The Straits Times, 21 September 1909
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Title Section13 1909-09-21 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.070 BINGAPORE. TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 21. 1909. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement271 1909-09-21 1 W6e Popular "Merlin." "fl MACHINE embodying all modern improvt-iuents which practical experience has been able to produce into the trade, absolutely reliable as regards all wearing p«rte, and for a low-priced machine splendidly finished and equal to any upon tbc market. 1909 Models. COMPLETE WITH LAMP, BELL, PUMP, TOOL-BAG AND271 words
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Advertisement467 1909-09-21 1 ROBINSON CO, Cash Sale OPPORTUNISMS. Gentlemen's Dress Shirts. MADE IN IRELAND. FROM RELIABLE LONGCLOTH ANO LINEN FITTED $1.75 EACH. Gentlemen's India Gauze Singlets. BRITISH MANUFACTURE $3.75 HALF DOZ. Gentlemen's Black Cashmere Socks. TREBLE HEELB ANO TOES $5.00 DOZ. AND A VERY SUPERIOR DARK TAN WILLOW CALF BOOT IN &c r-r\467 words
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Article892 1909-09-21 2 ACCOUNT OF THE ARRESTS AT MAIM'IN AND WbBB'S. Keeping Observation. The appearance before a magistrate of the five men arrested ol Sunday afternoon. August 22, in conne<*tiot with tbe attempted robbery of jewellery from the premises of Messrs Msppin and Wt-bb at tbe corner of Queen Victoria St.892 words
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Article59 1909-09-21 2 Jobn Dorkines, an old man of 72, was sent to prison for six months >> t tlie Londrn Sessions for Mealing a motor-tyre fnm the pn mis. h of H. P. Rose, Limited. Ie «»< mentioned that Dorkines had spent moat of bis life in prixon since 1857, and that59 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement388 1909-09-21 2 Of ALL TYPEWRITERS "Empire" Has the Largest Sale in the Far East. DURABILITY, SIMPLICITY, EFFICIENCY, LOW PRICE are Us strong points. FOOLSCAP MODEL $112. BRIEF MODEL $140. POLICY MODEL $162. The Borneo Co., Ltd. IMPORTERS. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD, (NEAR ENTRANCE to BORNEO WHARF) Telephone 1026. Sea stocks of388 words
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Advertisement71 1909-09-21 2 HOW TO PREVENT BLOOD POISON. Carelessness an) nrglect are the chief cauw* of b ood poißoniog. A cut or brui<.<>, however slight, should have immediate attention. A good liniment and one that not only tiives prompt relief from pain, but being anti-i-ptic, heals the wound without maturation, is Chamberlain's Pain71 words
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Advertisement323 1909-09-21 2 How mi Deaf Ears Hear §oi Profeotor Edward Holf :iann (Author i>( "Tlie Seii» of The book is most int*rcstinely written, and duly lUii^trited.nnd resain the power of h.-arinß. A He is wearinK the ij-) Ear Phone. Can you Select it «4 Dak* *tn*t Mayftlr. ton*a. Im. V.. WUHLIIS BEMIDT323 words
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Advertisement513 1909-09-21 2 Diamond Emerald Necklace. VAI lIP ftfifft Aim Voci are invited to see this beautiful VHLUh tPUtfjUUU. mcklace, a triumph of the Jewellers' Art and one of the msny instan-ps of the high class work tnrnrd out at our fsctory. You may buy it if you want, but we have also513 words
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Article869 1909-09-21 3 MARVELS OF MODERN INGENUITY IN WASHINGTON. Guarding. Against Burglars. When the United States Congress passed the Emergency Currency Act last May, authorising the Controller if the Currency to have printed emergency currency to the value of one hall of the amount of Government bonds owned by869 words
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Article245 1909-09-21 3 Messrs. W. J. and H. Thompson's fortnightly rubber circular, dated August 21, says Para.— The aspect of the market alters rapidly at short intervals. Since our last report spot values have remained steady owing to tho short supply actually available, but distant positious have been subject to quick245 words
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Article363 1909-09-21 3 Interesting Secrets of Business Training. Those who dread before all things the ordeal of measurement and trying on in the tailor's sanctum will nut be made more comfortable by the revelation of tailors' secrets in the curreut Tailor and Cutter. The tailor may always behummiugoncup. apparently, without363 words
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Article301 1909-09-21 3 Black Ape Whose Only Predecessor Pined and Died. A young SiamaiiK in among the recent additions to the Zoological Society's menagerie. This rare anthropoid ape is the largest of the gibbons. It differs from its congeners in several important particulars. It is, to a certain301 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement884 1909-09-21 3 MAINTAINS THE HIGHEST KEPUTATION EVERYWHERE. BUILD UP and PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH and Fortify the^ System against Disease mil lioin'iMa- ail <C€ OB fUJtO IXTRaIT Or hill JAMAICA BBBa^aaaaßßaßßsa^Bßßßßaaaßßß^Eaßßt^BMa^Wß^Hßua^^Bjajj^iaßaaa "We c&DDot apeak I wSK A YD luo lufhly uf it." B^V I.J^V'IaJ'QICI BSbla Mfc Pronounced by the HIGHEST MEDICAL AUTHORITIES SgiliHx884 words
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Advertisement63 1909-09-21 3 THE GROVE HOTEL AND SANATORIUM. BUILT ON THE POINT OF TANJONB RATDN6. Sundays t Two special curries will be served with sambals made by an expert curry cook. Tiffin $1 a head. 1718 Telephone 110. 'Medical Reserve' i (LIQUEUR) A Delicate Old Cognac i M o IJM\\ vi bB ll63 words
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Advertisement310 1909-09-21 3 tSOZODONT=. The mark of the highest-grade dentifrice, the standard in every country in the world, is Sozodont. It will not tarnish gold work or scratch the enamel. A perfect dentifrice the one for you. It is very convenient for the traveler. Sole Afjeata for the Straits MthaMBBI and X.M.S.. Ma)nard&310 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement654 1909-09-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 6. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bill* of Lailig iaaued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioao Ports. Bteamora will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Outward (for Ohina) Himalaya] Sept 14654 words
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Advertisement653 1909-09-21 4 STEAMERS SAILINGOCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. GB. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despaohed from Liverpool outwards for the Straits. China and Japan every week and from Japan homowarde for London, Amsterdam aod Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa. Marseilles and Livorpool and for Maraeilles, Havre and653 words
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Advertisement879 1909-09-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAMER SAILINGS. ST3OMVAAOT-MMTSCIUPPU BURNS PHILP LINE. (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) \tnnnnr am m Singapore TO Java ports, port WKriKrM AN I I DARWIN. THURSDAY ISLAND, 11 MaMJMmtL\Aj£%,L%MJ» BKISBANE AND SYDNfii. ALSO TAKING C*RGO FOA OTHER FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVICE NOKTH QUEENSLAND PORTS, BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA v Ji? no?Fww SINGAPOKE879 words
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Advertisement614 1909-09-21 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. The steamers of thia Company maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg. Bremea, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straita, China and Japan Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Pecang and Colombo. Taking cargo614 words
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Advertisement751 1909-09-21 4 BTEAMEB SAILING. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well taown mail steamers ul this Company sail fortnlghsy from Bremea, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp. Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (oonneotioa Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, aud rioe versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Peaaag, Singapore, Hongkong Shanghai, Nagasaki and lobe751 words
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Article181 1909-09-21 5 FIXIUtS. Tuesday, September ji. Hiuli Water. 1.40 p.m. Saint Matthew. Licensing Justices, '2.80. Albambra Cinematograph. Harima Cinematograph. Marlborough Cinematograph. Wednesday, september as, H'gh Water, 141 a.m.. 2.16 p.m. Opening T. P. Power Station, S. Thursday, September 33. lli^li Wator, 3.48 a.m SJ p.m. P. and O. homeward181 words
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Article195 1909-09-21 5 To-Dat. Maarand Malaooa Lady Weld 8 pm M ilacca, Port Dioksan an 1 Port S *etteabam Penuig 3 pin S'Daya Bali, Ampanan and Macassar Teresa 3 pm Saigon Keongwai 4 pm SimaraDgamlSonrabajaOn Sang 4 pm Hit iw* cbenßon and Samarang Edendale 4 pm Hargkok Breid 4 pm195 words
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Article130 1909-09-21 5 Tbe P. and O. homeward mail eteamer Auaaye. left Hongkong, at 1 p.m on Saturday, and is due here at S a.m. Un TbaM lay, tbe 33rd msUul. Tbe P. and O. outward ni.il steamer Himalaya left Colcmb > at 6 p m. on Satirdtv, and may130 words
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Article312 1909-09-21 5 Latest Arrivals. Uanka, Hrit. atr. 127 tons, Capt Mayne Sept 30. From Mara* la., Sept 19. Copra aad 11 d.p. Teo Hoe Lye. For Natana Island, Beat 22— Rde. lia Hong Livmj, Brit. atr. 710 tons, Captain Ruobtou, Sept XI. From Bangkok, Sept 16. Go. and d.p Low312 words
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Article70 1909-09-21 5 September jo Kel'jrjiid, Ger itr, Japan via port 1 AusHalien, Fell xtr, Haneillce via ports Sultan Van I angkat, Dut ttr, Ytrimo Maru, Jap atr, Sonrabaya Bun Hin Guan, Brit str, Pontianak Jl Sydney, Fcb str, Japan via perls La S.ijn', Fell etr, HiUvis Pin Seng, Brit atr, P.70 words
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87 1909-09-21 5 Wharves at which Vessel* are Berthed To- Day. TANJONQ PAQAB. EtHT Witif Bisnt— Nil. East W. Scoiior I— Gbazee. Swrnoß No. 1 (Seals WaAW)-Volga. Baonoa B— Klonsbur;, Gregory Apcar. B— Oerd. n -Nil. (—Nil 6— Putaui, Oanfu. m 7— Nil. B 8— Sbiuthu87 words
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Article64 1909-09-21 5 The N. I). L. steamer Keong Wai brought 420 passengers from Swatow, yesterday. From Calcutta, the Gregory Apcar arrived, yesterday, with 1 -iOO sheep and goats and 469 passengers. A cargo of copra arrived from Mara", yesterday, by the local steamer Uanka. The steamer Flevo brought a similar64 words
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Article245 1909-09-21 5 Coming to Singapore. Per P. and O. steamer China, connecting with tho Himalaya at Colombo, due September 24 —Mr. Osterdaan, Mr. E. N. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Baddeley, Mr. F. L. Mouldney, Mr. J. Galloway, Mr. E. Valty, Mr. H. DE. B. Darley, Mr. C.245 words
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Article78 1909-09-21 5 I'cr steamer Kinta, Sept. 20.— From Teluk Anson: Mrs. Krook, Mr. and Mrs. Shock Bag lloch and mother, Mrs. Cooper, Messrs. H. Dcrry and W. I. Rutledge. From Port Swettenbain Mrs. Davis and Mr. A. S. Mitchell. From Malacca Key. A. Carvado, Messrs. Watson, Cooper, T. Manis, Jackson, Cboa78 words
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627 1909-09-21 5 Story of tbe Voyage. Considerable sensation has been caused in (Georgetown. British Guiana, by the arrival of a letter addressed to a local tinu from a man who it was feared had been lost, together with every other soul on board627 words
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Article45 1909-09-21 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore standard time corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich meantime. The time-gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time on every day excepting Sunday, when it is fired at one o'clock.45 words
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Finance & Commerce.
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Article143 1909-09-21 5 Sinoapori, Ski Tt -ii n. 21, 1909. On London Bank 4 m/s 'J -l Dim and 2/4 f, Private 6 m/s 2/4 JT do 8m/s 2/4 On Germany— Bank d/d 289< Private 8 m/a 241 do 6 m/8 248 On France— Bank d/d 296 Private 8 m/a U86J do143 words
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Article103 1909-09-21 5 Swgapobi, Skitcmbik 21, 1000. Gambier buyers I 1250 do (Cube No. 1) onpicked 15.00 Ccprt Bali 8.60 do Pontianak 7.75 Pepper. Black buyers 14/Jj do White 6% buyers 23 26 Sigo Flour Sarawak SCO do Brunei No. 1 nom. Pearl Sago 4,011 Coffee Bali 37,10 Coffee Palembang, 20% basis103 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article251 1909-09-21 5 ISSUE Valoi Paid Up COMPANY Last I 10 10 10 10 Bulat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 10 Brnang, Ltd. 10 Bruseh Hydraulio T. M. Co., Ltd. 12% (or '06 "i'%iot''o6 5.76 6.00 6.75 8.00 7.7 8.00 1 10 1 1 10 1 10 5/. 1 1 1 10 1251 words
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Article555 1909-09-21 5 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2/. 1 a/- >/• s/10 17 17 60 10 10 10 100 100 100 Sterling. 2/. Anglo-Malay Rnbber Co., Ltd. 80% for '09 1 Batu Caves Rabbet Co., Ltd 10% for '08 1 Bata Ti«a (Selangor) R.Co.555 words
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Article176 1909-09-21 5 10 10 60 10 100 100 100 100 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 -10 10 7 60 10 100 '00 10 100 100 10 60 1 100 100 10 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. 10% for 'Ot-i 12.50 1 10% for 'OP 10.13 Fraser A Noavo, Ltd.176 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement333 1909-09-21 5 LAMBERT BUTLER'S MA Ao* M.AW m mm Aa fc*-^ ,m o niuKinff Mixtures, PACKED IN Ib. AIR-TIOHT TINS. PRICE 70 CTB. PER TIM. Robinson Co. (n PRICE: 90 GTB. PER TIN. AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Sept. 21— At saleroom, land off Rangoon Road, etc., at '2.80. Sept. 21— At333 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous203 1909-09-21 5 WEATHER REPORT. I<M*Mf Ktrbau HotpUai, Sept. an, 190*, 9k. m. 8 r. «.i 9 r. RAinriix. Bar. SJ Fah 29.869 59 .772 W.BSS Temp 88.4 87.0 '.9.5 Mia. WetßnlbTher 81.6 79 0 77.0 DirofWind.. S.W. calm oalm Max. Tamp.. 91.0 Mi, 76 0 M»x. lnSnn.. 161.0 Terrnd. Ther 72.0 Tbe203 words
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1182 1909-09-21 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. THE INDIGNATION OF DR. LOCKE. Wo are rather grieved to see that Dr Percival V. Locke takes oor chaff abont hianxiety for "our good landlords as "per sonal recrimination." He sees in it "a sign of d< grneratioo, or journalistic ingenuity tc evade or1,182 words
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Article12 1909-09-21 6 The drums will not beat retreat in tbe Gardens until further notice.12 words
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Article18 1909-09-21 6 Meetings are being held all over Bengal to protest against tbe Buddha relics being sent out of India.18 words
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Article21 1909-09-21 6 Taiping Hills are supplying tbe flowering plants and shrubs with which the new gardens at I poll are to be adorned.21 words
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Article24 1909-09-21 6 Tbe Tentonia Club are giving a dance on Friday, October 1, at 8 p.m., to which Tanulin Club members and tluir friends are invited.24 words
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Article22 1909-09-21 6 His Lordship the Chief Justice wsb en gaged, this morning, with motions and petitions, and is taking uninteresting general causes, this afternoon.22 words
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Article24 1909-09-21 6 Tbe opening of the electric power station at Keppel Hirbour will take place to-morrow at 5 p.m.. instead of 6.80 p.m. as previously announced.24 words
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Article29 1909-09-21 6 Lee Siew Teck, a Hokien storekeeper in the employee of Messrs. Coghlan and Co., has been arrested on a ohargn of criminal breach of trust in respect of 1120.29 words
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Article27 1909-09-21 6 The Bombay Medical Union has memorialised for a special civil medical service for civil puiposus only, where appointments will be thrown open to proved merit and ability.27 words
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Article25 1909-09-21 6 Tbe burglars, who recently broke into Messrs. Mappin and Webb's premises at Cheapside, were sentenced to terms of imprisonment ranging from ten to eight years.25 words
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Article28 1909-09-21 6 Tbe Daily Telegraph correspondent at San Sebastian, a seaport in tbe north of Spain, has been arrested, tbe Government objecting to his telegrams. He will probably be expelled.28 words
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Article33 1909-09-21 6 The village of Buckland in-the Moor, Devon, which ban a population of fewer than 100, enjoys the dis ioction of having nn public house, no policeman, no physician, no parson, and no pauper.33 words
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Article37 1909-09-21 6 A European boy named Bremner was, on September 18, beaten on tbe Strand Bank road, Calcutta, by a native, who said he bad determined to aosault all Europeans because tbe latter bad taken possession of bis country.37 words
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Article33 1909-09-21 6 A correspondent writes that tbe Municipal dog-shooters have not taken bold of their work as vigorously as usual this season, and tbe city is full of mangy pariahs, most of which are unlicensed.33 words
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Article46 1909-09-21 6 Tho balance sheet of the Bangkok St. An drew's Society ithowed that at tbe end of last month the funds in the society's favour am ouut to Tc«. 1,751 90, of which Tcs. 1,800.70 comprised the Benevolent Fund. Tbe cost of tho ball was Tcs. 4,240.46 words
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Article55 1909-09-21 6 A psnic occurred on the 18th init., at How rah station, Calcutta, as tbe result of aloud explosion. It w«s found that (tome mischievous person had thrown down a bomb at tbe gate. As the result of a firework explosion Jn the northern section of the town four native* were55 words
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Article54 1909-09-21 6 An officer writing from Tokio, Japan, states regarding the attitude of tbe Japanese toward the Americans I believe tbe Japanese will eventually win tbe American people by their hospitality which they extend indiscriminately to all Americans It s« ms to me that they show undue partiality toward us even against54 words
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Article58 1909-09-21 6 The late floods up-conntry, says the Times of Malaya, have evidently washed down a considerable quautity of biji into tbe Kinta River, as even between tbe narrow space of the Birch Bridge and tbe footbridge opposite tbe New Market, over 100 dulong women were busy at work and seemed from58 words
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Article58 1909-09-21 6 Kichitaro Yugi, the Japanese nobleman, who was sentenced to ten years' rgorous imprisonment after an able defence by Mr. Montagu Harris, at the assizes about a year and a half ago, tor killing a Japanese woman in Malay Street, has been released on account of failing health and nailed for58 words
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Article80 1909-09-21 6 What Singapore dank in 1852. states the Straits Echo: Uuder the very windows of both hotels ih a long tiled building, called a bowling alley. This pandemonium is lit up every niuhr, and is filled with the townspeople and others, who play at bowls and drink brandy and water until80 words
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Article74 1909-09-21 6 Mr. Henniker Heaton has given notice tbat he will move tbe appointment of an Imperial, in addition to a Home, Postmaster General. Tbe former will summon a meeting of the Postmasters of Europe to amend tbe existing anomalies, including the transit charge of Bd. per word on message* passing through74 words
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Article85 1909-09-21 6 Seng Saw, whose shop is at 88 New Market St., lost jewellery valued at $840 10 on the afternoon of tbe 6th instant. One arrest was made yesterdty, and over half the property was recovered. Another man was arrested and six pawn tickets for m i-t of tbe remainder of85 words
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Article84 1909-09-21 6 The latest sea serpent, says Capt. Serenson of the little Norwegian fruiters' Simon Duuiois of tbe Cuban Planters, Co., is a turbine model. Capt. Serenson bays he fell in with tbe marvellous freak nortb o! Cape Hatteras. It was about six feet around tbe body and eighty feet long, tbe84 words
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Article351 1909-09-21 6 Dr. D. K McDowell, C. M. O, is expected to visit Perak next month. Tbe Resident General, F. M. S., has ins pected tho Birch Memorial at luoli. Mr. H. G. James, of Ipob, has been ordered borne to England on medical grounds. Herr. Rudolf von Collenberg,351 words
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Article85 1909-09-21 6 More new pictures aro to be shown at thu Alhambra cinematograph, this evening, full details of which app<-ar iv our advertist mrut columns, one will have an opportunity of seeing the bee at work on its houeyu -uib, and of watching tue various proci-M-s of tieating tbe bees,85 words
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Article157 1909-09-21 6 We notice tint as a result of tht examinations in connection with the Singapore normal class for teachers, tbe following second yiar students have qualiticd lor certificates and a bonus ot $200 eac I Mis» N. Zuhnder, Gob Lung lun, Miss H. do BoM t, Miss157 words
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Article160 1909-09-21 6 The Catholic Club never does anything by halves, and Uiu enthusiastic celcuiaiiou of the sacerdotal silver jubilee ot bishop liarillou, which has been carried through on a titling scale, reached a happy climax, last uight iv the sacred conceit him v by tUe Catholic Club in hrn160 words
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Article195 1909-09-21 6 Mr. Harmer, assistant superintendent of police, who baa charge ul tUu gambling buppression department, prosecuted Moug An Chew in the third rnigiHtraUi a court, yesterday afternoon, on a caorgu of awistiug m tliu management of a wall w. li lutlery at V Hocklam St., ou July 15.195 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement138 1909-09-21 6 AQUARIUS CO.'S Sparkling Mineral Table Waters. SO well-known throughout China. IN QUARTS, PINTS AND SPLITS. ZDZR/y a-lILTO-EIR, ALE IN PINTS AND SPLITS. Free samples on application to Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., i Highland Evaporated UH MILK SOLE AGENTS: Large This vi*-r <>oz 12.25. Small Tins (j er doz.) 11.50. l-L., 11,138 words
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Advertisement255 1909-09-21 6 ALHAMBRA CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. and Show, at 9.30 p m. NEW PICTURES. "HONEY" An interesting and exceedingly novel Picture depicting in its entirety the process of formation of Honey by tbt Busy Bees. The various processes ti treating tbe Bees, tbe collection 01 Homy, etc., etc "THE BOA-CONSTRICTOR" Tbis most255 words
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Article154 1909-09-21 7 STATEMENT BY CHANCELLOR OF EXCHEQUER. Important Concessions Made to Landowners. !Rbutkr's Tilboraml London, September 20. Mr. LWji Georgo admit* that he will make a statement to day whicU ho hopes will reiujv- the grievances of the agricultural landlords. London, September 21. In tbe House of Commons, Mr.154 words
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Article64 1909-09-21 7 APPROVAL BY THE LIBER4L LE\GUE. Unanimous Vote of Thanks. [Rbutkk's Tklkobaxl London, September 21. Lord Rosebery, who was most cordially received at a meeting of the executive of tbe Liberal League, explained the position with reference to his resignation. Tbe meeting unanimously recorded its deep gratitude for64 words
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Article98 1909-09-21 7 Suspect Arrested at Maidstone. [RIDTBH'S TILKOBAM.I LondoD, September 20. A man has been arrested at Maidstone in connection with tho murder of Mrs. Lnard, wife of General Luard, in Augiut 1938. Anqnst 24 was thp firs', anniversary of the death of Mrs Lunrd. wife of the late98 words
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Article40 1909-09-21 7 [Rbutrr's TkleoramJ London, September 21. Colonel Seely, in the House of Commons, replying to a question by Mr. Henniker Heaton said: I understood arrangements have been made to maintain a British postoffice at Tientsin for the present.40 words
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Article28 1909-09-21 7 [Rbuteb's Tf.liobamJ London, September 20. Mr. G'adstonc has approved the regulations made by the Royal College of Surgeons for the grant of diplomas to women.28 words
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Article29 1909-09-21 7 [Redtbb's TxleobamJ London, September 20. Dry weather daring the last few days has done much to retrieve tho ruin of the crops mentioned on tbe 14th inst.29 words
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Article19 1909-09-21 7 [Rbutbb's Tslbobam| London, September 20. Tbo Austro-Hungarian ministry has reduced the naval estimates by £1,160,000 sterling.19 words
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Article56 1909-09-21 7 Request for Intervention by the Powers. [DlB OsT.VSIATIStUK LLOYD TgLKORAM] Berlin, September 20. The Moroccan Government has communicated with the consular body at Tangier, and it is understood that there is a desire for international intervention to bring to an end the conflict between Spain and the56 words
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Article31 1909-09-21 7 [Dkb Ostasiatiscub Lloyd Telegram] Berlin, September 20. The Japanese Embassy at Vienna inform) the Newe Frie P.etse that the attitude oi Japan towa-d* China and Russia ia peaceful31 words
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Article190 1909-09-21 7 Government Decides Upon Blowing Up the Ship. The following notice to mariners, has been published by tbe Master Attendant, Colombo, ith regard to the wreck of the Sir Jobn Jackson off Batticaloa The wreck of tbe steamer Sir John Jackson, on the Brennus Shoal. Batticaloa,190 words
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Article161 1909-09-21 7 Year's Victims in Passengers, Officers, and Men. During the year 1908 the total number of passengers, masters, and seamea who lost their lives by wreck, drowning, or accident at sea and in rivers and harbours on British merchant ships, was 1.139, the number of casualties at161 words
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Article271 1909-09-21 7 Commander Peary's Great Story Related. The Times has published the first instalment of Commander Peary's story. The Roosevelt wintered at Cape Sheridan in Grantland. The sledgo expedition started ou February 15, and passed Cape Columbia on March 1. The expedition was frequently delayed by leads271 words
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Article183 1909-09-21 7 Dying Peruvian's Plan to Avoid Being Buried at Sea. The Guadeloupe, which recently had the honour of taking Senor Castro as one of her passengers, left Bordeaux, on August 26, with a very gri -I y item of baggage two coffins, in lead and oak, respectively,183 words
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Article147 1909-09-21 7 Samuel Ratnasamy, a respectable appearing Tamil dressed in European clothes, who is a government surveyor, was tried in the district court, yesterday, on a charge of inflicting a serious injury to an aged Malay named Juno, at Pulau Tekoog at 0 p.m. on the 4th instant. Court147 words
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Article846 1909-09-21 7 CLIMBS MT. FABER AND VISITS THE DOCKS. Sailed Northwards Early To-day. The special train conveying Vis-count Kitchener of Khartoum across Singapore island steamed into Newton station yesterday just before 1 p. m. Mr. J. H. William*, manager of the railway travelled upon the train from Woodlands. Accompanying bis846 words
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Article169 1909-09-21 7 Sourabaya Embarks on Important Scheme. The Municipality of Sourabaya, the leading port of Java, has tiken a new and interesting departure in embarking upon a grand bonneplanning scheme of its own. Tbe town lies in an unhealthy spot for the most part, and there is great scarcity of169 words
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Article607 1909-09-21 7 TEST MATCH GIANTS TO VISIT SINGAPORE. Will Play on the' Esplanade. It will be a matter of great interest to the local cricketing fraternity in particular, and to the community of Singapore in general, to learn that five of the Australian cricket eleven will return to their homes607 words
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Article289 1909-09-21 7 Discoveries at Newcastle Nearly 2,000 Years Old. Discoveries of great value to antiquarians have been made at tbe recently excavated Roman station of Corstopitnm on-Tyne, Prof. Haverfield, of Oxford, conducted a party of Newcastle and Olasgow antiquarians over tli.' station and expressed tho opinion that these discoveries289 words
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Article42 1909-09-21 7 The Belle of New York by the Lilliputian Opera Co. of the Pollard family is op, says tbe Straits Echo. The railway service between Ipuh and here was dislocated by a wash oat, and the company's heavy baggage could not come through.42 words
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Article611 1909-09-21 7 Problems for the British Adviser to Settle. A correspondent, writing from Kelantao under date, September IS, draws attention to various features of the situation in Kelantan, which will require attention from the British Adviser who has taken over the duties formerly discharged by Siamese representatives. The correspondent611 words
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Article321 1909-09-21 7 Re-discovered by a German Doctor on September 1 1 The Government Meteorologist at Kodaikanal, India telegraphs that Dr. Max Wolf has rediscovered Halley's comet at Ko:..gstabl on the 11th instant. Its magnitude was about 16. It has been making visits towards the earth since 800 B. C. at321 words
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Article103 1909-09-21 7 The shallowness of Tanjong Priok, the harbour of Batavia is expected to be brought pointedly under public notice in December next, when tbe steamer Arabic arrives there with 700 American tourists. As the Arabic is too large to enter the harbour, she will have to anchor outside, and the tourists103 words
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Article89 1909-09-21 7 PRESIDENT TAFT REMARKABLY FLATTERING. Mikado a Warm and Sincere Friend. Uki-tku TblbobamJ London, September 13. President Taft, on starting on a ***** miles tour of the Western States of America met, at Minneapolis, fifty Japanese commercial commissioners and, speaking at a subsequent luncheon, paid a tribute to89 words
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Article77 1909-09-21 7 PAINFUL INCIDENT AT FRENCH MANOEUVRES. Glorifield by Anti- Militarists. [Rbctbb's Teleoraxl London, September 21. The French public is intensely moved by an incident which occurred at Macon, after tbe manrcuvros, when the flag of one of the regimonts was stol-.n at night and thrown into a latrine.77 words
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Article30 1909-09-21 7 [DIR OSTASUTISCBI LLOYD TiLEOBAM] Berlin, September 20. At Baku a bomb-factory has been discovered and the ahief of the secret police has been arrested on suspicion.30 words
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Article47 1909-09-21 7 (From Ocb Own Cobrespondest.) Kuala Lumpur, September 20. The Planters Stores and Agency has been notified from London, by cable, that the average price of No. 1 plantation rubber is Bs. 6d. per lb. spot, and 7->. 6d., per Ib. forward.47 words
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Article239 1909-09-21 7 Isla de Panay Held by Officer for Attempting Smuggling. On September 6, thu Spanish Mail steamer Isla de Panay, frequently in Singapore, was seized by the customs authorities at Mauila. for carrying unmanifested eari^o, but was released in the evening upon a guarautoe by the agents to239 words
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Article155 1909-09-21 7 The criminal court at Deli has just delivered judgment in an extraordinary case in which a doctor employed on an estate hospital there was charged with wilfully causing hurt to two coolie patients a Chinese and a Javanese by drawing a sound tooth from each of155 words
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Article139 1909-09-21 7 The other day, we noted the fact that assistants on (.states in Deli had takm to carrying revolvers as safeguard again*t marderuus attacks by tluir coolies. The latter know of a trick better than that as the assistant on tbe Tanjong Uriogin estate has i found to139 words
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Article276 1909-09-21 8 Lord Londesborongb's Kngland eleven beat tbe Australians, at Scarborough, by li 3 runs. Tbe Players of tbu South beat tl c Gentlemen of the South, at Hastings, by 2-8 runs. Mr. J. Humphrey, of the Sepoy Lines Golf Clnb, Singapore, played an excellent round in tbe match276 words
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Article41 1909-09-21 8 Garrison Qolf Club. The half yearly competition for Sir Archibald Law's Cup will take place on Saturday, September '23, between the hours of '2.45 p.m. and 6 p.m. The rules for this competition are ported up in the Club pavilion.41 words
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Article71 1909-09-21 8 Middlesex Regiment v. Civilians. An exceptionally interesting polo match is advertised to take place on Monday next between teams representing the Middlesex Regiment and the Civilian players of Singa pore. It is hoped that there will be a good attendance to witness the match. The teams selected are Middlkskx.71 words
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Article165 1909-09-21 8 Singapore Shield Competition. The K. G. A. played the Police in a league football match on the latter's ground, at Beach Koad, yesterday, before a fairly large crowd of spectators. The game was not as interesting as was expected, and although at times there were some good attempts165 words
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Article219 1909-09-21 8 I he Ladies' Bisley. There was again a good attendance at tho Halestier range yesterday afternoon, when the prize meeting of tho Singapore Ladits' Uiflu Association was continued. The two events, vanishing target and running deer, were fired off in an uncertain light, and the performances were distinctly219 words
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Article128 1909-09-21 8 S. C. C. Tournament. Following are the results of yesterday's play Championship. hunneley beat Ptrkins, 6—2, 6—4. B Singles. Swan v. Gol'l, untin. I'KOKtssUlS P.VIK-. Mer. I. Howe and Mayaon beat luoe. Cox and E. S. Jones. 6—B 6—2. Vkieras- Sinoli Handicap. B lckland beat Suter, 6-1, 6-;128 words
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Article278 1909-09-21 8 Tragic Vindication of a Girl-Wife at Panama. After a desperate hand-to-hand fight at Panama, on August 26, General Herbert Jeffries, a noted Panama revolutionist, killed Mr. William Chandler, editor of the Panama Press, whom be accused of writing an article defamatory to Mrs. Claude Guyant, wife of278 words
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Article249 1909-09-21 8 How Recently Published Extracts Were Obtained. French newspaper has recently published extracts from the secret newspaper of the Czar of Russia, a manuscript journal edited by the high officials of the Court. The existence of this journal was not cone rally known until recently, and the M249 words
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Article209 1909-09-21 8 Hongkong Housekeeper and Chinese Boy. At the Summary Court, Hongkong, on the 9th inst., before Mr. Justice Gomportz, Mrs. Charles Robertson claimed SlOfromLui, a houseboy, for breach of contract. The defendant counter-claimed 1.'.. being a month's Wa»CS. The defendant's evidence was amusing. He said his mistress atkod209 words
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Article765 1909-09-21 8 Notes and Comment, on Racecourse 1 raining. Tuesday moruing. An interesting morning's work was gone through on the outside track, especially so, if one has been watching the horses from the commencement of their training. The weather has been most kind ever since the racing track was765 words
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Article297 1909-09-21 8 Highly Coloured Picture of the Bar in the East. Says the writer of Silk and Stuff in the Pall Mall Gazette: One of the corners of the globo, and one only, still opens its arms with a welcoming smile to the English bar. The East, with its297 words
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Letter612 1909-09-21 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your recent articles on Municipal Government and sanitation and the correspondence thereon have aroused in me a decire to add what I can to the discussion for I also have some knowledge of the best governed city in the world612 words
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Letter69 1909-09-21 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The conclusion jumped to by the experienced codiiiopoliUn ban been shortsighted. The objectionable attire he speaks of may not be superfluously attractive, but is nevertheless decent, and to let the objection lie on this is a lame excuse.69 words
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Article252 1909-09-21 8 Chinese Player and His German Sweetheart. The murder of a young German luu-ical dancer and tho suicide of her Chinese lover at Frankfort-on-Main, on August 7 caused a great stir in Germany. People recall the tragic end of Miss. Elsie Sigel, the young missionary among the Chinese252 words
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Article164 1909-09-21 8 Irrevocably Opposed to Women's Suffrage. Miss Mario Corelli, writing to tin Curnarvon and Denbigh Herald >n tin- women's suffrage qui-stiun. state- I notice in your account of a sull'ragcttc meeting at Holy head that a Miss Karquharson, M. A., whom I have not the pleasure oi knowing,164 words
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Advertisement41 1909-09-21 8 CHAMBERLAIN'S COLIC. CHOLERA AND DWRRrTEA REMEDY. This remedy has been in use for over thirty years and has proved itself to be thn most successful remedy yet discovered for bowel complaints. It never fails. Sold by all Dig. primaries and Dealers.41 words
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Advertisement60 1909-09-21 8 DON T TAKE THE RIBK. When you have a bad cough or cold do not let it drag along until it becomes chronic or develops into an attack of pneumonia, but give it the attention it deserves and got rid of it. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and you are sure60 words
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Advertisement375 1909-09-21 8 MERLIMAU RUBBER ESTATES, LIMITED. NOTICE IS HEBEBY GIVEN, that a call of one shilling per share (1b has to be paid in to the Mercantile Bank of India, Limited, j here, not later than Tuesday, the 21st instant, to secure allotment of the shares applied for. The balance of one375 words
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Advertisement325 1909-09-21 8 CALL AT Moutrie's TO HEAU Piano-Player. MADE AND GUARANTEED FOR THIS CLIMATE. ft? THE CHEAPEST AND INDOUBTEDLY THE BEST. S. MOUTRIE CO., LO. i'.nroii' Htttl BmtdiHp. TJuphone No. 422. STRING BAND. The Alhambra STRING ORCHESTRA is open to PRIVATE or PUELIC engagements, for BALLS, PARTIES, AT HOMES, DANCES, etc., auytime325 words
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Article152 1909-09-21 9 10 Belat 6.— 6.25 .10 BrtiaDg 6.— 6 ■•>.-> 10 Rni«.li 8— 850 1 D'ff Ptivflopment Mi IM 1 Mwr 2 2.75 10 Komboi 12.-) LM 1 Kin»i 1150 12 1 m Lit BfiO 1 K'rnmnt. Ptilai 4.— 4.50 10 Knnntrn Mt 4 1 1,.1-nt '.).7.-> 10 -2S152 words
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Article72 1909-09-21 9 I 10 Ra»*.rn^moltin8Co I7pdin.lf) W.2r, .10 Fmwr an» Vo,ve Ld 142 50 145 lf> HoM van Wijk 22.50 24 50 100 ITnwurtli tfr«kine La. 80.— inn f% Prof 100.— 100 Riley HartpviiTMi k Co. Ld. M 5O 60.— 100 7°i Pre« 92.S0 Q:>.— in SiueaporeCoMStorajjeCo. 950 in._ 5n IV«pen«ary72 words
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Article37 1909-09-21 9 $100 IIowrrMi Kr-ikino IA. «<* par 1(10 Hi'.vMir— >.ivoi*Co. Ld.6^ 2°£ pm. 100 Singiport- Municipal 6<Y, 20% pm. ion do 5% 8%pm. 100 do 4\-,\ 4<%. pm. 1P0 .It 4% par. £1X1 Klcct Trams 8% 80% disc37 words
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Article689 1909-09-21 9 INCREASING BUSINESS BETWEEN INDIA AND PHILIPPINES. Interview with U. S. Consul General. .\i American CoDMil-Utneraiathuge, travelling in all parts of the world whero the interests of the I nitcd States are represented, Mr. Alfred L. M. < lottscbalk has many opportunities, says the Times of Ceylon, of watching689 words
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Article269 1909-09-21 9 To be Controlled by a European Syndicate. Negotiations were recently concluded whereby a European syndicate takes control i the sixteen best gem mines in Ceylon, the object*) being to make a market for the gems, ami bring them to a proper standard and in irk269 words
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Advertisement56 1909-09-21 9 CHRONIC DI3RRHOEA. Many sufferers from chronic diarrhoea have obtained prompt n lief by the use of Chamberlain's t'olic, ChoU ra and Diarrhoea l!i in* .lv. Sooio of tho VOCal cases of this disease l.avu been prrinaut ntly cured by it :ift.T ntlur treatment and Kkilled physiciaus lad failed. Fur sale56 words
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Advertisement624 1909-09-21 9 STEAMEB SAILINGS. C. P. R Canadian Paciflo Railway Company's Royal Hall Steamship Lino. THB RATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUBOPB WIA OHIBA .JAPAN, CANADA aad tba UNITED BTATEB. Root* bom Hongkong, ria Shanghai, Nagasaki, (lalaad Pea ot Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotoria and Vancouver, R M.S. "Em»bb3s o» Ihdia" ITwln-oerew eleaKM.B. "E»be«B o»624 words
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Advertisement600 1909-09-21 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. KY7K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIPCO.LTD. Two regular services are maintained between JAPAN and EUROPE by the Company's well-known TWIM-SCSEW STBAXERS, under Mail Contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, provided witb excellent accommodation for First and Seoond Class Passengers,600 words
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Advertisement792 1909-09-21 9 Proprietor: J. CARAPIET. e»OLISH MftnAGEMERT. Established lS^. The Adelphi Hotel An Hotel relying on intrinsic merits, and XOT on fictitious reputation." MUSICAL DINNERS AND TIFFINS. THE ADELPHI ORCHESTRE MIGNON. The finest Bijou Orchestra in tho Far Eaht." Guest Night, Every Saturday. The Adelphi Orchestra may bo engaged for Receptions, etc.,792 words
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Advertisement492 1909-09-21 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Directors 1 Q. A. Di-rrick, Emi Chairman. Ad. A9MCS, Esq., Vice Chairman. A. H. Fair, Esq Managing Director. Pbtir Fowlib, m.b cm. Chief Med. Officer. V. M. Elliot, Enq. Rev. N. J. Couvrbcr. Tow Noak Pan,492 words
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Advertisement457 1909-09-21 10 INSURANCE. ME CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. Head Office— 1.1 A, Canton Road, Shanghai. Registered nnder tbe Life Assurance Amjp.iuiis Acts, Eoglaud, and under tbe tiongkong OrJinaDC<-s Boaed or Dibectoks Alexander McLeod, Esq., Chairman. L<e Yung Sn, E-q C. Stepbariuv, Kcq., J. H. McMichael, Esq., C. It. Burkill, Ehq.,457 words
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Advertisement589 1909-09-21 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. MOOBPORATiSD BY ROYAL CHARTER -•Id np Capital in 60,000 Bbarss of I*o each «1,t00,000 teeerve Fond 11,576.000 ieisrve Liability of Proprietor! 41,300,000 BAM KERB. Bank ot England. National Baik of Scotland. fat London Oity a Midland Bank, L»e. BINOAPORE BRANCH. Ourronl Aocounta589 words
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Advertisement312 1909-09-21 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid up capital •is.ooo.oou eBerve fumd Sterling Reaerva »18,000.000 1 Mn SUverßeaerTß 118 250.000/ MO.MO.OtO iaasrve Liability of Proprietors 116.000,001 COURT OP DIKBCTORa. Hob. Mr. W. J. Qreaaon, Chairman. H. E. Tomkina, Esq., Deputy Chairman. E. O. Barrett, Eaq. 10. R. Lenzmann, Eaq J.312 words
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Advertisement879 1909-09-21 10 SALES BY AUCTION. ATJOTIOH SALE OF Damaged Goods, ex s.s. Kaiomo TO BE HELD AT Godown A, Keppel Eoad (Adjacent to the Tanjong Fagar Police Station), OH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, AT 9.30 A.M. Rubber insertion cloth, aqna ammonia, rifles, brass valves and cocks, brass wheels, flexible hoso pipes, suction ho879 words
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Article1400 1909-09-21 11 NOTES AM> COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Back from the South Pole. ViceConsnl Goneral E O. Babbitt, of Yokohama, reports that the newspaper Yorozu Chol.o, < f Tokio, stat. s thai Baron Goto, Minister of Communications, is investigating the advisability of transporting mail by automobile in the principal cities of1,400 words
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Article410 1909-09-21 11 In American Crop Expert's Tour Throughout Asia. Prof. Meyer, of the United States Bureau of Igriculture. !ian just arrived in Liverpool ibosrd tbe Cirmania on bis way to underake an extensive botanical search through* >ut Southern Russia, and tbe little known egions of Asia with tbe special410 words
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Advertisement222 1909-09-21 11 Cost of running WOLSELEY-SIODELEY. oTa 1012 hh U p"wol«liy Siddeley car that B9^VJMi&_. be expertcX and thou K h the type expen- -«^Uj*^l_ Motor Accessories FX 88. "NILE" "SlUcia" Accumulators.— Cm be charged instantly, without electricity. Price :t 12. "Maurice" Sparking Plugs.— spa* P iug, oompre.. sion cock, and ignition222 words
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Advertisement119 1909-09-21 11 BOWEL COMPLAINT IN CHILDREN. Children when teething are liable to attacks of diarrhoea and this trouble, especially in warm weather, should never be neglected. The best medicine in use for ailments of this kind is Chamberlain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. When reduced with water and sweetened^ it is not119 words
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Advertisement504 1909-09-21 11 PEARSON'S HYCOL (Carbolic Co-Efficient 18 to 20). f"|7 HE most powerful Disinfectant in the World. Guaranteed I 18 to 20 times more rffective than pure Carho'ic Acid. Ask other manufacturers of fluids for a Guarantee of the @j(S> Germicidal Strengths of their proda-ts (in reationto Pure Carbolic Acidi under the504 words
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Advertisement971 1909-09-21 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. Batii h-roar Uaw. oMUIr li— tin—, me Bf th. IMh. Mt Be*la of OhaiKW. OFFIBE 4 BOOOWN TO BE LET. With immediate entry Ho. 7, Malaooa Blreel Apply to GDTHRIJE A CO., LTD. (US* OFFICE AND 60D0WN TO LET. No. 95, Robinson Road. Moderate rent.971 words
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Advertisement560 1909-09-21 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO Bin —Fen Llim. oh m 1.. lu«rtloi 11.00 By lash, m ml. of ibtrtn. HOUSES TO BE UT. No*. 81 and 88, laaMtaUoa Hill, Bin Vallav Boad. Apply lo LEE OHENQ TAJ aodOo. tUTI BFFICEB TO BE LET OFFIOBB.— Offtee* top door Mo. I, Flalai560 words
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Advertisement793 1909-09-21 12 NOTICES. KiTif-ut Moach. 110 pctlnch. Bsbwqitst month*. IS. for ahorUr pirioda m tkaO* of CbargM. NOTICE." NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tba owiug to the indisposition of Mr. C Ziuimei mann, Mr. J. Stevenson, well-known amon Horse Dealers and Raciug men in Australii and Importers of Horses iv the East, wi793 words
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Advertisement1176 1909-09-21 12 SINGAPORE RUBBER WORKS Netherlands Gutta Percha Co., Ltd. t, Motor-tyres rotreaded at Moderate Prices. All kinds of India Rubber Article*, Sheets r VALVES, Ring,, TYRES, HOSES (Suction, Steam, Hydraulic), Gardenhoses, Tubes lt ENDLESS BELTS, FLOOR-TILES, MATTINO, EBONITE and Hard Rubber 11 Articles, Bicycle Tyres. le 5 Works Offices: Passir Panjang,1,176 words
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