists on an apology as a preliminary to arbitration, and France declines to give this. Tin- French press is
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    139 7 Tin- Casablanca incident arose during an attempt by the French authorities in the Moroccan port to arrest six deserters from the Foreign Legion. The German "Consul intervened on the ground that tho deserters were German subjects, and ono of tbo consular staff was struck. French accounts of the incident say
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    EASTERN EUROPE.
    88 7 Servian Arms Held up by Austrian Orders. |KIOTIB's TllBOBAM.) London. November 6. The Orimital Railway, acting under Austrian coercion, refuses to transmit Servian arms landed at Salonika. Servia has appeali-d to Turkey against tbis action. [DlB OSTASUTIBCHS I-.Lr.Yn T«LBO!U3I] Berlin. November 2. The Sultan of Turkey is expecting
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    GERMAN TAXATION.
    157 7 New Imposts to Raise Twenty Three Millions. [Rbuikr's Tklfuramj London, November 5. Tbe German taxation bills have been introtlui'fi They provide for raising twentythree auil half millions sterliug of now revenue Tbe object of the new taxation referred to iv the foregoing telegram itt to bring the current
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    THE PERSEVAL BALLOON.
    37 7 Dub Ostasmtiscbb Lloyd Tblbokam] Berlin, November 5. The IVrsoval balloon has made a successful ascent, haviug accomplished everything laid down in the conditions imposed by the Government. It will now be taken over officially.
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    EARTHQUAKES IN GERMANY.
    29 7 |DlB OSTASUTUOBB LLOID TbLBQBAM Berlin, November 5. Earthquakes are reported to have taken place in the middle of Germany, resulting, however, in no loss of life.
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    THE DISTRICT COURT.
    646 7 Grievances Ventilated Before Mr. E. C. C. Howard. Mr. K. C. C. Howard, tbe District Judge, was engaged, yesterday afternoon, with civil cases. A Tamil compositor named Sarangapani sued E. De Costa, another compositor, for $80 on an 1. 0.C Defendant produced witness to prove that he
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    CARRIAGE ACCIDENT.
    177 7 Alarming Experiences of Lady and Her Two Daughters. A carriage, accident, which fortunately was not of a very serious character, happened in Grange, lioad last night. While Mrs. Frank Whitefield and her two daughter* were proceeding along Grange Road in a victoria, tho horse somehow or other got
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    Daring Bank Theft.
    97 7 For reasons of a Chinese mail, the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank at Hongkong, was open till later than usual on Friday evening. At about 7.80 a Chinese, who, it is alleged, had awaited a favourable opportunity, seized a roll of 92,000 in notes and attempted to make
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    The Governor's Big Smoke.
    122 7 Labuan, Brunt.' and Sarawak have been stumbling blocks to the editors of the Colonial Office List, says the Kditor of the Colonial Office Journal for October. LabuaD. however, is now safely anchored to the Straits, having been incorporated with them last year and Brunei, whose internal
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    Trade Marks in Japan.
    90 7 IMPORTANT STATEMENT IN PARLIAMENT. Negotiations for Mutual Action. 'Hiotbb's TblboraxJ Loudon, November 6. Sir Howard Grey, Foreign Minister, replying to Sir George Robertson in th House of Commons. said that tbe Government had been communicating with Japan in reference to the protection of British trade marks.
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    CHARGES AGAINST A MANAGER.
    300 7 Allegations of Criminal Breach of Trust. Mr. Charles Sesone, of No. 6, Chancery Lane, was before the Third Magistrate, Mr. Maurice Thunder, yesterday afternoon, on two charges of criminal breach of trust as manager for Messrs. fertile and Company, the sums being 91,000 and SI,. 'WO.
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    STABBED IN STOMACH.
    174 7 Charge Against a Ten-Year-Old Chinese Boy. A Straits born Chinese lad, ten years of age, was before the Senior Magistrate, Mr. E. C. C. Howard, this morning, on a charge of stabbing a Chinese coolie in tbe stomach. Complainant said that ho was selling coffee by the
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    Beri – beri Research.
    122 7 Beri beri Research. Japan, where beriberi is endemic, does not seem to offer a wide field of research to students of that mysterious disease. Two Japanese doctors are now in Java to study the form of beri beri prevalent there. One of them is Dr. luugaki, of the General Staff,
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    Illicit Chandu.
    44 7 Revenue Officer No. 56 arrested a Chinaman, named Lim Tek, in a ricksha in New Bridge Road, last night, with illicit chandu valued at 985 in his possession. Mr. Maurice Thunder fined Lim Tek $150 or, in default, six weeks' rigorous imprisonment.
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    Linggi Plantations Report.
    36 7 Messrs. Guthrie and Company have received a cablegram from the Manager of the Linggi Plantations, Ltd., advising that the total quantity of rubber harvested on the Company's Estates during October was 24,000 lbs.
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    Serious Charge Against a General.
    68 7 A London telegram nays that Major General Gardiner F. Guyon has been committed for trial on several charges of assaulting little girls. Colonel Guyon retired in 1908 with the honorary rank of Major- General. He is in his 68rd year, and appears in the latest
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    Defiant Parliamentarian.
    740 7 DISORDERLY SCENE IN HOUSE OF COMMONS. Socialist Member Ordered to Leave the Assembly. The refusal of Mr. Victor Grayson to respect the ruling of the Speaker led to an unusual scene in tbe House of Commons on the 15ch ultimo, and the Socialist M.P. was ordered to withdraw
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    OFFICIAL SPIRITUALISM.
    194 7 Strange Policy of French Authorities in Tonkin. The French authorities in Tonkin have cleverly taken advantage of tbe superstitious fears of tho natives to strike a heavy blow at the nationalist agitators there. The natives have fancied from time immemorial that each village has a guardian spirit, and
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    Hales Tours Afternoon Performance.
    42 7 To-morrow, the tours will be open to the public from 4 until 6 o'clock in the afternoon. This is a good opportunity for children, who will be admitted at half price, to see tbia interesting and instructive show.
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    PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
    731 7 Proposed Scheme to Reduce Number of Orchestral Concerts. Of the hundred and nine members of the Singapore Philharmonic Society, eight members, including the president, vice-president, secretary, and two of the committee, were present at the Victoria Memorial Hall last evening at tbe annual general meeting, Mr. W. G.
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    Bankruptcy Court.
    41 7 The falling off in the volume of bankruptcy work brought before Mr. Justice T. Sercombe Smith, on Fridays, is well maintained, the list this morning comprising five petitions for receiving orders, a couple of applications, and four public examinations.
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    The King Emperor's Message.
    68 7 The Viceroy of India, on October 29, received intimation that the King Emperor hss graciously signified his intention of addressing a message for communication to the princes and peoples of India on the fiftieth anniversary of the assumption of the Government of India by tbe Crown.
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    New Dollars Unpopular in Sarawak
    163 7 The number of natives who have taken advantage of the offer of tbe Government to exchange their old silver for new is most disappointing, writes Mr. H. L. Owen, the Resident of Simanggong, Sarawak. Up to the present, only somo few Malays have brought money
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    MR. TAFT'S VICTORY.
    78 7 GRATIFYING EFFECT ON STOCK MARKETS. Socialists Crestfallen. Kkitkr's Tbleobax] London, November 6. In New York business circles there it much rejoicing over Mr. Taft's viotory. It has had the iCssl of causing a general rise in the price of stocks. The Socialists are disappointed that Übttl candidate,
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    THE KAISER.
    22 7 |Dbb Oitasuthohb I. loth Tblmbam] Berlin, November 5. The German Emperor has gone to Eckart sau for a few days.
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    WEST KENTS' DEPARTURE.
    445 7 Military Orders Concerning the Embarkation. The Transport Soudan, carrying timeexpired details from Hongkong, will arrive in Singapore at daylight, on Wednesday, the 11th instant. A draft of about 150 non-commissioned officers and men of the 2nd Battalion, Tbe Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, under Captain Belgrave,
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    EATEN BY SHARKS.
    183 7 Japanese Diver's Horrible Death in Formosa. A shocking incident took place at Anping, recently. The steamer Doyo Mam, chartered by tinOsaka Sbosen Kai-ha. has boen lying at anchor in that port for several days. During the typhoon which was experienced there from October 18 till October 15
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    The Railways of China.
    55 7 A Censor has memorialised the Chinese Throne, asking that tbe H.> ml of Communication be directed to urge the early completion of the various railways, 1n ordor to put a stop to the troubles which have M frequently marred the progress of the construction of the
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    Another Currency Matter.
    75 7 Mr. Maurice Thunder, the Third Magistrate, listened to a preliminary inquiry into a charge of counterfeiting, yesterday, ayainst two Chinese named Lew Ah Tek and Chin San. Detective Inspector Taylor conducted the case for the Crown and Mr. A.K. Lowell appeared for the second accused, who was
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      78 8 The linal of tho Warren Football Shield Competition between A Co. 2nd Royal West Kent Regiment, and V Co. '2nd Royal West Kent Regiment, wiil be played at Tanglin, at a p.m. on Saturday. I have met men connected with the turf who were evidently men of
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      Swimming.
      105 8 Launch Departure*. The steam launch Argo will leave Johnston's Pier for tli" < 'hib Bungalow on Sunday, the Mth instau.. >, 10, ajl 11 a.m., 2.80, and 3.80 p.m., retm <iug at 9.30, and 10.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 5 30 p.m. Swimming: Contest. It has been arranged that
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      Hockey.
      168 8 5.C.C. v. Royal West Kents. The weather conditions were -not very favourablu for hockey yesterday afternoon, as tho Esplanade was wot and slippery, but, nevertheless, a good game was played between teams representing the S.C.C. and the Royal West Kents. The Club team were not up to full strength,
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    SINGAPORE SHARE MARKET.
    235 8 Weekly Report of Messrs. Fraser and Company. Messrs. Fraser and Company's weekly sharo circular is as follows: Our market is still quiet with very little business passing, but the general opinion is that an all round improvement should be folt now that the American election is over.
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    Arrival of a Battleship.
    78 8 Ki'rly this morning, tlie Austria battleship Kaiser Franz Josef 1., steamed into port from Hongkong and went to the Admiralty anchorage. Salutes were exchanged with Fort Canning sho-tly after eight o'clock. The vessel, which is commanded by Captain W. l'acher, is on her way Home, aud
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    Shipbuilding Returns.
    118 8 lrom the returns compiled by Lloyd's IiMMMi of Shipping, it appears that, excluding warships, there were 319 vessels of 7t.i,:(78 tons gross, under construction in the I intrd Kingdom at the close of the quarter ended September 30, I'.hih. From the particulars of those vessels it is MM
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    R.W.K. Band at the Adelphi.
    84 8 The baud of tin- Hoyal West Kent Ki^i ment will play to-morrow evening during aud rtft. ■<■ dinner at the Adelphi Hotel for the iMt Mm, The following will be Mm programme: March Stars and Stripes" Sousa WmUm "Tlio Tonador Monckton :ivutt.' "Knnico" Perdue, k'albe
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    OPIUM SMOKING.
    355 8 Regulations for Suppressing the Vice. The Committee of the Anti-Opium Association held a special meeting on tbe 80th day, and Mr. Chan Sui Van was elected president, says the Canton correspondent of the South China Morning Post. The following resolutions were carried I—That1 That definite means should be
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    TORTURING WITNESSES.
    306 8 Quaint Orders From the Chinese Throne. The Canton authorities have received communication from Peking in which it is stated that the Court of Appeal in Peking has recently memorialised to the Throne pointing out that, alt'ioagh Imperial edicts have been issued commanding all tho officials to abolish tho
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    Death of Sarawak Engineer.
    181 8 The Sarawak Ga/.ette states that Mr. J. Culrosx, an engineer in the service of Messrs. the Borneo Company, Limited, Sandakan, Sarawak, and employed at the Gold Mines at Itau, died on Sunday afternoon, October IH, from hemorrhage of the bowels due to dysentery. Tlie deceased was
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    American-Japan Alliance.
    94 8 From Tokio, the special correspondent of the Mauila Times writes, under date October 23:— lv it.-- enthusiasm over tho visit of the American battleships, the Kokumin Shimban, one of tho influential journals of Japan, declares that th.> time is ripe for an alliance between Japan and the luited
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    54 8 The replica of an old atone in North China— which records the existence in China of Christianity at a date earlier than had generally been ascribed to be beginning of missionary work in tho empire was taken to the United States by Mr. Y. Holm, and is now valued by
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    SOLDIERS MUTINY.
    216 8 Explanation for Six Executions Wanted. The mutiny on the native gunboat reported a few days ago appears to bo a serious incident, says the Wuchow correspondent of tbe South China Morning Post. Of tho twelve soldiers entrusted with the several thousand taels Customs receipt, six of that number
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    LINK WITH OLD JAPAN.
    410 8 Old British Corvette Sold to German Shipbreakers. The corvette Perseus (Denauce 111, which for over 24 years has acted as instructional tender to the Dcvonport torpedo school, has been sold to a firm of German shipbreakers, aud was to make hor last voyage at tho end
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    Retirement of Curator of Sarawak Museum.
    284 8 The Sarawak Government Gazette announces the retirement of Mr. John Hewitt, 8.A., from the post of Curator of tho Sarawak Museum. Mr. Hewitt arrived in Sarawak in February, 1905, and therefore was in this country throe years and eight months, during which time ho
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    Boycott Riots in Hongkong.
    125 8 In view of the nows, recently cabled from Hongkong, showing the persistency with which the Chinese are pressing the boycott, it is interesting to note that, in Canton, gang* of ruffians are going about the city molesting and ill-treating dealers in Japanese goods. Tli. other clay
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      The Horned Beast.
      195 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, A red motor car hailing from the direction of Thompson or Bukit Timah Road carries a Siren, though perhaps irr appearance a horn, which gives a most unearthly howl I wonder if you or auy of your readers havo
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    Government to Blame.
    106 8 The trial of Clicurg Yuc, thu contractor, for the manslaughter of seventeen persons, who were kiliuu iv thu collapse of a uumber of houses at Shau-ki-wan We. si during the July typtioju, came to a conclusion at the Hongkong Criminal Sessions, ou October 30, the jury tinding
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    Scare in Calcutta.
    36 8 A workman of the Sankrail jute mills at Howrah, Calcutta, is under arrest, suspected of having manufactured a guv two feet long, complete in all necessary fittings. This has created a great scare.
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      650 8 FOURTH GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME I To-Night at 9,15 p.m. Bose'sjircus. THE GREATEST WONDER 0? THE A6E. The Miracle-Dress, By MB. GAN'APATI, THE WIZARD OF THE EAST, WITH MANACLES AKDjFBTTKBS 0\::: WONDERFUL AND DARING DI3PLAY OF The Mtli-ltekercliißf, MISS KRINME'S Uuparalltled PettonMMM with the Royal Beugal Tiger ou the baok
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    COMMERCIAL.
    222 9 SlMtiAPOU, NOVKMDRR 5, 1908 PRODUCH. Qtmbier buyers I 8.25 do (Cube No. 1) anpiokel 12.40 Copra Bali 7.65 do Pootian&k 7.20 Pepper, Black 10.40 do White 5% buyers 16.12} SaiiO Flonr Sarawak '2.90 do Brunei No. 1 2.80 Pearl Sago 8.75 Oolite Bali, picked 22.5) Coffee, Palembang, 20;, h«M-
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    DEBENTURES.
    54 9 Howaitu i,r.iktne 6Y >eooooo 1% prem Rl!-y Hnrßre*»oc B il2il,ooC 1% prem B'pore Electrio Tramways Co., Ltd. S% 330,000 nominal Slcß»fore Municipal 1%. 400.0 CC 20%p.n0m 6% 1,873,000 6% prem. m 1,600.000 9% prem ,i 603,900 8% die notn Straits Engineering Byd., Ltd. 6% 49,000 par Xanjong Pagar Dock
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      MINING.
      343 9 'ate of formation Capital Sabtoribad H amber of Sharei laiae Vain* Paid ap to Sharon Uniavned Company QOOTITIGtU im 1300,000 iMM.OOO 1907 1300,000 116,000 1901 MOO.OOO 800,000 1908 £400,000 i 880,000 IJO7 1400,000 878,000 1901 £60,000 80,000 !»08 £100,000 100,000 1905 1150,000 99,000 1306 £120,000 I*o,ooo 1906 £30,000 80,000
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      RUBBER.
      385 9 1908 £150,000 137,063/11 I M.SOO 103,800 I 10,500 I 3.100 33,760 66,700 13,800 10,000 6,000 68,000 I 181,484 1 138,646 60,000 I 16,000 180,000 184,000 70,000 f 640 I 160 23,098 861,000 1 10,000 I 116,000 188.000 33,600 33,600 I 3,888 13,413 990 300,000 3,600 10,000 100,000 41,930 1
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      194 9 1694 f..i- i<*,.o i if -c« 1898 liaV"*) I 310,000 7,88* 4,500 na.oon i 18.000 I 6,000 j 8,000 1 4,000 3,400 i 8,000 < 1,750 14,000 600 400,000 1,130 1,000 4,956 ROO.OOO n/e 50 115 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 50 1 100 100 100
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      401 9 Miscellaneous NOTICES B*T»s— t.t Mioth, |10 per inch. KnbMqueut months. Sf Kor aliorter periu>lx M ticale ut Charg«». NOTICE. Notice is hereby given tbat on and after the Ist day of November, 1908, I »hall not be responsible for any contracts made in my name, unless a separate form, bearing
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      125 9 THE STRAITS ENGINEERING SYNDICATE. LTD.. IN LKJI IDATIOX. The Crcditoru of the above-named Company arc required, on or before the 23rd day of November, 1908, to send their names and ;i<lilri <■-(■- and the particulars of tbeir debts or claims to G. A. Derrick, of Grcsham P !:iad, Singapore, the
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      86 9 J. DA. PEREIRA. HORTICOI.TURIBT AND FLORIST. Collector and Exporter of Orchids. Diploms and Gold Medal from the late King of Denmark. By Special Appointment to His Majesty, the King of Siam., H. If., the Sultan of Johore, ami H. 11., the Sultan of Lingga. Fresh Cut Flowers on hand daily
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      348 9 Purveyor 'TEffwEßiHf Tn.l.r the Mo.t to fc*VM| Diitinguiihe.l M.» H the Duk« *^^HP!I^ I'itronan* of •1C.....|kt .-r- M.H. the Suit jii Purveyor to U.M. The King of Siam. of Joher.. B. P. DIE SILVA, High-Class Jeweller. XMAS NOVELTIES FOR THE SEASON. GOLD R'"g3, Bangles, Necklaces, Pendants. Scarf-pins, Watches, Chains, etc.,
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    Medical Students.
    502 10 D.. DECLINING ATTRACTIONS OF THE PROFESSION. Women Doctors Flourishing. Medicine is rapidly becoming a less popular profession. This is proved by the continued decline in the number of medical students entered for the new session which opens to-day at all the chief London hospital schools. The number of
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    Casualties in Manœuvres.
    177 10 A report issued by the Admiralty shows that between the yean 1901 and 1907 accidents and casualties during manoeuvres or tactical exercises have been comparatively few, and in the majority of cases the accidents to ships have not been of a very serious nature, the most serious
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    Senseless Boycotting.
    161 10 The boycott craze among the Chinese in Java, which had been directed against Japan, a Dutch firm at Sourabaya, and Harmston's circu< at Blitar, lately manifested itself against one of their own people for a very trifling cause. The other day, at a fancy fair given by Chinese
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    28 10 An Indian Association Meeting held at Lahore passed resolutions protesting against the prosecution of Indians in South Africa, and declaring a boycott of South Africans and their goods.
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      489 10 STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR CO., LTD., 15. BUTTERY RD. kSvkjBEAC^ai^BE^EK Rttv '^B^BE^BBkw imPßßf>£y.<cßß^B|Bfr> We have just received I'fK SsV \^dH '"4«l^\ anew shipment of OENTS. LADIES. Manufactured by the Star Cycle Co., Wolverhampton. Hundreds of these machines have been sold in the Straits, and are unequalled in prioe and finish. Inßpoction
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      313 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE or AN INVOICE OF FOOCHOW LACQUEERDWARE, At Powell and Co's Sale-room, Tuesday, November 10, at 11 a.m. Comprising gold.painted lacquered folding card tables, ii tier whatnots, teapoys and occasional tables vases and flower-pattern ornaments, fancy- shaped brackets and small stationery racks, etc. Now on view
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      63 10 It is indeed sad to see a man or woman with ruined health just at tbe time of life when the blood should leap most swiftly through the veins and strength -be greatest. In most such cases, however, strength may bo restored by the persistent use of Steams' Wine, a
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      525 10 INSURANCE Companies ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRB AND LIFE, TOTAL FUNDS EXCEED 214,350,000 us LAaean naa ornci is tbi wubli<. BOUSTEAD A Go.,—A t ntt GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED, LONDON. Subscribed Capital £1,000,000 Total Invested Funds £6,360,000 Annn^l Inoorne £1,100,000 Tbe undersigned. Agents for the aoov< Company, are prepared to
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      639 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid op Capital in 60,000 Shares of «oeaoh £1,300,000 Reserve Fund £1,5*5.000 i EUserre Liability of Proprietors ..£1,900,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank of Sootland. I'be London City A Midland Bank. Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooounts
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      479 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Capital luoooooe IE6ERVE FUND Sterling Reserve 115,000,0001 ttonnnnntv SUverßeserve 114, 000,000/ 000,000 <»serve Liability of Proprietors 116.000.000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. E. Khellim, Esq. Chairman, doo. Mr. W.J. Oresson. Deputy Chairman. E.G. Barrett, Esq. W. Helms, Esq. C. G. R. Brodersen, 1. R. Lenzmann,
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    AUTOMOBILISM.
    944 11 NOTES AND NEWS OF INTEREST TO MOTORISTS. Safeguards in Accidents. In view of the numerous accidentfl in Calcutta for which motor-cars are mainly responsible, it may be worth noting that an ingenious invention baa been devised with a view to averting accidents when people are run into by motor-cars,
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      202 11 ARGYLL CARS. JUST ARRIVED. m^^.f p Argyll Model de Luxe PAINTED DARK GREEN, NICKEL -PLATED MOUNTINGS, KITTED WITH HOOD, MAONETO, WIND-SCREEN, LAMPS AND ACCESSORIES. Illustrated Catalogue and full particulars from SYME COMPANY, Tolnts JUST PACK YOUR TRUNKS ™£l^. K x ™>^ and Write or Thoue sing.poi^La*****^ -jCT»^^»*^^All anxiety k trouble
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      32 11 DE SUMATRA POST," Published daily at Medan, Deli, is the LEADING papor in Sumatra. a CALMONS PNEUMATIC TYRES. IN'EXCELLEU FOR RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY. HU AGENTS BEHN, MEYER CO., LIMITKI., Singapore and Penang.
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      95 11 AN INQUIRY ANSWEREO. A gentleman at Bembesi, Rhodesia, write* to inquire where Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can be procured. He says be has learned of tho good effects resulting from its use, and as children in that locality are often subject to coughs, be dexired to give it a trial. This
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      236 11 SIDDELEY autocars. FAMOUS FOR W Sole Agents. CONSISTENT RELIABILITY CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. JUST LANDED: 20 H.R, 6-CYLINDER STANDARD, Painted Green (Sold). TWO MOKE OF THESE MAGNIFICENT CARS ARRIVING IN A FORTNIGHT, TO SECURE IVHICH YOUR ORDER SHOULD BE PLACED AT ONCE. y| NDEC SPEC AL OTOR GYCLES 3J H.P., with
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      59 11 rROB ROYI I m.. i pr\rc mimus, I Orxi Boiei rfclNa WtLli I of til lul I 30 Samples 2d. \m^S^ FREE. >S^b^ CHARLES ~f& HEIDSIECK'S *\sjh) White Seal mS\ Champagne. if Bohn, «a»»r ACo Id ifc *^L Singapore <m<i Penan? Ot POT I A ?£iiS&\ Singapore, 3|3BR JKM LimE
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      144 11 ELECTRIC HOME TREATMENT. Health A Beaaty Manage, Nervons Disorders. Superfluous Hair permannasly removed by ELECTROLYSIS. rheSpeoialiat. '9 7, Qaeenßt.. will be cleaned to oall by appointment. Letters confidential. JUST .ARRIVED. Xmas and New Year Cards. Greeting Cheque Forms. Fancy Calendars for 1909. Stationery Boxes for Xmas and New Year Presents.
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      520 12 Scale of Charged. I PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MiioeIIiaecis Wanii ol Every Description, Houses, ■Ma, eta., to let, are Inserted at the following Mm:— One Insertion I 1.10 per Inob. Two 1.00 Three 180 Biz IM i Mine 1.40 Twelve T.M j Twenty-five 10.00 (Each subsequent month IS per lnoh.) Tae above
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      413 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. Kates Four Line", one or two inaertiotu, #1. By the inch, nee Scnle of chargee. COCOANUT PLANTATION WANTEO. Advertiser is prepared to negotiate for the purchase of a oocoanut plantation or land suitable for same. Area not less than 1,000 acres. Full particulars should be sent to M.M.M.,
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      363 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. tUTKS Four Lines, oneior two ißMitionj, U.OO v Bf the inch, ccc Scale of Chare**. RUBBER STUMPS FOR SALE. Good Rubber Stumps, 10 months old. Apply Manager, Linggi Plantations, Ltd., Seremban. 0 1667 RUBBER ESTATES FOR SALE. Two Rubber Estates about 1,000 acres each (just valued). Will
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      512 12 Netherlands Guttapercha Co. Lo. SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. India Rubber Tyres, all kinds and shapes All kinds oi HOSE, Suction, L>, livery, Steam, ior Carnages Motor Gars, etc. Hydraulic, Rockdrill, Gardenhose, Brakeptt TRTCArmm afnTmi tvbttr bose for Kai'ways, Speaking Tubes, RE-TREADING MOTOR TYRES. CODDRINGS, GAUGE-GLASS RINGS. All kinds oi I.R. Buflfers
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      291 12 DA WSON'S' SOOTS FOR ALL CLASSES. Gwqualled fbr BTYLB, COMFORT, and DURABILITY NONE GENUINE WITHOUT OUR TRAOE MARK BTAMPED M TW 80LE& TO BE HAD OF ALL DEALERS. 23 LONDON WALL, LONDON, E.C HOUBES TO BE LET. Unfnruiahed, immediate entry, Nob. 7, and 8-b, Chanoery Lane. Apply to G. A.
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      233 12 FURNISHED HOUSE TO BE LET. No 256, Pivair Panjang Roal. Entry from 1 December i. Apply Lira Tay Hiu, ab, Moha--1 moi Sultan Boad. SM h:uBf to let. Chancery House. off Chancery I.aot. An early entry am he nrrunped Apply to T3. SOHST. p/o SCHAEFFER kX I CIBJS GQDOWN AND
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