Straits Times Weekly Issue, 15 March 1884

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    28 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY-ISSUE. New Series. Published for Transmission by Every^; omewakd Mail Steamkk. 1 V Price 40 Cents. VOL XL. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAI& 15, 1884. NO. 3,253.
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      602 1 NOTICE. subscribers nro reqiipflted to intimate as early as possible whether they wish to pfly their subscriptions in advance for the ensuiner year, and their attention U requested to the terms of subscription, whicn are as follows .Local Delivery. In Advance. Daily Edition I Weekly Edition. Per Annum $24 I
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      522 1 Job Printing Department. This Department is now under the control of an experienced European Supreintendent, and is capable of executing alorders for Bills of Lading, Shipping Orders Business Cards, Bill Heads, Funeral Cards Ball Programmes, Manifests, Permits, And every description of Job Printing. 11 Collyer Quay, Singapore, 17th December, 1883.
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      577 1 »ttam »t>tv LINES TN OPERATION V^OM SINGAPORE. To Batavia via Riouw and Munto^" back in correspondence with the ma." steamers of the P. O. S. N. Coy., every fortnight. N Acheen and Poeloe Bras via Penang, Edi, Telok Semawe, Samalangan and Pedir and back, every 28 days. n Macassa* via
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      553 1 &>ttam &>btp Companit* Singapore for Riou was soon as poasibl after the arrival at Riouw of the steamer specified in service No. HI A. and B. 17. Bank a, Palimbanq. \A. From Batavia via Muntok for Pa. *r' an g and back on the 25th of every :f N.' B
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      561 2 #W^ftE OF TMI ATI<Bb 1 AanaiEREINS' -OATJCE. h> XTTOECESTEESIITK'F: the aut> nature of I Perrina on a el. Sold whole- the I'ro^ Blackwell Lon T EA and PEKKINS 1 < >f md Oilmen throughout the world. Singapor. A- John Little Co. Singapore, 26th March. 1883. YARROW'S. SMALL STEAMERS AND STEAM
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      658 2 iHterdlanemi and Retail Vendors throughout the world. WARE of SUBSTITUTES, Oomflpounded from Vile and Cheap Drugs; rich son. i Unscrupulous IVrs kiiiLT up to sell on th<» tpre&t B of Dr. Lalor's Phospbw? ..^e •ly usin Dr. Lilor Mark JHB, M Flis A Tits svnd -lials. u their be V'4
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      749 2 PR. J. COLLTS BROWNE'S v ITLORODYNE. yTHE Original and only r Advice to [nvalids. If y <Ml W J tain quiet, refr< ep, free fioin headache, relief from pain md amjuteh, calm aiiil assuage the weary achinga of protracted d! nvigorai vrv lls media. at;d regal kte 1 he oircni
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      315 2 ittdfrrllanroitf.* lar rr B nt in the form of D !> its in. ly of tl r». riably prod Di PHOSPH HON. Ph ild be preparation x particle* of fV phorai ar unbination ii highly <L •us. Caution to the Public in India and 1: Colo a FRAUD AND PIRACY
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      550 3 Arms and Ammunition. Riflos, Fowling Pieces and Revolvers from first class makers. Cartridges, Cartridge Cases, Wads, Shot, Percussion Caps, Gun Oil and all accessories. Pigou and Wilkes Alliance Gunpowder. Outfitting fob Gentlemen. Shirts, Collars, Scarves, Socks, Hats, Belts, Braces, Gloves Underclothing, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Trunks, Bags, Boots and Shoes. A well
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      580 3 ttmtllHntau*. Rkv. FATHER WILDS' Experience. The Rev. Z. P. Wilds, well-known city miseirnqry in New York, and brother f>f the late eminent Judge Wilds, of the Massachusetts Supreme Court, writes as follow* 11 7, £Uh £L. New York, May 16, 1882. Mfs C. Ayer Co., Gentlemen: La p I was
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      558 3 iHtfrrllanrou*. ROWLANDS' MACASSARI OIL preserves, strengthens and beautifies tbebairit contains no lead or mineral ingredients; and can now be alao had in a golden colour; which is especially suited for fair or golden, haired children and persons. Four sizes. ROWLANDS' KALYDOR is a most cooling, healing, and refreshing wash for
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      317 4 f^ TREASURE THROAT v GICQUEL'S LOZENGE? <rUed^TcHLORATE of POTASH K i,v>^olet's salt) ARE tA .J BEST MEDICAMENT AGAINST so RE "-^V^Vjo^or th. vo.ee. •JH SS MTrB? ANCINA f/>V a^ Indtytnaabie to all persons who are obliged to speak frequently. MODE OF USE to letthtffnielt Mofheliouth/ 5 w Wfry u ho
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      742 4 QUINA-UROCHE ?errugineux yj W^ SY^UP In spite of the ever increasing success of the *k^-Wk-\ 1 Xiarocbe Bark (QUINA-LAROCHE), f _j bas been honored with a prize K of 16,600 francs, a Gold Medal, etc., there _U_\ o are many cases in which the Sensibility ami jn H Irritation of
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  • THE STRAITS TIMES.
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      10 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 15th MARCH, 1884
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      SATURDAY, 15th MARCH, 1884. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS,
      175 1 SATURDAY, 15th MARCH, 1884. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS, Singapore l r >TH March, 1 v Gauibier 7.35. Black Pepper 17.30. White Pepper, fair quality. 26.00. Sago Flour, r 2.A5. Pearl Sago 3. Ooffee, Bonthyn« i 14.75. Tapioca, small Flake 3 20. Tin 26.12*. 40s. Mule twist Si lbs. Shirtings l,'Vi|. 7
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      Domestic Occurrences. DEATH.
      20 1 Domestic Occurrences. DEATH. On the Bth M;irch, at Spotti-woode Park. Ai>A, relict of Captain GKORtf j HarkisuN, aged 43 years.
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      Summary of the Week.
      948 1 The la.^t weekly Strait- TIMKS wafl d Saturday, Bth Maroh. The P. O. steamer Gangex was despatched on Monday j the 10th, with the homeward mail. The Natal arrived on Friday evening", the 14th, with the French mail and London dafces to the 15th February. The
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      Government Gazette, 14th March.
      391 1 Hkh Majesty has been pleased to allow and confirm the Ordinance No. 1 X of 1883, entitled An Ordinanee for making provision for the Public Service for the year L884." H. E. the Governor, in accordance with the provisions of The Mahomedan Marriage Ordinance, 18S0," has
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        305 1 flatitts. IMPORTANT NOTICE. POB S\LE. Managing i\ >prietor v a ill-health.) known OHABSERIAU ESTATE, Bitunted in th<* district of Bnkii Timnti. th'« •ils*- \t" -if 3,\OS Torea, 3 rood-. poles, comprised in one cat nf which 1.961 ncrefl, 3 roods, 2 poles, uv-' Tje r 'Pohol^ r,,r 909 vmrs f
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        580 1 Per M. M. steamer Ganges, on the 9th inatant. For Singapore. From TokohViDl Mr. Tabier arid servant. From Shanghai: Mr. A 0. Stiillard. one Ohim-se lndy. From Hongkong: Mr. G Nol>le ;ind servant, Mr K MiThcws>n, Messrs. Ohan Seek and Chan Rpck. For Penana. From Shanghai Mr G. Stephens From
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      News of the Week.
      1799 2 TnE4otal return of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week ending Friday, 11th March, 1881, was 621. Mb. G. B. Cerruti, of Singapore, has been awarded a Bronze Medal for his "Pineapples au nature!" at the Calcutta International Exhibition. An inquest was held
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      The Calcutta Exhibition.
      2453 2 P We learn that the following awards have been made at the Calcutta International Exhibition to the Straits Settlements To Mr. R. B. Goodenough, of Singapore, Gold Medal for Vegetable Dyes. The Deli and Langkat Cigar and Cigarette Co. of Penang, Silver Medal for Cigarettes. H. C.
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      Manila Lottery.
      965 3 Accobdino to a Manila paper (E 1 Comercio) dated February 11th, 188 the Government of Manila intends, in fi re, to issue monthly 25,000 lottery tick* at §10 each, making a total of $250,0CM>. To be distributed as under i 1 l J rize 160,000 25,030 1 3*ooo
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      REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
      166 3 (For Straits Tunes.) TONQUIW. London, Sfh March. The general advance on Bacninh has comuicnced. The garrison comprises strong forces of Chinese troops. Thk Soudan. London, \K\lh- Matck*—Th(& rebels near Suakirn refusing to disperse, British troops will advance upon them on Tuesday. The Soudan. London, Mfk Marc ft.— -A
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      Telegraphic Summary.
      1849 3 {From Ceylon papers.) London, Ist March. The Admiralty report that an engagement took place yesterday between the British force and the rebels, in which the latter were defeated at ever? point. The Britidh losi in killed and wounded was fifty, and the enemy's one thousand. The following officers
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      Tipics of the Day.
      604 4 International Health Exhibition. We have been favoured with copies of correspondence between ll is Grace the Ouke of Buckingham and ChanChairman ol the Executive Council, and Earl Derby, regarding an Internationai Health Exhibition to be held in the building lately occupied by the Fisheries Exhibition, under
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      A Widows' and Orphans' Fund.
      387 4 A Widow s' and Orphans Fund. The Government has long proposed to establish a fund for the benefit of the widows and orphans of Government employe-; and the scheme haviug been matured and properly drafted up after the pattern of the Ceylon Widows' Pension Sch< me, it has received the
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      The Straits Insurance Company, Limited.
      1076 4 The Straits Ins urance Company, Limited. Che second ordinal etin tho above Company was held in the 1 change Room n 1 for the preset]' i ion of the half-yearly report and account h to the 31«< i r la There wer i>r (Chairman) John Anderson, < A Mis, T.
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      Singapore Sporting Club.
      2171 5 A MEETrs'G of the above Club was held in the Exchange Buildings on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present, the T[on. W. G. Gulland, Chairman, H. H. the Maharajah oi" Johore, Major Ann. l apt. J. 11. S. O. Hewitt, r. v. Hon. W. JI. Read, H
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      Singapore Debating Society.
      700 5 A geiie^*! meeting of the Debating Society wasv^Yl last Tuesday night in the Freemasons' Ha when there were present some 18 members and a few visitor*. The President of ti> 4 Society, Hon. I. S. Bond, occupied the Cl? v < The minutes of the lasV^eeting having
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      Slavery in English Colonies.
      4038 6 Mr. W. IF. Gordon, formerly Captain in H. M. 10th Regiment, and who was appointed by Col. Dun lop Assist- i ant Superintendent of Police in Penang^ but resigned after a time, finding .f < and promotion not equal to his ej bc-'^ tations, writes to
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      The Hongkong Legislatice Council.
      1461 7 Our neighbours in Hongkong- are once more a happy family. They have got a Governor with some common sense and with some ideas of what a Governor's duties are to the community over whom le rules, and the contrast is might) between Sir George Bowen's rule
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      Bacninh.
      1009 7 The China Mail of the 7th March publishes the following extract from a work on Tonquin by General Mesny, who is in the service of the Chinese Government, and has been recently travelling over the provinces bordering on Tonquin. It may be of interest just now to our readers,
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      Raffles Institution.
      2124 8 We have to acknowledge receipt of the Annual Report of the Trustees of the Raffles Institution for ISB3. The accounts seem to be in a very satisfactory condition, and the Institution in a properous state, that must be as gratifying to ne public and all friends of Education
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      Hongkong Chamber of Commerce.
      867 8 The annual general meeting of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce was held on the Ist instant, and we take the following extracts from the Report of the Committee (Do the Committee of the Singapore Chamber ever make a report of their proceedings?) upon two subjects which
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      The Postal Report for 1883.
      2231 8 The last Government Gazette contains the Report of the Acting Postmaster General, Mr. Noel Trotter, for 18S3, which we publish in full, omitting the tables appended thereto The Acting Postmaster- General to ike Colonial Secretary. General Post Office, Singapore, 23rd February, 1884. Sib, I h;i
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      The Liliputians.
      1319 9 Th* bollard troupe played on Saturday tu*^ omic opera The Little Duke to a cro^ T y house. We noticed that every sear V<^'V filled, and many of the audience had -tand up during the performance. VS Marion Norman, as we predicted, »j the chief attraction of the
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      Laying the Foundation Stone of Public Buildings in Kwala Lumpur.
      760 9 Laying the Fou nda tion Stone of Public Buildings in Kwala Lumpur. rrom a Correspondent. On tii*- 28th February, a ceremony of considerable importance to the State J of Selangor wai performed at Kwala Lumpur. On that day tha British Reavfeat (F. A. Swettenham, Esq.,) laid the foundation stones (rather,
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      Netherlands Indian News.
      2529 10 (Translated from Jaaa newtp A Coolie Asylum in Deli. With regard to telegraphic intelligence from Batavia announcing the establishment of an asylum for Chinese invalids in Deli, we are informed that the fouuding of auch a phi.. lanthropic institution was decided upon at a planters' meeting held
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      Philippine News.
      1167 10 Translated from Manila newspaper*. "Dogrs.— More than one case of hydrophobia brought on by the bite of mad doi?s has happened of late. To prevent the recurrence of these deplorable events, the Governor of the province of Manila made the fallowing proclamation public in the Government Gazette of
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      Sungie Ujong.
      868 11 (From a Correspondent.) I hear rumours from this state that are not very encouraging. Complaint is rife, and seems to be of two kinds. First, from those who are able to invest money in the country, that no sufficient inducements are held out to them to enter it,
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      1913 11 (From our ow>.> i 'respondent.) Paris, I6tk Feb. T: publication of the massacre of some 2 T /,~«£hristians at Tonkin, simultaneously wifu^he Government telegrams that peace and" reigned in the new colony, has unsettled public opinion. It is believed that">iany more lives must be sacrificed and si e additional
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      The Discovery of Gltta Percha in Singapore.
      490 12 There are probably few of the present generation of Singaporeans who know anything at all, or but very little, of how Gutta Percha was discovered in Singapore, and therefore the following account of it, taken from the dournal of the Society of Arts,
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      285 12 bATUKTi/j th March. Before H. T. Hij Wo'i, E<q., 3rd Magistrate. Tan A Cbe^jy was chared with stealing. one black value 50 cents, and 52 cents in <y v per, tht» property, of one Sirn Koh, at %a. m. on the 7th instant, in Ellenbopugh road, and sentenced to
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      Before J. W. Norton Kyshe, Esq., 2nd Magistrate.
      3915 12 Bef ore J. W. Norton Kyshe, Esq., 2nd Magistrate. Lim Tea and 9 others pleaded guilty to causing hurt, and were fiaed §2 each or in default 6 days rigorous imprisonment. Teak Ah Wee was adjudged guilty of voluntarily causing grievous hurt, and was fined SlO, or in default 12
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      Correspondence.
      1108 13 Correspondenc e. Municipal Extravagance. To the Editor of the] Straits Times. S i h, A report has reached me that the Municipality is about to spend $300,000 in relaying mains from the Heservoir in Thomson Road to town. This cannot surely be true? If it is, the sooner an enquiry
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      Female Education.
      156 13 To the Editor of the Strait* Tim*. Sib, Your correspondent M. G. if per\fectly alarming. Good gracious! What IJI this fuss about the women Women arl^all right leave them alone for managc\*nt. My dear Sir, I would'nt be a man'*or»the world. Given a fair education, good eyes, a
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      Police Protection at Public Entertainments.
      458 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sib, In most Theatre^ and public places of amusement in England, you generally find a police officer convenient i for the purpose of ejecting anj obstructive person. Could not the same arrangement be made in this model Settlement
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      33 14 Take Ayer's Sarsaparilla in the spring of the year to purify the blood, invigorate the system, excite the liver to action, and restore the healthy tone and vigor of the whole physical mechanism.
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      STEAMERS EXPECTED.
      74 14 1883. A Dec. 26 Topaze Cardiff. fan. 12 Eothesay do 15 Cilurnum DrTikir*' 22 Strathairly J5 le. 30 Oakfield D^rkirk. Feb. 2 Aahton leidah. H Stentor y Liverpool. 7 Consius A.rbihj^p<r Penarth. 8 Isla de Mind^-fSu Cardiff. 8 Aurora jr Q-laß^fOW. 9 Cyinro r^ Penarth. 13 Olyn^/C Cardiff.
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      CLEARED ANJER FOR ORDERS.
      68 14 1883. ,y kxkxj/k FiumeE. New York. jff' A Y.\ Underwriter do W,, 25 J. B. Newcomb Cardiff. bet. C, J. H. Bowew New York. 10 Eliza 8. Milligan do 19 Guldax do 27 Herschel do Nov. I At do s Alabama do 27 Quickstep do Dec.
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        78 14 NOTICE. The undersigned do hereby give notice to the Merchant k, Traders and others in Singapore, that Bin Hadjke HaMAN can still act as my Attorney and Agent in Singapore during my absence from Singapore by virtue of tw > powers of Attorney granted by me to him respectively dated
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        69 14 Ho tires. RELIGIOUS TRAOT SOCIETY OF LONDON. Just received an'! n>w for sal* 1 M the Depol of the British and Foreign Bible Society, 591 Vict.^ria Street. A large assortment of the publications of the above Society, consisting of Periodicals, Books for children and adults. Toy Books, Text Books, Illuminated
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        870 14 SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED. 1883. Auff. 31 Areola Cardiff. Sept. 28 Chiristin Cardiff. 28 Concezione do Oct. 9 Berenice Cardiff. 22 Salvator Accanie do Nov. 3 D Nazareno Cardiff. M 8 Mentana do 27 Lui'via Raffo do 27 Wilnelm A.nton do 27 Union do 29 Daggry do 29 Concordia do 1
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        90 14 1 Progressieta do 1 Carmarthenshire Cardiff. 3 Elise Penarth. 6 F. C. Sieben Liverpool. 0 (r'ara'Tganshire Cardiff. 19 President do 19 Decision do 22 Rajah Newcastle. 29 Erasmo Cardiff. Jan. 10 Juno Liverpool. 10 Ermina dal Orso Cardiff. 10 Waltikka do t 10 Minna do 12 Papaßisett.. 18 Luigi Madre
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        904 14 CLEARANCES. Date. Vessel's Name. Flag Rio. Captain. Destination. Mar. 7 Pakan Brit. str. Chopard Pakan via ports 8 Patoeah Dut. str. van Meerte I'alombang 8 Koning Willem 111 Dut. str. Duif tvia 9 Graof van Bylandt Dut. str. Swaart Penang Acheen 8 Siak Dut. str. de Blinde l».li via ports
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