The Straits Times, 11 May 1914

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    14 1 The St raits Times. NO. 24.480 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. MAY 11. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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      125 1 kITI" BEER. The TOP NOTCH "ofSco rcn. .j the Distiller? Qompamt, Limited, edinburgh. COPYRIGHT M< m m iiim»iiiiihm^i THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., 7 Ships to 3.200 B.H.P. Building. BOLE AGENTS: ±tl DIESEL MOTORS Year, is the BY TH E EFFICIENCY, FASTEST and Powerful BURMEISTER WAIN CO., Motor >hip ECONOMY.
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      228 1 ROBINSON CO. "Rosella" Flannel. ll TK|Sfjmp| Thoroughly Gentlemen's BfewAWH^W^--^*^^? i L -i i n^BQ^ Shrunk. and Children's Underwear. Soft to Touch. PRICE PRICE 65 cents BHH 65 cents Per Yard. S^ Per Yard. A full range of if Of V Samples Sfr*"" usjstfjs}EL Wmk Free on Application. |fg NIGHT WEAR.
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      10 1 GOODRICH TYRES. I SOLF. A KNTS JUDAMSCN. GILFILLAN CO., LTD.
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    Fistic Fiasco.
    866 2 AMATEUR BOXER KNOCKED OUT BY CARPENTIER. One-Round Fight. Mr. G. Mitchell, the Yorkshire amateur boxer, was knocked out by Carpentier, French champion, in a single round on April 14, in Paris. Mr. Mitchell is the son of a Bradford mill-owner, and a nephew of the Chief Radical Whip,
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    Matches and Sex.
    87 2 A writer in the Chronicle says A correspondent has put to me a queer question as to the difference between a man and a woman. He has noticed that the average woman strikes a match away from herself, while the average man strikes it towards himself, with
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    84 2 The Matin states that the difficulties raised by the lost Office in the carrying out of the great scheme for an intercolonial chain of wireleos stations are now on the way to settlement. Work will commence forthwith. The principal stations which will establish a round the world chain will be
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      280 2 r Neuralgia. Nervous Breakdown NURSE HALL, c/o Mrs. Bassctr, Commercial Plire, L nulport, Portsmouth, Knc\, writes: "I was suffering iiom nervous breakdown with Internal Neural^i i, when 1 began a course of Phosferine. After having t. ken it for three or four months, I felt better thin 1 had done
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      52 2 A (io..d Rule for the Home. Make it a rule of yonr home to always keep on hand a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ax a safeguard against bowel complaints. It always cures promptly and no household is safe without it. For sale by al 1 Dispensaries
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      510 2 Poor Health To 'ace the clangers of weakness and disease with a weakened const'tution, is to liken MMadl to the captain who sails a disabled ship to meet the perils o: the storm. In both cases disaster must surely follow. Failing appetite, nervous irritability, loss oor. r Might and lack
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      268 2 j KCrLCK ijkji I Cod Liver Oil H *M WITH lliXi Malt Extract 'n The World-renowned 11 Repairer of Weakened Iv Constitutions I\| The first spoonful of this remarkable 111 S restorative starts the weak and wasted person on the road to recovery. \IV I Improvement is rapid and continuous.
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    Mr. Asquith at Home.
    957 8 A LADY'S VISIT TO CAVENDISH SQUARE. Treasured Letters. Helga Stade, writing in the Hamburger Nachrichten, of a visit paid to Mr. Asquith at his home in Cavendish square, says It was at the time that be was doing deputy for the sick Premier, and it was
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    29 8 It is understood that the Oovernment of Mauritius propose undertaking irrigation works for the benefit of the country, and they are anxious to secure Indian labour for the purpose.
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      274 8 RANEEGUNGE GLAZED STONEWARE. Drainpipes and Junctions. ALL SIZES STOCKED. SHARPE, ROSS GO. LD. /J G\ /ICKERy^ LONDON j a/ < iHtiri?//acfi/re?? S^ \^_v. S f <b^ Royal Tbe Klng The aWajsf4 collection of Novelties in London. S > SEXI) FOX Illustrations and prices of any requirements in Jewellery, T 297>
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      61 8 OIL AND GAS POWER. Diesel, Semi- Diesel, and Suction Oa-Eogt-.es »n<l Plants, (inquirers lor this class 1 f vii't wt u'd do weil to coasnlt Tbe Borut 1 Lonpmy, Iv tinted, Siugapore, wbo represent nrajH of the highest repnte, wbicli is a yuirantw of reliable power and satisfactory runuirjg. I'-n
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      494 8 WAH HENG CO. PHOTOGRAPHIC STORES. DEVELOPING, PRINTING AND ENLARGING AMaTEDRS 1 WORK. Plates, Papers, Films, Chemical*, Cameras Lenses, and General Photographic Materials. I Frames of every variety made to order. NO. 95, NORTH BRIDGE ROAO. Opposite Adi'lphi Hotel. 17-8 817 JUST ARRIVED: THE VERY BEST KIND OF ROLLMOPS KUHLMANN'S SAUSAGES
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      734 8 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN LLOYD UNDER MAIL f.^^ WITH THE AUSTRIAN CONTRACT k&ti GOVERNMENT Monthly Fast Line, Trieste-Shanghai Singfp'oZ HlglonTa^hanghaT' P0 Col mbo PenaD OUTWARD dne to arrive HOMEWARD dne to sail 8"• Afnc B. B o tow May 25 sg. Bohemia 7,985 tons May 21 Snperior accommodation for Ist, 2nd
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      221 8 te superb accommodation, with tbe roate and k rvatioDs, addrees tbe following agents IMONS CO.. LTD.. Singapore, and lama. Robe, Nagasaki, Shanghai, Hongkong. 96 S INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Direct Service to Japan via Hongkong Shanghai, and to Calcutta, via Penang, from SingaporeTaking oargo on thorough Bills ot Lading
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      625 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Europe). {Connecting at From
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      521 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw^teamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all tbe
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      810 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pahang, Berserah, Kretay, Paka, Tringgann, Bisat, Semerak, Bachok, Kelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamai, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Champon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure s.s ASDANG May 11 May 13 s.s. YUGALA May 13 May 16 s.s. PRACHATIPOK
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      521 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AttERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AND OEUTSCH OAMPFSCHIFF FAHRTSGES. HANSA BREMEN. Combined Service. The steamers of tb> so Companies maintain a regular service b^twenn Hamburg, Bremen Antwerp, Rotterdam and Emdea and tbe Straits, China and Japan. Homßwardu, they aro despatched fort nightly for Havre and Hamburg and one j
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      596 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N D. L. NORDOEUTSCHER LLOYO, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. Tho last and well-known mail stoamurs tin- Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, Lisbon, via Rotterdam. Antwerp, Souk auipton. Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplus (connor ing Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Saia, Suez. Aden, «'olouibo, Pen&ng Singapore Honykoi-i:,
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      661 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE BMHW to Java Po»Ys, Port Darwin Tiii'i:m'\i 1-i.vmi, Hrisiiank and Sydney, via TNM Bnuitti Also taking pa»seo«erB and can;o with transhipment for other Vi. rOHAK, i ~i kalun and N'iiuth QoHMUi ImHNn (iuisKv, Nk'.v ISmiun, mi and Nkw /kalami I'< h; i Smooth
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      664 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S. S. CO.. LTD., THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTD. 1 t l»! K N Fremantlo (Perth), North West Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular Korf nightly sailings between Singapore and Western Ant-trnlia, calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sviud
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      182 5 CHUBB S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. Nyals Face Gr*^sim (with Peroxide) a non-greasy skin food, unrivallc i for complexion, leaving no shine or sticky after feeling, will not eauw o- promote the growth rt hair opon the face— SO cte. a .]»<■
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      254 5 GIVE Simlight Soap A TRIAL. No arj^ument in favour of Sunlight Soap is more convincing than a trial of the Soap »tsc!l. Sunlight Soap is made to he!p,and docs help. It makes hard work easy, y**v^ saves nibbing and scrubbing, and does the work m?Sm&?*» ei »s»y and well. M
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      816 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. I To-Night! To-Night!! FILLIS' CIRCUS FAT 9.15 P.M. PROMPT. I- tin r events following in r»pid succession. A BRILLIANT CIRCUS PROGRAMME OF NOVELTIES THAT CANNOT BE 8EEN EL8EWHERE Grand Stand (Boxes) $3 Reserved KucloRure (Chaird $2 Paddock (2nd Chairs) 91 Steward F. K. FILLIS. Clerk of the Coursb
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      317 6 D*n,, Buchanan's "Royal Household" Whisky as supplied regularly to Royalty. Buchanan's hold the largt st stocks of any firm in Scotland. It is Important to note that this Whisky is guaranteed to have been maturing, over 12 years in wood, be'ore bottling, and is exactly tbe same for both th
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      294 6 THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1888. In thi Supbimi Cocrt or thi Straits Sittlimints. SITTUMENT OF SINOAFORI. In Bankruptcy. No. 120 of 1918. Re Yeo Siew Tat, Chop Yeo Yong Long. NOTICE OP FIRST MEETING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the First Meeting of Creditors in the above matter will be held
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      184 6 DENTISTEY BY Expert European KJfPLOYINU Latest Scientific Methods AND UP-TO-DATE MODERN APPLIANCES necessary (or HYGIENIC AND PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. TnatmMt only advised when nactssiry. CONSULTATIONS FREE. Business Hoars: 9 a.m. to n .on, and '2 p.m to 0 p.m. SI. KINDLER, L>eLtisr, (French and German sl>o Spoken) The Columbia Dental Laboratory,
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      242 6 The Straits Times FOR F.M.S READERS The New Mail Train Service enables as to send into the F.M.S. each evening a Special Edition of Thj Straits Times i-jntaining all the important telegrams and news reorivod up to s late hoar in the afternoon This edition can b> bought in tue
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    123 7 FIXTURES. Monday, May 1 1. High W,it.r. 11 (2 a.m.. 10.53 p.m. R K K\atts, noon. Poultry an 1 Dairy Idrm ini-taiiig, 2.30. Tuesday, May 12. High Water, 0.17 p.m., 11.29 p.m. Wednesday, May 13. Hit.li Water. 11 p.m. Thursday, May 14. High Water, 0.9 a.m., 1.56
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    173 7 To-DAT. Mlh Tin^yi, Kiii^Ualianil I4:iu;n> hwaUl I>m Hongkong and Japan Dtincra pin Batu I'ahat Hong Wan 8 pui Malacca and I. l)ii kson Hong Lian 3pm P. Sim tti ■nli.-mi and T.lt.k Anson Perak 3 pm i ami Uw Kaka 8 pm KsflVvloii, Australasia, HMMM, India, Egypt
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    263 7 The P. and O. homoward mail steamer Assaye left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, and maybe expected to arrive here at 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 14. The P. and O. outward mail steamer !>< vanlia left Colombo at 1 a.m. on Saturday, May
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    746 7 Latest Arrivals. Ayutliia. (irr. «tr. 621 ton*. C;i| Miy in I r.mi I'.i.u-li. May B, <i.<\ and 18 tip H. M.\,i a Oa Pat i'.n.ui. Km n. lid*. I'.ui llin Cman, Brit. Mr. '24:! ton-. Captain W.uson, |m Ml Tmm I'ontiunuk. May H. <i.,-. mi,l4 d.p. TikMglk. Kor
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    102 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day; TANJONO PAGAR. Bast Wharf Basin Tapara. W. Suction No. l...Tara. Humphius. Sbiirs Wharf Qaaaf S.n«. Main W. Sict. No. 2...Persia. B. ..Haiphong. 4... I limrra. 6. ..Charon. 6...NingChow, Circe, K..liMiihan^. N"«w Dock 7. ..(Under oonntrnction) Wist
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    268 7 BXCHANOB Simoapou, May 11, 1914. On London Bank 4 m/a m 2/4 J Demand 2/4^ Private 6 m/a 2/4 ft 8 m/a a-4 Oh Gi««i»i Bank d/d 2SB$ Private 8 m/a 242 j On Feaxoi Bank d/d 204 Private 8 m/a 298 On India Bank T. T.
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      MINING.
      187 7 j Buyer. BeU« 10 10 Ampug 5.50 1 1 AyerWeng C.50 10 10 Belat 2.70 3.00 10 10 Bruanß 1.80 10 10 Kampai 10.26 10 10 Kanaboi 1.60 1.65 10 10 Kinta Association 10.00 11.60 £1 £1 Kmta Tin 1.15.0 2.P.0 £1 £1 Lahat Miner 6.26 6.00 10 S
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      RUBBER.
      653 7 I? 8 6 Buyers. Sellers. Value (J J 2/- 3/- Allasjat 1/4} 1/10 £1 £1 Anglo Java 2,7 3/6 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 9/3 10/--2- 2/- Batanc Malaka -/10 1/1 £1 £1 Batu Tiga 2.7.6 2.18.10 2/- 2/- Bekoh /8 £1 £1 Bnkit Kajang 1.7.6 1.U.6 £1 £1 Bnkit Lintang
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      GENERAL.
      121 7 GE NERAL. £1 £1 B. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/6 £1 £1 a Pret. 1.1.0 1.8.0 6/- 6/- Electric T'waye 4/- 4,6 10 10 Fruer k Neave 61.00 63.00 50 60 Hammer A Co. 100.00 110.03 100 Howarth Erskine 45.(0 100 7%Pref. 100.00 100 100 Kati Bro, Del. 120.00 180.00 xd
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      182 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Mm 12. At saleroom, valuable freehold and 999 y.irn' I,a-.1,.M Und, gituatc at ltnkit Tiiuah Itoad, at 2.8'). May 15.— At No. 16, Devonshire Road, .lava tenk furniture etc., at 4. May 16.— At the P.andO. Pilots' Quarters, Ttltik lilan^ah, teak household furniture, etc.. at
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      44 7 CARLSBERG BEER^ y-^^^^^^ World-wide Sole Agents THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELT ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY DON'T CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. PRATTS Motor Car Spirits the STANDARD of QUALITY and EFFICIENCY. SOLD ONLY IN TWO IMPERIAL GALLON TINS
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      77 7 ANOTHER FEATURE ADDED TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT If AT THE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, NORTH BKIDOK ROAD. k Tense Drama, full of Exciting and Thrilling incidents that bold to the end, entitled. A SOLDIERS DUTY (IN 8 PARTS) Along with that Popniar Realistic Animal Film, AMID RAGING BEASTS (IN 8 FAHTS) G&UMONT GRAPHIC,
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    DEATH.
    28 8 Kraal. On May 7, on board Prinzess Alice," Kdwin Crosby Kraal, of 17, Syed Ali Road, Singapore aged 44 years. Buried at Penang. Euglish papeis please copy.
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    The Straits Times. MONDAY, MAY 11. THE BRITISH ARMY.
    1136 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, MAY 11. THE BRITISH ARMY. Recent events have produced a good deal of discussion about demoralising the army. We have recognised that if the officers who are drawn from the upper classes were to show any marked tendency to meddle with political questions by refusing to
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    11 8 Caesar, the late King Edward's favourite dog, died on April 19.
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    14 8 The Selangor River Tin Co.'s output in April was 115.88 piculs of tic ore.
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    20 8 A general meeting of the Johore Planters Association will be held at the Johore Hotel, on Sunday, the 31st inst.
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    41 8 The Directors of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and china have decided to open a sub-agency of the Bank at HaiyLong. Mr. Arthur Milthoi-D, advance ocont of Fillis' Circus, has resigned to take up a position with a Singapore firm.
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    23 8 It is understood that the report of tho Johore Gaol Commission has gone home. A number of changes are, it is rumoured, recommended.
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    27 8 On May 2, the ships in Colombo harbour were turned to face the Sonth-West. This is an indication that the South- West monsoon is close at hand.
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    29 8 Tho Sind Gazette publishes a report that the British Commission which is delimiting the Turco- Persian boundary with the Russian Commission has been robbed of its baggage by brigands.
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    32 8 In view of tbe introduction of new opium arrangements with Hongkong a notification is issued at Simla reducing the normal amount of monthly sales by eighty-four chests from August to December inclusive.
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    31 8 Daring last year 428.404 persons emigrated from Italy to trans-Atlantic countries compared with 292,811 for the previous year. Tho returning emigrants numbered 182,990 last year against 188,978 in the previous year.
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    35 8 The Minister of Justice at Tokio addressing a gathering of journalists, said the corruption in the Navy would be investigated to the utmost and that the gnilty would be punished irrespective of rank or influence.
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    43 8 Plague is raging severely at Karachi, which is to a large extent deserted, the inhabitants migrating into camps. One most painful incident was the suddon death of N'urso Hilda Blake, of the Civil Hospital, who caught the disease while nursing Indian plague patients.
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    42 8 The I rilted States Bureau of Navigation has notified the Board of Trade that, owing to reports of sparking taking place on board ships equipped with wireless telegraphic apparatus, it has issued orders for a special investigation of vessels carrying inflammable materials.
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    49 8 Ten men who had been detained in Macao by tbe Portuguese authorities on suspicion of being concerned in the piratical attack on the Chillier recently were taken to Hongkong on May 2 by Inspector Gerrard and an armed guard being placed in the cells at the Central Police Station.
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    53 8 A fire in Manila, which is estimated to have destroyed in all about 40 houses, practically all of ti em of nipa construction, and rendered some 200 people homeless, doing damage in the loss of property to the extent of probably P18.500. started at the corner of Calles Lororiza and
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    56 8 A list of Japanese planters in Johore issued by the Japanese Planters' Association of Malaya, contains particulars of nearly fifty properties, with a total acreage of some 93,000 acres, of which 89,000 acres are felled and 32,000 acres are planted. Less than 1,000 acres are being tapped. These figures held
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    60 8 Tbe Ceylon entries for the Rubber Exhibition, which have just closed, are stated to be very satisfactory. Over fifteen tons of ex liibits have been received, but tbe quantity will be augmented by a few delayed packages, tbe despatch of which ban been advised, in addition to these several rases
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    65 8 The express which Reuter informed us was in collision at Burntisland, h'ifeshiro, lately, was the Flying Scotsman from King's CroHH to Aberdeen, one of the fastest trains in tho world. The engine crashed into the side of the engine of a goods train while running at 70 miles an hour.
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    71 8 The two Europeans who were charged on remand before Sir. Walter D. Scott, in the Police Court, Taiping, with cheating tho Rest House keeper by not paying tbe usual charges, were acquitted. His Worship held that they bad no intention to cheat. They came to Taiping to Rive three conjuring
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    68 8 The body of the German sailor Josef Plugowski, who fell from th<> N.D.L. Prinz Ludwig and was drowned off Swettenham Pier, Penang, was recovered by the Marine Police early on Friday moruiug Moating in r he harbour off the northern arm of the Pier. The body was taken to the
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    71 8 At the annual meeting of the Taiping Planters' Association, the accounts were passed. ('265 were carried forward. Uffice i). Mr. rs were elected as follows Chairman, Mr. A. Waterfield Hon. Secretary. Mr. G M. Magill Committee, W. H. Tatc, H. E. de Lancaster, P. Macdermot, S. Sheffield, and W. A.
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    74 8 Tbe Pioneer's London correspondent cables The Times Peking correspondent says that the salt administration has handed the Government Taels 2.700,000 and retains 110,000,000, which is sufficient to meet the charges on revenue for a considerable peiiod ahead. Tbe present collections promise soon to provide further surplnxes. It is understood that
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    84 8 Commencing in September, the New Zua land Shipping Company's steamers will nut call at Plymouth on the homeward journey as at present, but will proceed to Southaiuu ton, where passengers will disembark. The change will undoubtedly be more convenient for pass* u^ers. London will be alfocted by the decision, as
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    441 8 Lord Stanruore has been appointed tho Lord in- Waiting to the King, moOMdiog Lord Loch. Mr. A. C. Lendriini, who has laid up in Seremb.ui hospital, has gone on a trip to Hongkong. Dr. S. C.G. Fox, Senior Medical Officer, Perak, who has been at home on
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    Our Soldiers' Graves.
    117 8 Mr. Samuel Osburn writes to the Pall Mall Gazette from Maisonette, Datchet "Having recently returned from visiting tho battlefields on the eastern side of South Africa viz., Spion Kop, Colenso, Lodysiuith, etc.— and having noticed the excellent manner in which the graves of our soldiers are kept
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    F. M. S. Rubber Export Duty.
    86 8 For tho period from May 15 to 18, IM I, inclusive, tho duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable in the I. M. S. on an ad valorem basis, in accordance with tbe Rules under the Customs Duties l-'.n-actment will bo
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    F.M.S. Government Appointments.
    123 8 The following appointments are notified in the X.M.S. Government (inzittc: -Mr. K. Macfadyen to be an unofficial member of the Federal Council Mr. C. C. iirowu t > bo a member of tli" Board of Examiners in Malay, Perak Mr. W. h. Close to bo an assistant
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    H.M.S. Malaya.
    158 8 The following statement of progress made in the construction of 11. M.5. Malaya, is printed in the F.M.S. Government (ia/.ctto The total weight on the blocks is about 1,100 tons. In addition to this a large amount of material has been delivered from t makers' works and the
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    AMERICA AND MEXICO.
    231 9 HUERTA COMPLAINS ABOUT THE ARMISTICE. No Breach by the Americans. Rectek's Telegram. London, May 9. The I. S. Navy Department is investigat ing a report that two ierman vessels loaded with arms and ammunition for the Huertists are en route for Puerto Mexico. An effort will be
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    Earthquake in Catania.
    150 9 Earthquake in Ca tania. MANY VILLAGES SERIOUSLY DAMAGED Hundreds Killed and Injured. Rkutib's Tkliorav. London, May 9. There lias been an earthquake in Catania and the village of Linera has been destroyed. Already thirty bodies aud 120 injured persons have boon recovered, while ten are dead at Bongiardo, and much
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    RUSSIA AND GERMANY.
    57 9 KectekV Tklki.ram. London, May 10. A St. IMmAmJ BMMfli says the Council of Kmpire has adopted a bill taxing grain, peas and beans The Government repre sentative hinted at tin possibility of circumstances arising necessitating an increase of the duties on dour. The discussion of the question
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    PADLOCKED FEMALES.
    55 9 HnritV Tklkukam. LondoD, May 9. Mr. Macnamara at roydon said tbe Irish qm stion win upon point of settlement, which would be based on tbe ultimate uuity of Ireland. Suffragists caused «roat disorder at the meeting, twenty briny ejected. Rows of ■eats bad to be removed because the
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    RUSSIA AND CHINA.
    77 9 ■feU QMMUMMIi LIOTB Tki.k..i;\m. Merlin May, 9. The Ruwiian government have informed China that they agree to the abolition of free trade in the Russian territorial zone for fifty ii stance along the Chinese frontier. The abolition is coming into force on June 1. Thfn goods imported
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    ENGLISH RACING.
    211 9 Result of the Jubilee Stakes. Reutkr's Telki.ium. London, May 9. The Jubilee Stakes probables are Maiden F.rlegh (Walter Griggs), Junior (W. Hnxley), Cigar (Watson), Fairy King (E. Huxley), Great Sport (Wheatleyi. Tuxedo (Robbins), R ose worthy Donoghue), Berrilldon (Fox), Drinmore (Spear), Prne (R. Cooper), China Cock (Wing), Bachelor's
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    KAISER'S GRANDSON.
    88 9 Km- feu's Telkokam. London, May 10. A Brunswick message says tho Kaiser and Kaiserin, accompanied by their children, attended the christening of their grandson. The Kaiser made a speech and hoped the Prince in course of time would work on the council of (iorman Princes for the greatness
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    DEATH OF SULTAN OF PAHANG.
    211 9 Ruled His State Just Short Of Fifty Years. (Fnsi Oor Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 11. The Sultan of Pahang died at 4.20 on Saturday afternoon and was buried at 11 a.m. yesterday. H. H. Sultan Sir Ahmad Maitbam Shah Ibini Alnierhum Ali, K.C.M.G had
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    LONDON RUBBER SPECIAL.
    49 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, May 9. The share market is very weak owing to general liquidation arising out of the MexicoAmerican apprehension. Bujong pays 2J per cent., Heawood fi), Selangor River 10. Further capital being required, the company is issuing the balance of its shares.
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    Kuala Lumpur Station.
    152 9 Now, with the completed extension, Kuala Lumpur station is one of the finest out East, says the Malay Mail. Particularly handsome is the new north end which has be« n desi'<n"d by the Government architect, Mr. A Ii Mubback, and the work carried ont by Messrs. D.
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    Death of Mr. Muhlinghaus.
    437 9 FOUNDER OF STRAITS TRADING COMPANY. Interests in Tin and Oil. The senior members of the community, both in Singapore and the F.M.S., will learn with sincere regret that a cable was received here last evening announcing the death at Wiesbaden of Mr. Hermann Mnhlinghaus, who, as
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    HEROINE OF INDIA.
    257 9 Return of Lady Hardinge to England Lady Hardinge, the wife of the Viceroy of India, has arrived in England on her longdelay* d visit to that country. With a view to avoiding the heat of the Indian summer. Lady Hardinge intended to go to England last spring,
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    Reports (Malay) Rubber Estates.
    310 9 The report of the Kepong (Malay) Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the profit for the year to December 31, after writing of X' l,o( Mi for depreciation on buildings and machinery, amounts to .£16,494. To this has to be added the amount brought forward, £784, together
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    50 9 Rising to a height of 4,000 ft. in a MoraneS*ulnier monoplane on April 12, Mr. Gustav Hi ut'l made twenty two consecutive l.wps in the air at Hun don, breaking his record of twenty one loops at Bournemouth Five other airmen looped the loop, including. Mr. Robert Loraine, the actor.
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    Singapore Races.
    1836 9 A DISMAL WIND-UP TO THE SPRING MEETING. Fenton Badly Injured. Those who went racing on Saturday did not enjoy a day of unmixed pleasure. The beautiful morning and the brightness of the early afternoon lured many people to the course, including quite a number of ladies, most of
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    69 9 Mrs. F. R. S. Charles, wife of the senior partner of Messrs. George Henderson and Co., Calcutta, who was taken suddenly ill on April 16, died next day. Mrs. Charles was a popular figure in Calcutta society and had taken much interest recently in the organi sation of the Girl
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    ROYALTY IN LONDON.
    181 9 VISIT OF THE DANISH KING AND QUEEN. Banquet at Buckingham Palace Reuters Tblehham. London, May 9. Their Danish Majesties arrived at London to-day on a visit to King George and Quoen Mary. The papers publish most ce-dial articles welcoming tha royal visitors. The King and Queen of
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    GERMAN BANKING.
    145 9 Der Ostasiatische Lloyd Tklkoram. Berlin. May 9. The annual report of the Deutsch Asiastische Bank says that the loan for reorganisation is intended to settle, several pending debts of foreign creditors and especially to redeem paper money it-sued by the southern provinces of China. Currency reform will be
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    CONTINENTAL PARAGRAPHS.
    124 9 DER OsTASIATISfHR LLOYD TkLKORAM. Berlin, May 8. At the Zossen training ground, an unoccupied captive balloon was struck by lightning and destroyed. An agreement has been concluded between Germany and Japan for the mutual protection of industrial and intellectual property in China. The Duma has passed vi.tos for
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    GERMAN COLONIES.
    73 9 Dkr Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tkli iraji Berlin, May 9. The Reichstag committee have accepted a Government proposal to expropriate tho district of the Duala natives for sanitary purposes. State Secretary Solf said the the protests of the natives against the measures taken by the colony had caused conspiracy, but
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    DANGERS IN EUROPE.
    57 9 Dkh Ostasiatiscke Lloyd hutatE Berlin, May 9. Count Berchtold, referring again to the international situation, said tliut, despite all optimism, be was not closing his eyes to the dangers of the European situation, but thore was no reason for unsound pessimism. Austria had not taken over fresh
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    EL ROGHI KILLED.
    37 9 Rkuter's Tii.K',i.\m. London, May 10. An I'jda message says it is reported that the notorious pre.teL j< r, Xl Roghi, has died of wounds received in a fight with the French on May 1.
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    Seafield Rubber Co.
    3048 10 ALL-IN COSTS CONSIDERABLY REDUCED. Health Conditions Improving. The seventh annual ordinary general nie,:in« .if the Seatiel.l Kubbur Company, I, united. Wiis lield on April 14, in the council room of the Rubber Growers' Association (lncorpor;iti .1., Mi K.istcheap, K.C., Mr. H. K. Rutherford .chairman of the company)
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    APRIL RUBBER RETURNS.
    93 10 Pelepah Valley (Johore).— 7,loo lbs. Kota Tinggi (Johore).— B,4oo lbs. Siginting (Negri Sembilan). 2,450 lbs. Ciovelly Rubber.- 2,739 lbs. Burma Development.— l.B2o lbs. Durian Sabatang. 1,616 lbs. I nited Serdang.— l4s,422 lbs. Sungei Kari (Sumatra).— l9,l4o lbs. Asaban (Sumatra). 5,488 lbs. Tandjong.— 46.so7 lbs. Sialang.— Bo,Bol lbs.
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    SINGAPORE AMUSEMENTS.
    76 10 Another special film will be added to the already capital programme of the Harima Hall cinematograph to-night, entitled A Soldier's Duty, a three part drama full of exciting and thrilling incidents. In addition to this, there is a popular realistic animal film, Amid Raging Beasts, and tbe Ganmont
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    Sixpences from Tombstone.
    161 10 In the churchyard in front of St. Bartholomew's Church, City, on April 10, twenty one widows were presented with hot cross buns and new coins. This charity, originated by a donor whose name has long vanished into obscurity, was continued by the church for many years. Fifteen
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    AYER HITAM SYNDICATE.
    427 10 Ample Funds for Further Capital Outlay. The report of the directors of the Ayer liitaui Planting Syndicate for the year ended March 31, gives the following details: Directors.— Mt.srs. O. H. Day, J. O. Cruickshank, W. U. Sander, H. H. Quarsley, K. W. Harvey. Superintendent, (J. D.
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    TRAFALGAR, LIMITED.
    499 10 Proposed Dividend of Four Per Cent. The report of the directors of Trafalgar, Ltd., for tbe year ended March 31, states that the profit for the year is $9,204 12, which added to the amount carried forward from the previous year, leaves a balance in revenue account of
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    33 10 Tbe earth being a ball, we must expect to find some bounce in the world. Fare. "B-Bedington square, taxi." Driver. "Yes, sir what number." Fare. "I dunno you'll find it on t* door
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    SUNGEI KECHIL RUBBER CO.
    526 10 Scheme to Wipe oft Uncalled Capital. The report of the Sungei Kechil Coconut and Rubber Company, Limited, states that, including i'.Jl brought forward, the net profits amount to £'2,(Ms. The directors recommend a dividend of 2 per cent., froe of tax, leaving £'976 to be carried
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    SUNGEI KRIAN ESTATE.
    406 10 Large Decrease in the All-in Costs. Presiding at the meeting of the Sunn -i Krian liubber Estate, Mr. T. <i. Silcock said that the year's working had resulted in a profit of £6.607, as against £'5,773 in the previous year. The crop was 139,406 lbs., as against
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    Tapah Rubber Estates.
    216 10 The report of the Tapah Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the net profit for the year to December 31 (subject to directors' fees) amounted to 133,701, being approximately 6 per cent, on the issued capital uf the company. To this must be added the sum of 1
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      160 10 Recently Mr. T. E. Hammond, tho famous Stock Exchange walker, gave an exhibition walk from Norwich to Ipswich, a distance of forty-four miles. Although starting in a drenching rain, and faced by a boisterous wind, he mode splondid progress, and completed the journey in the excellent time
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      Football.
      148 10 K.0.Y.L.1. v. S.R.C. The following aro the teams for this evening's Singapore cup ties. S.R.C. (Blue and Red).— C. V. Ganno, goal; R. (1. Van der Heck, aud R. Pearse, bocks A. M. Ford, W. W. Johnson and W. A. Aeria .('apt. l halves; J. de Cruz, 11. K.
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      Cricket.
      125 10 K.0.Y.L.1. v. S.C.C. This match, played on Saturday, resulted in a draw after an uneventful afternoon's play. Scores K. Y. L. I. Clegs c Talma b Bath 6 Watson b Woodhouse 1 Dempsey c Taltna b Woodhouse li. Houghton b Hath 1:! Lindley c Scbarenguivel b Campbell 25 Kills
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      Rifle Shooting.
      209 10 The Far East Interport Match. The shoot of the Hongkong team in the annual rifle matcb between Hongkong, Shanghai, Singapore and Penang, which take place between April U and May 81 in each year, was held on May 2. The distances are 200, 500 and 600 yards with
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    211 10 Arrivals. Per str. G. G. Gaendels, May 11.— Krom Muntok Mr. ltitcliie. I'er str. Lady Wild, May 10. -From Malacca Mr. and Mrs. He illy. I'er Btr. Circe, May 11.— From Deli: Mrihi-.. F. Schup]*>l and Tanku Endot. Per str. Tara, May 9.— From Madras Mr. and
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    RIBU RUBBER COMPANY.
    757 11 Reasons for Decrease of Output This Year. Tlif cialitli annual gennal meeting of tbe liibu Rubber t'u. Ltd.. was held at I'olombo on April SO. vlim tbm weie present Messrs. O, K II" Inn K-liHiniism. U <>. Leefe, D. Scutl aim W. ii. l>uu.»ld«ju (repriscutin« nts and
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    Hidden Streams Rubber Syndicate.
    203 11 The report of the Hidden Streams Rubber Syndicate, Limited, states that tbe accounts tn DmMM W show surplus of Mfc Proceeds of i nboer crop. XH,9:!9: expenditure, XI commission to manager, i.i".; profit a~ nbuv. W2H. Aft. r transferring tins surplus tn profit hu'l losh account
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    697 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, May 11, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and E»att, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning:— Norn. Valuk Bcvrrs. Sbllkrs. 2/- Allagar 1/4* 1/11 xd 1 Anglo Java 2,7* 8/6 1 Anglo-Johore 1/8 3/6 2/ Anglo-Malay
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    A Round Chamber.
    1042 12 NOT SUITABLE FOR THE ANGLO-SAXON." Shapes and Politics. The article dealing with Sir Francis Fox's proposal to reconstruct the present House of Commons, with the benches arranged in semi circular tiers, on the principle adopted by the French Chamber of Deputies, the Houses of Parliament in Stockholm,
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    21 12 Two ladu-s ask t<l a polite Irishman winch tlicjusjbt ti*e elder. Sure, said be, you bjtii look youiger than each other.
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    A NEW MAYFAIR.
    460 12 Lord Howard de Walden's Estate Sale. If presint arrangements are carried oat a new Mayfair will be created on the north■Ml side of Regent's Park, and a locality comprising very mixed property, ranging from haudsonie flats and white-painted mansions overlooking the park to rows of poor cottages*
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    PASSENGERS OVERSEAS.
    587 12 Forthcoming Arrivals and Departures. The following passenger bookings to the 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 list in London
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    17 12 The man who has do secrets from bis w ife hdM Lith<_r no secrets or no wile.
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    "MISTER" TOO TAME.
    662 12 MISTER TOO TAME. Diplomatist on American Love Of Titles. American life in all its aspects comes up for review iv a most amusing book which has just been written by Wu Tiang Fang, formerly Chinese Minister at Washington. The diplomatist sees much that is bad in the Western world— its
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    Consolidated Malay Estates.
    338 12 The report of tbe Consolidated Malay Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the net profit for tbe year to December 31, amounts to £34,712, which, with last year's carry for ward of £2,971, leaves a balance for appropriation of £37,089. It is proposed to apportion this as follows:
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    The Silent "Pro."
    122 12 A few years ago there was a professional on a certain coarse north of the Tweed, who was renowned for his silence. His demon strations were excellent, but bis explanations were nowhere. His proti'gi- on one occasion, says the World of Golf, seemed in some doubt as
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    Ancient Surgeons.
    956 12 REMARKABLE DISCOVERY OF OLD INSTRUMENTS. Opening the Brain 2,000 Years Ago. A set of 87 very remarkable ancient Greek surgical instruments has been discovered near the site of Kolophon, in lonia, and has after being fur a considerable time in the possession of the late Mr. Alfred 0.
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    If Baldheaded, Cheer Up!
    102 12 A Denver message to the New York World The bald head of Christian Christensen, fifty-one, saved his life last night. He received a bruise on his forehead aud a deep gash over his right eye from an unknown source and dropped unconscious in the street. A
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      227 12 SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER 1914 Model. The ONE Perfect Machine Interchangeable Carriage, 10 to 27 Inches. Price: $190. Quaro cr Fo-^'-erp Size. STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR CO., Singapore, SOLE AGENTS. 21-2 a 19 8 aOMETHING FWESM reVERY PA.>r*. WE HAVE JUST OPENKD UP BRASS NICKEL BEDS SAME AS SUPPLIED TO H. H.
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      70 13 Of Course there is only One Beer in the Market which can lead and this is Beck's Ke>-Beer. If you want the Best You Must Drink our excellent and unsurpassed Beer, known everywhere as KunchiBeer" or "Beck's Beer" or Key Beer A g s ent e s Behn, Meyer v
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      310 13 CHEONG BROTHERS Dentists, No 25, South Bridge Road. First clas" Mechanical Dentistry, Oold Crown Bridge, Filling and Vulcanite. Duration of Wear guaranteed. CHAItOES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Best Tooth Powders »nd I'.rus! cm for sale. VICK CHEONG CO., Tailors, Drapers AMI General Outfitters. tGENTUMENS REQUISITES KEPT IN STOCK CUT
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      155 13 BECHSTEIN PIANOS. ■^^^xtffr v The keenest Judges of JT'-^-i^J^B intrinsic merit endorse SjT** wt exponents of pianoforte f W *Jm RjT playing that these lnstru*^s^J» tdSßt^tf^fr nients are undoubtedly the ■gkfl^r^ "Best The World Produces" GRA.NDS Sl UPRIGHTS ALWAYS IN STOCK. Sole Agents: Robinson PIANO Co., Ltd. (Late of Robinson
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      576 14 SINGAPORE S ONLY COMPANY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTERN COMPANY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE:. THE GHEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE I Winchester House, Singapore LONDON OFFICE 82, Old J«-rry. E.C. The Company has £20.000 deposited with toe Supreme C<*rt ot England, anl oomplie. with tbe Briti-h Lite
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      158 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ABSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1882. Direct Government Supervision, Government Audit. Poliaies are "WORLD WIDE." and Non-Forfeitable. Large Net Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. New ButintM, 1913, 0ver.. .89,876,000.00 Cash Loan", SettU mentp, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. 4 H. EVANS, Manager,
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      465 14 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TON 6 BANKING AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD.. NO. 67 AND 68. KLINO STEET. ESTABLISBKD 1907. Capital paid Jup $1,000,000,00 Reserve liability of propritore. ...sl,ooo,ooo,oo Reserve Fund $300,000,00 COURT OF DIRECTORS, LkowChuHino.Esq. Cheono Quei Tiam, Esq. Tan Swi Kbi, Esq. Lee Wee Nam Esq Tan Tick Joon,
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      515 14 BANKING. DEUTSCH- ASIATISCHf. BANK. FULLY PAID UP CAPITAL (Sh- Tael. 7,500.000 Head Office Shanghai. Board of Direciorn Berlin. BRANCHES; Berlin, Calcutta, Hamburg, Canton, Hankow, Hongkong, Kobe, Peking. Tientsin, Tsioanfu, Tsingtan, Yokohama. THE FOLLOWING BANKS AND BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bank foer Htndel nnd Industrie. 1 Berlin,
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      1159 14 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. AUCTION SALE OF NINE VALUABLE SHOP HOUSES SITUATE AT TELOK AVER STREET AND 64 LOTS FREEHOLD BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FRONTING WALLICH STREET, TELOK AVER STREET AND OFF TELOK AVER STREET. CHING KING LEE CO., Auctioneers. ALLEN ULEDHILL, Solicitors. AUCTION SALE Of VALI'ABLB FREEHOLD AND 099 YEARS'
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    THE MOTORING WORLD.
    1011 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Wonderful Stellite Car. Following is a second instalment of the article on tlie Stellite car, the first portion of which appeared herein yesterday It will be realized, therefore, that tha Stellite light car has proportionately a very powerful engine, though
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    17 15 Poetess A penny for your thoughts." Poet Well, I don't know. I've had worse offers from publishers."
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      279 15 WOLSELEY| THE m OF REFINEMENT AND RELIABILITY. Wolseley standard models are the crystallised result of an extraordinary amount of experiments. There is scarcely an invention that has come into the market for years that has not been subjected to exhaustive tests, Ingenious ideas have been tried and discarded because they
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      82 15 Croup. This disease is ho dangerous and ho rapid in its development that every mother of yuun^ cbildren should b prepared for it. It is very risky to wait until the attack of croup appear? and then send for medicine and let the child suffer nntil it can be obtained.
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      296 15 APPRECIATION OF DUNLOP TYRES For HARD WEAR in HOT COUNTRIES. Of the twenty five cars that finished in the Melbourne to Sydney reliability contest, seventeen were fitted with DUNLOP TYRES. The distance between these two Australian cities is 628 miles and the weather throughout the run was hot. DUNLOP TYRES
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      43 15 JUST ARRIVED:— »> 1914 Models. PAIGE jf£ t! ■^^jb^^^Bbv '.v^i* > tfs^B( K»3lh^w ~*^t k. with new stream line bodies, S-seaterg, 4 cylinders, 36 11. P. Considered to dm the only American car that is light on tyres and beuzino. GASOLENE LIGHT CYCLE CO.. Z™
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      903 16 ASBESTO SHEETS and SLATES THE BEST MATERIAL FOR LIGHT and CHEAP CEILINGS, PARTITIONS. WALLS, NON \n\ Conductors POROUS. ROOFS. OF HEAT. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. WANTS. lEBBMB. Violin, Mandoline, Guitar and Banjo. Apply to Mr. lieverger. Raffles Hote'. 17-4 165 PARTNERSHIP. Partner wanted, with $5 UOO. Profitable return scon.
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      560 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. ROOMB TO LET. Furnished at 27, Syed Ali Riad. M la-s TO LET. No. 78c, Institution Hill. Apply No. 59, Stanley Street. 6 5 10-6 TO LET. BELINDA and JU ANITA, to let furnished. Apply No. 9, Mt. Sophia. M n OFFICE TO LET. No.
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      641 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. RICKSHAW FOR SALE. 1 Dotble rubber tyred rickshaw for (ale. Price 140. \pply 213, Orchard Road. 9 6 12 5 FOR SALE. Palanquin, rubber-tyred, recently renovated; also Rut of harneat: $125. Apply Kabun, Government Bnngalow B, Nassim Road. 7-6 18-5 FOR SALE. First-clam Boarding Kitablishment. Price $8,500
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      574 16 NOTICES. GUAN KIAT CO., 37. Phillip Street. Ship-chandlers, Goveknmknt and Municipal Contractors, Genkral Imioktkrh and Exporters and Commission Agents. Telephone No. 1174 1288 (Private 1450) 8 H n KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP CHANDLERS. Bovernmsnt tad Municipal Contractor! 106, 108 109, Market Strte.. Telephone Noh. 421. GUAN KIAT CO., 37. Philip
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      491 16 SINGAPORE CLIB FIXTURES Straits Times List. The following fixtures f the current week and important forthcoming fixtures are kindly supplied by the secretaries of the various clubs. Convenient forms on which to make tho returns will be supplied on application to tbe Manager, Straits Tiuu-h Singapore Football Association Cup Competition.
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      225 16 Straits Isimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 91 per four lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, 11 each insertion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, %'l. Inch Scale Rates are
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