The Straits Times, 29 August 1914

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    13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.581 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY; AUGUST 29. 1914. PRICE 10 CENT
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      215 1 BEER, j INDIAN MOTOR CYCLES nnniu ad yv ■■> rv^ 1^ DRIPEQ r UrULAIi ju&^£g.riM r riIULQ. QTAfK VV >W "^-^§\V JJ PARTS 3£ H.P. Single Cyl. Free En«ine Model $450. 7 H.P. Twin Cyl. do. do. do 525. 7 H.P. Twin Cyl. do. do. 2-speed, with Electric Head Light,
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      164 1 EOBINSON Go. ANNUAL I Cash Clearance B^B^B^^3 V_^B^^^^9 B^L. BBhi^i^JH B^l^i^i^B^Bl I WILL COMMENCE ON Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1914. CAW P COTS Guaranteed to support over half a ton. Weight 17 Ids only. Length 6' 6 width 2' 3 As nsei by the U S. A. War Department. Price $8.60
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      8 1 GOODRICH TYRES. Soli >'.«nts ADAMSON GILFILLAN CO., ITD.
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    Colonial Home Rule.
    1291 2 IMPORTANT DESPATCH OF MR. HARCOURT. No More Autocrats. Two recent incidents in the overseas Dominions have led to hot discussion as to the powers of the imported Governors representing the Imperial Parliament. The Australian Governor of to day, whether State or Commonwealth, does not he by any
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    CANCER AND SMOKING.
    414 2 Inquiry into Effects of Alcohol And Tobacco. A personal investigation into the habits of persons who have suffered or died from cancer daring tbe last two years has been made by tho medical officer of health for Woolwich, Dr. S. Davits. He sayß that it has long
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    AN ULSTER MONK.
    173 2 13th Centenary Celebrated In Switzerland. The Canton of Orisons, the most eastern of tbe Swiss Cantons, celebrated on July 12 tbe thirteenth centenary of St. Sigisbert, the patron of the district. Tbe celebration was supported by the cantonal authorities and by the whole population, irrespective of creed,
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    The Trials of A Girl's Club.
    199 2 A well-known woman who runs a club for East End factory girls ha» been relating some of the amusing experiences she baa met with her club members. Not long ago, one of the girls, she said, was in a bad temper, which she proceeded
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      137 2 Jp%r If you have a beautiful N^v skin and complexion preserve them with Iff '"Hazeline' Snow" 1 (TrUt HmrU Mi Vu\ II charms aw> 7 roughness, tenderness, afi^ffSili^L IIS I VOX. sunburn, greasiness, eruptions /^Hn^QBk V/oT/ I VrX and the disfiguring effects of ail ff I /^iv Jjk'^u The most
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      12 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Pqgn«mißl Coca la 64.
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      784 2 A Mother's Joy Her Little Wasted Baby made bright and well by the power or these Tablets. Mm. E iith H. Fi-rn, rwirliii* at 82, Desborough rd.. Bastleigh, Hantj., speakingtc a representative, said: "I am convinced that D.. Cassell'* Tablets saved rry MstVV^V <h. Us life. When ■V '-ivJ^'A bal)
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      528 2 ARTICLES FOR SALE. WINCARNIS Cm be bad at Ad^lo .Chinese Dispensary 381, Booth Bridge Road, Singapore. 208 2 0 FOR BALE. Pianola in lnt-ola** condition and bO manic rolls. Apply PIANOLA, c/o Straits Times. 17-7 a FOR SALE. Second band, (enr cylinder Swift Car, in perftct condition. Applj J. C,
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    War and the Harvest.
    1900 3 A GAIN TO THE BRITISH FOOD SUPPLY. Produce of the Combatants. AlUioukli tbe following article, which appeared in Tbe Times of July 81. was written before Great Britain was involved in tbe European War it is nevertheless of exceptional interest. The writer says It is an
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    THE "NUT WITH SLIMY HAIR."
    238 3 THE NUT WITH SLIMY HAIR." Sir R. Baden-Powell's Opinion Of Wasters." Lieut. General Sir R. S. S. Baden Powell congratulated all those connected with St. Paul's School, Hammersmith, on the very high state of efficiency whioh prevails. Not only have tue pupils worked well and captured many splendid scholarships and
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      398 3 R^V^fBEAUTIFUL Famous English Seeds, y^ 1/ scientifically prodaosd seed harvests. All setils arc ol one standard Xl only— the isst— STSSfc, fertile-, and prolnic. Kyders have built up W 1-wide reputation for quality. s Xl RYDERS sfxaal 5 lower sctd collection frcxiucts a Send for free Illustrated Catalogue. Post Free.
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      44 3 Would You Be Happy No matter what yonr financial or social conditions are, you cannot be happy with a disordered digestion. If yon are a dyxpeptic a package of Chamberlain's Tablets wi(( make a new manof you.[ For sale by al Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      334 3 CHILDREN WILL HAVE CUTICURA SOAP Because of its soothing emollient properties in all cases of irritation of the skin and scalp, especially when assisted by light touches of Cuticura Ointment. Samples Free by Post rutlcum Soap am) Ointment k>M n«Mlw» Sample of «arh irtth S2-p. book free from Marat drool:
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      581 3 TRY— I Beecham's Pills, they are jun the thing al a family medicine. Nothing to be compared with tSem hat yet been put before the public. For over half a century this medicine has been an easy Tint Favourite tn countless households and the name and fane of Beecham's Pills
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      659 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P.&O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading israed lor Ohina Coast, Persian Golf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Bomevtird (for Europe). *o« Singapore {g£3?W.
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      547 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with
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      743 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. rHE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION 09.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Pabang, Beserak, Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisnt, Semerak, Baohok, ttelantan, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Chumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. □us Departure 0 s.s. YUGAL A Aug. SO BORIBAT Sept. 9 Sept. 6 s.s. M AHIDOL
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      601 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY CO.. LTD. The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards (or the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp overy fortnight (or Genoa Marseilles and Liverpool and (or Marseilles, Havre
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      568 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAART-MAATBCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SERVICE BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, SABaNO, COLOMBO PORT SAID, GENOA, ALGIERS TANGIER, LISBON AND SOUTHAMPTON. Steamers are due on or about tbe undermentioned dates Ootwakd. Hombwabd. 1014 1914 Vondel Sept. 4 Rembrandt S»pt. S Koniogin d. Nod. Konirjgin Eruma Sept.
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      502 5 TYKES. Hoogl£i.ndt C^o* 9 Singapore. STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route via Cbint, Japan, Hodoldlu, and San Franoisoo, to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexioo and Borope Operating th* M«w 22,000-ton Triple Sort* Turbine Liners "SHINYO MARU," "TENVO
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      264 5 SEANG LINE OF STEAMERS sfl 'ilonogle" 8,750 Tons. s. Seang Bee" 6,799 Tons m Seang Cboon 5,776 Toni FOR HONGKONG, AMOY ANO BWATOW 4.a. SEANO CHOON, on September 6, 1914. FOR PENAW AND RANGOON. v. OLENOOLB. oc Augu-t 31, 1914 This steamer ha^excdlontaccouimodatbn for paaseogers, and carn> k a qualified
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      424 5 INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. FOR PENANO AND CALCUTTA. The Company's Steamer LAISANG, 8.400 tons, Capt. F. Mooncy, is intended to be de«patcb> d for above ports, at 4 p.m. en Thursday, September 8. She has excellent accommodation for netolass passenger*, amidships, acd is fitted throughout with rlpctrio light snd
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      248 5 RESIDENT MEDICAL SUPERVISION. Finest latMig asd toatint un, c f< m <\v- f.m.b. Ay> la PORT DICK9ON. With 8 BnogalowK an] a Pier— l 2 Bedrooms Doable aad Single Rooms over tho See and til oatcring carefully enpi r vised ;th be^t accommodation on the Coast is to be bad
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      293 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS TO LET. No. 188, Amoy S'.rrot. Apply M. Oaston, 8, Prince Street. »8 o_ NOTICE. I hereby notify that I have thin day taken o»er the Stock-in-trade and Goodwill of Shop No. It 7, at Kampnng Hula in this Settlement from Pow Cba Teog, Chop "Sbap Pih Hin"
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      108 6 OSAKA SHOBEN KAISHA OSAKA MERCANTILE BTf AMSHIPCO..LD-> KOBE BOMBAY LINE. The Company maintains a tegnlar cargo >i rvice with rix stei.m rs calliLjz at Moji, Yokkaichi, HoDgkocg, Singapore, Port Swettenbam, Ptntug, Colombo acd Bombay and tbe return voyage calling at Tatioorin, Singapore, Hongkong and Mcji. Intended Sailinos for Port Swet
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      84 6 80-4-TH 29 4 i STRAITS CYCLE MOTOR Co., Ltd., Singapore. Royal Enfield Cycles, Complete $45. Above, as supplied to British Government. also HAMILTON CYCLES complete $30. SANS PAREIL CYCLES complete $35. LARGE STOCKS. UNIVERSAL (Patant Fumigatov) BIOOMMNDSD BT TBI DIPT. OF AGRICULTURE, F.M. B. WHITE ANT,£J| j AND IN USB
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      118 6 J«. C HUDSON (Late; of Robinson Piano Co.). TUNER, BEPAIRER awd REGULATOR TUNING $4.00 CASH. Yearly subscribers taken on low rate. Cbarges for tepairs moderate. Workmanship guaranteed. Free advice given to intending buyers of new or second hand pianos. Estimates for repairs made. Trial order solicited. SAILORS' HOMI. Tblbphons: 1183.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE.
    99 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, August 29. High Water, 3.(6 a.m., 8.13 p.m. Sunday, August 30. High WaW», H.i ;i.m.. 4.21 p.m. Johore Planters meeting, 11 a.m. Monday, August 31. High Water, 8.5 a.m., 6.6 p.m. Tuesday, September I. HigL Water, 9.14 a.m., 7.52 p.m. Wednesday, September 2. High Water,
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    220 7 To DAT. Batu Pahat Hon<; Wan 8 pm Malacca, I'. SwetUnbatn and IVnany Klan^ 8 pm Kino, TauibcUn, Pnutianak, Singkawang, Pamangkat ami Vin.i.i-. Siojjkara 8 pm Pouloe Sot'u,\ Ola^ggi 4 pra Kerimon Hock Tew 4 pm I'uliiu Batam and Pulau Bui an Hock Lim 4 pm Saigon
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
    207 7 Latest Arrivals. Anjoa, Brit. str. 123 tons, (apt Phillips. Aug 29. From Bagan, Ang 27. G.c. and d.p. Aug Hock Scang. For Uilliton, Inc. lUis. Adeh, Sar. str. !89 tons, Nacoiah, Aog 28. From Sarawak, Aug i >. Ballast. )uu Ewe ()u^ Kw<- H.ii. For Sarawtk. L'dc. Kds.
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    Vessels at Tanjong Pagar and Keppel Harbour.
    112 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day; TANJONO PAQAR. ■ast Wharf Basin SbctiomNo. 1...N11. East W. do 2...O. Apcar. baaiRu Wdo 1 |-No.8...B. H. Liong. A. aud V. D. J Main W. Sict. No. 4... Under reconstruction except at godowns No. 16,
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    LOCAL PASSENGER LISTS.
    25 7 Arrivals. Per str. Perak, Aa^ 29.— From T. Anson via ports: Mr. and Mis. SclnvaHe, Messrs. Watson, Asb, Mace, Dondell and Sayer.
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    Gasometer Signs for Aviators.
    186 7 A proposal h*s been made that the roofn of gasometers, which appear as clearly denned flat circles to aviators, shall be used as direction signs for airmen. The suggestion was made by Mr. W. .1. Lugard, representing the Touring Club of Holland, at the congress of
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
    161 7 tiiM*±Toma, 4MM 20, 1914. EXCHANGE O» Lomdom Bank 4 m/» 2/4 Demand 2/4 Private 8 m,a 2/4,, On 1n0u..... Bank T. T. 174* On aoK'»Rowo...bank d/d 21% d s on SaAMiiHAi....bank d/d m 95 On Java Bank T. T. m 142 Om Japak Bank d/d 114 Sovereigns
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      MINING.
      187 7 Issue S Hn«n« Value 2 Ba7ef 10 10 Ampang 7.50 1 1 AyerWong 0.20 10 10 I'clat 1.75 10 10 Bruang 0.75 10 10 Kampnr 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 10 10 Kinta Association 8.00 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.13.6 £1 £1 Lahat Mine* 10 6 Malayan Collieries £1 £1
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      RUBBER.
      647 7 RUB BER. J?™ c Buyers. Sellers. Value a/- 3/- Allagai 1/8 1/7 £1 41 Anglo-Jay» 2,6 8/4 3/- 3/- Anglo-Malay 7/' i 8/7 2/- 3/- Batang Malaka -/ft -/10 j£! £1 Batu Tiga 1.12.9 1.19.0 norn 2/- a/- Bekoh /7 -/9 £1 £1 Bukit Kajang 1.6.8 1.10.6 £1 £1 Bnkit
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      GENERAL.
      126 7 41 41 S. Smelting Co. 12/- 18/6 41 £1 Prof. 1.1.0 13.0 5/- 5/- Electric T'waya 4/- 4,6 10 10 Fruer Neave 66.00 68.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 100.00 1C5.00 100 Howartb Krakine 4S.CO 100 7%Pre«. 100.00 100 100 Kats Bro, Det. 100.00 125.00 10 10 Maynard h Co.
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      DEBENTURES.
      66 7 Buyers Sellers United Engineers 6% 11.281 500 Singapore Electric Tramways 5 X X350.GC0 S'porn Municipal 5% »1,878,000 B%ptu Spore Municipal 4J% of 1907 »1,600,000 par Buyers Sellers Spore Municipal 4J r of i 909 ll,oo\ooo par S'porc Municipal i% 2,000,000 »%dis S pore Muni! ipal 4% £300,000 9J{ t
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      72 7 Are You Cluing- on a Journey Clianiberl ild'h Colic, I. holt ra and Diar rhoea Keuii <iy aliould be picked in your hand hsgsjane wbea Roing oa a journey. Change of water, diet, aad teaperatore all U-nd to aroduee buwvl trouble, and thi« mndirif cannot bo aeenred on board tue
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      150 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. August 31.— At The Officers' Mess ami Sergeants' Mess, Tanglin Barracks, valuable household furniture Two English Billiard Tables, etc., at 8.80. September 1. At saleroom. Mortgagee's sale land oft Tampenis Koad, at 2.30. September 2. At saleroom, nuredeemed pledges, at 10. September 4. At saleroom,
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      30 7 CLYSMA CIGARETTES. CARLSBERG BEER^ :^^^^F World wide Sole Agents THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., Singapore. BUY "SHELL" YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THEY PONT CHANGE. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.
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      73 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT 1 1 ■BUG'S SENSATIONAL ANIMAL DRAMA IN 18 SECTIONS ABSORBING '27 RKKLS Cost £40,000 to Produce. THE ADVENTURES of KATHLYN No. 1. THI UNWELCOME THRONI (In 3 Reels). No. 2. THE TWO ORDEALS {In 2 Keels Every eection is absolutely a
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      97 7 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Hospital, August 27. 9 a.m. 8 p.m. 0 km. Bared. 32 Kali 29.93J 29.88J 29.911 Ttmp. Nii.O tjy.O 830 Wai llulb Ther 7H.4 73.0 77.4 I>ir. of Win I SK S SK Max. aliade Temp. 90.0 Mm 80.0 Max. in Sun 148.0 Te rad. Tin r
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    DEATHS.
    60 8 Edwabds.— On August 29, at 926, Confcd erste Estate Road, Singapore, Boniface S. Edwards, late Inspector of Miscellaneous Works, Municipality aged 42 years. Funeral service at St. Joseph's Church, Victoria Street, at 8.45 a.m., to-morrow interment at Bidadari. Wilcox.— On August 29, at 7 a.m., at Oldham Hall, Rev.
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    The Straits Times. SATURDAY, AUGUST 29. THAT SCRAP OF PAPER.
    1071 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, AUGUST 29. THAT SCRAP OF PAPER. We printed yesterday a document of extraordinary human interest— the British Ambassador's report on the last few days of his stay in Germany. It reveals, we think, an amazing misapprehension on the part of Germany's ruler and ministers as to
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    24 8 The Y.W.C.A. monthly meeting will be held at the Institute on Monday next, at 515 p.m. All ladies interested are invited to be present.
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    27 8 Tbe Bakit Serubawang Recreation Club, Singapore, has been registered in Singapore in accordance with an order by the Officer AdminiHtering the Government in Council, dated July 17.
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    30 8 The authorities in Penang are collecting all the decrepit Chinese and Indian coolies and sending them to Pulau Jerejak to await steamers to take them back to their respective oonntriea.
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    35 8 Two thousand one hundred oi 1 men and women have registered their names for free rice from Mr. Loke Yew's free food depot at Kuala Lumpur. They are gi\vn five days' supply at a time.
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    33 8 A gang ot robbers was discovered on Sunday at a shop at Kamuoting. On Satur day night shots were exchanged. 1,000 packets of chandu, and other goods valutd at •800, were carried off.
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    40 8 Some German fishing boats have been sunk in the North Sea by British cruisers, states a Medan paper. Among the crews were 30 Dutchmen who were made prisoners as they were thought to be Germans. Tbi y were afterwtrds liberated.
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    38 8 Elaborate precautions have been taken to protect the Suez Canal. Apparently, sayß an exchange, none but British and French vessels are being allowed through. Detachments of Gordon Highlanders had been sent from Cairo to Port Said and Suez.
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    54 8 During the past week a deoidedly improved tone has been noticeable in tbe Ipoh district, says a correspondent of the Malay Mail. In many quarters there is still grave anxiety, but on the whole trade is beginning to quietly adjust itself, and it is expected tbat we will soon be
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    51 8 Lancaster's Hair Dressing Saloon, which has been carrying on business at tbe Hotel Je I' Europe Buildings, has changed bands, and in future will be known as The Europe Hair Dressing Saloon. It will be conducted entirely under European management at the samo address and on the same terms as
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    55 8 The Paris Excelsior, in a recent issue, stated that, in case of war breaking out between France and Germany, the Eiffel Tower, which can send out wireless messages beyond the German Empire without the possibility of their being obscured, could communicate with the Russian headquarters by means of the wireless
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    59 8 The Chinese Government is designing a special form of high insignia of honour. On the top of the decoration shall be inserted a sun, moon, star, dragon, unicorn, sacrificial utensil, flower, rice or embroidery as is described in the classics. This kind of decoration shall be worn by the President.
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    61 8 Information has been received from Bangkok tbat a wreck, apparently a capsized junk, has been reported floating in the channel between the Sunken Junks Light-ship and the Green Light-ship, about half a mile south uf the Sunken Junks Lightship. Masters are advised to keep a good look out when crossing
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    70 8 Any European desiring to leave the Colony of Hongkong is required to apply in writing for permission to do so to the Provost Marshal, Headquarters Offices, at least 48 bourn before the intended hour of departure, giving name, age, sex, height, complexion and occupation of the applicant and stating the
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    75 8 A gang of Chinese robbers attacked a weeding contractor's house on Hawthornden Estate on Thursday evening. In the melee a male occupant of tbe house was shot in the cbigh, while a woman sustained a number of cuts. The robbers laid bauds upon what they could find and then decamped,
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    87 8 Several Japanese have made a successful but adventurous voyage from Fusanto Vuko hama on a fifteen ton launch, tbe Kainatsu Mam. Leaving Fusan on July 1, under charge of a Japanese, named Otohei Yamaya, who acted as captain, the little boat safely arrived in Yokohama on the 20th, after an
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    100 8 It is interesting to notice tbe development of freight traffic on the Canton- Kowloon Railway as indicated by the Chinese customs returns for the first quarter of tbe year. The dues and duties collected on this traffic by tbe Maritime Customs during tbe quarter amounted to Tls. 7,964. This compares
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    106 8 Whatever hardships the war may bring in its train to commercial Singapore, in one direction at least there bas been an evident and great gain. The substitution of ship* carrying tbe British flag on the British North Borneo run, so long almost a German preserve, is being attended with most
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    130 8 Messrs. Paterson, Simons and Cos. weekly rubber circular oontaina the following information relating to freight To London From Singapotr, Penang, Port Swettenham and Malacca 66a. per ton of 60 cnbic feet from Port Dick*"::, Teluk Arson, Kelantan and Koantan 71s. per ton of 50 cubic feet. To New York or
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    378 8 Mr. G. F. Tyler, of Kajang, leaves for home early next month. The Hutch Cardinal van Rofwam i« a notuinie fur election to the Holy See. Dr. Dane, senior medical officer, Penang, bas returned from leave by tbe Namur. The Officer Administering the Government has appointed Mr.
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    Japanese Estates in Johore.
    138 8 The Secretary of tbe Japanese Planters' Association of Malaya, informs us that this association hive decided to lower tl.y rate of coolie wages on the Japanese estates in Johore as per the following scale to be carried out on and after August 26 (1) 80 to
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    Singapore Harbour Board Case.
    165 8 There was resumed in the District Court, this morning, the case in which a Chinese named Chow Bock is being prosecuted, at the instance of the Singapore Harbour Board, on three charges of cheating, in respect of three sums, 163.96, »G3 32 and •67.87. Tbe accused
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    The Curse of Alliances.
    226 8 Wiring from New York, on .July 80, the correspondent of The Time* utatxl New that tbe appalling character of the threatened straggle in Europe is fully revealed, American comment is confined to descantine on the folly of a war which it foresees will rain Europe. All
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      308 8 WILKINSONS XANSAN NATURE'S MOST BOUNTIFUL GIFT. Unprecedented Success during 1914. 3 Gold Medals Gold Medal and 100 per cc.it marks awarded at the Talstao Exhibition for PURITY AND EXCELLENCE Declared by Tokyo Laboratory after TBN DAYS' TBST to be the Purest Natural Mineral Water in Japan. TESTIMONIAL dated 24th July,
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      103 8 ALHAMBRA CINEMATOGRAPH THEITK, BEACH MAD. 2nd Show 9.16 p.m. Ist Show 780 p.m. DETECTIVE Wm. J. BURNS and hi» exposure of the land •wind tors In 3 Parts. Tbe Famous English Novel HARD CASH In 2 Parts. Telephone 249—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 689 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. C.
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    THE WAR.
    2061 9 British Troops Fight. FORCED BACK BY GERMANS. Heroic Fight and He*?y Casualties. Rsctsb's Tblboeam. London, August 28. The Press Bureau has issued the following I French operations, extending over 250 miles, have necessitated changes in the position of our troops, who are now occupying a strong line to
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    82 9 The Qoeen of Holland baa ordered the strictest economy to be observed at court, and has abolished various court offices in order to permit of large contributions being made from the Royal parse towards relieving the distress doe tr the present situation. The Royal family will live in simpler style
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    Prisoners of War.
    1182 9 DAILY ROUTINE ON ST. JOHN'S ISLAND. Direct Lie to False Statements. Three drees tonics— two dark bine, with silver button* and blac" facings, the otbet light grey were suspended from a line. On a bench beneath, surrounded by a heterogeneous collection of magazines, cigarette tins, a razor
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    SITUATION IN SARAWAK.
    914 9 Government Assumes Control Of Food Supplies. The situation in Sarawak following on the outbreak of war is thus set oat in the Sarawak Gazette of August 17 The first -jews of the outbreak of hostilities in Europe between Germany and Huh sia came from Miri on the
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    European Unemployed in Penang.
    106 9 Major U. Barry de Hamtl, Chief Polioe Officer, Penang, writes to the Penang PftMß, as follow Owing to the presence of a great number of European unemployed in Penang at (he present time, who appear to live by their wits, the Chief Pulice officer would be
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    The Steamer Sandakan.
    470 9 ATTEMPT TO SCUTTLE SHIP AT LABUAN. German Officers Arrested. The steamer Sandakan left Singapore for Labuan on the 1st inst. and is due back in port today, bat instead of flying the German colours, as she did on her voyage to Borneo, she returns here as a
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    WAR AND OUR TRADE.
    412 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The three letters published in your paper yesterday, the 28th inst., by Messrs. 'A Yorkshireman,' and More than Perplexed Britisher are of peculiar interest. 4A takes a very broadminded view of the subject and points out that Germsn
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    WAR RELIEF FUND.
    36 9 We have to acknowledge the fallowing subscriptions to the War Pnlief Fuui Amount previously acknowledge 11,000 Dr. J. Coronel 100 "Brisu" W •1.760 Cheques should be made payable to Treasurer, War Relief Fund.
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    70 9 Among the French officers who are expected to figure in cable despatches, is General de Curri. n: de Castflnau, bMBSSMI Chief of Staff under (it aval .loffre. Born in 1851, he begun his m. i ary career in 1870. Promotion brought him the command of a division in 1809, with
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    Antwerp Forts.
    758 10 THOUGHT TO BE PRACTICALLY IMPREGNABLE. A Big Job for the Germans. Tbe city of Antwerp, which the Germans are evidently bent on taking, it not at present, in tbe near future, is not only tbe greatest fortress of Belgium, but is regarded as one of tbe best fortifiod
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    PREVENTION OF CRIME.
    342 10 The Carning of Lights in Liv Selangor. PasVwing are extracts from an enactment which has been brought into force in L'lu r i y plac-j in which this enactment is (i) Kviry person skill b? guilty of an l.l Hliall be liable ua couvic.iou t > I
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    THE THEATRE OP WAR.
    128 10 Plan of the Great Battlefield. (Cross lines within the plan are those of longitude Dotted line shows French Frontier.) The line of the great battle on Sunday, was from Mons to the Vioinity of Namur. The French had left their defensive positions on the frontier to
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    KAPAR PLANTERS.
    656 10 development of the Coast Nursing Home. Minutes of a general meeting, held at the Kapar Hist House on Friday, August 21, at 5 p.m. Present Messrs. J. O. Cruikshank. E. A. Ah, H. C. Butler, V. D. French, W. M. Williamson, K. K. Walker, C. Jones, R. F.
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    DEDICATED TO M. C. S.
    241 10 In Days or Old. In days of old, when Knights were bold, In tbe times of good Queen Bess, Tbe Briton was a fighting man, So sayeth M. C. S. But now according to bis yap, At least in Singapore. No British youth has fighting
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    The Powers' Merchant Ships.
    66 10 In view of the European war, the following figures indicating the transport capacity, i.e., tbe number of ships of over 1,000 tons each and their total tonnage belonging to the various nations may be of interest No. of ships over 1,000 tons. Total tonnage. England Germany
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    LONDON'S WATER-SUPPLY.
    513 10 Vast Store io King George's Reservoir. Some important aspects of the »at«r supply of the metropolis were the subject of an interesting communication made to the members of the Institution of Municipal and County Engineers by Mr. William B. Bryan, M. Inst. C.E., the chief engineer to the
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    35 10 The woman threw herself into the river," read the teacher. Her husband rashed to the bank. Now tell me why her bunbaud rushed tj the bank? I" To get the insurance money," yelled the olass
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    RUBBER IN BOLIVIA.
    548 10 Efforts to Extend the Growth Of Hevea. Bolivians are talking pretty con: igeoisly •boat their rubber reserves, stating that as a producer Bolivia has not had the credit (or her rubber, that was due to her in the past, owing to the (act that her merchandise has
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    24 10 It must be a terrible thing for an operasinger to realise he is loiing his voice." It's more terrible when he doeko't realise it."
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    DIARY OF THE WAR.
    594 10 Jane 27.— Asuassination of Arcbduk Franc-Ferdinand aud tiis consort at Serajevo in Bosnia. July ''j.— Austrian ultimatum to Sorvia expires. July 28.— Austria declares war on Sorvia on the ground of complicity in the Serajevo assassinations. Russia mobilising for war with Austria. British fleet is getting
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    The Pea-Nut Trade.
    178 10 It is reported that farmers, encouraged by the unusually high prices offered for pea-nuts last yoar, have this year devoted a greater area of land to the cultivation of these njts, says a Japanese exchange. Moreover, as the weather conditions have been normal and favourable the shrubs
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    19 10 It takes two to start a qua™ I "Oh, oo, it doc-bot. A uiiu and hut wife are one."
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    MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
    692 11 Testimony to the Health Of Singapore. A meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yr xterday afternoon, the President, Mr. r .1. Hallifax, presiding. Commissioners present were Me*.»rs. Ching Keng Lee, Syed Mohamed Alnagoll. Leong Man Sau. Tan Kbeani Beak, and Chia Keng Chin and Dr. Middleton i
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    The Toyo Kisen Kaisha.
    292 11 It is reported, says the Japan Daily Herald (Yokohama) that the business of the Toyo Kinen Kaisba during the first half of this year was not as good as could have been desired, owing to the general depression in the shipping business. It is now stated
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    866 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, Aug. 1, 1914. Messrs. Lyall and Eratt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning: The quotations are only nominal. [London Stock Exchange Closed.] Nom. Valdi Bcyirs. Sillies. 2/- Allagar 1/4* 1/11 1 Ang)o-J*va 2/6
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    388 11 Sunday, August 30, 1914. St. Andrew's Cathedral.— l2th Sunday after Trinity. 7 a.aj. Holy Communion (Plain). 7.40 a.m.— Holy Communion (Choral). Introit, 7 Service, Woodward Hymn at Offertory, 176 Hymn at Communion, 194 Hymn at Ablutions, 595 Nunc Dimittis, Barnby. 9.16 a.m.— Matins anu Litany. First Lesson, I
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    38 11 Policeman. "Come along bow qnirtly, or it'll be the some for you." Arrested Man.— Oi'll not. The magistrate told me last time niver to be brought before bim again, an', begurra, I'm going to obey his instruction* t*
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    LEFT ALONE.
    1130 12 Towards the end of the summer there is in many homes a crisis brought about by the flight from them of the women of the family, who goon ahead to tlie seaside just now with the children, like preliminary troops of reconnoitring swallows making for happier lands. The
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    39 12 Humorous Artist: "I've brought you an original funny joke this time. A friend of mine tnought of it." Kditor (after reading it) Yes, it is funny bat I prefer the drawing that iv published with it in the 'seven-
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    FASHION IN DANCING.
    723 12 Popularity of the Tango And The "Rag." Tbe controversial storms that have been raging round the subject of modern dancing during the past year or two have passed away, and if the past season has been remarkable for anything it has been the absence of innovation. Tbe
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    DANGERS OF GNAT BITES.
    367 12 Serious Results from Attacks Of Summer Insects. Attention ban once more been drawn to the danger arising from the bites of mosquito* and goats by the death, which was ■farted recently, of Chief Inspector Rolpb Woui a gnat bite. Chief Inspector Kolph, wbo was 45 yearn
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    Passengers Overseas.
    639 12 FORTHCOMING ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. Latest Lists. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in tome instances, bookings may be prov isional and that intending passengors may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this
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    TOO MANY CLUBS.
    905 12 How Far tbe Golfer's Bag Can Be Reduced. Notwithstanding the baker's dozen and very often more clubs carried by the leading professionals, there are undoubtedly too many <■!■ ,in most of our bags, writes C. J. Wilson, in the Evening Standard. A reduction in number would ensure
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    THE LUNATIC DANGER.
    591 12 Risk to Public of Imbeciles At Urge. Are the present lunacy laws sufficient to protect the public This question is suggestkJ by the remarks of the Recorder at the Old Bailtty when, in his charge to the grand jury, he drew attention to the fact that two
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    43 12 Flora.—" So it's all off between you and Jack?" Dora. Yes. I had to give him up, poor fellow I I'm awfully food of him, too; bat you know he ne»et could afford to pay me the alimony I've been aocustomed to getting."
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    CAPITAL IN THE ARGENTINE.
    787 12 British Predominance Over Foreign Concerns. The Buenos Ayres correspondent of tbe Etoile Beige (Brussels) sends to this paper a lengthy report about the absolute financial hegemony of British capital in tbe Argentine and tbe predominance if British interests over all foreign concerns. Such extracts as these
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    COMEDY ON FRENCH "PLAGE."
    214 12 Bathing Drama With Happy Ending. The beach of a fashionable French bathing resort was on July 28 the scene of an incident which, on the lace of it, promised tragedy of the richest and most incarnadined character. A fashionably d roused lounger, bin panama tilted rakisbly,
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    BOHEMIAN SUPPLY CO.
    925 12 Leon Pavey has tbe following story in The World, under the Town and Country Tales series A vision of a heel, a place for t'je toes, the association of ideas, and I was inside the shop. It was a dingy, disreputable looking place, b.'t had forgotten those,
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    The Wireless World.
    192 12 There are several articles in the August issue of the Wireless World which will repay careful study notably one on Terrestrial Magnetism, by Arthur E. Gotten 11 and another, the fourth of the series on Aerials and their Radiation Wave KormH, by H. M. Dowsutt. Among those
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      234 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the follow ing places in Singapore Mo<mrft. John Little Co., Ltd. Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel de l'Enrope. Money Changer, Hotel ran Wijk. Messrs. Koh k Co., Braa Basah Rood The Refreshment
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      129 13 K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist, 74 74-1. BRAS BASAH ROAD. Telepbone No. 1245. EXTRACTION PAINLESS. Charf{e^ Moderate. WORK GUARANTEED. Consultation In either Entfllsbor Malay THE SINGAPORE AUTOMOBILE COMPANY. 4. Stamford Road. MOTOR CARS ON HIRE Day and Night. All repairs promptly executed under expert supervision. Motor Gar acoettoriei stooked. Charges Moderate.
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      478 14 SifcCAPOfiE 8 ONLY COMPANY. LATEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF WY EABTLRN COMPAML PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE:. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEADOFFICI. Winch-t. r Houm, Wngspo^ LONDON OFFIOK .2, Old t >ewry. EC Th. Company ha. £20.000 dsporftsd with th. IBBM 00-n hgU.4. »1 00-pU.s wife th. BriMsk LiJ. Assuranoe
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      261 14 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1882. Direct Government Supervision. Government Audit. Policies are "WORLi) WIDE." and Non-Forfeitable Large Met Surplua above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. New Business, 1918, 0ver.. .,9,876,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. .Numerous modern schemes. J. H. EVANS, Manager, Sooth
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      469 14 BANKING, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 3/- •16,000,000 Silver M 118,003,000 133,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 16,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hod, Mr. D. Laodale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq. P. H. Holyoak, Esq. G. T.
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      470 14 BANKING. DEUTSCH ASIATISCHE BANK. FULLY PAID UP CAPITAL iSh. Taela 7,500,000 Head Office ShaLgbai. Board ot Directors Berlin. BRANCHES: Berlin, Calcutta, Hamburg. Canton, Hankow, Hongkong, Kobe, Peking, Tientsin, TBinanfu, Tsingtao, Yokohama. THE FOLLOWIN6 BANKS AND BANKERS ARE REPRESENTED ON THE BOARD OF DIREGTORB: Bank foer Handel und Industrie.' Berliner Handels-Gesellschaft.
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      771 14 INSURANCE. IN TIMES OF WAR the breaking of home tits'' is inevitable, as every man mnst do bi* duty. Whether bis family is or is not protected, ooontry otmes first; yet with all the warmth of fotling for IT, he, who has ltft bis family unprovided for, is a sad
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    1037 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. From Bounce to Bump. Charles L. Kreston. writing in the Daily Chronicle, of July 25, says Unless they go abroad, BritisL motor manufacturers are hard put to it nowadays to devise an effective test of the merits of their cars. One
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    20 15 Freddie, what are you palling the cat's tail for 1 Father, I'm holding it, and the cat is running away."
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      55 15 of all Tonics WEST DULWICH NURBIN6 HOME 1 la. Ro«en dale Road, WEST DULWICH, S.E. For Medic *l. Sargioal and Obstetric Cases. i TEKMS £4-4-0 per week, or by arrange ments »030rdin«< to the special requirement* of the eawv EXTRAS: Dressings, Drugs, Stimulants and the oae of the Operating Room.
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      74 15 Teething Children. Teething children have more or less diar rboea, which can be controlled by giving Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Piarrhooa Kemedj. All that m necrssaij is to give the proscribed done after each operation of the bowel* more than natural and then castor oil to cleanse the system. It
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      249 15 PETER UNION TYRES Absolutely are the BEST CHEAPEST. Here is PROOF. Some Prices from April List Sqnare lrtad Covers. Tubes with Valves. 760 X 90 $26 45 7.80 OVER 810 X 90 26.40 T. 86 816 101 36. b6 10.66 820 X 120 44.40 18.60 .^bbSsHLbsW /O 30 x 8*
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      470 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNISHED BEABIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA and JU ANITA, to let furnished. Apply No. 0, Mt. Sophia. 1-6 a FLOOR TO LET To let, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Malaooa Stree Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 81-1 a TO LET. Famished Hoase, 4 bedrooms, Stabling and
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      500 16 notices. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Phillip Street, Ihlp Chiadltrt- ■ovsrament and Municipal "ontnetort, BsaSPtl Importer! and Extorten and Commission «t»ntt, Estate, Rloe-Mii: and law Mill tuppllars. SOLB AOBNTB FOB "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THE IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVING BOILERS. T 1. Addrow GOANKIaT," Singapore. CoDks usbd: A. B. C.
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