The Straits Times, 4 September 1909

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    13 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.050 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 4. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      184 1 KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd. Children's Hats OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. THE HOTEL of the Highest fiL.JHL ]PM THE only Hottl of its unique Standard and licpute rJ9tlwm^i VsLt niy^ J^ Style in the East. "RAFFLES" SPECIAL DINNER To -Might. MCSIC: By the famous Dietz Parisian Quartette." SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. ASAHI fl} BEER,
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      338 1 ROBINSON CO. Annual Sale IS NOW Once a Year. PROCEEDING. I Once a Year Only. Real Bargains! Genuine Reductions! ROBINSON CO. W. J. GARCIA, Corner of Orchard Road. For Good, Cheap and Reliable l'ianos, new, tecondhand and for hire. ORGANS. Music and email musical goeds the lowest prices in Singapore.
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    Early Flying Man.
    980 2 IS IT ONLY A FLIGHT OF THE IMAGINATION Amazing Letter Discovered. The remarkable letter describing the first flight across the Channel, alleged to have been performed by an Italian monk in 1751, is published by the Daily Telegraph. The authenticity of the letter, which is said to
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    A MOTHER'S MISFORTUNE.
    477 2 At no time is it of euch vital importance to xafeguard the kidneys as during pregnancy Mrs. Mary A. Willis, of 16D, Kirkdale Terrace South Wigston, nr., Leicester, England, tells us of her terriblo suffering, whicli was al brought about by a fright during that critica period.
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      232 2 Sizaire-Naudin Motor Cars. 12 H.P. COMPLETE $2,300.00. With Hood, Magneto Ignition, Lamps, Horn, all tools, etc. An exceptional opportunity to secure a POWERFUL 4-SEATER CAR at a reasonable figure. On view at The Straits Motor Garage Syndicate, Orchard Road. The Borneo Co. v Ltd., AGENTS. The Strsits Times, AND The
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      73 2 r HOW TO PREVENT BLOOD POIBON. Carelessness and neglect are the chief causes of b ood poisoning. A cut or bruise, however slight, should have immediate attention. A good liniment and one that not only gives prompt relief from pain, but being antiseptic, beals the wound without maturation, is Cbamberlaiu's
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      391 2 CHILD ATE AN ENTIRE BOX OF CUTICURA c Spread on Some Crackers—Not the Slightest Injury Resulted from Little Fellow's Escapade —In Most Positive Way Ingredients of CUTICURA PROVEN PURE SWEET AND HARMLESS A New York friend of Cuticura write* the following interesting letter: "My three year old son and heir,
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      234 2 Diamond Emerald Necklace, VAI HE ffifi*! flflfl v are invit|l<l t0 Bee tbis beautiful FlfcUfc VUViUUUi necklace, a triumph of the Jewellers' Art and one of the man y instances of the high class work tnrncd out at our factory. You may buy it if you £?^'.,V™ 0 have blro
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      166 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in Advance. Daily iwae per year 130.00 do per quarter 7.60 do per month 3.60 do per copy 10 Weekly issue pel year 13*00 oo por quarter 8.00 io per copy 26 When sent by post, there is added for the daily issue, two dollars a quarter
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    SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB.
    1171 3 The Autumn Raco Meeting will bo held on Tuesday, the 12tli, Thursday, tbe 14tb, and Saturday, thu 16th October, 1903. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tu'itlaij, o<tith<'r 13. 1. THK MAIDEN PLATE.—VaIue »600. A Race for Maiden Horses Weight flst Ex Griffins allowed 7ib. Entrance, »20. Dislan:e. Racfa Conrse.
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    THE NGPCH.
    1415 3 A STORY OF MALAYA, By E. A. Morphy. The following is the third instalment of Mr. E. A. Morphy's interesting story which has appeared in the Weekly Telegraph Capt. Murker was the senior naval officer present. His commanders and lieutenants were all over the place helping in every
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      1297 3 There is Nothing I In Iht world better than flood Health. It pensate lor the lack of it. "Uood Health 1 consist! ol minor aliments, but so-called attention to something wrong. l)l»- regarded, they may develop Into more serious miladies. The ntnmach. bowels. liver and kidneys are among the harden
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      343 3 C4RONIC DIARRHOEA. Many sufferers from chronic diarrhom have obtained prompt relief by tbe use of Chamberlain's Colic, Chokra and Diarrhoea Remedy. Some of the worst caseß of this disease have been permanently cured by it after other treatment and skilled physicians had failed. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      674 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penans;, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Po-ti, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for Chini Ooast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Port*. Steamer* will leave Siagapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for China) Delta Sapt 10
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      692 4 STEAMERS SAILING. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. GO. LTD. The Companies' steamen an despaehed from Liverpool outward* for the Strait*, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewarde for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseille* and Liverpool and for Marseille*, Havre
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      601 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Tib steamers of this Company maintain a regular dlreot atrrioe between Oalontta, Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo, on through Bill* of Lading for Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangteze Ports, Formosa, th* Philippines, Ac, Ac, BteaUaMJTI Tons Commander Kctsars 4,896
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      291 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. C.P.R Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Hail Stoamtblp Lino. 188 NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE PIJ CHINA JAPAN, CANADA aad 'Iks UNITED STATES. ttonte from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sea oT Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotorta and Vacoou ver K.M.B. "Empbmsoi Ihdu" Twln-Mrew ttaaX.M.S. "Enraano* Jatab" men, 8,000 kns,
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      662 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. V^BBsamaalaßß^ The steamers of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits. China and Japan. Homeward*, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking
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      716 4 STEAMER BAILINQB. N. D. L. Norddeutscher Lloyd. Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamer* ol thi* Company sail fortnighty from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, aud vice vena) Port Said, Baez, Aden, Col jo: bo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong
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    DAILY TIME TABLE. — – ♦
    159 5 DAILY TIME TABLE. FIXTURES. Saturday. September 4. High Water, 1.7 p.m. S. G. C. monthly medal. KntrioH clowi veterans' tennis handicap. Pollard's Lilliputians at Theatre. Albambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinematograph. Sunday, September 5. High Water, 1.20 a in., 1.42 p.m. Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity. S. V C. Church I'arade,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    192 5 To-Day. l>eni;k»lia, Siak, Pakan Kian Ann 3pm Bali, Macassar, Menado, Ternate, etc. Shantung 3 pm I'enang G!enfalloch 3 pm Pcnaog, (Mehli-h, etc. .lacoba 4 pin Batavia, Cbcribon and Samarang Giang Ann 4 p-n Cucob Glanggi 4 pm Bangkok Sainsen 4 pm Siurabivya, Hroome, Port Ueilland.Coaiaclt, Onslow. Carnarvon,
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    272 5 Latest Arrivals. OMIT, Brit. str. H62 tous. Captain Pithie, Sept 3. Kroni lVkal n^in. Ang 31. Ballast Kut/ Bros. Ltd. For Laugkat, IT.- IMs. hnnial'it. Brit. str. 2278 tons, (apt Wilkm son. Sept 3. From Kydnev Aug 14. G.c. McAlistei A Co. For Syduey. O.— W. Oiang Ann,
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    Clearances.
    137 5 .September 3 I'rin; I'.itcl I'riiJrieli, Ger str, .lapau via ports Canuirnmthire, Brit str, Leite via ports {Ariako Mam, -lap str, Sourabaya Mm 111, Brit str, Gorontalo via ports Hartfi. Out str, Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow ll'tig I.ct, Brit str, Malacca and Port Dickson BcltngtiT, Brit atr, Teluk Anson via
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    63 5 The M. M. company's steamer Ojeanien left Oolom'o at 2 p.m. on lie Ist instant, and may be expected to »jrtive here on Monday the 6th mutant, at •800 l 7 a.m. The M.M. company's steamer Tonkin left Saigon at 6 a iv today and may be
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    71 5 Loft Singapore L Aug 8 N.D.L. Aag S B. I. Aug 9 M. 11 Aag 13 P. AO. Aug 17 N.D.L. Aug 19 B. I. Am; 23 U. M. Aog 97 P. AO. Aug 31 N.D.L. Sept 2 B. I. Dae in London Arrivec Aag 26 I
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    95 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TAN.TONQ PAOAK. East Wbarf Basin— Nil. BastW. Section I—Kal him, rUiryalus. Bkctioh No. 1 (Shikii* Whaiik)— Nil. Slonoß 2 TliMnjjwn. Islander. m H B— Cl»u Macivtr. 4— Horn? Mob. H S Charon. 6— Nioomedin. 7—
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    306 5 Coining to Singapore. Per P. and O. steamer India, connecting j with the steamer Delta, at Colombo, dne Sept 10.— Mr. J. M. Hussell, Mrs. Runnel, Mrs. K. Crofts, Mr. F. O. Uickotts, Mr. R. Bailey. Per N.D.L. steamer Luetzow, due Sept. 1 16.— Mr. K Brehn,
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    Arrivals.
    38 5 l'cr -ti.uui'r I'crak, September 1. From TelukAn.son: Mr. 11. R. Harrison. From Port Swettenham: Mr. .1. A. Kenlock. From Malacca: Messrs. ,1.11. Connell and Koh Siak Tee. Per steamer Penang, September 4. From Port Dickson Mr. Pears.
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    522 5 (Sunday, September 5.) TuiKii.Kxru Sunday After Tihsitv. St. Andrew's Cathedral. 7 a.m. Matins; 7-45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) 915 a.m. Holy Communion (Plain) 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes (Adults) 5-30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Church Parade. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Limes. 11 li a.m. Foo Chow Service
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    St. Andrew's Cathedral.
    91 5 7 a.m.— Matins. First Lesson 11 Kings V. Second Lesson I Corinthians XIV, 20. Hymn 4 7-4fi a.m.— Holy Communion (Cuobal). Introit Liko as the hart. Service Smart. Hymn at Offertory ...315 Hymn at Communion. ..:>l:i Hymn at Ablutions ...182 9-15 a.m. Holy Communion (Plain). Hymn at
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    79 5 The christening of the daughter of the Right Hon. Winston Churchill, M. P., and Mm. Churchill took place, on August 9, in St. Stephen's Crypt, Westminster. The name given was Diana, and the godfathor and godmothers were the Duke of Marlborough. Lady Blanche Hozier, Mrs. Coorge Cornwallis West, Lidy Owendjline
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    Finance fc» Commerce!
    250 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Sihoapobb, Skitkmbkii 4, 1909. On London— Bank 4 m/s 2/4^ Dtmand 2 4^ Private 0 m/s y/« do 8 iu/s '2 4 On Germany— Bank d/d 288} Private 8 m/n 241 do 0 m/s 248 On France- Bank d/d 294J Private 8 m/s 296J do 0 m/s
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      MINING.
      265 5 Issob Paid liABTI iA8T Vamji Up Compajct Dnrn>iin> BuYERS Sellebs 10 10 Bolat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 12% for 'oB 0.25 i 6.50 10 10 Bruang, Ltd. 6.00 6.25 10 10 Brusoh Hydraulio T. M. Co., Ltd. 6% for "08 s.OO 8.25 1 Duff Development Co., Ltd 6.00 6.25
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      RUBBER.
      568 5 Sterling. 3 2/- Anglo-Malay Robber Co., Ltd. 80% for 'o6 1 1 Batu Caves Rubber Co., Ltd 10% for '08 1 1 Batu Tiga (Selangor) R. Co. Ltd. 6% for 'oB 1 1 I Bukit Kajang Rubber Estate Ltd 1 5/- Contributory 1 1 Bukit Lintang R. Estates, Ltd
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      GENERAL.
      185 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 10 10 7 60 10 100 100 10 100 I 100 10 60 1 100 to Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. 10% for 1 10% for W Fraser Nnave, Ltd. 17'% for 'o? Hotel
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      162 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Sept 7. At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Sept 7. At saleroom, freehold residential property, situate at Burmah ltoad, at 2.30. Sept. 7— At saleroom, freehold land with dwclliDo house, No. 816, Gaylang Uoad, at 2.30. Oct '26. At sal«rr>oni, valuable; sawmill property, situate off
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      316 5 W. D. H. O. WILLS' THREE CASTLES "MAGNUMS" A Larga Hand Made Cigarette. i^~l!2r«-'-i Cwf f ..i ,h. t .>.n -oW"-J'Jiatf«>| Packed in magnums: •aMI I T, <$?. 1 1 Price: 50s w 'nree Castles M AM igM I 55CTS. 111 1 wd.&h owns ly OBTAINABLE AT Messrs. John Little
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      91 5 WEATHER REPORT. Kondomf Ktrbau Rotfital, Sept. :>, 190). 9 a. a. I r. v. 9 r. Ruxrux. Bar. SSFah 39.938 29*17 19.8/8 Temp 74.0 82.0 77.8 03 in Wet Bnlb Thar li.O 78.0 76.0 Dir of Wind North calm calm Max. Temp.. 83.0 Mia 79 S Max. In Son.. 1<2.5
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  • Obituary
    DEATH,
    38 6 DEATH. Obhlers.— On September 8, Heinrich Oeulers, at the age of 71. Friendi are here b> notified that the funeral will t»kt place, from 24, Waterloo Street, at 4 pm. to-day, the 4th instant, to the Bedidari Cemetery.
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    GT{j* Straits ffiimts, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. LETHAL ISLAND.
    1038 6 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. LETHAL ISLAND. We are familiar, even unto nausea, with such arguments on behalf of insanitary property owners as were put forward at the meeting of the Legislative Council of this Colony at its meeting yesterday afternoon. The woes of the men who have dog
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    24 6 A quarterly meeting of the members ol the Church Work Association will be held at the Parsonage, on Tuesday 7th inst. at 10.80 a.m.
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    23 6 Messrs. Kelly and Walsh and Methodist I'ublixhing House have on sale tickets for Mr. Buckley's lecture on Singapore, September 23, at II each.
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    28 6 The Army Colonial reliefs will commence on September 11. The Rewa, starting fiom Southampton on October 1, will oarry drafts for Gibraltar, Malta, Egypt, Ceylon, Singapore, and Hongkong.
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    61 6 A jumble sale of clothing, and articles, useful and ornamental, will be held at Waterloo, River Valley Road, at 10 a.m and 4 p.m., on Saturday, tbe 18th inst. A Harden sale will also be held at 4 p.m. Contributions will be thankfully received at Waterloo, not later than tbe
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    19 6 The cause of death of the Chinaman whose body was recently picked up off the quarantine anchorage was drowning.
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    26 6 Burglars have entered the residence of Mr. H. M. Clarke, at Tanjong Pagar, and secured 949 in cash and clothing valued at about as much more.
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    23 6 F. A. Pereira. a Cingalese charged with criminal intimidation of his employer, Dr. Gunawardene, has been discharged, the charge against him being withdrawn.
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    36 6 The leave of absence granted to Mr. R. Pinkney, superintendent, posts and telegraphs, Perak, has been extended by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, with half t-aiary, for twelve months, with effect from June 27.
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    36 6 A balance on hand of 9119,698.70 was reported at yesterday's meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, as opposed to a debit balance of 947,170.45 at the date of tbe previous meeting, which was held on August 20.
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    49 6 Towkey Loke Yew's cement works at Klang are to cover an area of nearly thirty acres. At least tbat is the extent of the land tbat has been secured for this new industry that the enterprising towkay is going to launch out in, along with Mr. D. O. Robertson.
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    45 6 A wealth of evidence was taken by Mr. Gibson in the gammons court, yesterday afternoon, in the Tamil alleged secret society case. Two of the witnesses for the prosecution were fined 925 each for refusing to answer questions. Further evidence will be taken next Friday.
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    53 6 We have been favoured with a copy of the return of imports and exports, Straits Settlements, during tbe year 1908. Tbe trade of tbe Colony during the period covered by the work has been dealt with at length on several occasions so tbat it is unnecessary to make further reference
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    65 6 A boatman was observed by a arine constable, yesterday, bleeding a rice bag which formed part of his cargo. The man was arrested and taken before tbe third magistrate, this morning. He explained that lie was out of rice and wanted to cook some so took it from the bag.
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    81 6 Tcck Soon Pob. who lives at 41 North Canal HI. reports to the police that ho was attacked by two Chinese in the road near hit house on Thursday night, knocked down and robbed of a gold watch and chain valued at 985. When be arrived at the police station
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    68 6 The Presbyterian Church bring under repair, services will not be held there for some weeks to come. The arrangements for to-morrow are as follow: The morning service will be held in Prinsep Street Church, the Sunday School will meet in Prinsep Street Church, and the afternoon service will be held
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    79 6 There is a noisy lot of young Chinese drilling to music— designed to bo martial in the People's Park, nearly every afternoon, to the great discomfort of tbe neighbours. It is not known whether the budding young army is Dr. San Vat Sen's vanguard of revolutionists or whether the training
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    89 6 Seven male Chinese and two women were tried before tbe third magistrate, yesterday, on a charge of playing in a common gaming house at 26 Banda St. The first accused, Lan Fui, was also charged with permitting his place to be used as a common gaming house. Mr. Harmer, in
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    81 6 A Kampar correspondent writes to the Ipoh paper that tbe main water pipe leading from the reservoir into the town has burst, owing to the great pressuro of water during the recent heavy downpours. In consequence, the residents are pat to tho greatest inconvenience for want of water for household
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    86 6 Mr. T. C. Loveridge sued a Chinese planter named Eng Bee in the district court, yesterday afternoon, for 967.40, as balance due for rent of land at Bukit Mandai and fnr pineapples collected. Defendant retaliated with a counter claim for 1500 as compensation alleged to hive been agreed upon for
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    142 6 Id Ti aland makes reference to a new industry in Selangor, that of Indian petition writers, who listen to the grievances of illiterates, and for a small fee garble and misrepresent them in Babn English, In Ben tong recently, a poor Malay woman with a grievance had occasion to requisition
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    384 6 Mr. Graham Spark is goiug from Tongkab to join the Straits Trading Co. at Xpoh. Missrs. W. M Millington and N. K. Baio, cadets, passed their final examination in Malay on .inly 15. Capt. P. M. Large, of tho 3rd Bn. Middle sex regiment, proceeded on leave
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    Pollard's Lilliputians.
    90 6 Thisevening, the Pollard Lilliputian > j i Co., are to commence their was.m >it Biogapore, by presenting tho evcrpopuhr raiaal comedy Tbe Belle of New York. This pretty and tuneful work has been presented throughout America and Canada by these clever Lilliputians and has nut with much success
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    Afloat On a Tyre.
    143 6 Quite novel is a new bathing fashion which has been Bet in vogue by a chauffeur at Ostend. Drfssed in scarlet and a Phrygian cap, he entered tbe pea with tho inflated inner tube of a motor car tyre. First he trundled it as a child
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    Volunteer Parade Service.
    148 6 A Church Parado of the S. V. C. will bo held at St. Andrew's Cathedral to- morrow at 5.30 p.m., and at 5 25 p.m-, in the Cathedral compound at tho west end of tho Catliflral H. E. tho Governor will present a Long Service Medal to
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    Federal Life Assurance Co.
    154 6 Promptitude in the settlement of claims must appeal to all as being an important factor in life insurance. We have recently had a case brought to our notice wbicli deserves mention in this connection. On hearing of the death of ono of its policyholders the Federal
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      188 6 WHISKIES. SCOTCH. Dews o1o 1 the Glen. R*re Old Blend. The Old Highland Blend. Perfection (D. J. McCallum The Old Brigade. Polo Brand (T. P. Gnffin 4 Co. s). Kobert Macdonald. Finest Liqueur (Chop Rajah). Club Whisky. Club Bharu. Monarch o' the Glen. O. D. 8., and V. O. S.
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      177 6 ALHAMBRA 2NDBHOW. AT 9 30 P.M 1. Overture. Lodoiska, by Krt utzer. 2. THB MAYOR'S HOLIDAY. (Comic). 8. SAMMY AS SPORTSMAN. (Comic). 4. Film d Art THEODORES CONCERN Comic Sketch by Paul Bonhomme. Actors M. Prince of the Varietes. M. Landrin of the Nouveautes. Mme. Rosin Derys of the Sarah
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    THE NORTH POLE.
    146 7 INTERVIEW WITH AMERICAN EXPLORER. Who Owns The Newly Discovered Land? bm!t Umiui London, September B. Dr. Cook s narrative has failed to completely dissipate the roservo maintained toward* his account. Even in America reluctance to accept an uncorr,,WaU.-d story is not wholly dispelled. London, September 4. A
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    Legation Murder.
    69 7 TRIAL OF THE CHANCELLOR FOR MURDER. Death Sentence by Chillian Court. IRkutkk'a Tm.k.,kam London, September 8. The Gorman Chancellor at Santiago, who murdered a doorkeeper of the Legation, dressed him in his own clothes, then set fire to tbo Legation, and absconded witb the intention of causing a
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    GENERAL ELECTION.
    29 7 Anticipatory Preparations Being Made. •Kki-tkk's Tklkoram London, September 6. Liberals and loionists are both increasingly busy with precautionary preparations in view of tlie possibility of a dissolution.
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    CHINA AND JAPAN.
    67 7 Protective Alliance Rumours Denied. Dn: Ostasukisi uk Lloyd Tklkhkam Berlin, September H. Th' .lapiuit so Ambassador, Mr. I'tshida writing in the Pesther Lloyd, strongly rcpu- t diates the accuracy of a statement which has been uiado at St. Petersburg that a military convention has been made between
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    GERM\N BUDGET DEFICIT.
    24 7 GERMAN BUDGET DEFICIT. IRIOTK'S TkLSOBAM.I Berlin, September H. Tbe final accounts of the German Budget for Xt show a deficit of six millions sterling.
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    COUNT ZEPPELIN.
    20 7 [Dkh Ostasiatiscbk Lloyd Tklkoram Berlin, September Aki r a journey of 22 hours Count Zeppelin reach- d Frudrechschafen.
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    SILENT MOTOR CARS.
    277 7 Exhibition of the Knight Engine in Singapore. Messrs. Uutbrie and Co. have granted the request of many who are interested in motor engineering, hnd have bad the Knight Silent engine taker, out of the beautiful Daimler Car which came into their possession lately so that it may
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    RUBBER AND TIN RETURNS.
    676 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 4. The Planters Stores advise that tbe average price of plantation No. 1 rubber is Ha. 2dper lb. i From Ode Own Corhkspondrst.) Kuala Lumpur, September 4. The Inch Kenneth Estates August crop of rubber is 8,404 lbs. against
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    DEATH TRAP OFF CEYLON.
    279 7 Mao Killed by Poisonous Fumes from Stranded Steamer. Yet another life has been claimed by the Sir John Jackson, says The Lamp.Batticaloa, Ceylon. It is reported that three men went on board looting last week and that two of them were overpowered by the fumes, one
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    Municipal Board.
    1008 7 PUBLIC CONFIDENCE AND THE DEBENTURE ISSUE. Disagreement with Government. At the ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, held in tbe board room, yesterday afternoon, the following gentlemen were present Messrs. E. G. Broadrick (president), John Polglase (secretary). R. Peirce (engineer i, Dr. W. R. C. Middleton, (health officer!,
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    Colonel Murray.
    1684 7 DINNER AND PRESENTATION ON RETIREMENT. Volunteer Officers' Farewell. On Monday evening, August 30, the staff of tbe public works and survey departments entertained their chief, the Hon. Colonel A. Murray. V. D C. E Mem. Inst. C. 8., at dinner in the private dining room of tbe Hotel
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    THEFTS OF RUBBER.
    299 7 Sensational Arrests Effected Near Malacca. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, September 8. Yesterday, Cheng Kee was awarded eighteen months' rigorous imprisonment for stealing rubber from the Malacca Rubber Mantatious, Ltd. On account of the complaint of a neighbouring estate that rubber was disappearing, two plain clothes policemen
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    Official Appointments.
    192 7 The Government Gazette, of tbe 3rd inst., announces the following appointments Mr C. F. J. Green, to bo a district judge for the Settlement of Singapore. Mr. F. J. Pigott, deputy colonial engineer and surveyor-gener-al, Penang, to act as colonial engineer and surveyor- general, Straits Settlements. Mr. C.
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    JAPAN AND AMERICA.
    61 7 PEACE AND TRADE MISSION TO SEATTLE. Cordial Welcome to the Visitors. Rki-ikr's TtauMua London, September M. Fifty-six Japanese business men, representing Chambers of Commerce, have arrived at Seattle, on a three months' visit, to strengthen the bonds of America Tapani -c friendship and trade. They were welcomed
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    DIVORCE DAMAGES.
    128 7 Captain Mitchell of Hongkong Given $7,500. iFho* On Own OMUMaroMMin i Hongkong, September H In the Supremo Court, Hongkong, the action brought by Capt. C. W. Mitchell, of the steamer Kujk Sang, against John Lemuu. the Hongkong architect, to recover damages for alleged miscouJuct with plaintiff's wife at
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    HONGKONG UNIVERSITY.
    34 7 HONGKONG UNIVERSITY Promise of Scholarships by the Imperial Government. (From Oih Own Cokuespum>k.m.j Hongkong, September B. The Imperial Government promises to give scholarships to the Hongkong I'niversity to tbe extent of ±':<OO sterling, annually.
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    ANOTHER MURDER CASE.
    369 7 Early Morning Crime in Raman Street House. Court Insp. Ambrose proceeded in tho third magistrate's court yesterday with the preli Binary enquiry into the Kamah St.. murder. There were three men detained. Yap Hock, Koh Chiu Sing and Ong Sec, but Mr. Amknm stated that tbe deputy
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    PENANG SHOW SEQUEL.
    203 7 Allegations Respecting Removal of Exhibits. In the third police court, IVnaug, Mr Elton 8011, Mr. L. Starr, and two Municipal peons have appeared before Mr. A. de Mello to answer to a summons issued against them by detective-sergeant Warton. The charges against Mr. Bell and the two
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    Legislative Council.
    2209 8 GOVERNMENT AND THE BACK LANE SCHEME. His Excellency Speaks Plainly. His Excellency the (iovernor, Sir John Anderson, <i. C. M. G., presided, yesterday afternoon, at a meeting of the Legislative Council, at which there were also present: The Colonial Secretary, Sir Arthur Young, K. C. M. G-, tho
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      172 8 Members of the Darnl Adab Club will be At Home, at S, Short Street, to night, at 9 o'clock. Entries for the veterans' singles handicap in the S. C. C. lawn tennis tournament close to-day. In the final of the Selangor Club pyramid tournament Mr. W. S.
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      Association Football.
      284 8 M, F. A. Junior Competition. The Simpulan Mohibah played the Majlis Kebatian Raja, last in a tie in connection with this competition, and che game was witnessed by a large crowd of spectators. Play was of a good order and some neat passing was shown. The Simpulans proved
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      Lawo Tennis.
      546 8 Lawn Tennis. S. C. C. Tournament. Following arc the results of ties played yesterday Championship Green beat Tyler 6—l, 6-0. O'Connor beat A. C. Mergler 6—3, 6—l. Cox beat F. Ruchwaldy 6—4, 6—3. Dennys beat Eddis 6— 4, 9—7. V. D. Parsons beat Marshall 6—3, 6—3. Butler beat Bush 7—3,
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    Why the Band Came.
    89 8 Mr. Chamberlain, was leaving his house one New Year's Eve when he was met by a band of men. Are you a deputation.' he asked. No sir, replied one of the men, we are the waits. We have been playing here every night for the last
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      239 8 EYE -SIGHT. Mr. H. Lazarus (Son of the late Mr. N. Lazarus), can be consulted for Spectacles KUALA LUMPUR, AT MEBBRB. CHOW KIT COMPANY From August 27 to September 4. IPOH, AT MEBBRB. THEGK CHIN COMPANY (Hugh Low Street), From September 6, until further notice. SIGHT-TESTING AND ADVICE FREE. MARYBOROUGH
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      613 8 VICTORIA THEATRE. Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Co. To-Night THE BELLE OF NEW YORK Monday, September 6 "IX TOWN." Tuesday, September 7 'A GAIETY lilltL." Wednesday, September 8 "THE GIRL FROM PARIS.' Box plan on view at Robinson Piano Co. Prices: $3.00, 52.00, Jl.OO and M cents. PLANTED RUBBER FROPERTY WANTED. London
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      414 8 THE NEW MODEL "Moutrie" TRANSPOSING PIANO $365. The Most Sinipl, and Perfect Transport: S. Moutrie&Co. (LIMITED). Europe Hotel Building*. Telephone No. 422. KENSINGTON WINE. PROVISION AND SPIRIT STORE. No. 810, North Bridge Road. LATE CEYLON STORES. Under European Management. Mrs. T. HERCHCOVICH, 1535 Proprietress. EUROPEAN ACCOUNTANT WANTED. Wanted, an Assistant
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    766 9 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Ith September, 1909. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Sharo Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning -Norn. Value. Buyers. Sellers. _>/- Antflo-Malay l.">/- 16/JEI An. -lo Sumatra IT/i 30--1 Bauton^ 37/- 39 6 1 Hatu Caves
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      641 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. @£i j Two regular services aro maintained between JAPAN and EUROPE by the Company's well-known TWIVSCKEff STEAMERS, under Mail Contract with the Imperia Japanese Government, specially designed for tho Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided with excellent accommodation for First and
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      545 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. Tan undermentioned mail ateamen of tht kbove Llna maintain a regular serrioa between □aloataa and Japan, calling at Penang, Singa pore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route FLEET. Torn Commander 1.1. "Jitia" 6,018 J. O. Outbbi s.s. v Gbiooiu Ar-cii 4,600 8. H. Bilbob i.i.
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      483 9 A positive paying investment in any business, whether large or small, is GOOD 1 Printing Its value cannot be overestimated. Your advertising matter which you distribute and the stationery yoa use generally makes a lasting impression, favourably or otherwise, according to its kind. Don't Pay Out Money for tho poor
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      674 9 1 Latest Novelties In Jade. J BANGLES BKACKLKTS NECKLETS *T CHAKMS *T J\. CHAINS A. UNKS A TT\ lUNGS "T\ BItOOCHES T"% i^ BUTTONS J^ PENDANTS E> PINS EARRINGS Ey B. P. DE SILVA. Proprietor: J. CARAPIET. mglish management. EsUblished 1863. THE ADELPHI HOTEL. Linton David will play Solon. DINER
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    RUBBER NOTES.
    692 10 VIEWS ON THE OUTLOOK FOR FEDERATED SELANGOR. The Trade in South America. A West of England correspondent writes as follows to the Financier: I venture to send you a few lines in order to point out to your readers a itubber share which appears to be undervalued at
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    BROACHING CARGO.
    144 10 The Quarter-Master of a P. and 0. Steamer Imprisoned. H. C. Weedoo, quarter- master of the P. and O. Sardinia, was produced before the joint police court, Colombo, on August 27 charged by the fourth officer, Mr. C. E. Hockler, with having broached a chest of tea in
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      902 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors 1 G. A. Dbbrick, Esq., Chairman. Ad. Asmds, Esq., Vice-chairman. A. H. Kail, Esq., Managing Director. Pbtbb Fowlib, m.b., cm., Chief Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Couvrxur. Vow Noan Pan, Esq.
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      41 10 CHAMBERLAIN S COLIC. CHOLERA AND DIARRHOEA REMEDY. This remedy has been in use for over thirty years and has proved itself to be thn mott successful remedy yet discovered for bowel complaints. It never fails. Sold by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      594 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. aOOUPORATiSD BY ROYAL CHARTER. »ld ap Capital Id 80.000 Sharea of «oeaob «1,J00,000 4nm Fund 41,874,000 Li«bi lily of Proprietor! ..41,100,000 BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank of Booiland. it tendon City A Midland Bank, LM. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aoooantt art opened
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      417 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. £BsfiBßL M M Sterling Reserve 116,000,0001 SUver Reserve •14,500,000/ •••■500.000 teserve Liability of Propriaton ns.ooo.OCi COURT OP DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. W. J. Qreaaon, Chairman. H. E. Tomkins, Esq., Deputy Chairman. f **"*"< 2*l- 0- B- Lennnann, Eiq J. W. Bandow, E»q. E. BfaeUlm, Esq.
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      602 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE TOWN PKOPERTY, At Messrs. H. L. CogbUn Cj.b Salerooms On Monday, S,pteml>,r 0, at ?.3O p.m. Valuablo Statutory Grant Land at Robin son Road, comprised in Lot 215 of Grant No. 5556, Sab-division I, estimated area 2,681 square feet, together with the tivo
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    AUTOMOBILISM.
    1198 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Writing to the Malay Mail, from Kuala Lumpur, on August 30, a correspondent says Anent the accident on the Bukit Sanaa road, I sliouU like to enquire through the medium of yonr paper whether applicants for motor car drivers' licences have their eye-sight
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      306 11 Cost of runniDK depends WOLSELEY-SIOOELEY. the weight a car may usually carry, tho \~Z\ mileage it runs, and, lastly, its horse- 1- '1 imw.r. DiiriDH thn past year an owner i«K>3fe^rA of alO 12 li.p. Wolsolt y Siddelty car that V;..... V^lp^gpyygKl^ 1 ran 7,104 luilis on 1 1 1«;
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      494 11 BY ROYAX JW& APPOINTMENT. n TABLE DEUCACIE^S, *OL-^ PICKLES. SOUPS. x p tfߣ^~^k JAMS.JELUES. wwcisTwsmat snet Iff^Sii^i v TTED HEATS. I iggg££a£Hlgiv MALT VINEGAR |s^g^l\ SAUVD Oil,. Oilmen's Stores, ggg;^ BIACKWELL. 1910 CARS I 1910 CARS I Great Improvements. CARS CAN BE USED WITHOUT STARTING HANDLE. STANDARDS. STARS, NAPIERS, ROVERS,
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      812 12 NOTICES. Bin*'— tM Molkh, flOparlneh, BibMqatat ■odUu, M. For ihorUr pntod* M 8c«l« otChufM. NOTICE. Siow Soon Hoe having left our employment, be is no longer authorised to collect accounts on oar behalf. RILEY, HARGBEAVES A CO., LTD. U1220 NOTICE. Oaken >v Co.'s Annual Clearance Sale "ill be held throughout
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      654 12 TO BE LET OR BOLD. Ein -Foar Lloei. oh or two lm»ertio« II.X By ttaa Inch, wilt of atutrfw. OFFIBE ft BOOOWN TO BE LET. With tomeaUWi enlry No. 7, Malaooa Stoeel. Apply to GUTHRIK 00., LTD. UNi HOUBE TO LET Monks Hill Cottage," from October 1, next. Apply Patcrson,
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      610 12 TO BE LET OR 80LD. Riiui-?»ii Uim, oMnitr lantttoaa. tl.Or Br tin laeh, Seil. of OkwfM. GODOWNS TO BE LET. Nos. 9 and 10, Magazine Road, large, fronting Singapore River. Apply to ;t2, Market Street. 1714 OFFICE AND 60D0WN TO LET. No. 95, Robinson Road. Moderate rent. Apply to J.
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      922 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS. Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. Motor-tyres retreaded at Moderate Prjces. All kinds of India Rubber Articles, Sheets VALVES, Rings, TYRES, HOSES (Snction, Steam, Hydraulic), Oardenhoses Tube*' ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTING, EBONITE and Hard Rubber Articles, Bicycle Tyres. Works Offices: Passir Panjang, Singapore. Sole Agents i MESSRS. HOOGLANDT
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      608 12 tho Opium 1-ann or at the Opium Farm shops at prices higher than those fiv.ed by Government and named above (g). The Opium and Spirit Farmers may fix their own prices for supplying the Opium and Spirit harm Shops wholesale with Cbandu ami Spirits. (t) During the continimnco of the
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