The Straits Times, 3 November 1913

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.329 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 3. 1913. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 133 1 ,TH« CILIBRATID White Horsel ICOTCN A y WHISKY Established 1742. KATZ BROS.' CHEAP SALE Now Proceeding. FOR 12 DAYS ONLY THORNYCROFT "2SF MOTORS I ni/tfpMHp STOCK UNITED EN6INEERS LIMITED, SINGAPORE. SLEDGE MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE. It Combines all that is Best in a Sterilised Canned Milk. It
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    • 228 1 JROBINSON CO., SINGAPORE. Complete House Furnishers. AMERICAN REFRIGERATORS. Made of Hard Wood. Perfectly insulated. Fitted H Sr with corrugated zino trays and m castors. Size 1, IB x 26 x 41 inches. [^»88-- a ß*fe«3t*- -'-*«aZ*t- J r>' 'y^t 1 it *?!jß H BOO* ~T~"'~ T Size 2, 19 x27
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    • 9 1 GOODRICH TYRES. Solm Agimts AOAMSON, GILFILLAN A CO., LTD
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  • 765 2 FAITH OF AN AUSTRALIAN IMPERIALIST. Patriotic Fervour. An Australian correspondent writes in the Standard of Empire supplement of The Standard:— Australia is not behind her sister Dominions in devotion to the cause of Empire. When a suburban mayor in Melbourne recently purposely omitted the loyal toast
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  • 244 2 Prison Reform Inquirer Becomes A Convict. Mr. Thomas Mott Osborne, one of New York State's most prominent Democrats, and now chairman of the Prison Reform Commission, donned prison garb on September 20 and agreed to serve a voluntary term in order to help him in the
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 556 2 A Celebrated Violiniste w- .^*^M .jiAjSß f w Avfnl 1 M'lß^Z! *n||pft Am iV* I \n\\ I itvji Nervous Fatigue. Languor— The power to excel, the confidence which ensures her brilliant successes, says the talented violinist, Miss Sybil Keymer, is entirely due to her abundance of vigorous nerve force created
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    • 17 2 I For all Stomach troubles. Take WoooV Great Peppermint Core. At all Stores, 80 outs a bottle.
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    • 675 2 Private Hotel! Private Hotel "ISTArfA LAMA." No. 60, Telak Blangah Road, opposite P, *O. Wharf. Garden, Tennis Court*, Stables, etc Good Table. Single and doable rooms may be hid at daily or monthly rates. For terms, apply to the Proprietor, CHARLES LANGGDTH. 1810 811 Say "i Will" Say I will
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    • 244 2 jgßEl^. For the Skin '■"Hal BF^^B and Complexion !*BBSSsI ijtf *i .^T T A *7XT I 1 TV T C* 1 I JBMHPBBBb^BB I i n every jwuticle of— "HAZELINESNOW" m The incomparable Beauty-Balm. It acts as i a most beneficial tonic to the skin, cleansing m it from impurities,
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  • 742 3 INSURANCE MONEY HELD UP BY COMMITTEES. Non-Panel Association. The troubles of the medical profession in connection with tbe Insurance Act are again the cause of anxiety and controversy. Within tbe ranks of the British Medical Association, states tbe Evening Standard, members have become divided into two groups, representing
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  • 207 3 This solution of tbe street noise difficulty is urged by a oorreaponent of The Time*. Everyone agree*, he says, that noise should be reduced, and at the present time with the price of rubber at about 2s. per lb. it is becoming quite an open question
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 241 3 GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Janctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LD. /feY /icKERy^ 179- 181-183% irC^k^^> e^ 1 regent st. \l di/vertoitWf&trSfoto CASe J London j S^ X^^x^/ y cz/- fIMBSSfS i*3<& Royal t)f&£*£dßF(* The Klng '•£^7 r > Appoint- sn&mKrr and j^E^^BrarC' ment <^£ra£*ssixft{>L> Q ueen iHHikXS&»9£ le
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    • 91 3 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Wbnn you have a bad cold you want i remedy that will not only give relief, but ef feet a prompt and permanent cure, a remedj that is pleasant to take, a remedy that con tains nothing injurious. Chamberlain's Coogt Remedy meets all these requirements. II acts
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    • 620 3 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCT.ON SALE Of A SERVICEABLE TURNOUT, At Messrs. Ching Keng Lee Co.'b Sale-room, On Tdbsdat, Xo"kmb»b 4, at 2.80 p.m. A four-seated rubber tyred Victoria and Australian Horse with a set of harness and lamps complete. CHINO KKNG LEE CO., Auctioneers. 11l 811 AUCTION SALE Of UNREDEEMED
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    • 875 3 SALES BY AUCTIOW. Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD TOWN AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES BELONGING TO THE ESTATE OF THE LATE TAN KIM CHENG. TO BE SOLD pursuant to an Order of the Supreme Court of tbe Straits Settlements at Singapore, made In Originating Summons No. 15 of 1913. In tbe matter
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 513 4 tTEAMER BAILIH6B. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PEN A NO, CEYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamen will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES 1913 Homeward {/or Europe).
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    • 515 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN UNE. A Fortnightly servioe ia maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contrast with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamen maintaining this servioe have been specially derigimd ana constructed, and are fitted with all
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    • 762 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Benerah, Kretay, Paka, Tringgano, Bisut, Semera Bachok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Siogora Laoon, Kobsamai, Bandon, Langsuen, Takn, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure s.s. PRACHATIPOK Nov. 5 ava. BORIBAT Nov. 8 Nov. 8 Will not oall at
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    • 511 4 STEAMER SAILINIS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD BE STIC I QAMPPSfIBIM fUITUEI. "Halt* HIBII Combined sarvloe The stwamrwi of these Oompat les maintain t regular service between Hamburg Bremen A i twerp. Rotterdam and Emden, and tbe Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they ate despatched fortnightly tor Havre and Hamburg
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    • 634 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NORDDEUTBCHER LLOYD. BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Oenoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau, Nagasaki
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 976 5 •rCtSni (LOfJDOrs) The Sign of Quality. VIRGINIA CIGARETTES. l'..cked in i'^lent C/^a C To b, obtained Vacuum Tins. O\J-^~-O Cents f Ji°T. T^Lccon'Ji'. ■_ÜBmb ARDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD., LONDON, ENG. H-U—^ _K- -> k-r 1 •>■*>•> 1 >*I_WB^M--H^n_____^__^H^Baßl^ STEAMER SAILINGS PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. US. MAIL LINE. The great staamsbip
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    • 1026 5 SWIFT-CYCLE-CAR (The Perfection of its Type). Price Complete $1,400 Nett. ON SHOW AT AGENTS' OPPICE Huttenbach Bros., Co., 13, COLLYBR QUAY. STEAMER SAILINGS NOTICES. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAY. CO.. LD. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby giveo, that the Assessment List containing the Annual valuation of and amount of assessment to
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    • 712 5 mrn.il NOTICE. NOTIOB is hereby given, that tbe bueiness known as Dalian's Horse Repository will be dosed after October 81, 1918, and tbe said business transferred to Abrama Horse Repository, Orchard Road. C. W. ABRAMS, M.R.C.V.S. 8110 Ml MOTIci Is hereby gif en that Ahvbna Woosrns.h has, as from the
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    • 525 5 f, Royal Vinolia Cream Soap. Royal Vinolia Cream Soap possesses highly beneficial qualities which render it most efficacious in promoting the health and beauty of the skin. It yields a rich, creamy lather, exceptionally soothing and comforting in its effect. Hence, ladies, children and all whose skins are delicate or
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 199 6 JLuction Sa^le W 15 VALUABLB OIL PAINTINGS IN MASBIVB GILT FRAMES AT POWELL CO.'S SALEROOM, On Friday, November 7, at 11 am. Now on view. Catalogues will be istned. POWELL CO., Auctioneers 8 11 611 Cid Light Car. Water Cooled Four Speeds ana Reverse Torpedo Body. WELL-MADE in every detail
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    • 189 6 FISH BRAND KEROSENE FISH a^B^Et B^bV Dfkt* foCA SzVA^^k BRAND V@SfflsKk jft 9OIIJU of 2 Tins. The Best on on the Market for House Lighting. Trade Mark. OBTAINABLE FROM: CHOP CHIN HUAT HIN, 246, South Bridge Road. CHOP CHIN KWANG, 23, Circular Road. CHOP EE HIN, 303, Beach Road. CHOP
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    • 138 6 J. d A PEREIBA, F. R. H. S. (London) ESTABLISHED 1698. Horticulturist and Florist, Collector and Eirporter of Orchids and Rare Plants. Gold Me Jal and Diploma fioui His Majesty the Late King of Penmatk bj special appointment to His Majesty the Late King of Siam, H. H. The Sultan
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    • 305 6 GUAN KIAT CO.. SHIP CHANDLERS, 17. Phillip Street. Now Shipment Just Imported I Hubbuck's coloured paint oil and sundries, Screw Augers, American Axes, Cutting Pliers, Gas Pliers, Barbed Wire, Brass, k Lead Wire, Copper Wire, Fire Brioks, Fire Clay, Hand Saws, Galvd Rivetted Buckets, Gange Glasses, Adzes, Hand Hatohets, Iron
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    • 167 6 Strength Real bone, muscle, and nerve strength it the natural result of taking genuine Scott's Emulsion— ttie great health-tonic No Imitation is so Good as this original Food-Tonic, with 37 years' reputation behind it. Known and approved by Doctors. Praised by Nurses. Recommended throughout the world for Adults and Children
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  • 151 7 FIXTURES. Monday, November 3. High Water, 1. >6 a.m., 0.35 p.m. Kampar Tin Mining Co., Derrick's, 8 p.m. Monthly meeting, Prinsep St. Church, 8.16 p.m. United Engineers' meeting, Damar Road. Tuesday, November 4. High Water, 2.1H a.m., 1.19 p.m. Singapore Assize*. I'dl Storage meeting, Exchange, 12.80. Wednesday,
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  • 164 7 To-DAT. Tebing Tinggi, Bengkalis and Bagan Esmeralda 8 pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 8 pm P. Swettenham and Telok Anson Perak 8 pm Batu Pahat Aing Leong Bpm Pontianak A inherit 8 pm Bangkok B. H. Liong Bpm Hongkong and Japan Dilwara Bpm To-morrow. Pulau Ratam Hock
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  • 48 7 The P. and O. outward intermediate steamer Sardinia was due at Colombo at 6 p.m. on October 29, and may be expected here on or about November 6. At 6.80 am. today, a steamer passed through the ]>ort from East to West, showing no colours.
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  • 68 7 Oct. BP.A O. Oct. 7 N. D. L. Oct. 0 B. I. Oct. 18 M. M. Dct. 17 P. 40. j Oct. 22 N. D. L. Oct. 23 B. I. Oct. 27 M. M. Jet. 81 P. O. Vov. BN.D.L \JVW IH L.OKUOW AHIITID. October 24 i
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  • 468 7 Latest Arrivals. Anjou, Hrit. Btr. 128 tons, Capt Phillips, Not 2. From Malacca, Nov 1. O.c. and p. Woe Hock Sean* For Bagan. Nov S. Rds. Ban Whatt Hin, Brit. Btr. 19S tons, Capt. Troan, Not 3. From Anambas Is, Not i. Copra and d.p. Clung Sine. For
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  • 93 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day; TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin Nil. W. Siction No. 1...NU. Sbiibs Wharf Rumphius. Main W. Sict. No. 2...Nain Sane, Lombok. 8.. .Nairn, Hifd. 4...Rheinfels. 6...Paroo. 8. ..Circe, Oanfa, Calypso N«w Dock 7. ..(Under construction) Wist Wharf
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  • FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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    • 317 7 £1 £1 Sendayan 16/6 1.0.0 £1 £1 Seremban 12/- 16 .7 61 £1 Shelford 1.8.9 1.7.9 £1 £1 Sialang 1.18.9 250 II- 3/- Singapore Park 16} MO xd 2/- 2/- Singapore United 1/8 1/7 1/- 3/- Straits (Bertam) 3/9 8 4 I/- 8/- Sumatra Pan 6,8 7/H xd £1
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    • 113 7 ««2 Bqi. Mta 41 41 B. Smelting Co. 15/6 17/41 41 Prof. 1.8.0 1.4.8 6/- 6/- Electric T'wjjb 4/- 4/8 10 10 Fimaer Neave 61.60 100 HowarthErakine... 45.00 100 7% Pro!. 100.00 100 100 Kikti Bro, Del. 180.00 140.00 10 10 Marnud Co. 20.00 100 100 K. Uargreavea 107.60
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 159 7 For oolio and windy spasm*. Take Woods Great Peppermint Cnre. Sold everywhere 80 cents a battle. COMMISSION AGENT WANTED Working the Grocory Trade in Singspor* and digtriot to represent there one of the well-known largoet Rioe Starch Manofaotarin of Europe. Only First-ol»s i Agents need »pply to Manufacturer." oare Messrs,
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    • 144 7 WE CAN SUPPLY FROM STOCK 3-STAMP MILLS %v\ Complete with STEAM ENGINE AND BOILER FOR %J\»vVv^ DRIVING \BA^ PURPOSES. OIAUtV <*° TeL Addre tftrtSSS^ AS supplied Vvv^ T I>ROSI>ECTORS IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. Particulars and Prices on Application. For Economy and Power use: CROSS BRAND KEROSENE IN YOUR
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    • 103 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TONIGHT TO-NIGHT 1 1 FEATURE FILMS THE CROOK AND THE GIRL A.B. In the Raise of a gardener the crook endeavours to steal papers giving the hidingplaoe of a hidden will. The girl learns of his m 'scion and wins him on to the
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  • 915 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3. INFANTILE MORTALITY. There are bo many differing and antago nistic considerations involved in most qnes tions affecting the life of such a oosmopolitan community as Singapore's that the public conscience is slow to stir on many vital mattors. Particularly is this so in matU
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  • 14 8 Sourabaya and Colombo are declared in fected owing to plague and cholera, respec tively.
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  • 28 8 A swarm of flying locusts was seen in theLakeview road neighbourhood of Kuala Lumpur on Friday. It left at eight o'clock on Saturday in the direction of Petaling.
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  • 63 8 The Chinese soldiers in Eastern Tibet are in despeiate straits for food and money, and are grumbling againkt their officers. Con stant demands for assistance reach Tatisenlu from the troops near Tibet, but are compel led to be refused owing V> lack of funds. The winter is beginning, and the
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  • 59 8 Captain Peters, of the steamer Malaya, plying between Penang and Belawan, appeared on a summons at the instance of the Immigration authorities for abetting five coolies in attempting to leave the Northern Settlement, on October 11. He pleaded not gnilty, but as the parties responsible for the prosecution were engaged
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  • 70 8 The hired transport Soudan arrived at Hongkong from the north on October 28 with the 2nd Battalion of the Somersetshire regiment from Tientsin, numbering lb officers and 880 men proceeding to India and seven officers and 160 men going home. The Soudan ramains there till November 4. She will convey
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  • 27 8 The output of tin ore from tbe Sungei Gau Tin Mining Co.'s mine for October is a* follows:— Lampan 22 pels., battery 207 pels. Total 229 pels.
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  • 40 8 In the case in which Ivor Gourgey, a broker, was charged at Hongkong with being deficient in his stock of opium according to the permits issued by the Imports and Exports Department, Mr. J. R. Wood has discharged the defendant.
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  • 44 8 The Haj season closed on October 24. Tbe total number of pilgrims sailing from Bombay was 18,000 against 30,000 lust year. The decrease is due to a pood agricultural season, cheaper passage from Karachi and tho fact that next year's Haj is exceptionally sacred.
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  • 55 8 Tbe anuual report of the insular auditor of tbe Philippines goes to show, according to a Manila contemporary, that the Government was on the verge of a big failure in 1918. It is stated that only the use of the Gold Standard Fund and the issue of Publio Works Bonds
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  • 58 8 A heavy toll was laid upon the Royal gardens at Frogmore since the whole of the floral decorations for the Chapel Royal and for St. James's Palace itself were drawn thence for the marriage. These gardens are very extensive, and every morning the whole of the fruit and vegetable supplies
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  • 78 8 The ac'ion brought by Amdeng Soot against Chin Kirn Toon, as trustee of tbe estate of the late Chin Ah Fook, camo before the International Court at Bangkok on October 27. Plaintiff was the wife of the deceased, and claims Tcs. 800.C00 as her share of the estate. Tho court
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  • 88 8 An inqu'st was held on October 7 in connection with the death of an escaped convict, named Jones, who was shot by an Oxford undergraduate named Bateman on October 4. Bateman, in giving evidence, stated that he fired at Jones as he believed that the latter had a revolver. Witness
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  • 90 8 The crop of rubber harvested on the Glen shiel Rubber Estates Co., for the nine months ended September 30, was approximately 157,954 lbs., of which 115,915 lbs. have been sold to date at a gross average of Bs. 3.42 d. per lb. Approximately 15,680 lbs. No. 1 rubber remain to
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  • 97 8 We are experiencing one of tho worst floods for many a year, writes the Kuala Kubu correspondent of The Malay Mail. The river is overflowing a portion of tho bridge, and the road from there to the railway station is under water. A greater part of Ampang Pecbab is also
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  • 116 8 Mr. L. H. Wemyss, of Messrs. Huttenbach Liebert and Company, had an unpleasant experience on Wednesday night, reports tho Pinang Gazette of October HI. Superintending the despatch of the B. I. steamer Ellora his rowing gig was unable to make the ship in the gale and strong tide. Accordingly in
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  • 108 8 The godown of Messrs. Gosling and Co., 88, Robinson Road, wax broken into yesterday and a considerable quantity of goods removed. A policemen on duty in the neighbourhood noticed that the Yale lock on the door of the Japan Street entrance had been removed, and a brief scrutiny revealed the
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  • 125 8 A Calcutta paper reports a curious sight which was witnessed the other morning at Monohar Dass's tank, which is situated on the Maidan opposite Lindsay Street. Hun dreds of fish were seen floating on the surface of the water, while some were observed lying on the embankment. Quite a large
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  • 150 8 A Chinese named Chong Ah Foon was knocked down by a motor car in South Bridge Road yesterday evening and so grievously injured that he died the same night. He was crossing the roa<l and, according to the driver of the oar, a Malay named Mohomed Junet, took no notice
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  • 420 8 Mr. F. M. Campbell, of the Kuala Lumpur Rubber Company, baa returned from leave. Mr. L. C. Brown was entertained by the officials of the Agricultural Department, Knala Lumpur, at a farewell dinner on Friday evening. Mrs. A. V. Allen is again very ill, though the last
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  • 46 8 We are informed by the Colonial Secretary tbat the portrait of Sir John Anderson, G.C.M.G., X.C.8., will be formally banded over by His Excellency the Governor to the Municipal Commissioners at a reception to be held at Government House to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon.
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  • 199 8 The Japanese N'ichi Nichi states that, negotiations between the Nippon Yusen Kaisha and the British India Steam Navigation Com- ]> my regarding a compromise on the freight war, having proved abortive, competition on tho Calcutta service will become even more acute. It is stated that the Nippon
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  • 304 8 In the District Court, Penang, on October 30 before Mr. W. C. Michell, Oon Yoon Kee was charged that he did on or about September 2, l'Ji:s, at 194, Beach Street, Penang, did sell or expose for sale nine bottles of hair wash each and every
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 152 8 LAMBERT A BUTLER'S FRONTIER MIXTURE L RECOMMENDB ITSELF. EASTERN PRESENTS FOR WESTERN FRIENDS. afiaßL;,, <XmM Parcel Mtil cloßes NoT< ia) 9aV Finest Japanese Kimonos, Coats, B*^§&MnHkl Wrap*, Etc. fcfc *£fc^y«9* Bxquleite Tonkin Silk Embroideries. llfeffifa Japanese Silver Ware. Af^fl Japanese Porcelain Tea Sets. A£Br^RQn Goss China ilocal orestsi. fl iJrP*B
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    • 163 8 ONE OF THE MOST THRILLING DRAMAS EVER SCREENED Absorbing your attention throughout FROM CIRCUS TO RACECOURSE IN THREE PARTS Length 8,300 ft. Duration 1 hour. FULL OF SENSATIONAL INCIDENTS AT THE ALHAMBRA Biacb Road. Sicond Show, 9.80 ro 11 p.m. TONIGHT TOOITHIR WITH few and Laitgthy Number of P. a.
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  • 173 9 OBSTRUCTION OF FRONTIER OFFICERS. Strong Warning to Greece. ReCTBR's 1 ELI OR AM. London, November 2. The situation in Southern Albania is growing acute. Italy and Austria alike are complaining of deliberate Greek obstruction of the delimitation commissioners. Stronglyworded warnings to Greece are appearing in the Austrian
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  • 84 9 His Majesty Pleased With Palace Improvement. Rsctbr's Tblbobam. London, November 2. On completion of the work of rofacing Buckingham Palace, five hundred workmen were the guests of King George at a dinner at the Holborn Restaurant yesterday evening. Many were in their working clothes. A message from
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  • 73 9 Huge Cost of the Conflict. Rbuter's Telegram. London, November 2. Negotiations between the Dublin peace committee and the employers have broken down. Much work was done on the <]uays yesterday by free labour, and police protection was scarcely necessary. A return issued estimates tbe cost of the
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  • 51 9 Possible Settlement on Employers' Terms. Rbuter's Tblboram. London, November 8. The waterside workers at Wellington have made proposals for settlement of the strike on the basis of the employers' recent offer. There will be a conference on Monday. Special constables continue to pour in from the country
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  • 45 9 Considerable Gain of Labour Seats. Illllt TlLIOEAM. London, November 3. Tbo municipal elections in England and Wales, excepting London, have resulted in a Labour gain of twenty odd seats from the Unionists and Literals, chiefly in the indns trial centres of the ncrth.
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  • 63 9 The Roll-Call of the Ulster Braves KaoTH'* TaiaoBAa. London, November 2. Mr. Devlin, speaking at Keigbley, said Ireland undivided ia the minimum of oar demand and we will refuse Home Kale tu-aiorrow if lister, or any portion of I" later, ia cut off from tbe rest of
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  • 43 9 Money Required For the Army. KacTKß's Telegram. London, November 2. It is reported in London that a great French loan is impending amounting to upwards of forty millions sterling for military expenditure, due largely to the new threeyears seivioe system.
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  • 106 9 Silly Suffragette Escapade In Scotland. Rioter's Tkleoram. London, November 2. When Mr. Asqnith was motoring to Stirling to unveil a statue to the late Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, suffragettes ambushed him in a village on the route. They threw pepper into the motor and struck at the Premier
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  • 84 9 Dbb Ostasiatischb Llotd Tblboram. Berlin, November 1. Prince Ernst August has given assurance that he, as a German Federal prince, will bear unshakeable allegiance to tbe German Empire and its sublime chief, and will always fulfil the obligations which the imperial constitution imposes on him by treaties of
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  • 32 9 I'M. OsTASIATISCHB LLOYD TklkiKAM. Berlin, November 1. At Russia's request, the Swedish government has confirmed the voluntary departure of the Russian naval attache, bat lias refused to readmit him.
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  • 43 9 DSB OSTASUTISCBB LLOYD TbUOKAM. Berlin, November 1. The French naval council has decided to establish a naval office at Bizerta, extending authority to the Resident of Tunis as a preparatory step towards converting the territory of Tunis into a French colony.
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  • 26 9 1 >II OSTASIATISCBB LLOYD TILIOBAM Berlin, November 1. Tbe Reichstag has under consideration a fresh bill to establishment a Colonial Court at Be.lin.
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  • 23 9 Der Ostasutischb Lloyd Telbqram. Berlin, November 1. The successor of the present Siamese Minister in Berlin will be Prince Prabandh.
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  • 132 9 Disagreement Over the Annual Accounts. (From Oce Own Corhispond«nt.) Penang, November 1. Mr. I >unn presided over the annual meeting of the Penang Cricket Club at which there was a good attendance of members. There was discussion over the accounts which the report said showed a gross
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  • 129 9 (Khom Oik Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November 1. The weather was fine, bat there was a slight shower. The attendance was good. Tickets for the tote were priced at 12 eachThe following were the results of the first day's racing at Seremban Ilace 1.— Two Lips 1 1
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  • 506 9 PATIENT LEAPS FROM LAVATORY WINDOW. Apparently Determined Act. After three sittings, the Coroner (Dr. Murray Robertson) concluded his enquiry, this morning, into the death of Edward Gregory who was found on the grass below a lavatory window at the General Hospital on the night of the 23rd alt.
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  • 183 9 Johore Planter Has a Narrow Escape. Mr. T. O. Moorboase, manager of Bstulaog Estate, Hatu Anam, bad a nasty experience a few days ago. It appears, according to Tbe Malay Mail, tbat Mr. Moorboase was being served with tiffin, a flash of lightning striking a pillar a
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  • 177 9 More Steamers for New East Asia Service. The Hamburg- Amerika Line, as announoed gome time ago, intends at the beginning of next year to participate in the passenger as well as the cargo traffic to East Asia. For this purpose it-requires new ships which, in case the company
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  • 140 9 A quiet bat pretty wedding was solemnized at the Presbyterian Church, Northani Road, Penang, on Saturday, the contracting parties being Mr. A. A. Willox, of Messrs. Harrison and Crosfield, Koala Lumpur, and Miss J. D. Smith, of Miltimber, Aberdeennhire, second daughter of the late Mr. Lewis Smith
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  • 437 9 I'NKAI MARIJ PILED UP NEAR HORSBIRGH LIGHT. Assistance Sent From Singapore. The Norwegian steamer Profit which arrived in Singapore late last night, brought the nows that the Japanese steamer Unkai Mara No. 2, which left here yesterday afternoon, on her way to Soerabaya, was ashore on the reef
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  • 502 9 Siam's Kiog and Queen Mother Afloat. Of all the many Kathins in which the King takes personal part none has more popularity among the people, or is more impressive from a spectacular point of view, than when theriverside temples are visited. Yesterday (says the Bangkok Times of
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  • 109 9 The P. and O. Mongolia, with the London mails of October 10, put into Colombo bar boar shortly after 4 p.m. on October 25, having taken five <l*ys and 14 boon on the ran from Aden. It is interesting in this con nection, says the Times of Ceylon, to record
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  • 40 9 The East Asiatic Company's Daily Report- The market in London on Saturday was quiet with very little business doing. The closing prioes were: Hard Fine Para Spot 8/1 Forward 8/First latex orepe, delivery next three months 3/2
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  • 601 9 Remarkably Low Figure Of Production Costs. The annual general meeting of Bokit E.B. Company, Ltd., was held in the Exchange on Saturday. Mr. J. M. Sime presided and the other gentlemen present were Merors. Neo Ong Hee, W. D. Fisher (directors), F. C. Peck, J. Bond, and
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  • 127 9 The Hongkong Daily Press understands that the Hongkong Government commenced to bay opium at the Indian auctions nearly two months ago, since when there has been a very heavy drop in prices, involving a loss of approximately 60,000 rupees on the 50 chests purchased for the Government.
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  • 155 9 A cmo unique in the annals of the New Zealand Law Courts was commenced on October 8 in Wellington before a Full Bench of the Supreme Court. It was a motion by the Attorney-General for an order that Blomfield and Feddia, proprietors of The Observer, Auckland, be
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  • 55 9 The London correspondent of the Pioneer cables that information has come from New York to the effect that Colonel K. H. Elliott, of the Indian Medical Service, successfully performed at Mioniapolis Hospital four operations for opacity of eyes known as glaucoma hitherto regarded in America as practically incurable. Ten noted
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  • 7 9 NO WAGES FOR GOVERNMENT! SERVANTS.
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  • 136 9 Rbutbr's Tblboram. London, November 2. Mexico is faced by a financial crisis. The government have difficulty in paying the departments, though eventually they will be paid in fall. A report that President Huerta intonds to impose a tax on deposits has caused numerous withdrawals from thu
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  • 63 9 German Experts With Wide Powers. Rbcter's Telegram. LondoD, November 2. A Constantinople report says Turkey has engaged one of the smartest of the younger generals of the German General Staff to reorganise the army and has given him fall executive authority, with much greater powers than
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  • 56 9 THE NAVAL HOLIDAY." Kmltkr's Teleorax. London, November 2. In the House of Representatives at Washington, Mr. Hensley, Missouri, introduced a resolution approving Mr. Winston Churchill's naval holiday proposal. Speaker Clark said he wanted to see the resolution passed and he added that Germany had been used as a bogey to
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  • 55 9 RSUTBB'B TsLBHRAM. London, November 3. A Paris message says the aviator Gilbert has won the Ponimery Cup, completing 688 kilometers in 815 minutes. London, November 8. Daucourt has reached Budapest. DIR OSTASIATISCHR LloVI) TbLP.ORAM. Berlin, November, 2. The aviator Gilbert has flown a thousand kilometers, between Paris
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  • 19 9 Riutbb s Telegram. London, November 2. M. Regnault, French Ambassador to Japan, has sailed for Tokio.
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  • 179 9 D«b Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tkliqram. Berlin, November 1. In the Krnpp trial, the Court decided to call General Bueskings to give evidence that Herr Draeger never endeavoured to appoint Lieut. Hoge to the artillery tent committee. Herr August Thyssen, the industrial magnate of Rhenania, is proposed as a
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  • 31 9 Deb Ostabiatischb Lloyd Trlkoram. Berlin, November 1. The branch line from Toprakkle to Alexanderett hu been opened. This is an important connection (or the Bagdad railway with Mediterranean.
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  • 1440 10 STEADY DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY. Issue of Debentures Approved. The third annual ordinary general meeting of Devon Estates (Malacca), Ltd., was held on October 7 at the offices of the company, 24, St. Mary Axe, E.C., Mr. G. B. Dodwcll (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman
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  • 356 10 Destroyers Outward Bound For Batavia. Two handsome-looking craft which attracted some attention this morning as they approached the harbour (says the Times of Ceylon of October 21) were the Dutch destroyers Lynx and Hermelyn on their way to the Netherlands Indies to strengthen Queen Wilhelmina's fleet
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  • 280 10 Oh, London Town's a fine town, and London sights are rare, And London ale is right ale, and brisks the London air, And busily goes the world there, but craft} grows the mind. And London Town of all towns I'm glad to leave behind. Then hey for croft
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  • 454 10 Abbe Who Succeeded in Killing A Hare. The Abbe Bartbelemy is one of the most curious figures of the eighteenth century. He attached himself to the Due de Choiseur, and when his master fell into disgrace with Louis XV., the abb«- followed him into exile at Chanteloap.
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  • 478 10 Only Young Men Wanted as Ship's Officers. The Imperial Merchant Service Guild, the body which looks after the well-being of captains and ship's officers, draws attention, in a communication to The Evening Standard, to the complaints by shipowners of the short age and wastage of officers.
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  • 103 10 In a leading article on Women's Position, The Times remarks that women are able to do a great deal to raise the standard of life in matters particularly within their influence. It is impossible, the paper adds, to deny that men's standard of sexual morality is lower than
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  • 28 10 In the Motorbos.— Old Party: "Do yon stop at the Savoy, my good man 1" Bus Condoctor What, me, lady on thirty bob a week I London Opinion.
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  • 124 10 Notes in General. The American tournament at the Ladies Lawn Tennis Club will be played off on the afternoons of the 4th and sth, play to commence 4.45 p.m. In case the ground should be unfit for play on the 4th the tournament will be postponed until the
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  • 125 10 Singapore's Reputation. At the annual meeting of the Hongkong Cricket Club on October 28, Mr. Frank Maitlaod.the chairman, said he had a matter to mention which would probably prove of interest to the members. Captain Day, whom they knew as a champion at tennis in the colony before,
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  • 276 10 Strange Statements in Melbourne Police Court. The trial was continued on October 2 in the Criminal Court at Melbourne of Henry Edward Hoyling, John Bpargo, Hey Po, and Hey Poo and Hey Jim on a charge of conspiracy to procure the admission of Chinese into Australia in
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  • 150 10 Arrivals. Per str. I poll, Nov B.— From T. Anson via porU: Messrs. F. Stanley, F. Dunsford, rt. Scoular, Fitzgerald, E. O. Smith, Rippon and Mrs. Rippon. Per str. Lama, Nov 8. From Penang via ports Messrs. P. Nam Pong, Y. Chok Yeo, Y. Oh K it,
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  • 147 10 Pajam.— 2B,ooo lbs. Bokit Kubn.— 2,7oo lbs. Permata. -4,500 lbs. Alor 0ajah.— 9,706 lbs. Pan tai.- 4,207 lbs. Peg0h.— 35,184 lbs. Aver Panas.— l6,ooo lbs. Singapore Para.— 29,006 lbs. Hevea (Jobore).— 7.6oo lbs. Allagar.— l6,7oo lbs. Port Swettenham.— B,4o6 lbs. Lower Perak.— B,Boo lbs. Johore Para. 6,500
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  • 52 10 An Irishman was once asked to describe what an Irish bull really was. Well," he said, it's difficult to explain bat I'll give you an illustration. Supposing I was to say there's twelve cows lying down in that meadow over there, and one of 'em's standing op, that 'ad be
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  • 1046 10 Proposed Reopening of Famous Old Mines. The statement that the old silver mines at Combe Martin, North Devon, were to be reopened after lying idle for many years has roused keen interest at home, and revives ancient history. In the days of Queen Bess, Devon produced men whose
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  • 97 10 A hungry young cyclist had pat up for the i night at a wayside in and found the supper i rather scanty, the most substantial part of it t being a single sausage roll. "Is that the best i yon can do in the way of sausage rolls be 3
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  • 1110 10 THE HOUSE OF THE THREE DEAD SISTERS. Parisian's Fatal Passion. At Vusinet, near Versailles, there is a charming villa nestling in gardens and greenness, which for the second time in a quarter of a century has been the scene of a tragedy. Over twenty years ago this
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  • 741 11 A French Melodrama in Real Life. The Paris correspondent of The Standard telegrsphs It i.- uul sftasl klttl lU.U who has determined to commit murder and suicide attempts, as hi* last chance, to carry out bis intention in the presence of a magistrate and the pclict. Yit
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  • 232 11 Countess Sophia Tolstoy has published 666 of her husband's letters to her with a preface stating that it is her desire to give all who cbcrisb liis memory access to what was dearest to him in life. Nine letters only are withheld, three because they
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  • 714 11 Prices Quoted In the Market Tnli Morning. Singapore, November 8, 1918, Meter*. Lyall and Bvatt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the fallowing list of quotations this morning I— Norn. Valob. Bctim. Slum, 2/- AUagar 1/8 2/4 4 1 Anglo-Java 4/6 6,8 1 Anslo-Johore 4/6 6/2/- Anglo-Malay 8/6
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    • 51 11 Coughing into Consumption Only a Congh bet yM stop it while it ii ONLY a ooogh. WATEMUITI METABOLIZED GOO LIVER OIL COMPOUNI Tbe finest preparation ras* lor oombating s*vsM oomffea. CURBS a*y cough that il dyacoofh. VerypslltiHl W AIX CHEMISTS. i as «nd »a 00. j UVVVVJIJLa) VV t AA<WVV*i'*.*.*
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    • 59 11 mm Sufferers from Indigestion will find sate, pleasant, and permanent relief in Woods' I Great Peppermint Cun>, th family medicine i nf English Colonists throughout the World. Its great virtue is proved by tbe fact that I more than two million bottles are sold every 1 year Sold by Dinpr
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    • 574 11 THE KINC OF PICTURE YOU'D LIKE TO SEE The Splendid 3 Reeler by tbe BRONCHO MOTION PICTURE COMPANY KNTITLKD SINS OF THE FATHER TbrilliceacdSerßaticnaland witbsn Intense Dramatic Ending. As appreciative as any picture rf greater length— and we are not cvtr-advertißing it by saying so. TO BB SHOWN AT THE
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    • 263 11 From Ist October, 1913, OF MIGHELIN TYRES are REDUCED on Michelin Price List No. 5632, as follows:— 17% on all covers of millimeter sizes. 17% on tubes 3^ and 4 inches. 15% on covers 3J^ and 4 inches. 15% on tubes 105 and 135 millimetres. 8% on tubes 90 millimetres.
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  • 2103 12 COMPANIES AND DISCLOSURE IN ACCOUNTS. Conference of Accountants. Mr. Arthur E. Woodington, F.S A.A., vicepresident of the Society of Incorporated Accountants and Auditors, read a paper on The Value of an Audit at the conference of Incorporated Accountants at Liverpool on October 2. Quite a
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  • 113 12 A landslide disaster occurred at Fusing last week. According to the Times of Malaya, about 80 coolies were at work at the bottom of the lombong of the mine owned by Hoo Wye of the Poh Hing Kongsi, Pusing. A large section of the face suddenly gave way
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  • 616 12 The Oldest Cotter in the Cork Trade. The oldest corkie living is to be a competitor in the competitions open to the cork trade, which are a new feature of the Brewing Exhibition at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, says The Daily Chronicle. His name is Tom
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  • 443 12 Mr. Dan Everard's Scheme Of Reorganisation. For some long time before his lamented death Mr. H. G. Pelissier had it in his mind that" should anything happen to him" be would like the Follies to be carried on by Mr. Dan EverarJ in their old simple way
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  • 1139 12 FORTHCOMING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Latest List?. The following pa—on ger bookings to me Straits are taken from the 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
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    • 224 12 SEMIDIESEL ENGINES "BERGSUND For All Purposes ON Complete Launch equipments and complete Power Installations quoted for on application to Sole Agents: The Singapore General Electrical Engineering COMPANY. LIMITED. 81, Mohamed Sultan Road. OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF F*AI>IVIORE <) S BILLIARD TABLES JS BOLD. A Fresh Shipment of Six Tables ARRIVING
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    • 27 13 XX YegUPS Old. /the\ /top notchV x Xscotch/ Agents j^D^Ww^ **V W^l W w*( '^J 'Z'T^l BROS., LTD SINGAPORF Per Bottle: $1.60. Including Duty. Pen Case: $18.30.
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    • 65 14 I Beck's I I BEER. I I Mess's Drink. J^^-^i^WlBL Club s Drink SOLE AGENTS: BEHN, MEYER CO LTD I Sooner or later you'll use a Motor Lorry eventually NAPIER ONE 30-CWT. CHASSIS IN STOCK. May we tell you what it will cost to operate, what it will save in
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    • 779 14 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMBINI 1 •■flVlOB Of THE OCEAN 6 8 CO.. LTD.. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN I N. CO.. LTD. aaTwaaa F.«m>ntl« ,P»Pth), Mo^th «*>•»« Australian Ports, J«v« •nd Slngapor.. Regular Fortnightly sailiags bo»wo Singapore and Western Australia, oalling a Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King* Sound (Port for the Kimberley
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    • 573 14 UPRIGHT GRAND PIANOS SOLID MAHOGANY FULL IRON FRAME ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED, $350. ROBINSON PIANO CO., LD. AUSTRIAN LLOYD UNDER MAIL *ff* WITH THE AUSTRIAN CBNTRACT ti*fci GOVERNMENT New Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai From and to Trieste and Venioe, oalling at Port Said, Snes, Aden, Colombo, Penan*, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai. OUTWARD.
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  • 1136 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Car Smash. The Bangkok Times of October 23 Bays that an alarming motor car accident occurred that morning shortly before twelve o'clock at the crossing known as Seeyek Tapban Mt-nsri. A big Napier car belonging to Chao I'hya Yomaraj and
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    • 337 15 "LISTER" ENGINES. XHE BEST VALUE IN THK WORM* IN PETROL and OIL ENGINES. START INSTANTLY. AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION. ALL WOBKINO PARTS ESCLOSBD. ABSOLUTELY RELIABLE. HIGH GRADE THROUGHOUT. Every uner tpeaka well ol Uie "LISTER" ENGINES, hence th*ir Rteat sale »nd popularity. RELIABILITY ECONOMY. i SIMPLICITY. Tbe "L..TKH" surte fcf.t.W JSiS^^^SS. iniUntly,
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    • 232 15 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT MOTOR XYRE I «A^^ I FACXURERS TO HIB MAJEBTY KING 6EOR6E V. FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN PRICES OF DUNLOP MOTOR TYRES. NEW LIST IN COURSE OF PREPARATION. STILL CHEAPEST and BEST. The Dunlop Rubber Co. (Far East) Ltd. Singapore:. STEANkAHEAD (Reoord-Low Fuel and Water Consumption). Cheaper to run
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    • 769 16 LARGE French BTOCKBofTILES and RIDGES ALWAYS PATENT on Roofing Tiles Ventilators AND Finials Tile Crestings RIDGES. WANTS. KRANI WANTED. Wanted, a Chinese Krani for Offioe of European Firm, Good penmanship and knowledge of office work essential. References required Apply CLERIC, c/o Straits Times. 1 11 TO FOREIGNERS. Lessons in English
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    • 437 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. HOMES TO LET. To let, No. 81 and 93, Sambao Road. Apply Nathan Son, Change Alley. 1-11 a FURNISHED REBIOENCEB TO LET. Ben Ledi, off Tanjong Katong and 400, Serangoon Road. Apply H. Somapab, 19, Raffle* Plaoe. or BIT, Seransoou Road. 18-11 n OFFIOE TO
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    • 532 16 notices. KIAM KIAT ft GO. SHIP CHANDLERS, ■SMW— t and Municipal Contractors. 106, 108 109, Market Street. Telephone Noa. 4SI and 1174. GUAN KIAT ff CO., SHIP CHANDLERS OOVKKNMBNT CONTRACTORS. OBNSRAL IMPORTERS AND ■XPORIERB AMD COMMISSION AOBNTS, 47, PHILLIP 9TRBBT. 'Phone IMB, (Private 1460). Telegrams MMMUT. 19 S o GUAN
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    • 444 16 MOTTOEB. MOTHS. Notioe is hereby given, that Mr. Van der Mark formerly manager of Straits Motor Oarage is now employed by us as Sales Manager of our Motor Car Dept. CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD. 8010 111 noticeT CHANGE OF ADDRESB. The Association of Engineers have removed from the premises in
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    • 721 16 SINGAPORB CLUB FIXTURES. Straits Times List. The following fixtures for the current week and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various clubs. Convenient forms on which to make the returns will be supplied on application to the Manager, Straits Times. Singapore Cricket Club. Nov. 8,
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