The Straits Times, 27 April 1912

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.85!) SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. APRIL 27. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      146 1 v, i Ji KATZ BROS., LD. WATCH 88-Bi JEWE LERS MAKERS |Bfl| opticians. K AHN SYSTEM OF REINFORCED CONCRETE THE TRUSSED CONCRETE STEEL COMPANY). 400,000 squarefeetof > HY-RIB WAS ISED IN THK CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXTENSION TO THE GRAND ORIENTAL HOTEL, COLOMBO. (See Page 3). SOLE AGENTS: HOWARTH ERSKINE, LTD.,
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      153 1 ROBINSON CO. SPECIAL DISPLAY. Correct and Exclusive Styles IN TRIMMED MILLINERY Latest Parisian Models. ROBINSON CO. ■0 A- NEW AND SECOND-HAND BILLIARD TABLES BY BURROUGHES AND WATTS AND OTIIKIi MAKKI'.s OBTAINABLE FROM A. FRANKEL CO., 375, Viotoria Street. (Prices and particular!* on application). Just Landed FRESH SMOKED SALMON RUSSIAN SAUSAGE.
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      10 1 DUMIHT CO. CHAMPAGNB ADAMSON. GILFILLAN AND CO., ITD BOLB AOKNTB.
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    NAVAL DISCIPLINE.
    1761 2 PUNISHMENTS IN THE OLDEN TIMES. Severe Sentences. In riew of the question of naval discipline and summary punishments having been referred by the Admiralty to a committee, the following article by Taffrail on punishment in the Stuart Navy possesses special interest. The study of naval literature is invariably
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    CURING DISEASE.
    831 2 By Proper Food. Every thinking man must be impressed by the fiiot that the modern doctor ii relying lew and less on the administration of drugs for the cure of the ordinary illnesses of life, and more and more on the selection of proper food. As a matter
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      173 2 'Kepler' Solution (TRADE MARK) (OF COD LIVER OIL IN MALT EXTRACT) XV\ A Too Ic= Food for p\\ \fv\ Body and Brain V Many a constitution on the v I '-^'-J^^'fA verge of ruin has recovered :.->" 'X v\ ts former robustness assisted V^/l tne icniarkable restorative S/Q powers of
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      10 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Oreat Peppermint Cure.
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      210 2 PREPARED BY A I PHYSICIAN. Recommended by the Medical Profession. The best, safest and perfectly harmless treatment for dyspepsia and diseases of the stomach and intestines is prepared and presented to the public by Saiz de Carlos, a physician, surgeon and pharmaceutist of undoubted standing and I highest repute. This
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      49 2 A W. Tully Is now doing business on the Singapore Races May 7, 9, 11. TREBLES 2, 3, S and 2, 3, 6 DOUBLES ANY TWO RACES STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTS AND COMBINATIONS. For ppric e, apply NO. 11, THE ARCADE. Tel. Tolly, Singapore. Telephone 61-9. 30 10 6
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      259 2 M.S. Cowan Now Executing Commissions ON THE SINGAPORE RACES Run May 7, 9 and 11. STRAIGHT OUT ON ALL BVENTS DOUBLES ANY TWO RACES TREBLES Races 2 3, 5 and 6. SPECIALITY i Combination and Mixed Placing. For particulars, apply 29-1, RAFFLES PLACE (FIRST FLOOR), BELOW "FREE PREU." Telephone No.
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    Primate's Plea.
    971 3 ENGLISH AND GERMAN CLERICS CONFER. Hands Across the North Sea. The Archbishop of Canterbury piemded over, at the Queen's Hall recently, what was probably the most representative gathering of Churchmen, belonging to various denominations, that has ever met to advocate the cause of peace. The occasion was the
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    35 3 A Krunch soldier named Navarro was shot at Oran (Algeria) for having attempted to assassinate Col. Passard, commander of the Ist Foreign Regiment. Before the fatal volley he shouted, Long Live Anarchy. Down with Militarism."
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      270 3 IS9cS >^th^fir K. A. J. GHOTIRMALL CO., Jewellers and S'lk Merchants, SI 52, High Street, Singapore. WholcHale ard Retail Dealem in high-oIaRS Indian, Chinese, Japanese Silks. Jewellery, Porcelain Tea Sets and Woollen Carpet*. Oar .lewellbry Departmont is Btockcd with the Very Best and Litest. Our Woollen arprti are manufactured at
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      45 3 Best Treatment for Whooping Cough. Whooping cough is not dangerous when the cough is kept loose and expectoration I i'iisy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It has been used in many epidemics of this ■lisi'asu with pcrfoct success". For gale by all Diapvnsariea and Dealers.
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      359 3 (bmforrtour Skn-Tortured BabiesWih CuticuraSoap And Cutiiura Ointment. The use of these pure, sweet and gentle emollients affords immediate relief and permits rest and sleep even in the most distressing forms of itching, burning, scaly eczemas, rashes, irritations and chafing*. May be used from the hour of birth. Subplm «lth B.p.
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      112 3 t Extreme Weakness for 4 Years. example of tin- liealih iri-ann^ fawn I to Ltd Huit I h.iJ Immfmi •> mmlh iht'iul*ii"*i' »r.> much h,i.l th'.tt I 4mt*ilti ,iw m^ /.itlhtiill}. .WHS. II LASIUBSSn. Restored to Health by Will you try just one bottle Can be obtained ai all fn,c
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      606 4 STEAMER SAILINGS^ P.& o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Cnina Coast, Porsian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers wili leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1919 Oniward (for China.) Devanha
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      684 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. JJROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained botwsen Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, nnder mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-sorew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted
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      724 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringgana Bisat, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telnpin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsuui Chumpon Taka, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure 3 p.m. B.s. REOANG April 27 •.a. PRACHATIPOK April 28 May 1 NATUNA May 1
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      483 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. \Y AND OEUTSCH OAMPFSCHIFP MHRTMES. HANSA BREMEI Combined Bervloc. Tho steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbo Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for
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      609 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Horddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. Tbn fast and well-known mail steamors ot this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connectiug Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vico versa) Port Said, Sues, Adon, Colombo, Ponang, Singapore, Hong'cong, Shanghai, Tsingtaa,
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      1061 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRJAITTLOYD (Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Government). New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai. From and to Triente and Venice, calling nt Port Said, Snea. Aden, Colombo, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai, and at Penang on the homeward voyage. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. Dae to arrive on or about Due to sail
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      671 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. S Royal Mail Stesmship Line THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE Via China. Japan, Oamaoa i»d the United Stath. Route from Hongkong, via Shanghai Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe lokohaioa, Victoria and Vancouver. R.M.S. Empress of India" Twin sorew R.M.S.-BmpreßsofJapan" JW-™^ X.M.S. Bmpress of
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      644 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. Tbe undermentioned mail steamers of tho above Line maintain a regular service between Calcntta and Japan, calling at Penacg Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai en route. FLEET Tons Commander 1 Japab 8.018 A Stewait Gb»<job» Apoab 4,600 J. B.
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      159 5 Jas. CHRISTIE, Premier Turf Accountant, SINGAPOBE, Attends All Meetings F.M.S.. JAVA. STRAITS. BANGKOK. NOW TRANSACTING BUSINESS ON' TUB SINGAPORE SPRING MEETING DOUBLES ON ANY TWO RACES. STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENT 3. WIN AND PLACE. 3STO LIJVLTTRepresentative: Tel. Add.: TRITON. EDM. FOSCOLO, Telephone, Office: 186. 4, The Arcade. Residence: 1107. H.
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      248 6 Telephone No. 3. Established 1878. The Dispensary, Ltd. CHEMISTS. PHARMACISTS. OPTICIANS :\7 .J7,] .Vjffjj. (WHOLESALE AND RETAIL). 43-B, Raffle* Place, Singapore. W Hi pnt for all kinds of Patent Meoicinps, Toilet Requisites, Peifnmery, Medicated Wire", Surgical Instruments Clk mical atid Scientific Apparatus, Midical, Surgical and Sanitary Appliance c, Midiciuo Chtnts.
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      339 6 Special Show of Latest Novelties IN DIAMOND, JADE AND OTHER UP-TO-DATE JEWELLERY. Also A Choice Selection of BEST QUALITY LOOSE DIAMONDS of various sizes. PRICES KOOERWE. •"•■"l'-Y INVITED. ISMAIL AND RAHEEM, Bra g oa B d asah WIKTORIN LIGHT. Tbe latest invention in modern Lamp* tbat is creating tbe greatest
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      134 6 GEORGE RUSSELL, Wurf Jiceountant, Registered and Licensed by the Calcutta Turf Club and Western India Turf Club, IS NOW BETTING ON THE SINGAPORE RACES 'I Doubles, Trebles, etc., etc. BOOKS ALWAYS OPEN ON AIL English, Calcutta and Bombay Races S.P. or Straight-out. Uanyo'u Aidrc^s Prefect Address 8, SIMPSON RO^D. ADELPHI
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      150 6 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD AND LODGING. Apply 21, Sopbia Road. 64 6 5 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Comfortable roomn, 7, Oxlgt Uine. TcddU Stab Us. 10 4 9 6 SILVER BANK. 107. ORCHARD ROAD. Board aod Rrxideoce. En^lirb borne vtrancitb. TeaLis. Tel. 64H. 64 55 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Apply "Devon Villa,"
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    88 7 FIXTURES Saturday, April Iliyli Water, f :',B v.iv., 8.31 p.m. Saiid.i April 38. Ui|<b Water, 8.1 a.m., 9.6 p.m. Monday, April 39. High Water, H.S7 a.m., 9.54 p.m. Tuesday, April 30. High Wator, 9.4* a.m., 9.69 p.m. R. O. Knowlos, Victoria Theatre. Wednesday, May I. High Water.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    204 7 Daily, (Except Scwdayi By Train. Federated Malay States, Malacca anl Pi'sau-: 9p a <1 .'urn. T.mipin, Malacca, Seremban, Port Kicks 1 1, Port Swettoahain, and Kuala Lnwrmr 6 am TODiT. Malacca, Port Swottenliaui and Pon.ini; Khn^ 8 pm HooKknoc, S:inn;;liui and I i| m Dilwara 8 pm
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    174 7 Tho M. M. corupauy's stoamcr Haiphong lift Uatavia at It a.m. yc-tir-Hy. aid may be expected to arrive here at about 8 a.m., t> n.orrow. Tin' M. M. cotuptny's steamer E. Simons j left Colombo at I r-T. on W«dce'day, tt t--24tn in^t.. and miy h i
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    Mails for Europe.
    69 7 Lift Sinoapori. Di Mrr. To K. D.L. Mar. 29 B. I. April 1 M. M. April 4 P. 4 O. Apiil 8 K. !>. L. April 11 B. I. April 16 M. M. April 19 P. A O. April H X D. L. April £5 B. I.
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    430 7 Latest Arrivals. Achilles. Brit, str., 4181 tons, Captain Thompson, April 21. Kroin H'kong, April 23, Gc. W. Mansfield A Co. For I, 'pool May 1. Mb, Asdang, Siam. t-.tr. 4G6 tons, Captain Hoick, Annl'J-). From Bangkok, April 16. G.c. nnd 11 d.p. Kast Asiatic Coy. Ltd. Fcr Bangkok,
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    102 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR Bait Wharf Basin— Nil. Bast W. Siction No. I— Taroba, C. Apcap. Shcibs Wharf— Perak. Main W. bict. No. 2— Dilwara. B— Nil. 4— Nil. 6 Voroneij. (I— Hyson, Achilles. Niw Dock H 7
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    93 7 Arrivals. Per s(r. Taroba, April 27.— From Madras. Mr. R. Bradstaw, N. S. H. Vardon, P. Rail, A. P. (oodwio. T. Herker, from Penang. L H. Cliyton, S \V. Seang Misa Motoe and One European Waidtr. Per «tr. Kiks, April 27. From Malacca. Major and Mr? Dewar.
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      EXCHANGE
      111 7 Sinoaposi, A rim. 27 >012 Oh Lohdoh— Bank 4 tn/e 2«*& Demand 2/4* Private 6 m/s 2/4{fc 8 m/R 2/41 Oh OiBHAHt— Bank d/d 888* Private 6 m/s 3424 Oh Fb*»i BaDk d/d 304 Private I a ,<■ 360 n B Imuu— Bank T. T. 174* Private BO d/a
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      PRODUCE
      136 7 mum: om, Aikil '27 19)'J Gnubicr buyers I 0.80 do (Cnbe No. 1 napiokert 16. f 0 Ccpta Sandried H.io do Mixed 10.76 Pepper, Black buyers 31 28 do White 6% boyers 81 26 Sago Float Sarawak 4.75 do Brunei No. 1 nom. Pearl Sago nom. Coffee Bali 88
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        MINING.
        149 7 .atfue m <a a- Bny<t«. Selltrs. 0 10 Belal Tin 0 10 BraftDK 0 10 Kanaboi El £1 KinU Tin 61 £1 Lahat Mines 10 10 Malaooa Tin i/. 6/- Pabang Codbol 81 61 Pen^kalen El £1 Pubjdk Babrn SI 41 Paging Lama 0 )0 Kal.n.3-. Hjd a £1
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        RUBBER.
        576 7 Isaac V»luo Buyers Sellers 3/. 3/- Ali&par 2/11 8,8 it- 2/- AngioMa.&y IS K Jxd If .y M. 2/. Batnnc Malaka 2,7 210 £1 £1 Bata Caves 13 0.0 18 15.0 £1 £1 Bttu Tiga 8 18 0 4 0.0 £1 £1 Bakit Kajang 2 18.0 .0 £1 41
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        GENERAL.
        125 7 Issue Value oJ Bujere Seller* 10 10 Imen Smellm* 10.00 10 T 800 41 £1 Bleetrio Tramwayi 8 6 8/9 10 10 Frailer Neave 49 50 50.00 100 Howarth Brgkine f0 00 100 a p 'e* 9 5 d 9780 100 100 Eat* Bro, Oof. 180.00 100 100 a
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        DEBENTURES.
        43 7 Bayer* Scl'ei:Howartb Krakine 0% luoa.Oi:" p«r Rilej. Hargreaves 8% 1284,000 1* Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 Spore Municipal 6 11,878,000 ftCßi Bayer* Sellen Spore Mnnieipal 4}% of 1907 11,600,000 7% S'pori' Municipal H% of 1909 #1,000,000 7% 9%pm Spore MnnicipaU% 1002,900 par
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      76 7 A Family Necessity. Kvn-y family should be provided with. Chamberlain's I'aiu Balm at all times Spraius may be cruod in much less timo win n promptly treated. Lauio back, lame hliuiil.l.T. p^ins iv the ?idc and chest and rliinmatic paius arc some of the diseases for wliirli it is especially
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      272 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. April ?9.-At No. 64, Robineon Koal Office furniture, etc., at 11. April 80.— At saleroom, freehold land at 2.80. April S3. \t saleroom, valuable property known as Bukit Kepong Estate, in Maar, at 2.80. May 1. At saleroom, two motor cars, at 11. May 2.
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      351 7 I ZBoer Wobaeeo 1 "SPRINGBOK" Finest Quality Genuine Maga lies berg Tobacco MANCFACTUKKI) IN TBH Transvaal. In 4-oz. linen bags, QA AXQ OBTAINABLE AT (HI bid. JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD.. Per Bag. ROBINSON CO.. KATZ BROS.. LTD.. I WHITEAWAY.LAIDLAW&CO..LD. A RARE OLD GENUINE LIQUEUR COGNAC. Vintage 18S8 Authentique. HASLEWOOD CO.,
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      157 7 C. H. Willis IS HERE And doing business on the Singapore Spring Meeting RUN ON MAY 7. 9. 11. DOUBLES ON ANY TWO RACES STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTS. For prices, apply to NO. S, THE ARCADE. PHIL. JACKSON, Representative. Tel. Straight. Telephone 526. 15 4 10-6 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION
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      65 7 IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY YOURSELF GO TO HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. THREE INTERESTING FILMS IN To-Ni^ht'a Programme DAN THE DANDY, 1,000 feet. THIEF AND THE GIRL, 1,000 feet. BRAVE AND BOLD, 1,000 feet. ALSO THE LATEST 6AUMONT GRAPHIC. ON HlRE.— Cinematograph fi.ms with or without all necessary
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, APRIL 27. AMERICA'S INQUIRY.
    1168 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, APRIL 27. AMERICA'S INQUIRY. Tho loss of the Titanic is a wholly abnormal event. It calls for exceptional measures of investigation, and wo are not prepared, prima facie, to find fault with tbe Senate for intervening. In the ordinary course the loss of a British ship,
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    184 8 From time to time we have written strongly about the necessity of a really good and experienced surgeon being tent oat to Malaya, and recently we condemned a proposal which was like giving a stone to those who had asked (or bread. We have reason to believe that the protest
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    9 8 Very poor pudi crops are reported in Northern Kedah.
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    13 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7 and on pago 11.
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    15 8 It is stated in Colombo that the big south-west monsoon will be late this year.
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    13 8 The new appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Plantations, Kuala Lumpur, has been filled.
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    26 8 The sisters of the late Mr. J. W. G. Hcntig desire to thank all those who attended his funeral and also for the beautiful wreaths sent.
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    23 8 The inoutbly meeting of the Church Workers' Association will be held at 4 a, Mount Sophia, on Wednesday, May 1, at 4.30 p.m.
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    26 8 A fire broke out at the Indo- Burma petroleum works at Rangoon, resulting in a loss of a lakh and a half. The property was insured.
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    25 8 The Singapore Volunteers will have a route march this evening, leaving tho Drill Hall at 8.15. The band of the Brahmans will be in attendance.
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    27 8 A home paper is drawing public attention to the recent rapid increase in the number of baccarat clubs and night gambling hells throughout the West-end of London.
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    36 8 Captain Loch, of the Royal Engineers, while asleep at tho United Service Club at Simla, was attacked by a man armed with a knife. After a struggle liis assailant escaped. Captain Loch received some slight injury.
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    38 8 The Bcrggrum Quartette- eontinne to attract much attention at the Ad.lphi Hotel where these accomplished playr:* ,ire giving nightly performames. This ranri.g. a special d.nncr in announced and music will be provided from 7 30 to 11 p.m.
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    39 8 A big robbery was committed from the Grand Hotel, Nuwira Eliya, on April l'J, when £4,000 worth of costly jewellery belonging to Mrs. MacPherson. the wife of Mr. I). MacPherson, of India, was removed between 9 and 10 p.m.
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    41 8 Mr. Maundiell, third magistrate, committed Lim Tye Keng to the Assizes for trial, yesterday, on three charges of using as genuine forged documents. Accused is still undergoing a preliminary enquiry into the charges of criminal breach of trust as police cashier.
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    45 8 L'nder the auspices of the Young Men's Moslem Association, and in aid of the funds of the Ottoman Red Crescent Society, Hamlet has been staged by the Star Opera Co., at tho Theatro Royal. There was a good attendance, including leading Arabs, Malays and ludians.
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    48 8 In consequence of the Government action the Western India Turf Club lias decided to apply for licences for racing at Bombay and Poona under the new regulations, which practically means that racing will bo carried on at Bombay and Poona, as an experiment, for one year, without bookmakers.
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    59 8 On Thursday night an entry was forced into the new Church of St. Katherine, at Kajang, by breaking the glass of 000 of the windows and all the altar linen stolen. From tho footmarks visible round the altar the thief appears to be a Tamil. All the linen is marked
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    59 8 Children offer easy prey to a certain sort of thief in Singapore, and two coses reported to the police yesterday are typical. In one case a four-year-old child was robbed of her bangles, value $20, in Buffalo Road. In tho other another child of the same ago was relieved of
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    62 8 Near Stockton on Tecs on April 5, an entire mail train, travelling at a speed of 50 miles an hour, jumped off the rails and ploughod up the permanent way for a quarter of amilo before it came to a standstill on the edge of a precipitous embankment. The carriages
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    64 8 The Bagan Datoh coconut planters have formed themselves into an association with the following officers: Chairman, Mr. R. H. Phillips, manager, Strathmashio Estate hon. secretary, Mr. H. J. Gillespie, manager, Bagan Datoh Estate; committee, Mr. Beaty Pownall, managor, Bagan Pasir Estate Mr. G. Lawford, manager, Blenheim Estate delegates to P.
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    86 8 In the Ceylon Legislative Council on April 16, Mr. Ramanathan was threatened with suspension for charging tbe Governor with nongovernment. The Colonial Secretary called upon him to withdraw bis remark and apology to the Council for the tone of his remarks. Mr. Ramanathan was not inclined to do so and
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    291 8 Mr. J. 0L Cowap, Depnty Analyst, Penan* has gone on seven months' holiday. Mr. (i. Holden, Exocutivo Engineer, Malacca, is granted eight months' vacation. Mr. W. Craig, Superintendent, Money Order Branch and Savings Bank, Singapore, has leave of absence for ten months. Mr. Jervoisc, who is attached
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    Government Gazette.
    117 8 The following appointment-, are notified in the Government Gazette: Mr. Guy Hatton Sugdeu, to be a magistrate and an assistant district judge for Penang Mr. M. Rodesse, Deputy HeMtnur, Supreme Court, to be a member and to act as secretary of the board appointed under the Mohamedan and
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    Singapore Prison.
    157 8 At the end of 1911 there were THo prisoners in the Singapore gaol, 14 of whom were Europeans and Eurasians and 771 Aniatiis. Of the M EmfMMlti Eurasians admitted during the year I three of whom were convicted in Penan;; and none in Malacca), five had sentences of
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    Buffs Drums and Fifes.
    104 8 The Drums of The Bull's will play in the Botanical Gardens (by ixnuiission of I Cul. Geddes und officers of Thu I iutt -.i on Tuesday next from 9to 11 p.m. The Gardens will be illuminated with Chinese lauterns. The programme will be. March The Youug
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    Road Hogs.
    153 8 That some stringent measure* for the severe suppression of the reckless motorist havo been wanted for some time is not unknown to tbo authorities, but an iuci dent of unusnal dis<<raccfiilncKs occurred last night and makes occasion to emphasise the point. Mr. Constablo, of Johore, was at the
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    TITANIC DISASTER.
    245 9 SENATE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OVERRULED. Memorial Service For Mr. Stead. Raul eb's Tbleoram. London, April 26. When tho Titanic enquiry was resumed Mr. Marconi tesficd that he did not bear of the sinking till tho evoning of the 15th. He had not suppressed messages from the Carpathia nor authorised
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    THE FEZ REVOLT.
    67 9 Seven Thousand Jews Ruined. Rictbr'* Tbleqrax. London, April 26. It appears that 51 were killed and Mil in. Mired during the revolt in Fez. A Paris message says seven thousand Jews who escaped from the Fez massacre have been completely ruiued. They took refuge in the Sultan's
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    MR. TAFT GETTING ANGRY.
    80 9 A Sharp Criticism of Mr. Roosevelt. Kictkr'b Tklkuka-i. London, April 26 President Taft in speeches at Springfields, Massachusetts and Boston, attacked Mr. Roosevelt, who, he said, had not lived up to his own ideal of a sijuarc deal, but misstated and di .ortcd facts concerning Mr.
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    PORTUGUESE LOYALISTS.
    41 9 BWlU'l TuLkGIiAM. London, April 26. (Center wires from Lisbon that it has been announced in the Senate that a hundred cases of Mausers and eighteen cases of cartridges destined for the Royalists have been se ized at I'oute Vedra.
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    MOROCCAN DESERTERS.
    31 9 Rue Tin's Tbleoram. Loudou, April 26. A Tangier message says 175 Sherecfian cavalry encamped at Arbaona and commanded by a French captain have deserted with their arms and horses.
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    FIELD MARSHAL NICHOLSON.
    22 9 Kbutek's Tklkoram. London, April 27. Mr. Asqiiith has invited Field Marshal Nicholson to rejoin the Committee of Imperial Defence.
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    THE DISESTABLISHMENT BILL.
    27 9 l.'i ITKK'h Tf.LK.cIKAM. London, April 26. The Uousr of Commons has read the Welsh Disestablishment Bill a first time by 331 votes to 25!!.
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    AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.
    29 9 Kd'TKR 8 I BLEORAIf. London, April 26. The remainder of tho Australian cricketers hare arrived. Gregory is very hopeful, as all tho team are workers and triers.
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    ARNST V. BARRY.
    22 9 Km- run's Tileoram. London, April 26. The Hcaller Arnst has arrived for bis contest with Barry on tbo Thames.
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    LONDON RUBBER PRICES.
    72 9 (FROM A MALACCA CORRESPONDENT). Malacca, April 27. Information has been received by Malacca Robber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/82 per lb. sellers. The price of best plantation rubber ie quoted at 5/04 sellers. The market is easier. The highest
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    OBITUARY.
    42 9 (From Ocr Own Corresponding) Kuala Lumpur, April 26. The death occurred at tho Seremban Hospital yesterday of Mr. P. G. Harston, manager of Kapayam Estate, Seremban. Deceased was admitted suffering from malarial fever, but the cause of death wa» heart failure.
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    "OLIVET TO CALVARY."
    273 9 OLIVET TO CALVARY." Sacred Cantata at Presbyterian Church. A crowded audience ii.-tcned with pleasure last night to the presentation of the sacred cantata Olivet To Calvaiy by the choir of the Presbyterian Church. Tho object of the performance was to provide funds for the lighting of the church and tho
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    THE NEW SAN FRANCISCO.
    443 9 Celebrating the Rebuilding of the City. An interesting visitor to Londen is Mr. Frank L. Drown, one of the directors of the Panama Pacific International j Exposition, which is to be held at San Francisco in 1915. He is making prelimi- j nary arrangements in connection
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    50 9 The Peking Daily News learns from Tsingtao that anthracite coal from Honan is now arriving at Tsinanfu, coming from the district of Hucbingfu. It is shipped from the port of Huauglioto Lokou by junks. This coal is smokeless and is steadily increasing in demnnd by the Chinese as bouse coal.
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    Alleged Cheating.
    502 9 ARREST OF EUROPEAN WOMAN IN SINGAPORE. A Rangoon Complaint. In connection with the arrest of Mrs. Thorpe, on Thursday, as mentimed in onr yesterday issue we take the following from Rangoon Gazette A report has been made to the commissioner of police by Mr. Tecpik, manager of the
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    THE KIDNAPPING CASE.
    471 9 Chinese Girls Returned to Their Father. Painful scenes were witnessed in the District Judge's Court yesterday afternoon when the Chinese kidnapping case was concluded. Tho defendant in the case was a woman named Koh Tah Pui, and she was alleged to have kidnapped the two daughters of
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    Singapore Mortality Returns.
    78 9 The mortality returns for Singapore, issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, show that during the week ending April 20 there were 25 1 deaths, giving a ratio per mille of population of 41.67. Malarial fever accounted for 40 deaths, phthisis 27, convulsions 22, beriberi 6,
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    Tanjong Pagar Report.
    909 9 CONTINUED PROSPERITY OF UNDERTAKING. Works Progress Satisfactorily. The Tanjong Pagar Dock Board have submitted to the Governor their report and accounts for the half year ended December 81. It can bo regarded as satisfactory both from the financial side and from the progress of the extensive works
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    MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
    886 9 Protecting the Town's Water From Contamination. The Municipal Commissioners met yes terday afternoon under the presidency of Mr. F. J. Hallifax. The other members of the board present wcro Messrs. 1. Moss, A. W. Bean, Tan Kheam Hock, A. M. S. Angullia, Dr. P. Fowlie, with Mr. R.
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    THE OLYMPIC STRIKE.
    225 9 MUTINY OF THE BIG SHIPS SEAMEN. Fifty of the Men Arrested. Ridtib's Tkuqran. London, April 26. A deputation of stokers yesterday after noon watched a demonstration of collapsible boats. Tho men waited for a report from tho deputation. Thereafter the Seafarers' Union demanded the dismissal of eighteen
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    RELIGION IN GERMANY.
    135 9 Some Questions in the Reichstag. Dkl: OsTASrATISCUB LL.TYD TKLEKBtM. Berlin, April 26. The Centro party of the Reichstag has protested against the statement of tho Minister for War, who refusal to allow a duel between two officers. He explained that the refusal was for religious reasons. Tho
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    CHINESE IN TIBET.
    67 9 Mistrust of Promised Safety. RkCTBR'S TILBbRAM. London, April 26. The Dalai Lama s special courier has ar rived at Kalimpong and reports that the Chinese are still penned in a corner of the suburbs of Lhassa. A parley is proceeding, but the Chincso are hesitating over the
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    TURKISH FORT DESTROYED.
    89 9 Russia Proposing Terms of Peace. Rbdtrr's Tklkubah. London, April 26. The Daily Chronicle has a message from Constantinople stating that the Italian bom bardment of tho Dardanelles destroyed Kumkaleh fort, killing 300. Dk.r Ostasiatisiiik Lloyd Tklkoram. Berlin, April 26. The Italian warships arc Ntill in the Aegean
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    ENGLISH RACING.
    55 9 Rkutrr's Tklkuimm. London, April 26. Betting on the Two Thousand is 10 to 1 1 f'fl against White Star, 5 to 1 against Hallcroas, 100 to 7 against Kompion, 25 to 1 against Lorenzo. Derby betting is U to 4 against White Star, 4 to 1 against Lomond,
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    THE QUEEN OF HOLLAND.
    28 9 Dbh Outasiatiscuk Lloyd Tklkoram. Berlin, April 36. The Queen of Holland, the Prince oBMaat and Princess Juliana will shortly go on visit, to Mecklenburg.
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      NOTES IN GENERAL.
      154 10 On Sunday afternoon tho long range handicap shoot of the Singapore Rifle Association will be tired off lit :J o'clock. The lUonhead Matthew Shield was to have born Brei off this morning by the Siugaporo Volunteer Infantry and this afternoon the S.li.E. iv) will compete. A pa|M
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      Rifle Shooting.
      84 10 The Interport Match. Practice for the [aterpert Rifle Match commenced at I lie I'.alastier range yesterday morning at seven o'clock, aud will be continued oai h Tti< sd iy and Friday morning until a mpletioa. This year's team will probably be selected from among the following The Bishop
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      Lawn Tennis.
      608 10 L.L.T.C. Tournament. Following ate tho nantti of ye-tcrd.iy s play:— Chammokmup Paibb. Miss (iunn aud Mr, Kveiitt beat Mi*. Braddtll an 1 Mr. MagUatoo, t>— 2, 6, 6—3. A. DOGBUM. Km, Donnet aud Mr. Vowler 2 beat Mrs. Guuslosi r aud Mi. Terrell owe l.'i.ti— .'>, d— Miss
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      Turf Notes.
      395 10 Racecuur.sc 1 raining. The gallops this morning wero on the whole a little faster than hitherto. Much good work was put iv au.l there were a few good trial runs. Loyal Bluo started off at full ■■■•d from the Derby Post; after passing the inuiug |K).st he [licked
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    THE SPRING RACES.
    502 10 Close of Entries Complete List of Horses. The mktim for the Singapore Spring Races closc<l at MOB ti. day, in tho case of all races except No. Hon the third day which remains DM till May 10. The following is the complete list "of liorsis entered to
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      Scientist on Suffragette.
      709 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Although your leader of tho 24th inst. under the above heading did not have my support, it was an exposition tempered to a certain extent with the knowledge of the magnitude of tho question under review, but I lysscs"
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    Visit of Mr. R. G. Knowles.
    266 10 Mr. R. G. Knowles, the famous London comedian, who, supported by a company of Vaudeville artistes, is making a tour of the world, was due to appear at the Victoria Theatre, Singapore, for four nights, commencing Tuesday, April 30, under the auspices of Mr.
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    86 10 The Ceylon Observor of April 19 says After escorting Miss Georgie Corloss (Mrs. Warwick Major) as far as Singapore, from where sho went on to Shanghai to become lcodiug lady in place of Miss Florence Beech, who became ill, Mr. Maurice Bandmann returned yesterday with Miss Beech, who is convalescent,
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    "SIMPLIFIED SPELING."
    262 10 Saving a Year in School Child's Life. Disciples of the system of simplified spelling now have their monthly journal, the Pioneer, which is issued by the Simplified Speling Society," and from the editor's opening statement we take the following Wo recomend yu tv prezurv cairf ily this furst
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    479 10 St. Andrew s Cathedral. (Sunday, April 28, 1912.) Tiiirii SiNi'W Arrm; Eastkii. 7 a.m. Holy Cewramua il'lain.i 7.45 a.m. Holy Cojim'niox (Choiiali md Skkmov Introit, 176 Service. Woodward Hymn at Offertory, BH Hyum at Communion. 315 Hymn at Ablutions, 299. 9.15 a.m.— Matins ani> Lh \s\. First Lesson,
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    Canadian Tobacco-Growing.
    254 10 Among the resources which Canada is now engaged iv developing is the cultivation of tobacco. Quebec Province has for some time past successfully devoted a considerable area to this crop, and the product is of a quality suitable for pipe smoking. Attention is nowbeing directed to British Columbia,
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    THE FOUNDER OF SINGAPORE.
    315 10 Suggestions for a Memorial to Raffles. In the House of Commons on April 1, Sir 11. Kimber asked the Colonial Store tary whether his attention had been drawn to tho fact that, in connection with alterations now being made to Hcndou Parish Church, there was a
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    THE RUBBER INDUSTRY.
    593 10 Company Reports, Dividends And Notices. From the Londou and China Express of April we take the following The market for Plantation, at: r being <iuiet and lower, closes him at the same prices as last week. Contract grades spot and April-June delivery quoted -js. 4 Id. value
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    Brothers Rickmers Disagree.
    108 10 Differences have also arisen in tho administration of the Rickmers Rice Mill, Shipping, and Shipyard Company, of liremen, between the two brothers Robert and Paul Rickmers. Tho latter, sitting at Hamburg and managing tho Riekmers Siberian Line, is said to liavo tried to subordinate the company to
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    Boys For The Sea.
    641 10 STRIKING OBJECT LESSON AT LIVERPOOL. Popular Appeal. Every jolly old MB dog of l.jvi ip.> .1. nuj seaman who happened to be at home in England's great north-west port, aud every young Briton who has determined to follow the track of Amyas Leigh, was entii tnnn
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    RADIUM IN CANCER.
    359 10 Discovery That May Have Important Results. Considerable interest has been aroused by the news that wheu tin- Quecu visited the Middlesex Hospital lately, there was demon stratcd to Her Majesty, by Dr. Barlow, h discovery which he has made iv his research work in connection with cancer.
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    76 10 A solicitor prosecuting in a case ;ii Wil. lesdeu had occasion to call as a witness his own wife, aud among the questions ho put to her in the course of his examination were What is your name? Are you mairii'd 01 single? What is your husbaii l*i name The
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    THE PANIER DRESS.
    520 11 Revolt Against the Latest Fashion. One uf tlic most srriciiiH mill perplexing I|MI slilillH \\llirll llllVl' Ikill I'HMlllnl 'II till wiiiih ii uf any "taahionablo" nation i"> many yean is now dbtraotißg Un in ma)., r- alike of B 1 -ti.it nml uf tin: Km id- la
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    MUNICIPAL MARRIAGE AGENCY.
    647 11 Irish Spinster's Letter and Its Result. The liun ry luait of liritlmt lirauna^au nml bet imliyiiHut letter of complaint to the Dtmabanghlin lturul L>iatrict Couacfl has tlf Ud IJlliln Stir in that MtMfol portion of I'nuuty Mruth, iayi the Motßfag ucm/ltr, Bridget's letter whs ilatid boa a
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    851 11 Prices Quoted Id the Market This Morning. Singapore April 27, 1912. Mesniß Lyal and Evatt Exohange ami Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning Norn Value buyers Sell*** 3/- Allagat 8/- 8/7 2/- a Options 1/- 1/8 4 1 Anglo- Java 7 1) 8
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    REPAIRING THE BRAIN.
    250 11 Remarkable Operation by American Doctor. Can we repair tho human brnin by removing decayed cells and traiißplanting new 'ones? According to an exprrinicnt madr at St. John's Hospital, Baltimore, such repair can be undertaken, and has been undertaken satisfactorily. Tho pntient was a wealthy landbroker, named William
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    The Putumayo Indians.
    2197 12 INTERVIEW WITH MEMBER OF COMMISSION. t> A Terrible Story. Tlio Pututnayo, a district of Homo 20,000 m|ii.u milts in extent, lies about tlio headwaters of tliu river of that name, a tributary of the Amazon. It in nominally Peruvian territory, ami it is bounded by Colombia, Brazil,
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    Captain Scott's Explorations.
    103 12 The story of Captain Scott's explorations iv Antarctic regions has been everywhere read with keen interest. The pluck of the captain and his companions iv faco of much hardship an I mauy ditliculties is fully re cognised, and as the latest news brought by the returned Terra
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    31 12 Wo nro informed that Mr. E. .1. Perkins. civil engineer, has joined the Public Works Department ami is to supervise thu coustruc tion of the new (juaraulinu Station at Port Swetteubaui.
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    A Second-hand Bookshop.
    1161 12 He was not at all the popular conception of the second-hand book-dealer. He should, of course, have been tall and spare, tightly buttoned in a black frock-coat which age was turning green, and should have had white hair, long, slim, white fingers, and shortsighted eyes. He should
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    Hostess and Guest.
    122 12 Ad amusing story is going tlio rounds of the I'aris Pross concerning a lady in society aud a I, mums singer. Tlio singer was tin guest of thu lady, and she wanted to impress his services to entertain tho guests. -She feared asking him, and put off
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    Juvenile Forget-Me-Not.
    1247 12 Louisa's disfigured appearance will not admit of the remotest vanity, and, of coarse, she cannot appear in any company. Emma's frock, for I cannot allow a new one, will bespeak her carelessness and the prohibition of all sweetmeats, to say nothing of the medicine which must be Caroline's
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    OUTWARD BOUND.
    549 12 Passengers Expected to Arrive. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from tho London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements subsequent to the issuance of this list in London
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    THE FIRST WOMEN.
    495 12 Superior in Stature to Their Men. Before the French Academy of Insertions have been exhibited three statuettes, of bM r.-li. as one might almost call them, the work of tueo who lived, it is sup|>osed, about 30,0 0 IS.C. They were discovered reonil) uuder a layer of
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    Labouchere Anecdotes.
    807 12 i 0 THE RETI'RN OF BRADLAUGH FOR NORTHAMPTON. Bring him Back, Henry." Labouchere's art of romantic narrative, only partially successful in the Hinokiu-: loom was (says Mr. G. W. E. Knssell. writing iv the Coruhill Magazinei practised with great effect on the electors of Northampton. Labou chere was
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    BIG MARINE COLLECTION.
    273 12 Acquired for South Kensington Museum. One of the greatest marine collodions in the world has just been acquired by tlio Natural History Museuiii at South Sensing. ton front tho Kov. Canon Norman, I' It S. flio collection consists of hundrcels of thousands of speciiiicus of every description,
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      208 13 M Far and away the best. "^^S^fci THE D 1 1 1 1 115 C? mpany L im ited v B 1 edinburghTscotland. i Agents KATZ BROS., LIMiTED, SINGAPORE. 11 ITS AS GOOD TO-DAY MM? WHEN I BOUGHT IT!" J////£ff USE That's an expression common tv f//r jwf QWAN aeern
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      470 14 INSURANCE. MEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Bead Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board Of DINOtOMI S. A. Dbkbiob, Bsq., Chairman. A. H Faib, Bs«., Managing Direotor. hni Fowua, m.b., cm., Chit! Mod. Officer F. M. Elliot, Esq. A. D. Allah Bsq. Tow Noam Pam, Bsq. Om» Soom Tbb, Bag. KmooSun
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      277 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL UFE ASSURANCE OOMMHV OF MNAM. HituimiD 1881. s.s.o. Insuntno* in Forec, over |4*,Mt,Mt.M N«w Busintss, lftlO, OTer...H,S4a,Ht.M Large Net Surplus abovo liabilitieg lor Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direot Government Supervision Cash Loans Settlements, etc., made locally. Policies are WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Eastern asia.
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      531 14 BANKING. CHARTERED RANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 90,000 Shares of 430 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,660,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor!... 41,300,000 BANKBRB. Bank of England. Tbe London City k Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank of Sootland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BBANCU. Current Aooountfl
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      578 14 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONB BANKINB AND INSURANCE CO, LTD NO. IT AND 68, KLING BTXIBBT. Established 1807. Capital paid np *****,000 00 Reserve liability ot proprietors 1,000,000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS 1. Tax Tbo« Jooh 6. Snt Kia Jam 2. Nam Kirn Sbmo T, Tbo Hoo Lai I. Lsow Cbia
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      692 14 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ETC.. AT NO. 7<, BRA.3 BASA.H ROAD, On Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. Rattan fancy chairs and tablee, teak and rattan rockiog chairs, poliobcd meranti and bambco whatnots coloured pi stores, mirrors in gilt frames, etc. Polixhed sideboard with mirror
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      45 14 B. Bellamy Now Executing Commissions ON THE SINGAPORE RACES Run May 7, 9, 11. STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTS DOUBLES ANY TWO RACES TREBLES Races 2, 3, 5 and 6. SPECIALITY i Combinations Mixed Placing. For particulars, apply to THE ARCADE. Representative E. BKRMAN. 28-4 10-6
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    774 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A medical man writes to the Daily Chronicle as follows Since the manners of the motorist have improved and roads have become less dusty than of yore the bicycle has come to its own again. Its advantages are many, and its
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    BEEF BARONS ACQUITTED.
    232 15 Jury Find Meat Packers Not Guilty. The case of the Chicago packers, whose trial for conspiracy has lasted nearly six months, went to the jury last night, and this afternoon a verdict of not guilty was returned, states tin: New York correspondent of the Morning Leader on
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      400 15 WOLSELEY Messrs. Vickerc, Ltd. The Gar which Embodiem the Maximum of quality, at the minimum of cost. SPECIAL FEATURES. Silent Running. Great Flexibility. Elegance of Design. Absolute Reliability. SOLE AGENTS, 5.9. ft F.M.S., CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD., Singapore and Kuala LumpuPi A Few Reaiom Why You Should Buy a. FORD
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      40 15 How the Trouble Starts. Constipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamberlain's Sumach and Liver Tablets, keep your bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by all Dispensaries aud Dealers*
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      264 15 When ordering your New Oar specify it with CONTINENTAL TYRES CONTINENTAL DETACHABLE RIMS Demonstration Wheel at our Offices. Continental Tyre Rubber Co., Ltd. 17. Collyer Quay. SINGAPORE. 17, Collyer Quay. HINDRANCES TO HEALTH •uch as dytprpna. biliousness, Io»» of appetite, torpid liver, constipation, tick-headache, and other evidences of a derangement
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      39 15 MOTOR GARS Now in Stock. 18-20 H.P. Loraine Deitrich. 14 Metallurgique. 14 De Dion. 12 Waverley (2-seater) 9 De Dion (2-seater) FOR PARTICULARS. APPLY TO A. C. HARPER CO., Kuala Lumpur, OR THE BORNEO CO., LTD., Singapore. 28-11-t -J7-»
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      441 16 Burn Go/s RANEEGUNGE" DRAIN PIPES. Strongest Cheapest. SALT GLAZED BRICKS. CHEQUERED BRICKS. COPING BRICKS. SANITARY APPLIANCES. Specially designed for this part of the world. CATALOGUE FREE FROM SOLE AGENTS SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. WANTS. LOAN WANTED. S4.OCH loan wuotcd on Kubher Plantation in F.M S. st) acres fully planUd,
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      387 16 WANTS. GHARRY WANTED. Wentfd, a rubber tyred Gharry suitable for a cob must bo iv very good condition. Replies to N.N.C,, c/o Straits Times. '-'5-4 27-4 FRENCH-ENGLISH. French Gentleman BttM to exchange English for French conversation. Apply to L.C., c/o Strait- Times. 25-4n 27-4 COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT OF A. C. S.
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      508 16 WANTS, j^ CHINESE CLERK WANTED. Wanted, Chinese Clerk good at figures. Apply, stating salary, to G.8.V., c/o Straits Times. 26-4 274 ASSISTANT SALESMAN WANTED. Wanted, an Assistant Salesman with knowledge of the piece goods trade. Apply Box No. 16, c/o Straits Times. 26-4 27-4 CHINESE CASHIER WANTED. Wanted, a Chinese
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      457 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. PIANO FOR SALE. M. F. Raohals' Piano in good order. Apply Blanche Villa," 77, Scotts Road. 1-4 30-4 BAY WALER GELDING FOR SALE. For sale. Bay Waler Gelding, 14-1, aged, good hack, believed sound, $200. Apply E. J. Strovcr, 3rd Brahmans, Alexandra Barracks, 12-4 v IRON SAFES
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      757 16 NOTICES. OMDURMAN. Tho proposed auction sale of this property is postponed. POWELL CO., Anctioneers 12-4 v NOTICE. Notice is Inn by given, that Mr. Ong Beng Tee, Manager of Chop Hoe Bee k Co., Singapore, is no longer in our employ and we will not re ccgni/o any business done
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      738 16 NOTICES. MAM KMT A GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS Bovernm.m .no Municipal Contr.cto. 1 Telephone No. 421. 108 k 109, Market Btreet. INTERNATIONAL RUBBER EXPOSITION. NEW YORK. SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER. 1912. Intending exhibitors aru informed that Mr. Leonard Wray, i.5.0., has been appointed official representative iv London aud New York of tho Federated Malay States
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