Straits Times Weekly Issue, 19 July 1889
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Title Section27 1889-07-19 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. y,w SBKtEa Published for Transmission by Evert Homeward Mail Steamer. [Price 40 Cent* VOL XLV. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JULY 19. 1889. NO. 3,52927 words
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Article18 1889-07-19 1 At 89, Institution Hill, on the ICth instant, the wife of Edward M. Lton, of a son.18 words
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103 1889-07-19 1 STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 19th JULY, 1889. CONTENTS. Market Quotations. Irsekly Summary. Eater's Telegrams Local and General News. Penang Harbour Improvement. A Superintendent of Weddings, faarasworth as a Publican. Land Legislation in Sarawak. Coffee Cultivation. The Forests of Pahang. The Law and the Ladies. Testerday's Municipal Meeting. Municipal Meeting. Municipal President's103 words
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Article312 1889-07-19 1 Singapore 19th July, 1889. PaODUCK. Gsmbier 9.25. so. Oahe No. 1 12.77*. do. do. No. 2 1100. Osara, Tringanu 3.82A. so. Pontianak 3.10. fcsper, Black 18.87*. fcge Flour, 2.60. Pead Sago 3.40. oafss,BaU ,24.00. ftpfcea, small Flake 5.50. so. do. Ist quality 5.75. es. mod. flake 5.624.312 words
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Article244 1889-07-19 1 The Municipal Commissioners, at their fortnightly meeting on Wednesday decided upon drawing the attention of Government to the evils of unrestricted Chinese burial grounds here. The Police Commission has begun its labours. The R. Y. S. Monsoon arrived here on the 15th instant. It is intended244 words
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Article862 1889-07-19 1 (For Straits Times,) The Soudan. Cairo, 10th July. Heavy reinforcements of Egyptian troops, backed by British are en route for Assouan to check the Dervish advance. BIMETALISM. London, 10th July. Mr. Gladstone has published a letter condemning bimetalism. The Soudan. London, 11th July.— ln the House of Commons862 words
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Article320 1889-07-19 1 THURSDAY, 18th JULY The Floating Hotel Co., under the title of the Hongkong Marina, Limited, was registered at Hongkong on the 9th July, with a capital of $75,000. in 15,000 shares of $5 each. At the Assizes yesterday afternoon, Dominic D'Souza was found guilty of forgery and criminal breach of320 words
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83 1889-07-19 1 Marine Sorting on the M. M. Steamers. On the 11th iust. the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce wrote to the Colonial Secretary inviting the attention of the Governor to the question of placing a mail sorter on board the M. M. steamers, and on the 13th he was informed83 words
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Article156 1889-07-19 1 Appointment of Ma. Spencb Moss. H. E. the Governor, with the approval of the Secretary of State, has appointed Mr. A. Spence Moss, M. Inst. C. E., to the control of the new lines in Perak, in addition to the Selangor system, which he at present controls. There156 words
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113 1889-07-19 1 We are now able to confirm absolutely our intimation of last Monday that the extension of the Selangor State Railway to Rawang (Ulu Selangor) has been approved by the Secretary of State, and that the contract has been let to Mr. Murray Campbell, who will113 words
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254 1889-07-19 2 LOCAL AND GENERAL. WEDNESDAY, 10th JULY. A coBJSEsroNDENT writiug from Saigon to the Hongkong Daily Press; says the last mail brought the new customs tariff, imposing enhanced duties, esjnjcially on piece goods aud tobacco, while many articles from China tor native consumption are now placed ou the free list. Sugar254 words
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Article112 1889-07-19 2 The collapse of Surrey cricket before the team over which they had won four sue- cessive victories will act as a stimulus to the ardour for the game which has been said to be waning in Nottinghamshire. It was hardly expected that Surrey would fail to win the112 words
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145 1889-07-19 2 Steamship Competition between Singapore and Australia. MeBBrs. McAlister Co. have ceased to act as agents of the Australind, and our information is that a controlling interes! in that vessel has been acquired by Messrs. Gray, Dawes Co.—which means that the vessel will be run under "B. I." management with Messrs.145 words
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Article223 1889-07-19 2 Thb China Express, in calling attention to the inconveniences of the delivery of P. O and M. M. mails in London during the S. W. monsoon within a day or two of each other, says: It is difficult to know if any one is to blame, or where223 words
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Article326 1889-07-19 2 News. (From our oxen Correspondent.) Johore, loth July.—H. H. the Sultan I left yesterday at 11 a. m, on a short cruise j in the yacht Panti*. Hofessor Vaughan Stevens accompanies His Highness as far as Eendow. The Bultan is expected to hjs away about a week. The326 words
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386 1889-07-19 2 In submitting to the Shareholders the Fifth Annual Balance Sheet, and Statement of Pro tit and Loss for the year ended 31st March, 1889, the Directors have pleasure in being ab!e again to shew a satisfactory result of the Bank's operations. After payment of386 words
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Article257 1889-07-19 2 Just before the uew rules and regulations to l>e observed by the pawnshop keep' rs of Singapore name iuto operation, a Malay put in an appea anee iu one of the establishments its South Bridge Road, aud pushing a $40 gold watch through the pigeon257 words
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Article352 1889-07-19 2 The Cruise of the Orion." The Orion left Singapore at 3 p. m on the 26th June for Sarawak, and proceeded at half speed. 8 knots, arriving at b\3o p. m. on the 28th June, tine weather and a smooth sea being experienced on the passage. The river being too352 words
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369 1889-07-19 2 Sir Morell Mackenzie and the St. James' Gazette." Gazette*" Sim Morell Mackenzie having brought an action for libel against Mr" Edwanl i Jloll^ private and confidential letters he .wrote to Mr. Frederick &E?d. m i£* 188* **d *hich were pubhshed in The Times, Messrs. Fresh! I rr M to tender369 words
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Article235 1889-07-19 2 Mm. Belfiblk.. a brother of the Aenas British Resident of Selangor, left last sight in the Sree M*uaan for Paaaag where he is to act as Magistrate. Brother Ephram left for Colombo r«tterday in the M. M. mail steamer Mel bourne, and his place here as Director235 words
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Article356 1889-07-19 2 Magistrate's Aptbal. This morning, before Mr. Justice Goldney, in the Supreme Court, four Chinamen *named Tan Jee Sun, Lo Yu Hia, Von Koa Shoon (Chief Interpreter in No. 2 Pobar Court) and Tan Tai Kun, all of when about two months ago were ordered to pays356 words
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Article170 1889-07-19 3 At the junction of Albert Street aud Selegei Road, there stands a notice board notifying that a certaiu number of 'rickshas may wait for hire at that particular gpot. At about 2 o'clock this morning a man endeavoured to put. an end to his existeuce.170 words
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374 1889-07-19 3 Abo no: half past 12 o'clock last night, while a policeman was goiug bis rounds on Havelock Road, his attention was drawn to the suspicious movements of two Chinamen iu the front grounds of the Chinese Protectorate Office. He was pro- j ceeding towards the374 words
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Article484 1889-07-19 3 Monday, Bth July. The question 01 toe hour is whose tender for the railway extension to Rawang is to be accepted. We shall, I expect, hear the decision shortly. last Saturday night we had another •stertainment at the club. Of course *i. Law's songs were the chief features484 words
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Article839 1889-07-19 3 Enthusiastic Public Meeting Yesterday. Mr. Maxwell's Bill approved in principle. {Special telegram from our own Correspondent.) Penang, Wednesday, 7.0 p.m. The meeting this afternoou in the Town Hall was the largest ever held in Penang. The Hou. J. M. Vermont took the chair. Mr. John B. Budd839 words
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Article474 1889-07-19 3 In the matter of dogs, Penang has so far the advantage over Singapore that hydrophobia has hitherto beeu unknown in the sister Settlement. The Resident Councillor of Malacca suggests that boys iu the Vernacular Schools might be drilled at periodical intervals, which would improve their figures, aud474 words
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Article100 1889-07-19 3 Messrs. Huttenbach Brothers have successfully teudered for the management of petroleum stores in Lirut aud Kwala Kangsa. The Resident notifies to officers f rauiiug departmental aud district Estimates, that recommendations for increasing salaries will only receive attention under exceptional circumstances. Iu February last, 543 uaraes were on the100 words
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Article166 1889-07-19 3 The Marion arrived to-day from Batoutu with 57,581 cases of pef.roleum. The Phra Chom K!<io reports haviug passed yesterday, at 5. p.m., the British barque Darra, which wished to he reported all well on board. An over-productiou of trading-ships would seem to be one of the eeouomi. al166 words
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Article221 1889-07-19 3 (Mr. Maxwells Penang Refx>rt.) I have endeavoured, through the Chinese Protectorate, to induce the leading members of the Ohiuese commuuitv to take a more active interest in the Pauper Hospital, which exists almost entirely tor the benefit of their countrymeu. I regret to have uo success to221 words
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367 1889-07-19 3 By a Reuter's telegram this moruiug we learu that a serious collision between the Messageries Maritimes mail steamers Anadyr and Oxus, resulting iu the sinking of the former vessel, occurred iu Aden Harbour last night. By all accounts the calamity was unattended with367 words
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Article311 1889-07-19 4 Among the newest gowns which fashionable women are uow wearing are the black grenadiues, strong, becoming, and stylish. Some are covered all over either with a coloured leaf or a brocade like a fieur de lis or have rows of stripes at the hem, vivid Empire-green311 words
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Article467 1889-07-19 4 The Governor- General of Netherlands India has decided to grant com mutation of sentence to 90 out of the 101 prisoners condemned to death for insurrection and murder in the province of Bantam. Five of the balance have already been hung at the seene of their crimes.467 words
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Article458 1889-07-19 4 Shen Pao - Shen Pao Fxchangef to 6th Mr. J. CaosseTT, an enthusiast, who hud devoted himself in the mo9t self-sacrifieiug mann«r to missionary work amoogst the Chinese, died on board the El Dorado on the 21st June, while on the passage from Shanghai to Tientsin. Mr. Crossott, who was unattached458 words
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Article57 1889-07-19 4 The number of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week was 1,322. The "Three-Quarter" Pilsener Beer seems to be taking this market. The idea is a size of bottle midway between a piut and a quart, which is no doubt a useful variation of57 words
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Article68 1889-07-19 4 Johore, Friday, J.th July.— During the late squally weather a tongkang taking gambier from Johore to Singapore was capsized and lost, and two others loaded with produce from the east coast of Johore are missing. A large tongkang belonging to a Chinese wood-dealer from tbe Carimons loaded68 words
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Article109 1889-07-19 4 The R. Y. S. Monsoon." The steam yacht Monsoon (of the Royal Yacht Squadron), from Southampton, Gibraltar, Malta, Venice, Naples, Suez and other ports, en route to China, arrived in Singapore this morning and anchored in the roadstead. There are ou board Mr Playne Marling,Mr. T. Crewe, Mr. T. Farrer109 words
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Article106 1889-07-19 4 iboso of u» not jet fifty yean of aee j and inteU^naUynrognari,, periodof We been a«ong m I kerosene oil. electric lights, steam fire engines, chemical fire Citing ishers, anaesthetic* and painless sUrgery; gun cotton, mtro- glycerine, dynamits, giant powder; alumii Sum, magnesium, and otherHomiletic Review - 106 words
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Article188 1889-07-19 4 A change is likely to be made iu connection with vaccination iu ludia, which will be most acceptable to tbe Ipeople at large. It is intended gradually to cease using lymph taken from human subjects, and "to "depend solely upon the calf. Referring to an extract which we take188 words
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Article228 1889-07-19 4 Says the London Observer of June 9th The real factor which produces high speed, as well as increased comfort, in travelling is the deraaud of the passenger traffic. Tbe Paris club train is a case in point, and tbe Scotch expresses auother. Tbe ehai-uian of the P. and228 words
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Article253 1889-07-19 4 A Place Where Starvation is Unknown. Bech can aland is the paradise of the working man, says a writer in the Fortnightly Review. In the course of our sojourn we never saw a beggar or a starving person. Masons in Bechuaualand were getting wages of 15s. to JCI per253 words
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Article365 1889-07-19 4 The following is the full text of the re- I £1 w°v\ PaMe S at We^esday's meeting Pe,Mll1 °«reapoiident tel£ i graahed the same eveniii*; a short account) and also the full list of the Committee nt That the question at maintaming and improving the harbour and365 words
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Article277 1889-07-19 4 i he Asia arrived here to-day with 1,691 tons of coal. Tbe Batvean reports having spoken yesterday, in Rhio Straits, the barque Bona, of Aberdeen, bound to Singapore. A notification in the Government Gosast announces the withdrawal of the Lueipsta Light-vessel and the mooring of tvo black-painted Buoys277 words
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Article731 1889-07-19 4 Mr. C. B. S. W. Thorpe, Commander I of the Colonial steianer Sea Belle, has bees I granted leave of absence, with half-salarj, I for six and a half months, to be taken after I three months' vacation leave commenciag I from tbe 11th July, 1889.731 words
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Article519 1889-07-19 5 The Courrier d y Haiphong of the *27th June takes note of the frequency of 6uicide among French officers of the land forces in Tonqnin. A captain, for instance, when ill of fever, shot himself through the hetd ou the 22nd June at Caobang. The situation there519 words
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Article334 1889-07-19 5 Mr. Bernhardt Kooru, for many vears proprietor of the Singapore Hotel,' died yesterday afternoon. Yesterday afternoon, through the capsiziug of a sampan, a Chinaman was drowned, and his body has not yet been recovered. The Overland Mail of the 21st June says that Captain Henry J. Carr,334 words
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163 1889-07-19 5 Trial Trip of the (Chinese) s.s. Celestial The guests sino He's a jolly good fallow." The s.s. Celestial, after having undergone extensive repaiis at the New Hai hour Dock, went yesterday to have its trial trip round Singapore Island. Mr. Tan Beng Wan, its owner, invited a lare circle of163 words
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Article74 1889-07-19 5 The latest venture in local joint stock enterprise in Hongkong is a floating botel. Tbe hotel, which is to be built on pontoons, will contain twenty bed-rooms. The idea of being able to sleep on the water on hot summer nights is decidedly an agreeable one. We74 words
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Article92 1889-07-19 5 We hear, but not on the highest authority, that the contract for the extension of the Selangor State Railway to Ulu Selangor has l>eeu given, or is definitely intended to be given, to Mr. Murray Campbell, a well-known Native States contractor, and tne same who surveyed92 words
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Article156 1889-07-19 5 Saturday, lHth July. —We were led to expect a visit from H. H. the Sultan all this week, and the Sayang was sent here in advance to take him up tbe liver on his arrival, but the Chantai, which came in on Thursday, brought word that for the present156 words
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Article153 1889-07-19 5 The M. M. Collision at Aden. The M. M. agent here has received the following telegram of Saturday's date PassH^ers. dep&ehea Anadyr coul£ dans le port, parteut par Ballaarat." The message, being translated ;md expanded, is, 44 The pa-sengers and mails which were on board the Anadyr, which sunk ia153 words
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Article140 1889-07-19 5 Exchanges to 10th instant./ We understand that the woman Me Lo or Me Lau, who it is said is at the head of one of the Societies, and who at all events is a most important prisoner, and has given valuable evidence against the leaders in the140 words
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Article319 1889-07-19 5 The following should be read in connection with our Reuter's telegram of today. It really docs look as if Home Rule was being beaten all along the line. Ev6n the elements aip fighting on our side, and the fickle goddess of Agriculture smiles upon us. The boycotted319 words
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Article458 1889-07-19 5 The Secret Society Case. This morning Mr. Justice Goldney delivered Judgment in this case as follows This was an appeal fiom a decision of a Court of two Magistrates convicting the appellants of assisting in the management of a society not registered iu accordance with the provisions of458 words
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Article496 1889-07-19 5 R.Y S. "Monsoon." As noted in our issue of Saturday, the Royal Yacht Squadron steam yacht Monsoon, with the owner, Mr. W. Playne Marling, and Messrs. T. B. Crewe and T. H. Farrar on board, arrived in Singapore on Saturday morning on a tour from England to China and Japan.496 words
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Advertisement80 1889-07-19 5 The Singapore Higher Scholarships. The following intimation from the Colonial Secretary's Office reached us after our time of publication on Saturday A telegram has been received from the Board of Examiners to the effect that the Higher Scholarships have been awaided to 1, Charles McGowan Phillips, 2, Henry Alfred §oott.80 words
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Advertisement41 1889-07-19 5 1 really don t know what will he tie fate of poor old Ireland. Bnt (piously) there is On* Above who knows. Mrs. Gladstone Yes ho will he down in r a minute. He's brushing his hair.— St. James' i Gazette.41 words
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Article211 1889-07-19 6 The Tai Cheeng arrived here yesterday from Batoum with 22,000 cases of petroleum for China. The Marie brought from Cardiff yesterday 252 tons of coal, and 102 tons of Coke. The Tea steamer Monmouthshire passed through on Saturday, aud the Kostroma yesterday. Passenges Lest. Arrivals. Per Thames from211 words
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Article332 1889-07-19 6 Marriko versus Sinole. Eleven married aud eleven single members of the S.C.C., under the captaincies of Messrs. A. P. Talbot and C. G. Garrard respectively, commenced on the Esplauade on Saturday afternoon a cricket match which will be concluded on 3aturdav afternoon next. Tbe weather was beautifully fine, but332 words
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Article1076 1889-07-19 6 Tbe Pinang Gazette contains a detailed report of the Harbour Trust Meeting held there on Wednesday last, and of which we published a telegraphic summary. The following extracts show the drift of the opinions expressed Mb. Budd's Views. A good deal of the trade which should naturally1,076 words
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536 1889-07-19 6 The Straits Police and the Eurasians. The Eurasian View. In discussing the questions to l>e placed before the Police Commission, the Straits Advocate (the Eurasian weekly) says Taking it altogether, the European Police are a great burden on the Settlement In a word thoy are far too expensive, and there536 words
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Article803 1889-07-19 6 {Ceylon Observer.) Supplementary to Straits Times Telegrams. The Shah in England: Entertainments, Addresses and Speeches. London, 3rd July.— The Shah of Persia in replying to an address presented to him by the Mayor of Windsor yesterdav, said that he sincerely trusted that his visit to England would be803 words
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Article200 1889-07-19 6 (Exchanges to 6th Jul*) I The Foochow tea market the other day at rates 15Js aß i vJ2» of last year. The foreign tsa .sys*^ have done well to play a waiting of, as has too often happened, n for the first chests ana payja prices prices raised200 words
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Article850 1889-07-19 7 A Drcot Detective. (Hongkong Telegraph, sth July.) The wsys of the coolie-crimps are devious and ersfty, but for once they have been outwitted, and the result will probably cause a tVorough alteration in the present emigration tantem. On the 26th nit, by the orders of General850 words
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Article594 1889-07-19 7 FTuan Besar of Sri Menanti i 3 p. m. to-day from Johnwith a salute from Fort Cjn- steamer Hye Leongtor Majt, managing director of the potation, leTt yesterday for the Corporation's aesr «*i*me r Vb. 2. He will return Terf I *BB vuica steamsr rajUan. now ply-594 words
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Article284 1889-07-19 7 The first Bowling Handicap for the new Challenge Cup subscribed for by certain members of the Tanglin Club was played last with the result: Messrs. Anderson, Cuthbertson, Skene, Waddell, Hooper, McTaggar* and McKie did not jmt in an appearance. The scores nhoi* that the bowling284 words
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Article117 1889-07-19 7 (Before Mr. Justice Goldney and a Jury.) Sixteen cases and thirty-one prisoners are set down for trial at the Fourth Assizes which commeuced its sittings this morning. The cases are nearly all charges of a non-important nature. Summarised, they are as follows Theft, 6 voluntary causing hurt, 2117 words
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Article216 1889-07-19 7 Europeans vs. Eurasians. The return bowling match between Europeans and Eurasians came off last night, and contrary to geueral expectation, the Eurasians beat their opponents by 113 points for the three games. In the first 1 innings the Eurasian team scored 720 against 681 for the Europeans. In the216 words
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Article182 1889-07-19 7 The s. s. Penang left here on Sunday, the 14th instant, at 5 p. m., bound for Cheribou and Samarang with a general cargo and 46 deck passengers, and at 1 o'clock on the morning of the 15th instant, she got on shore at the Pan reef, Bhio182 words
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Article303 1889-07-19 7 The weather in Lower Langkat, so says the Deli Courant, leaves nothing to desire for planting purposes. A. Netherlands man-of-war has now been stationed off the coast of East Sumatra, where she cruises at intervals. Her presence cannot tail to produce a good effect on the natives along303 words
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Article514 1889-07-19 7 The French Government transport Bien Hoa passed through yesterday from Toulon for Saigon. The English mail for Europe per P. O. steamer Malwa does not close till 6 o'clock on Saturday morning, the 20th instant. At the Assizes this moruing, the sailor William Liudsay pleaded guilty to514 words
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Article21 1889-07-19 7 Shipping News. Tan yacht Monsoon left this morning for Johore, Th© Netherlands man-of-war Mddassar left to-day bound westward. aha21 words
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Advertisement87 1889-07-19 7 Sale of Sea-Damaged Goods. This morning Messrs. Powell <fc Co. submitted for auction sale the sea-damaged goods ex. s. s. Electra. The following were the average prices realized 5 cases Mustard, $4 per case 71 cases Beer, $8.50 per case; 40 eases Wine, $6.15 pjr case; 15 barrels Hungarian Flour,87 words
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Article41 1889-07-19 8 I Per Benmore from North Borneo ports, Messrs. Richardson, Chaloner, Thomas, Miller and Captain Barnett. Mayflower from Malacca, Mrs. Cooper. Billtion from Klang, Mr. and Mrs. Ribeiro and Mrs. Coscaden. Banjermastin from Surabaya, Messrs A. Guerrieri and G. Guerrieri.41 words
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Article512 1889-07-19 8 I With reference to the Uold rields or Siam Co., Limiced, we learn from M. Sigg, of Bangkok, now on his way to Europe, that the prospects of the coraj>any are considered bright, the ouly shady point l*?ing the labour question, as great difficulty is512 words
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447 1889-07-19 8 A case of the greatest importance to the European Police Officers in charge of Suburban Stations was brought before Messrs. Thornton and O'Sullivan this morning. This was the case of Lim A IKak, Lim King Hee, and Aug Tye Soon, who were charged with447 words
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Article789 1889-07-19 8 (B. N. B. Herald, Ist July.) The weather this year has been a little disappointing to the tohaceo planters. On the East Coast we understand that it was intended to make July the planting mouth,, and operations were delayed in consequence. It I j is now789 words
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Article475 1889-07-19 8 IP Ofticial recognition of the Press has so far made headway in Manila that the Treasury department has just «Hft arrangements for giving news to the local journals. Henceforth facilities will be afforded reporters in that quarter to pick np departmental intelligence. Formally tables," waste mformation.for the Press475 words
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Article677 1889-07-19 8 {North Borneo Herald.) About 150 miles north of Borneo is the island cf Palawan or Paragua, one of the Philippines belonging to the Spanish, but one which, owing to tie small trade and communication, is very little known. The population is scanty in the northern part of the island677 words
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Article1326 1889-07-19 8 {By Monday'* Mail.) I Measured* by importance and novemr I the great event of the summer will be tj I jubilee ihowof the Royal AgricnHsml I Society in Windsor-park. Vast sum mouey are being spent to make this nmj{ meeting the biggest ever known i n ths agricultural1,326 words
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Article227 1889-07-19 9 (Straits Times July 10,) To-naVe telegram announcing tbe admnce of five thousand dervishes beyond Wady Haifa, shows that their recent defeat in that quarter has not damped the spirits of the Mahdists. Wady Haifa is town on the Upper Nile on the boundary hne between Egypt and227 words
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Article697 1889-07-19 9 (Straits Times July 11.} It is with sincere pleasure that we publish to-day a telegraphic account of the unanimous and hearty meeting at which the traders of Penang yesterday accepted the principle of Mr. Maxwell's M Penang Harbour Bill." It may be remembered that the first public697 words
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Article846 1889-07-19 9 A Superintendent of Weddings." (Straits Timet July 12.) If Brother Jonathan no longer floods the markets of the old world with such articles de luxe as those nutmegs made of wood and clocks that wouldn't figger whereof Sir Theodore Martin sang in days gone by, a vast number of his846 words
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Article944 1889-07-19 9 Wordsworth as a Publican." (Straits Times July 13.) The completion of Professor Knight's library edition of the works of William Wordsworth is a literary event of considerable interest and importance. This edition comprises eleven volumes, the ninth, tenth, and last of which are devoted to a life of tbe poet,944 words
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Article443 1889-07-19 10 (Straits Times July 15.) The Government of Sarawak seems anxious to prevent that speculative monopolising of the public laud iu large areas which has ever been the bane of newly settled countries. The Sarawak Gazette states that the laud policy of that State is directed against443 words
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Article341 1889-07-19 10 (Straits Times July 16.), By last advices from Java, a spurt has been given to the trade in Bali coffee, and high quotations were ruling for that article. Unfortunately, the resulting speculative spirit has aroused, it is reported, the greed of the natives in a direction which, unless341 words
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Article694 1889-07-19 10 (Straits Times July 17.) Pahang is a well-wooded country, and it is highly important that it should re- main so, for, unlike Singapore, it has a distinct rainy season, and all experience tells j us that tbe deforestation of such a country would be followed by694 words
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Article998 1889-07-19 10 (Straits Times July 17.) A protest Against female suffrage appearing in the June number of the Nineteenth Century, and the introduction this session of a Bill by the member for North Aberdeen, revive for consideration the old question of Woman's Bights. Mr. Hunter's Bill touches998 words
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Article637 1889-07-19 11 (Straits Times July 18.) Wi believe that the Chinese people of Singapore have of late been much concerned regarding the matter of possible iaterfereuee with their burying grounds, have been made to us ou behalf of the Chinese, but to these we laplied that the Chinese might637 words
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2605 1889-07-19 11 WaxmssDaY, 17th July. T^ ordinary fortnightly meeting of the y*nffipeJ. Commissioners was held in the 2***.Boom of the Town Hall yesterday moon, under the presidency of Colonel *V>p. .There were also present Messrs, ■*aet, Cuthbertson, T*" Jiak Kim, Lim Jig Keng, Tan Beng Wan, Daridaon,2,605 words
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247 1889-07-19 12 Mr. Buckley Negotiates for Theatre Scenery. Mr. Buckley wrote from England stating that the proprietor of tbe Theatre Royal, Leamington, was prepared to supply a quantity vf scenery for the Town Hall theatre at about $1,260, being about $260 above the Municipal allowance. After some discussion the offer waa accepted.247 words
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4583 1889-07-19 12 Municipal Offices, Singapore, 2nd July, 1889. Meetings. During the month of June four meetings were held, viz., two special, on the 3rd and 27th instant, aid two ordinary, on the sth and 19th idem. The former of the sreeial meetings was convened4,583 words
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Article1179 1889-07-19 13 Comparative Retuhns for thb Straits, Cbylon, and Honokono. Statistical tables relating to the Colonial Possessions of tbe United Kingdom for tbe years 1882-83-84 have just been published in blue book form. It is interesting to compare the trade and administration reports of the Straits Settlements1,179 words
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Article2116 1889-07-19 13 By last advices from Hongkong, an important share-broking case was engaging the attention of the Supereme Court there. The matter came before the Court in the shape of an action Potts v. Bustomjee. The plaintiff sued defendant for $5,600 damages for breach of contraajfcwith re-ference-to the purchase2,116 words
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109 1889-07-19 14 Ships in Harbour. In future no Pilot' will be at liberty to bring into New Harbour any Russian or French Men-of-war or Transport, or hired Transport, unless he holds the Annexed form of notice duly filled up. As soon as the notice is109 words
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Advertisement410 1889-07-19 14 LAMBEBT BBOTHEBS SINGAPORE CARRIAGE WORKS AND HARNB8S MANUFACTORY. Orchard Road, Singapore. Established 1862. Manufacturers of all kinds of Carriages on the newest principles and with the best materials. Beg to call attention to their present large stock of new and fashionable carriages consisting of STASHOPE GIGS, to suit either ponies410 words
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Advertisement126 1889-07-19 14 ~~_^teT D'FrUHCK'S GENUINE GRAINS OF NEIIB^ __E S_a Afgi-urr, stomachic, puroative «_i injiurrS n P4 jg%_f.^T„gy. D f d a^awSMffi?, 1 I BSfSSsK- sassrSE-*--- -'-"^ftaKS »> avooomir #c- Vnr much imitated and couNT_ararr_D the annews* Mbol ia colours and tno ssoras v_a_» A dox la accompanied with a Notice. From126 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1260 1889-07-19 14 ARRIVALS JTT Flag t-^ ►gg Vessel's Nam*. Tons. Captain. Fbom. Bailed. CoN3io Nsat Bio. July' 8 rapan BH-str. IQ'.">1 Q '."> I! ijrkon? In'y 2 -'arki.-s !U*m 8 Devonshire ajr.f 151b* .'urvis Nagaaki .June 26ji> a te-„n Simon* ft <V y QoUararj MJJ. oSj t-'rauji- tiuaria Ju y 0 Mo><1,260 words
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Advertisement343 1889-07-19 15 **pSmT M-rw^siaK 'i\cV v c 'f^^^rjf^jiSSSE'&i !f^j-i-' 'wj^^ffsf^iijWW ERUYIAH BARK. IROR SSst *n* ST 1 k c :^l_sVsW_?Ksv_OT I^JSfi «t »w*i«j| _1 _B ?4 _t 1 1 f I "fl* Q4 r^ivsijr s-/sf g^o^r* V^T ll L^^i^^lsa^a^s^S«la«W^ P^^^flftasS^ the GREAT rHINON REMEDY /_____bOvsv* .fc _____3_n ßH^*^^"* < wr^— 'fi J343 words
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Advertisement804 1889-07-19 15 r 1 MACFARLANE'S JCASTIN6S. Sec Illustrated Catalogve, eentalnlag GS(M) Illnstratioiis >f^T^ X XIM Macfarlane's Conductor Pipks. for Rain-water. Stove, Soil, a^\ I 1 ]w^Jr£km L and Ventilating Purposes. Pluitt and Qrnatnental. M'' I JL V T /^^3____f T i MACFARLANE'S EaveGetTERS. for Raiu-water.Bjildiay Cornices, m* l Y T Tr^MsasT^ Boundary804 words
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Advertisement508 1889-07-19 15 DR. J. 00LLI8 BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE The Original and only ItENUink Advice to Invalids, If you wish to obtain quiet, refreshing sleep, free from headache relief from pain and anguish, to calm and assu.vge the weary achings of protracted disease, invigorate the nervous media, aud regulate th* inoculating systems of the508 words
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Advertisement643 1889-07-19 16 S C H W E I TS SB' 8 o o o o -A. i 3>a* A Anti-D^spe^tic Cocoa or Chocolate Powder, fctARAVTEED PURE SOLCBLE COCOA, WITHOUT ADMIXTtIEIE "Society" says "THE QUEEN invariably haa ««P o* SCHWKITZEK'S COCOATINA brought to her bedside at 7-90 and two bour« later ahe quaffe643 words
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Advertisement419 1889-07-19 16 yriaa-irenumerv 1 I fIIOTANP, ftl/MR /iff Salnt-Horwri, *qj I _____M_^a__p_i_i_l__p___S~s~i~sl sW^^— A lOWWTIFIC DISCOVBRT PATBNTBD IN FRANCE AND ABtOAD I have a fulneu of concentration and fragrance hitherto unknown, H They sin sold, in tho shape of BeneUs or Lioaenges, in small bottles oe I boxes of every description, and419 words
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Advertisement320 1889-07-19 16 THF MIDLAND COTTIES I VVAICH LUMPi|NY. I OFV.wi STREET, BIRMINGHAM, I to an> part of VV _B_ JJ to aa/ e atttf the World, t_a WorH l e .'-i\- rsader of thw send for oar beeisbl aew Ifl» trai- ataiogue, containing x.ooo unsolicited teatia oniah mi over line Copper plate320 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE WEEKLY "STRAITS TIMES," JULY 19, 1889.
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Title Section9 1889-07-19 1 SUPPLEMENT TO THE WEEKLY "STRAITS TIMES," JULY 19, 1889.9 words
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43 1889-07-19 1 FRIDAY, 19th JULY, 1889. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. fa omsequence of ihe mail arrangements j the news of to-day (Friday) is given i n a Supplement* (For Straits Kates.) j Rnrsw-LOF the Whitechapil Murders. fgtndon, 18ih July.—Another unfortunate has been found butchered in White- i^43 words
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Article1192 1889-07-19 1 ![anl€4f*l unicipal Commissioners at their ing raised incidentally an interint concerning the filling of va. their employment. A vacancy j t of Chief Bailiff has arisen, and aaaits had tried their chance of that coveted billet, even with a uced to 75 dollars a month. To i s,1,192 words
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265 1889-07-19 1 {Contributed.) The W. C. T. U. Woman's cruelty to Us some one has interpreted. Shall we not rather say "We come to uplift Such would have been the conclusion of any one who had found his way iuto the Methodist Episcopal Church last evening (Thursday,265 words
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Article585 1889-07-19 1 We learn that one of the forest rangers here has met with ierf liberal treatment at the hands of thetGovernnien'tj which is deserving of notice. The man used to be stationed at fUlik Pulau, and in the execution of his duty became ad ill that he has been585 words
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Article142 1889-07-19 1 (Contributed) The event in Church circles of course has l>een tbe advent of Mr. Keith, the Presbyteriau Minister. Have you seen hiin r How do you like him have been on the lips of uiauy fair enquire: s for days past. We have seen him, there's over six142 words
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Article428 1889-07-19 1 (Pinany Gazette, loth July). A romantic tragedy was enacted on Thursday last at Quulia Buk* iu Province Wellesley. it appears that some tima ago a Malay came to tsettle there from Kedah having a little money with mm. He wa* offered board and lodging in a family, the428 words
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Article748 1889-07-19 1 Vkrdict against Tilt Corner ~~The share-broking case of Potts vs. Bustomjee at Hongkong came to an nd on the lOth July. The defence called wit- nesses to prove that the plaintiff, when he made tbe bargaiu with the defendant, knew that the shares were going to ri748 words
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Article590 1889-07-19 2 I Thb Java Bode of the 6th July reports no change in the situation in Acheen. Palavering still goes on with the titular Sultan, but nothing has leaked out as to tbe progress made by the nesgoeiations. The Rajah of Lombok has sent envoys of high rank590 words
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Article1093 1889-07-19 2 A Comparison with Ceylon. A LBTTM from a partner of the firm of Hill and Kathborne, giving particulars of coffee cultivation in Perak, appears in the British North Borneo Herald of the Ist July. It was written in answer to a request from a settler1,093 words
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Article383 1889-07-19 2 News of troubles of an alarming nature, going on in tbe upper country, reached here a few days ago, says the Foochow Echo of the 28th June. It appears that a large body of men living on the borders of Kiangsi came down in rapid boats to Fnhkien,383 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter433 1889-07-19 2 Bnl|_~ln vonr article of yesterday on h Law aud the Ltdips yon touched upon a subject that has been fermenting m my I mind for some time. This, us an Kjiglisb Oolonv, should be a fleM for English lahour a safetv-valve for the markets at home glutted433 words
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Letter391 1889-07-19 2 Sib, On reading the report of the meeting of the Pahang Exploration and Development Company, Limited, aud your leading article of July 17th re the forests of Pahang, I don't think tle»re is much fear of denuding the Pahang forests for a generation or two yet. First, the valuable391 words
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Letter445 1889-07-19 2 Sis, —I must express my surneJasaaj I my being quite at a loss to undent*! th I reason why the Singapore Munieip*_;* I should have occasion to revive tail noi I tion for discussion, while our Hoe* i I vernment, to whom the very time aaJMsrt I445 words
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Article59 1889-07-19 2 Skipping Th* Pahstro arrived to-day from 'I£. I toum with 99.816 cases of petroleum. W I is coaling at Tanjong Pagar. I The Dardanus reports a very I monsoon during the passage hither I Foochow. 1 The Colonial steamer Hnrsburgh hasj I her roasts taken down for uumii59 words
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Advertisement200 1889-07-19 2 i tm NOTICE. 1 THE price of the Btrait* Times" S) I For the daily issue $34 yearly 1 For the weekly issue $16 I The aubaoription, which I s ssae*leqssr; terly in advance, includes free < fl _]JJ2-J S I afternoon in. Singapore and free aswverjW poet withiu tho200 words
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