The Straits Times, 19 December 1908

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.839. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 19. 908. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      161 1 GRAND HOTEL EDROPE. THE ASSEMBLY ROOM (Seating Capacity 100), NOW OPEN, IS AVAILABLE FOR WEDDING RECEPTIONS, MUSICAL SOIREES, ETC. MASONIC BANQUETS AND BPEG AL DINNERS SERVED IN THE MOST RECHERCHE STYLE. FOR SALE. Pommery Greno's CHAMPAGNE. Vintage, 1900. J RRFFLES hotel. i I DAHL'S MILK. As a guarantee of the
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      128 1 The finest journeys adapted for HALES TOURS OF THE WTM. BB OIVKN To-Night. PRICES: Ist Class, 1 trip 20 cents. 3 trips 50 cents. 2nd Class, 1 trip 10 cents. 3 trips 20 cents. 7.18 (a) Express trains on the L. and N. i W. Railway. (b) Short trip in
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      187 1 I USEFUL PRESENTS AT ROIBINSON'S JL w a.ii.astrauon. SILViR-MOUHTEO NEWSHAPHSIVER-MOUNTEQ STERLING-SILVER si»s:4| ins. Pnoes M.oo SCENT BOTTLES. MMT IOTI'S, SUSAR MFTER. 7 #7.50 6J in«. $5 75, HJ ins. 98 7.".. 911.50. 131X0 plain heavy silver cigarette case. Case containiDg Handsome Silver- Mounted Toilet As illustration. Requisites with Massive Silver
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      187 1 UNDKR NEW PROPRIETOKSHIP. ADELPHI HOTEL. (X M f'elpct fl'eproof residential an 3 transit Hotel, oommandinq the mo t peaceful ani attractive outlook in Singipore, facing the Cathedral and adjoining theEsp'undc. KOTARI F CLEANLINESS. oncniVi iTiro ANGLO FRENCH OO KINO. SPcC'ALITIES the best winks The lv^h"st i-!:m aocommodatioa at moderate prices.
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    Identifying Criminals.
    639 2 SUCCESS OF FORMER SINGAPORE DETECTIVE. Expert on Finger Print System. Sheriff Sibley'n office is now equipped with the necessary paraphernalia with which to make the most complete records of finger jrints of criminals known to modern detective work, says the Stockton Daily Independent It is known as the
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    A CLEAN SLATE.
    315 2 Cold and Rain Prevent Thieving in Hongkong. Does the weather interfere with the doinge of the criminal class in Hongkong? One would not believe so, as it is to be expected that on a dark, damp night, when everything is quiet, and tho policeman on the beat
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      415 2 i I, WHITE ANTS, TEREDOS, DRY ROT, DEGAY IN TIMBER.. JODELITE The Only Safeguard has been on its trial in large quantities (or the past ten years in the Straits Settlements and proved all that is claim 'd for it. The six pieces ol <l»-al illustrated below were partly coated
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      46 2 Why use painful and inconvenient injec< tiona when METHYLOID*. taken internally, are bo much better foi catarrhal affecfaons of the urinary tract? Methyloida give viiublo results in a few hours and cure completely in a short time. Cannot cause stricture as injections often do. Price low.
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      708 2 ISMAIL RAHEEM. VlilC Jewellery AITI/to Bazaar.. JUST UNPACKED, A LARGE VARIETY or Diamond and other Jewellery IN NEW DESIGNS, SUITABLE FOR/ Xmas PBESEUTS. PRICES BEYOND <<2> OUR customers the pub. w-mmm ww m w W LIC QENEKALLY ARE CORDICOMPETITION ALLY INVITED. SINGAPORE AND KRANJI RAILWAY. FROV AUGUST 1. 1908. AND
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    OUR SHORT STORY.
    1442 3 THE EXPERIENCE OF AN AMATEL R TRAMP. I had two pence left not enough to get me a bod in the worst of hovels so I made up my mind that it must be the casual ward. It was getting dark as I went through Brentf ird,
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    THE LACCADIVE ISLANDS.
    169 3 Left in British Hands by Rajah of Cannanore. The Laccadive Inlands, the property of the Arakkal Rajah of Caunanore, were for a long time in the hands of the British Government, who had managed them for the Rajah owing to the revenue dues having been heavily in
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    Sailing Ship as Sanatorium.
    164 3 Somo particulars are given in the British Medical Journal of a proposal to provide an ocean sanatorium for tuberculosis. The suggestion is to lit up a sailiug ship of about 2,000 tons, for not more than fifty patients, each to be provided with a separate large
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      398 3 Chronic Dyspepsia. Angier's Emulsion soothes the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, arrests fermentation, checks bacterial growth, and promotes normal healthy action of the bowels. Doctors prescribe it for chronic indigestion, nervous dyspepsia, stomach and intestinal catarrh, etc. It has cured many obscure cases. Angieris Emulsion %3 (PfcTROLEUM WITH
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      255 3 THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING GO. lESTAELISHED ***** MAM KACTURERS OK PURE ROPE 1 3 STRAND CABLE LMB 4 STRAND 1/2' to 12- 6" to 10" 3" to 10* Pi ices, Samples and full particulars will be foi warded on application to Agent: W. A. STOPANI, ttUßLf* GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.,
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      677 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO Por China, Japan, .''cnang, Ceylon, Australia, Inctia, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Port*, Plymouth and London Tbr.-:igb BUI.J La^ir.:; Itaned for Chio-i Ooait, Perelaa Uaif, Ooctii i.ial, md Amerioii Ports. Steamers will laav« Btagan on or abou. MAIL LINE. (Outward for China). ■M Jnaye Dec
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      654 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Tv steamers of this Company maintain a regular direot service between Calcutta, Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai aud Japan, taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Nowchwang, Yangtaze Ports, Formosa, tho Philippines, Ac, fto. Steamers Tons Comoiaader KutttUio *.8«5
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      1024 4 Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij (ROYAL DUTCH PACKET COMPANY CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RETUKN TF'KKTS. Fir«t anl "rcoKTcb- ti STXQIX rules, will be issued from HiasjapoM to BATAVIA and SOURABAYA, available for use bitw.vii D.ciiiiber 13, 1908, and January 15, 1909. FARES i BATAVIA First-cUss: «45. Second-class: »37. SOURABAYA (direct) First-class: #68. Second-class: $88.
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      563 4 STEAMER SAILINGS, HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. Thes teamers of this Company maintain a regular service 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 tor Bromerhaven direot, rolling at Penang and Colombo. Taking cargo
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      817 4 STEAMER 8/HLINBB. N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOTD. Imperial Qtrmii Mall Line. The fast and well known mail steamer of this Ccmpany sail fortnightly from Bremen. Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Sooth.-.ra; ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marieilles, Naples, Alexandras, and >lee vert a/ Port Said, Boei, Aden, Colombo, Ponang Singapore, Qocpkccg,
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    628 5 (Sunday, December jo). ForRTH SI'NDAY IN ADVENT. St. Andrew's Cathedral. 7 a.m. Matins am Litany 7 4a a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) 9-15 a.m. Holy Communion (Plaio) 3-40 p.m Sunday School 3-45 p.m. Bible Classes (Adults) 5-30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines. 11-19 a.m. Foi Chow
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    St. Andrew's Cathedral.
    98 5 Choir Notice Fourth Sunday in Advent, December ao. 7 a.m. Matins. First Lesson Isaiah XXX, 1-27. Second Lesson Revelation VI. Hymn 217 7-45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). Introit 355 Service Simper. Hymn at Offertory 553 Hymn at Communion 46H Closing Hymn 47 9-15 a.m.— Holy Communion (Plain).
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    Mails Close.
    105 5 Fol Pib Utiambb Time MoBDAT. Europe via ports Goeben 10 a.m. Saigon Gnadiana 11 a.m. Sourabaya Sarie Borneo 11 a.m. Indragiri Aing Thye lpm. Muar and Malacca Hainam 2 p.m. Telnk Anaon via ports Selangor 3 p.m. Batavia Speelman 4 p.m. Bandjermaasin, eto. Han Loing 4 p.m. Tcbsdat.
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    101 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To -Day. TAN JON Q PAOAR. East Whasj Basis J.L.Evinton, New Orleans, De'phine East W. Section I— Oorgon, Lightning, Teeuta. Section No. 1 (Sheers Wharf)— Singapore. Sectxom 8— Mazagsn, K. Willem 111. B— Selangor. n 4— Benvorlicb
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    SHIPPING IN PORT.
    1053 5 Under thli hauling th» fulloMng abbwHttoni an u«d «r ittMuor »h.— «hip; bq.— b&rauo; nch.— vtioonor; Tct.— Yacht; Cm.— CrniMr; Gbt.—(in■«at: Tor.— Torpodu U.p.— Hoiw-pow«r; Brit.— Hriti.h; U. S.-l'nlt«l st»t«w Koh.-Prancb Uar.f>«n»vi; Dot.— Dutch ltal.- -Italian Spaa.—Spanish4m.—Sarawak O.c. -Qanaral curio il.p. -,lwk pa» •mi««t; l\— Uncertain W.-
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    Clearances.
    101 5 December 18 t Victoria, Swd str, Sabattick Fuh Wo, Brit str, Langkat 9 Nuentung, Gor str, Bangkok K. Wilbelmina. t)at str, Oeooa via p >rtf Auaye, Ocr str, Hongkong and bbaogh n K Wiljem 111, Dot tr, Batavia Sithonia, Ocr str, Hamburg via ports Lightning, Brit str, Penanif and
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      686 5 Miscellaneous NOTICES lUria h-M Month SlO p«r laeh. SubMqaant uuDttu. *S. Kor .bortor parioda n«SSo«J« of Cta%rx«*. NOTICE. Tli.' office of tbe undersigned has keen rem- v.-d to 14, >ll\«r Cjnny, ground floor. 26)0 MBYEH RROTHERS. IN THE UOOiIS OK BOSKEN. (in n-ii.| All perams indebted to, or having claim*
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      505 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. TO PENANO. RANGOON A CALCUTTA. One of the Company's steamers Is Intended to leave Taojong Pagar Wharf every week. Pawengen and Cargo booked by the abrve (teamen at through rates to all port* in Icdia and Ceylon, also to Ea*t African Port*.
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      306 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. Cn t% r. i\. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mall Steamship Line. TUX NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO KUKOPE VIA ■;UINA JAPAN. CANADA aud ibe UNITED BTATEB. Koate from Hongkong, vis Hhanvhal, Negaaaki, (InlauJ 3ea of 4 (tpao). Kobr, Yukohams, Viotona and Vaaoonvet, R.M.B. Embm o» Inu Twin-screw steaK.M.H. "Kiifu«aM
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      32 5 LAIATINE, the Ideal FurgaUv*, reoom mended by tbe best medioal authorities. Easy to take and certain in result!. To be bad of all shemilt*. Wholesale from Tb* Pbarmaoy. Battery Road, Blogapor*; mm
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      277 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Doo. 19.— At No. 6, Craig Road, Chinese household furniture, etc., at 2.80 p.m. Dec. 19.— At No. 23 4, oS Killiney Koad, Chinese household furniture, at 8 p.m. Dec 21.— In the harbour, oS Beach Koad, the tongkang Kim Hock Huat," at 5.15 p
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      269 5 DAY BY DAY Saturday, December ig High Water: 7.87 p.m. Ember Day. Cricket: S.C.C. v. Garrison. Bowling: Tanglin Club v. Teutonia Club Alhambra Cinematograph, 7.80 p.m. Orand Cinematograph, Theatre Royal. Halo's Tours, 7 p.m. Japanese Cinematograh, 7.80 p.m. Harima Cinematograph, 7 80 p.m. Gaiety Cinematograph, 7.30 p.m. Sunday, December 20.
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    The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19.
    1151 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19. The gracious message sent to the Sultan by King Edward, on the occasion of tho opening of the Turkish Parliament, is one of those thoughtful courtesies which elevate the prestege of Great Britain and make her sovereign the best loved man
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    20 6 Mr. C. B. Buckley's annual Chrismau treat for the children will be held at the Memorial Hall, on December 26.
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    20 6 Lee Ah Kow, obarged with unlawful return from banishment, was committed to the Assizes by tho Third Magistrate, yesterday afUrnoun.
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    14 6 The Singapore St. Andrew's Society has been exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance.
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    16 6 Bills amounting to 1155,987.78 were passed for payment at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, yesterday.
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    20 6 A cargo of teak arrived, this morning, from Bangkok by the Norwegian steamer Unity, which leaves for Port Said to-morrow.
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    26 6 Captain Scott, of the British steamer Amberst, which arrived from Pontianak, this morning, reports that a Chinese passenger died of beriberi en route and was buried
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    35 6 at sea. The Chinese women who reported to the police that she was robbed of a gold earring at Kampong Bahru on Thursday night is being prosecuted on a charge of making a false report.
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    25 6 The financial statement submitted to the Municipal Commissioners at their meeting, yesterday, showed a credit balance of •864,611.98 as opposed to 1164,668.88, on December 4.
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    36 6 The charge for private supplies of water for domestic purposes made by measure or metre at Seromban has been fixed at 20 cents for 1,000 gallons and 50 cents in the case of trades and manufactures.
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    37 6 It is officially announced that the cruiser Gladiator, which was wrecked in collision with the American liner St. Paul in April, is to be sold out of the service. About £65,000 was spent in salving the cruiser.
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    41 6 A Malay fisherman while out at his stakes off Tanah Merah caught two sharks, one measuring about 12 feet, and the other about 8 feet. He caught the monsters with a hook and line, and a piece of moat for bait.
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    47 6 In reference to a report in our issue of the 9th instant, Lim Kian Hock writes to say that be is now convinced that Too Yam Seng took the money for safety's sake, and he thanks him for his kindness, and for being so honest a friend."
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    43 6 The rubber Cultuur Maatsobappij Amsturdaiu," which has a capital of 1,000,000 guilders in 1,000 guildor shares, has been formed to take over several estates in the district of tho Tanggoel, Java. The estate has about 300,000 trees of one to four years old.
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    51 6 The two Chinese who were charged with attempting to murder Wee Tong, because he would not join their secret society, were before tho Third Magistrate, yesterday afternoon. The charge was amended to voluntarily causing hurt and the case was transferred to tho District Court, to be hoard on the 23rd
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    57 6 Tbo departure of Mr. R. Laidlaw. M.I', for East Renfrewshire, oue of the British delegates to the International Commission on Opium at Shanghai, who had intended leaving England on thu 5th instant, and hoped to reach his destination in the course of sixteen days, has deferred his departure till .January,
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    62 6 Muck of the British jeering at American English, long accepted by Americans with too much meekness, was the result of simple ignorance, according to a China exchange. Words not only old but choicely good," if the example of groat British authors counts, were derided as Americanisms on both sides of
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    68 6 The Siam Observer draws attention to the political propagandist work oarried on among the Chinese in Bangkok and calls upon the Siamese Government to deport Dr. San Yat Sen, a proscribed rebel upon whose head a price has been set by a friendly Power, unless he can show that his
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    64 6 A remarkable scene was witnessed at Liverpool on November 22, when twelve Chinamen wore baptised in the presence of a crowded congregation in Christ Church (Reformed Episcopal Church of England). The witnesses included the founder and superintendent of the Chinese school connected with the church, which began sixteen months ago,
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    83 6 Mua-srs. Joo Seng and Company, Bangkok, have chartered the Norwegian steamer Bridge, a vessel specially built for the Bang koU-Singaporo run by a Norwegian shipping firm, for a period of one year, from April next paying $4,250 per month. The char terers have the option of retaining the vessel for
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    107 6 Mr. Cheong Koon Seng and Koon Hong, held a reception at their residence in North Bridge Road, on the occasion of their mother's 55th birthday. There was a large uumber of European and Chinese guests present. Mr. Cheong Koon Seng spoke briefly, thanking the numerous guests for their presonce, and
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    109 6 The provinces ceded by Siam to France recently, are rich in products. Large quantities of rice and salt fish are exported to Saigon. These territories lie in the valley of the Mekong river, and are admirably suited for opening up by moans of railways, which will also tap the riverine
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    337 6 Mr. Paul A. Felix David has been appointed a Magistrate for Singapore. Mr. A. J. Coloman lias boon appointed Harbour Master, Ma'acca. Mr. Malcolm dimming, of Kuala Lumpur, is expected back at Christmas. Captain I- D. Davidson, 99th Dcccan Infantry, will be the Field Officer for noxt
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    Dance at Tanglin Club.
    88 6 Quite an enjoyable concert and dance was given in the Tanglin Club, last evening when the band of the 99th Deccan Infantry' contributed a short programme of music and then played for the benefit of devotees of Terpsichore. The Club had been prettily decorated with palms
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    Chinese New Year.
    101 6 There is a rumour among tho Chinese horn, sayb an Amoy correspondent, that it is tho intention of the Imperial Authorities to add another month after the 11th moon, thus making two 11th months. What truth thore is in this unsubstantiated rumour remains to be seen, 'mt
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    Municipal Tenders.
    95 6 The Municipal Board has voted to accept the tender of Syod Ameer to complete the covering over with red earth of the sago swamp it the Kalang Valley Reservoir at 30 cents per cubic yard, and the offer of Messrs. Howartli Erskine, Limited, to supply a heavier pattern
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    Kuala Klang Rubber Estate.
    95 6 The prospectus of the Kuala Klang Rubber Estate, Limited, has been issued, offering 7,500 shares of A'l each at par out of a total capital of £25,000. The company acquires the Sungoi Serdang Estate which comprises about 490 acres, and is situated in the district of
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    Port Health Officers.
    72 6 The following have been appointed Port Health Offices under the Quarantine Rules of Singapore The Principal Civil Medical Officer, Straits Settlements. The Port Health Officer, Singapore. The Deputy I'urt Health Officer, Singapore. The Resident Medical Officer, St. John's Inland. The Absibtant Sorgoon, Port Health Office. The following
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      170 6 .<:%; THIS WELL-KNOWN BRAND 1%5i/^i is obtainable in all First Class Hotels. t^^ZiP CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., SOLE IMPORTERS. JOHN LITTLE Co.'s Xmas 55azaar TOYS, CRACKERS CHOCOLATES. Motlee. Our Establishment will be closed from Thursday afternoon, 1 December 24, till Monday morning, December 28. g VIADUCT SOLUTION I i I protects
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      220 6 Alhambra. TO-NIGHT! Entire Change OF Programme. ALL NEW PICTURES. 1 VENICE in a GONDOLA 2 The French Cupboard 3 AN ELECTRIC HOTEL 4 The Unwilling Servant 5 Wonderful Eggs 6 Mr. Giddy wishes to enjoy himself 7 A Gentleman's Son 8 BENVBNUTO CELLINI 9 A Troubled Soul 10 IN LAPLAND.
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    INDIAN REFORMS.
    118 7 LORD MORLEY'S PROPOSALS FOR REPRESENTATION. Legislative Councils Without Offical Majorities. [Rbcter's Telegram.) London, December 18. Lord Morley has introduced the scheme of Indian Reforms in the House of Lords. It makes the provincial Legislative Councils largely elective through electoral colleges. Official majorities are sacrificed, except on the Imperial
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    Turkish Parliament.
    171 7 MESSAGE FROM KING EDWARD TO SULTAN. Optimistic View of the Future. [Redter's Telegram I London, December 18. King Edward telegraphed congratulations to the Sultan on the opening of the Turkish Parliament. After the opening, tho Parliament appointed a temporary President, and then adjourned until Saturday. London, December 19.
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    CONGRESS AND PRESIDENT.
    55 7 An Explanation Demanded From Mr. Roosevelt. |Rbdter's Tblrokam] London, December 18. A Washington telegram states that tho House of Representatives has resolved to call upon Mr. Roosevolt to justify his insinuation that Congressmen feared tho attention of detectives. London, December 19. Mr. Taft is acting as peacemaker
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    MR. BOTTOMLEY M.P. FINED FOR CONTEMPT.
    55 7 [Reuter's Telegram.] London, Dooembur 19. Mr. Horatio Bottomloy has been fined £tOO for contempt of court. Ho was charged with writing comments on the prosecution in which he and throe others are accused of fraud, in connection with the Joint Trust and Finance Corporation,
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    BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
    13 7 IRiutib's TiuoeamJ London, December 19. Parliament will be prorogued on Monday.
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    GREAT FIRE IN RUSSIA.
    23 7 |I>lB OsTASIATISCHI LLOTD TELEGRAM Berlin, Deoember 18. A tromendous fire is raging at Rostow. in the south of Russia.
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    Documents Signed and Sealed.
    93 7 The following documents were signed and sealed at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, yesterday Contract with Messrs. Howarth Erskine, Ltd., for the erection of iron railings and gates, Ellenborougb Market Contract with Messrs. Riley, Hargreaves and Company, Ltd., for repairs to Kalang Bridge Cuutract with
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    SIX WIDOWS' CASE.
    313 7 Court of Appeal Considering its Decision. Soon after four o'clock, yesterday afternoon, the Court of Appeal concluded the hearing of the Towkay Saigon appeal case whichnas already occupied their Lordships' attention for so many days. In the course of the afternoon, Mr. E. C. Ellis introduced quotations
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    SERIOUS GHARRY ACCIDENT.
    128 7 Narrow Escape of Lady and Child In Grange Road. Mrs. Lane, wife of the Actiug Chairman of the Tanjong Pagar Dock, was driving with her daughter in a gharry in Grange Road this morning, when the rubber tyre came oil' one of the front wheels and struck
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    Opium in Siam.
    198 7 The Courrier d'Haiphong gives the figures of the import of opium into Siam for some years back, and adds a sympathetic note on the efforts made to control the import of morphia. It says Opium is, in effect, a Government monopoly, and the Government holds that the
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    Ex-Warder and a Poodle.
    105 7 Mr. Charles Wilkos, an Ex Warder, who arrived from Hongkong by the A pear liner Lightning, yesterday, was before the Second Magistrate, this morning, on a charge of importing a poodle without a permit. He stated that the dog followed him ashore without his knowledge. He
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    Colonial Office Affairs.
    160 7 Government officials in the Straits and F.M.S., says the Pinang Gazette, may be interested to hear that the Colonial Office has got into hot water again, the occasion this time not being connected with Docks expropriation, the Military Contribution, nor the opium traffic but with a new
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    Story of Twenty Dollar Note.
    77 7 Mr. H. A. Perch, a wealthy American who was a passenger from Hongkong by the Hainan), missed an American $20 note, and it was subsequently recovered in the steward's shoe. The steward is ally lam named Chan Ah Ban. He was before the Third Magistrate
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    Singapore Defences.
    168 7 QUESTION IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. Dismounting Old and Mounting New Guns. (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) London, December 19. Mr. E. A. Goulding asked in the House of Commons if Singapore was at present defenceless. j Mr. Haldaine, Minister of Wai, replied that though the old guns wore
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    TIN MINES AMALGAMATED.
    39 7 Chendai and Menglembu Negotiations Concluded. (From Secretary, Chbndai.) Ipoh, December 18. A telbgram received to-day from England states that arrangements have been cancluded for the amalgamation of tho Chendai Mining Syndicate and tho Menglembu Mining Syndicate.
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    BRITISH MALAYA.
    269 7 Mr. J. Gilf illan's Optimistic Views of Singapore. In the commemorative issue tho fifty years' supplement to the London and China Express many articles are written by old Eastern residents. Mr. J. GilfiUan contributes "British Malaya: 1858-1908" and. in the course of the article, says We have spoken
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    COWARDLY OUTRAGE.
    199 7 Woman and Child Rendered Blind at Penang. A dastardly outrage was perpetrated at Penang on a young Chinese woman and her adopted child, a boy about three years of age, on Monday night. Between 7 and 8 p.m. they were sitting on the five-foot- way of their house
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    Additional Street Lamps.
    74 7 The Municipal Board at yesterday's meeting, sarctioned the erection of the following additional street lamps Albert Street 4 Niven Road 2 Palembang Road 2 Minto Road 2 Kirn Seng Road 6 j Park Road 8 Pagoda Street 1 Middle Road 1 Wayang Street 2 and Lim Eng
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    Pulo Übin Explosion.
    85 7 In the Palo ("bin explosion inquiry, the Corner's jury have returned an open verdict. In their written statement the jury say Owing to the death of the chief persons engaged in tho blasting operations, we have been unable to ascertain with certainty the cause of the premature
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    Terrible Disaster.
    999 7 BRITISH STEAMER 'ABLAZE AT MALTA. Heroic Captain Dies at His Post. One of the most terrible sea disasters of recent times occurred on November 25, off Malta, in the burning of the British liner Sardinia, and the death by fire or drowning of many of her passengers and
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    MUNICIPAL BOARD.
    861 7 What Steps are being Taken to Combat Malaria? The following gentlemen were present at the ordinary meeting of the Municipal Board, yesterday afternoon Mr. E. O. Broadrick, President Mr. F. J. Benjafield, Acting Secretary Mr. R. Pearse, Engineer Dr. P. Fowlie, and Messrs. W. Macbean, C. W. Darbishire,
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    Bangkok Beef Supply.
    219 7 Residents are generally complaining that the meat supply of Bangkok is becoming leaner and tougher, and that it is seldom ono sees a tender juicy steak served up at tables. In fact, says the Si am Free Press, the beef served up generally is tough, lean and
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    GERMAN AIR FLEET.
    43 7 FOUR ZEPPELIN AIRSHIPS ORDERED. Floating Docks Used as Sheds. [Rsothr's Telegram] London, December 19. The German Ministry ot Marine has ordered four Zeppelin Airships for scouting. It also proposes to build floating docks which will be convertible into airship shods.
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    HOLLAND AND VENEZUELA.
    40 7 War Rumours Doubted but Position Critical. [Dee Ostaiiatisghi Lloyd Tilioram) Berlin, December 18. The rumour emanating from America respecting Venezuela's declaration of war with Holland is not confirmed officially. The situation, however, continues to causa grave alarm.
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    AUSTRIA AND TURKEY.
    48 7 Complete Understanding Desired by Vienna. Ostaslatisohi Lloyd Tsliuiah Berlin, December 18. The Austrian Minister. Prosident has declared that ho is absolutely in favour of a complete Austro Turkish understanding. In sending congratulations to the Sultan, he expressed his sympathy towards the constitution of the country.
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    KINTA TIN MINES.
    268 7 Shareholders' Appreciation of Work of Staff. Presiding at the general meeting on November 26, Mr. W. A. Luning (chairman) said The prioo of tin during tho year had been very poor, salos of ore having averaged only j£H2 2s. 7d. per ton, as against £109 Bs. 9d.
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    SINGAPORE ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS.
    418 7 Depression in Trade Responsible for Decreased Receipts. The ordinary general meeting was held on November 25. at 19, St. S vithin's-lano. London, E.C. Sir Frank A. SweUcnham, who presided, moved the adoption of the report. Ho said that although the accounts for the year ended December 31
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    42 7 At a council meeting of the Uoyal Society of ArU., Mr. Quah Bens Kee, I'cuan^, Mr. Obarlea U. SmiUi, Philippine Jadiciarj, Manila, the Hon. Tan Jiak Kijn, Sin^apor^, Mr. L'u Yuen Hsu, B.A and Mr. Vuoaj; Het M.R.S.I., Uongkoni;, were elected members.
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      Notes in General.
      81 8 The Ipoh Athletic spoil* were held yesterday. There will bo A Singapore Hunt Club run to morrow at 6.U0 a.m. Start from tin Maio Entrance to the Botanical Gardens. Finish at the Club Marquee in Tyersall. Mr. Artio Tully will arrive in Singapore on the 23rd iustaiit,
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      Swimming.
      42 8 Swimming Club. The steam launch Argo will leave Johnhtous Pier for tbe Club Bungalow on Sunday, tho 20th inst., at 8, 9 and 10 a.m., 230 and 3.30 p.m., returning at 830 and 9.U0 v.vi., U. 15, i and 5.30 p.m.
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      Rifle Shooting.
      94 8 Malacca Ladies' Rifle Club. Our Malacca correspondent writes: Tint ucwly formed Ladies' Club at Malacca held their ti rwt shoot, on Thursday at the High School tniuiaturo Kitlo Kange. There was a good turn out of ladies, and keen interest wivtaken in thu shooting. The Kesident Council lor,
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      Christmas Fixtures.
      214 8 S.C.C. v. Selangor. Tho Malay Moil says Tho "soccer" match last Friday showed that there is a considerable amount of talent among the planters, and it is a great pity that they are not able to exhibit their powers more frequently, as the task of the selectois of
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    WRESTLING CONTEST.
    351 8 Great Excitement at the Theatre Royal. Intense excitement prevailed at the Theatre Koyal Cinematograph Show last night during tho wrestling contest between Peter Itani.on and Nicca Singh, and the Hall was taxed to its utmost capacity for sitting accommodation. An unsually large number of European sportsmen were present
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    Drinking by the Hour.
    135 8 In Catania, an enterprising wine dealer has initiated a novel scheme of drinking by the hoar ad libitum. For 7{d., one may drink (or sixty minutes and the current price of wine is 2Jd. a litre. The chances aro, howover, in favour of the merchants, for
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    34 8 Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell had the honour of being appointed members of tbe International Jury making the awards at the Franco- British Exhibition, and their goods were in consequence How Concours (Beyond Competi ion).
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    F M.S. TAXATION.
    958 8 Alleged Government Interference with Planters. The currout issue of In Tiuland publishes a long criticum of recent article in the Malay Mail, which took the Financier to task (or advertising to English inve»tors the unbusinesslike attitude of the F.M.S. Government towards the planting industry, To take home
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    Crusade Against Mosquitoes.
    150 8 Mr. W. A. Newbury, of Toowong, drew the I attention of the Commissioner of Public < Health, Brisbane, recently, to an improved t contrivance for tanke. Instead of the cone or < other sunk receptacle below the spouting, he i suggested the use of a raised inlet.
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    INSURANCE IN BANGKOK.
    755 8 Important Decision on Hazardous Goods Clause. At the British Court for Siam. on the 11th instant, his Honour Judge Skinner Turner gavr judgment in the oases in which Hai llcuk sued the State Fire Insurance Company and the New Zealand Fire Insurance Company, and Hack Heng Siang
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    Long Delayed Reforms.
    119 8 The Governor-General of Indo China visited < Haiphong, the ohief port of Tonkin, on November 30. Addrossing the Chamber of Commerce, he outlined measures to remedy the grievances of the mercantile community there, such as delays in meeting, bills against the Govern ment, breaches of the coasting
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    Libel Actions in China and Japan.
    227 8 The action for libel brought by Mr. E. T. Betbell against the N. C. Daily News, which was concluded on Thursday in the Supreme Court at Shanghai, with a verdict in the plaintiff's favour, 18,000 damages being awarded, is, we gather, one of several
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      509 9 DIAMONDS on CREDIT for CHRISTMAS. CREDIT MEANS CONVENIENCE. That is the only way in which it differs from a cash transaction. Then is no delay, no security, no publicity. It simply means a matter of conlidcuce and convenience to honourable people. COME TO-DAY AND PICK YOUR CHOICE! YOU CAN SEE
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      488 9 INSURANCE Co«p»»ies UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PARIS asiAßuaaxD 18S8 RESERVES AND TOTAL GUARANTEES 44,080,000 The ondeisigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept fire riskt (or long or short periods at ourrent rates CASH SETTLEMENTS promptly made b? the agents 1b Singapore. MOINE OOMTE ft Cc LONDON
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      241 9 I Jiigd Street I 1 fob Jiigd@lass XMAS REQUISITES! Choice Selection of I >V Heaps of Novelties, Jewels, Plate and H H Assorted Curios, Silk in Great Vari- Wm Toys Bon-Bons eties Displayed to BH all scattered in gether. II MB Galore. WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL CO., 56 &c 57. ETlOfai STREET.
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    Anarchist's Secret.
    200 10 NOTED CRIPPLE DIESIN HOSPITAL IN FRANCE. Result of Mysterious Injuries. Libertad, the noted French Anarchist, and one of the mysteries of Paris, died recently in the Lariboisiere Hospital. France, as a result, it is said, of injuries received at a recent gathering of revolutionaries. Libertad, who was a
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    NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA'S REPORT.
    359 10 State of Trade in the Straits Settlements. The business report of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha for the half year states In the case of the European line, though the export from Japan showed no significant difference from last year that from Slianghi and Hongkong was sensibly
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    RENARD ROAD TRAIN.'
    253 10 RENARD ROAD TRAIN. Successful Trips with Cotton Yarn. A farther trial was made, on the 2nd instant, of the Renard Road Train by Messrs. Killick, Nixon and Co., of Bombay. Tho train went down to Colaba and was loaded with 72 bales of cotton which were taken out to the
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    Fair Criticism.
    91 10 Commenting on the result of Mrs. Chetti's divorce case, the Pioneer says It will be interesting to see what measures the Government, wbioh not so long ago was dismissing at a moment's notice one of its officers who had the moral obloquity to ask another officer's wife for
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      631 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Fatd op Capital in 60,000 Shares of MO each £1.100,000 Beasrve Fund £1,525,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,«00,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank of Sooiland. Ths London City A Midland Bank, Ltd SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aoooants
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      642 10 ECZEMA MADE HER GIVEUPWORK Hands, Arms, and Feet Affected Medical Treatment .Made Hands Swell and Run Water— Was as Helpless as a Baby— Followed a Neighbour's Advice and Her CURE BY CUTICURA HAS BEEN PERMANENT "My daughter, Mrs. Hannah Austin, lives with me, and in September, 1906, something came on
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      59 10 THAT MEANB RHEUMATIBM. Sore and swollen joints, sharp shooting pains, torturing muscles, no rest, no sleep. That means rheumatibm. It is a stubborn disease to fight, but Chamberlain's Pain Balm has conqoerad it thousands of times. It will do so whenever the opportunity is offered. Try it One application relieves
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      532 10 STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR CO., LTD., 15, Battery Road, ELECTRO PLATERS, ENAMELLERS, MAKERS OF THE CELEBBATBD "LAJU" RACING BICYCLES. Sole Agents for Star Cycles. James' Cycles. INSPECTION INVITED. BMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO.. LD. Commercial Machines, Nos. 4 A 5 are always Stocked TYPEWRITERS REPAIRED, PLATED AND RENOVATED EQUAL TO NEW,
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      494 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF A SMALL COLLKCTION 09 ANTIQUE CHINESE PORCELAIN, On Wednesday, December !J, at 11 a.m. H. L. Coghlan ff Co., 2713 Auctioneers. MORTGAGEE'S LAND SALE. At UssBu>. H. L. Coo uun and Co's Siljcbooxk. On Monday, January 4, at 2-30 p.m. Freehold Land, area 41,597
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      137 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION BM.E OF CHINESE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, IRON SAFE, ETC., At No. 6, Craig Road (off Tanjong Pagar Road), On Saturday, December 19, at 2 p.m. On view from Friday. Powell Co., 3703 Anctioneers. AUCTION SALE. OF CHINESE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, At No. 23-4, off Killiuoy Road, On Saturday,
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    AUTOMOBILISM.
    1255 11 NEW VALVELESS ENGINE AND ITS POSSIBILITIES. Criticism by an Eminent Authority. The following letter has been received for publication above the signature of S. F. Edge, headed Daylight on Knight" Sir, Referring to the various notices that have appeared in reference to the above engine, the matter naturally being
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    54 11 On December 3, the last executions arising ont of the poison plot trials at Hanoi, took place at Hanoi. Four conspirators were beheaded without any disturbance. This finished the proceedings of the Special Commission which had sat for five months investigating the charge against the plotters. The plot was discovered
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      354 11 Tke City Motor Garage Co., -ISST 1 We undertake to Repair MOTOR CARS, STEAM CARS and MOTOR CYCLES. WE DO NOT THINK YOU ARE AWARE OF THE FACT tUat we are Repairing cracked and broken CYLINDERS and GEAR BOXES. THE ONLY FIRM IN THE EAST. ALUMINIUM CASTINGS MADE AND REPAIRED.
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      378 11 LOOK VAN KIT, OENTIBT, AND DENTAL BUPPLIEB. No. 28, South Canal Road, and 17, Sonth Bridge Road. Hi^h Class Work. Moderate Charge's Consulting Rooms fitted with electric lights and fans, etc., etc. 1405 MERRYWEATHERS' I LIGHT PORTABLE "VALIANT" STEAM PUMP Fop "Up-country" use where Roads or Rails do not exist.
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      258 11 S SIDDELE Y I s AUTOCARS i ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE THE FINEST CARS (APART FROM PAINT) AND BEST VALUE BY THOSE IN A POSITION TO KNOW. Sole Agents: CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. JUST LANDED: Two 20-h.p., 6-Cylinder STANDARDS, Painted Red (one sold). ffi^SVr Club Hill on Top Gear WITH FTJ-LL TjOJ^ID.
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      73 11 RANEE6UNGE PIPES. The interior of these Pipes being glazed, nothing will grow on them and cause obstructions, as is the case with cement or unglazed pipes "and drains. Sole Agents I THE BORNEO CO., LD. BT. ANDREWS HOUSE, A Church of JSngiana SoardingJJonsc for Earopean and Eurasian boys who desire
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      333 11 C. H. Willis Is now doing business on tht forthcoming KUALA LUMPUR RAGES, run JANUARY 2, 5 AND 7. FOR PRICES, APPLY AT OFFICES ABOVE ROBINSON PIANO CO., 88, RAFFLES PLACE All wires must be confirmed bj letter; no reply no business. REPRESENTATIVE JAS. CHRISTIE. Telegrams: "STRAIGHT," Siugapore. Telephone No.
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      1122 12 Scale of Charges* FBBI'AID ADVEBTIBEMKKTB.— MisoeI :a«?oni Waott of Every Description, Houses, •aal, etc.. to let, an Inserted at the tollowtcg ■Ml— One Insertion I I.M per inoh. Two 1.00 Three t.BO Bfi m «W Miss f *0 Twelve T.M THtnty-flve 10.00 rßacb snbaequODt month H per tasb.) Iks above
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      443 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. Bins Foai Urn, on.ioi two lnMrtiou, HOC Bt tb. Inch, m« Had. at Chtst— RUBBER BTUMPB FOR BALE. Good Rubber Stamps, 10 months old. Apply KUnager, Liaggi Plantations, Ltd., Seremban. RUBBER EBTATEB FOR BALE. Two Bobber Estates about 1,000 aores each (just valnedl. Will take shares. Apply
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      499 12 Netherlands Guttapercha Co L D SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. India Robber Tyres, all kinds and shapes All kinds of HOSE, Suction, Delivery, Steam, lor Carriages Motor Cats, etc. Hydraulic, Rockdrill, Gardenhose, BrakeRE TREADING MOTOR TYRFR hoBe for 8 Speaking Tubes, KJL-IRfcADING MOTOR TYRES. CODDRINGS, GAUGE-GLASS RINGS. All kinds ol I.R. Buffers
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      372 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. KitUH-Fon I.ldu, om or two (nasrtiom, fl. Bf tb. IMb. m. Bo*l. of Cblr(M. HOUBE TO LET. No. 400, Serangoon Road. Water laid on, immediate entry. Tram passes every five minutes. Apply to RAFFLES HOTEL. 0 1619 HOUSE TO BE LET. Unfurnished, immediate entry, No.
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      358 12 TO BE LET 03 SOLD. K-n -r «i.::o 60DGWNS 10 BE LET. Nos. 8 and 6, Merbau Road, No. 214, Have lock Road, facing the Sicgaporo river. Apply to Go Boon Qu»n, as, Chin Bwt* Road o 2686 GODOWN ANO 0 c iCE TO LET. Oodown and offict No. 35,
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS TIMES, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1908.
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      9 13 SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS TIMES, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1908.
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        MINING.
        338 13 Date of forma- Capital lion I Snbtoribed I H™ 1 1 loan. 8^L Y Paid up to Shares UulBsaed Company (JooTinoSB 1903 1807 1901 1903 1907 1901 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1300,000 1300,000 •600,000 £400,000 1400,000 £60,000 £100,000 •150,000 £110,000 £30,000 •460,000 £360.000 400,000 3(6,000 600,000 860,000 875,000
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        RUBBER.
        359 13 1906 1903 1904 1903 1908 1904 1906 '.906 1905 1906 1907 1906 £150.000 1200,000 £30,000 £70,000 •150,000 £16,000 £76,000 £810.000 £65,000 £180,000 £820,000 /17S.030 137,062/11 116,600 22,750 66,700 114,000 16,000 65,000 159,630 53,750 180,000 901,600 176,000 I 46,600 108,600 I 10,600 I 2,100 22,750 66,700 11,600 I 10,000 6,000
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        GENERAL.
        195 13 1894 1907 1898 1868 1908 1896 1901 £6,377.10.0 •1,600,000 i25,OOU 616,000,000 •1,400,000 •1,000 000 •34,000 4.808 1,050,000 XU.000 16,000,000 l.tOO.OOO 1,000,000 84,000 7,688 150,000 4,800 110,000 I 18,000 I 6,000 f 6,000 I 4,000 8,400 f 6,000 I t.760 24,000 600 400,000 1,110 1,000 4,966 800,000 11/6 10 ou
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      LIST OF PASSENGERS.
      395 14 rassengers uuiwara. Per P. and O. steamer Nyanza, due Dec 24.— Mr. and Mrs. R. Derry, Mr. P. Mackenzie, Mr. H. C. Bovier, Mr. T. A. Redfearn. Per N. D. L. steamer Prinz Eitel Friedricb, duo December 26. Consul and Mrs. F. L. Isasca, Miss H. van
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      42 14 The Imperial German mail steamer Goeben having left Hongkong at noon, on the 18th instant and may be expected to arrive here on Sunday, the 20th instanat, at noon. She will probably be despatched for Europe oil the following day, at noon.
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      COMMERCIAL.
      268 14 Singapore, December 18, 1908. PRopuce .nmbinr 10.26 do (Cube No. ll nnpicked 1400 Oopra Bali 8.20 do Pontianak 7.80 Pepper Black 11.25 do White 6% 19.00 Sago Float Saraws.lt 3.00 do Brunei No. 2.86 Pearl Sa«o 8.75 Coffoe Bali, picked 32.60 Coffee. Palembang, 20 b.-<>- nom. J.)(!im Liberiaa 24.00
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      Mails to Arrive.
      127 14 FROM EUROPE By the N.D.L. str. P. E.Friedrich, due Dec 38. B. I. steamer Taroba, due Deo 26. H. M, steamer Sydney, doe Deo 38. FROM CHINA N.D.L. steamer Goeben, dne Deo 30. M. M. steamer Dambea, doe Dec tt. Nov 9 N.D.L. Not 13 B. I.
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