Weekly Sun, 8 November 1913
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Title Section19 1913-11-08 1 THE Weekly Sun 126, CROSS STREET, SINGAPORE. it NO. 166. SINGAPORE SATURDAY* NOVEMBER 3, 19 L3. PRICE 10 CENTS'19 words
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Advertisement444 1913-11-08 1 HOTEL DBS INOES WELTEVREDEN. BATAVIA. A First-class house. The largest Hotel m the Dutch Indies. Excellent table, greatest comfort, best service. Terms moderate. Highly recommended by tourists. JAPANESE DENTIST. I iJpn I 1 K. Tsutada, 74, Bras Basah Road. HIGH-CLASSI/VORK AT LOW FEES. Telephone No. 1245. THE ACID TEST. An444 words
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6553 1913-11-08 2 Peking, October 10. —The formal inauguration of His Excellency Yuan Shiu-k'ai,, as President of the Chinese Republic, took place to-day m the T.ii Ho Tien, or Hall of Great Harmony. The ceremony and its! setting were m every way worthy of the; occasion, and the6,553 words
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Article1066 1913-11-08 3 4 will prove to be one of the moat sensational as it will be unexpected reconciliation^ between married members of the aristocracy who have been livincr apart, •is said by frienfeto be immineut. There U an interesting rumour going the rounds of Society circles to the1,066 words
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703 1913-11-08 3 According to a cablegram from England. Miws Maud Allan is determined to show m India. The question is How much? A Parable. 1. And it came to pass m the days of Georgius the King, when Rougemond, of the house of Taffytus, was Vizier,703 words
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Article70 1913-11-08 3 Singapore (Tank-rd). Mail leaves for north at 7.9 a.m and 7.0 p.m. Other trains leave for Johore at 9.0 a., 10.30 a., noon 1.30 p., 2.54 p., 4.30. p. Mail arrives from north at 8.16 a.m. and 6.52 p.m. Other trains leave from Johore 8.42 a., 10.15 a.,70 words
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Article217 1913-11-08 3 THE ELIXIR AT LAST. A positive aid to longevity ig the turkey trot. Really it is a cheerful sight when gray-haired men and women do the trot." John Philip Sousa. Though the secret of Methuselah 19 claimed by Metchnikoff, Until he's lived to prove it please excu?e us if217 words
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Article272 1913-11-08 3 Past dajri I carved this scented loom, Set it about with moonstones pale, And wrought upon it many a tale Of love for sweet Siami I gave it with a heron's plumes For her dark hair, and a bronze net All wove with beaten gold and jet. She272 words
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Article153 1913-11-08 3 [For The Bulletin.] Michael Fl winery McPhee, Who'd been on a jamboree, Was recov'ring from his spree Neath the local doctor men He had seen the usual crew Of bush jim-jams, red and blue, And striped snakes of ev'ry hue But was getting well again. It was then153 words
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Article187 1913-11-08 3 (ganitary Division.) Oh, they chase the wary skeeter to his lair, And they slay him by the million then and there, And the chigger and the gnat And the young domestic rat. Well, they just exterminate 'em everywhere Oh, they fill the stagnant marshes full of oil,187 words
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Advertisement305 1913-11-08 3 CONFIDENCE ■aid Lord Chatham, is a plant of slow growth." People believe m things that they see, and m a broad aense they are right. What ia sometimes called blind faith is not faith at all. There must be reason and fact to form a foundation for trust. In regard305 words
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Advertisement345 1913-11-08 3 DISTRESSING DAYS FOR A BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN SAMPALOC, P. I. Relief and cure come with Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Entry into womanh <od, unfortunately :ur many a young girl, is often; announced by periodical headaches, pains m back and loins, dark lines under dull eyes, lost of Hppetite/'palpitation, and irritability.345 words
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1472 1913-11-08 4 The Weekly San. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8. THE NEW ORDER IN THE BALKANS AND THE RELATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN POWERS. The Balkans have during thej past few d. cades not only beenj the storm-centre of Europe,! they h^ve also been a decisive factor for the relations and the groupings ot the1,472 words
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Article64 1913-11-08 4 The mortality returns for Singapore for the week ended Nov. 1 show 230 deaths, a ratio per mille of 37.36. Malarial fever and fever not specified caused respectively 37 and 15 deaths convulsion 29 phthisis 27 beri beri 23 pneumonia 17 diarrhoea 12 and cholera 2. 177 of the total64 words
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Article68 1913-11-08 4 At Lexington, m Kentucky, on October 9, Uhlan, the famous trotter, lowered the world's record for a mile by Covering the journey m 1.54^. The previous best record was hel 1 by Uhlan, who last year trotted a mile m 158. Uhlan, who is an < ged gelding by Bingen,68 words
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Article14 1913-11-08 4 [The Editor does not hold himself responsible 'or the opinions oj his Correspondents.]14 words
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Article469 1913-11-08 4 To the Editor of the Weekly Sun. DEAR SIR. I some time ago worried you with What ab ut Cross Stratt !H Now it is What aboat Grove Roar] I have lon<s worried about Grove Road and wondered how and why it was made and the469 words
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Article496 1913-11-08 4 To the Editor of the Weekly Sun. Sir, I wish to vent a grievance m the columns of your paper. Close on two years ago I went to reside m Barker Road, and I still reside there, m my own house. My grievance is against the Municipality496 words
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Article21 1913-11-08 4 The L.idy Evelyn Young has kindly consented to give aw.iv the Prk%B after the Swimming Club Carnival to-day.21 words
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Article17 1913-11-08 4 Chief Inspector G. C. Jack-son, of the F.M.S. Police, has been transferred from Kuala Lumpur to IpoL17 words
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Article35 1913-11-08 4 We understand that Mr. F. J. Ayris, wh has managed the St. HelenaTapah Estates for the past 6 years, loaves at the end of the year to take up m appointment m Sehnaror. 0. M)35 words
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Article35 1913-11-08 4 From the sales, for breaking up of several warships including ihe obsolete baitlethipt Hoyal Sovereign" and 4 RamilJies," it appearjj that the prices averaged from a twenueth to a twen-ty-fifth of the original cJ^raction cost.35 words
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Article44 1913-11-08 4 The teniW anniversary meeting of he Indian Christian Association will be held at the Short Street ciirls' today at 8.30 p.m. The Rev. W. Rjnciroaa, M.A B D., will preside. The Lord Bishop of Singapore will be present. Music and refreshments will be provided.44 words
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Article47 1913-11-08 4 Madame Stq§ Hombeline, the lady superior of the Singapore Convent, who was called to Paris for the election^ of the Mother General of the Order of the Holy Infant Jesus, is expected to return by tjje M.M. mail steamer Armand Behic," due here on the 21st December.47 words
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Article52 1913-11-08 4 The Leper Asylum established on an island on the river belovv Chiengmai continues to attract sufferers from all parts of the country, one of its inmates having journeyed from a distant district m British territory. The number of patients has risen from ?7 to 100 m the past three years.52 words
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Article62 1913-11-08 4 A wild elephant is doin* coasiderable damage m the %etapak district tearing up coconut trees, etc., and itr other*ways making^himseb'f a nuisance. Chief Inspector Tayl>r%ras out looking for him fast wfek, and wcunded the animal, which, however, got Uway. It is stated that the body has since been seen, and62 words
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Advertisement16 1913-11-08 4 For all Stomach troubles. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. At all Stores. 80 oents a bottle.16 words
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Advertisement13 1913-11-08 4 For all internal complaints. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. 80 cents a bottle.13 words
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Advertisement57 1913-11-08 4 All Mothers desire to see their children grow up strong and hearty. To effect this tfce protection from chills, stomach ailments, etc., must be sure. Such as is afforded by Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, a medicine known throughout Australasia as the children's life-saver. Never be without it m the home.57 words
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Article1275 1913-11-08 5 Home truths hurt but they are beneficial. Woman only thinks a man understands her yhen he thinks her sweet. There's a lo^of talk about rainless wheat, but wl^at we want is rai less rain. p Every wom;n likes to have a few friends who can't afford to dress1,275 words
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Article1463 1913-11-08 5 The Rev. J. Bolton sails for home on the India, which leaves Singapore on November 14. The Penang Post O.Tice last year had a revenue of $243,559 and an expenditure of $160,597. Mr. C. S. Addis joint London manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, has been1,463 words
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Advertisement183 1913-11-08 5 1g t THIS 13 IT! I J LOSING WEIGHT j 777T 7* 'j -I by the pound I Waterbury's Metabolized > "Under Weight," a condition of <« I 2<«rs>4« i^Sf ill-health, show, jour assimilative I] VUU JUIVCr \Jll po\v«i*s are decieasing. j i^ TASTELESS ODOURLESS /TV I WATERBURY'S j W183 words
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SPORTING NOTES.
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Article93 1913-11-08 6 TaipiDg beat Peaang at hockey by four goals to two. S. A. Yell has won the Gibbon* swimming cop at Penang. The interport shoot which was revived thia year between Singapore, Colombo and Rangoon, with the inclusion of Calcutta after a lapse of several years, has been won by93 words
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Article140 1913-11-08 6 Singapore Golf Club. The November monthly medal stroke competition was plated on November 1 and 2 and resulted m a win for Mr. James Loruie, who returned a nett score of 79 The sweep on Saturday was wou by Mr. Procter and on the follow iug day Mr. Talma140 words
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Article50 1913-11-08 6 The October spoon competition for adiea was played on Monday, November 3, and resulted m a win for Miss Kerr. The following cards were returned Miss Kerr 61—10 51 Mrs. Hartnell 58 5 53 Mrs. He wan 48 -f 4 52 Mrs. D. McLeoii Craig 70—14 5650 words
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Article378 1913-11-08 6 Tjandi Sports Club Tournament. The Tjandi (SuMrmag) Sports Club recently held a lawn tennis tourament, the results of which are appended Men's Championship Singles. First round. Byes, Scheltes, Hooykaas. Second round. Dempster beat Verspyck 6 2. 6 2, Wynhcff beat Kam. perdyck w.0., Owen beat Graban w.0., Butterworth378 words
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Article1751 1913-11-08 6 To-day we have the pleasure of telling you not only about the hardest battle, but one of the greatest and most wonderful m the annals of the game. So great and wonderful, m fact, that you all probably have heard of it before 'that famous battie1,751 words
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Article864 1913-11-08 6 THG ABORIGINAL CRICKETERS. First to Visit England. It is of interest to recall the doings of the first team of cricketers to ever leave Australia to battle on the cricket fields of the Old Country. Many people are under the impression that the pioneer team of 1878,864 words
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Article30 1913-11-08 6 Sunday, Nov. 9th. Johnston's Pier, 9, 10 and 11 a.m, 230 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow, 9.30 and 10.30 a m 12 15, 3 and 5.30 p.m.30 words
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Article228 1913-11-08 6 The foot race over 100 yj#ds between two distinguished officers at Portsmouth a few weeks ago, (one was a full-blown-^ very blown at the finish-*kAdmiral, an.i the other a not so blown Captain, who won; suggests a pleasing possibility to us of future contests of a similar nature.228 words
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466 1913-11-08 6 Tnis afternoon at 3 o'clock the New North China Golf Club was started on its career, says tSie China Critic of October 1 11, The weather which looked bad m the morning, turned out finer, and there was a large gathering of members, both466 words
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CHINA NEWS.
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103 1913-11-08 7 Peking, October 22.— The Peking Daily News reports that the Public Prosecutor of the Republic hag drawn up a black list containing the mames of the rebel leaders with a view to support the provincial authorities m arresting them. The ad-' judication103 words
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Article31 1913-11-08 7 Peking, October 22 The Government intends to discontinue the practice of taking off money from the official's monthly wages but dismiss some superfluous officials m all ministries instead.31 words
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Article16 1913-11-08 7 Peking, October 22. Chang Chi^n, Minister of Agriculture, entered up'»n hie office yesterday.16 words
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29 1913-11-08 7 Peking, October 22. The Government intends to commission Dr. Wu-Ting-fang with expressing thanks to the Foreign GorerDruent^ for the recogcitiou of the Republic.29 words
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Article26 1913-11-08 7 Peking, October 22 It h reported id I Chinese official qomrten that the signing of thn Russo-Chinese treaty with regard to Mongolia ii itcmineijt.26 words
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Article27 1913-11-08 7 Tokyo, October 22. Ho Hai-ming, the Rebel Leader, arrived at Moji at ncorj Ivr etfrdsiy aud proceeded to Kobe en. route for Tokyo.27 words
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Article22 1913-11-08 7 Peking, October 22. —It is understood Itbi»t the appointment of Rear-Admiral 'Christian as Naval Adviser to' China h practically arrange.22 words
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Article157 1913-11-08 7 Peking, October 23.—The first conference with the doyen of the Quintuple Srndi<*rt# about the new great loan will Hike place Friday next, when the whole Cabinet will be assembled. Banking Districts. In order to obtain uniformity with regard to lan note?, four large districts will be created m China, m157 words
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Article39 1913-11-08 7 Peking. October 24.—The British, German and French- banker met the Minister of Finance to-day and discussed the Currency Loan, which the Chines^ desire to take up. It i* understood that the meeting was favourable as far as it went.39 words
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Article34 1913-11-08 7 Peking, October 24 —The Peking Daily News learns that Germsms have arrangeri to provide money for the construction bj the Chinese of a railway from Tsinanfu to Shuutehfu on the Peking-Hankow Railway.34 words
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Article32 1913-11-08 7 Pekinjr, October 24. Japan having obtained the concession to build a railway from Chinthow to Taonanfu, Russia demands the concession of a railway from Tsitsikar to Taonanfu, Chengchintun and Jehol.32 words
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Article14 1913-11-08 7 Peking, October 24. Parliament has passed the Constitution up to Article 83.14 words
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Article84 1913-11-08 7 Peking, October 24. The eight representatives of the President, who were to attend at his instance the last meeting of the committee have not been admitted by the Committee. The passed a number of important Committee resolutions. It has finished articles 50 to C 7. According to84 words
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Article19 1913-11-08 7 Peking, October 24. A Russo-Chineße Agreement regarding Mongolia is imminent on the lines of Russia's last proposals.19 words
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Article92 1913-11-08 7 Peking, October 24.— The Peking Jihpao writes In connection with a revision of the existing treaties with the foreign countries an increase of important duty by one to two* per cent, is being considered, whereby the Central Government will ob» tain an increase of the income by92 words
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Article325 1913-11-08 7 Peking, October 24.— The Foreign Office has proposed to the Cabinet that Legation! m Berlin, Pari*, London, New York, St Petersburg =»nd Tok^o be raised to Emba*sifg, and to establish legations m Spain, Porttgal. Siam and Peru. Pfking, October 21. The Waichiapu i.as forwarded to the325 words
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Advertisement268 1913-11-08 7 i Notice to Advertisers, I ALJ, ADVERTISEMENTS must, here I after, reach us by Thursday at 4 p.m I Ads. received later cannot appear m I same week's issue. I P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY For China, Japan. Penang\ Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through268 words
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Article2031 1913-11-08 8 Interest m the subject of China's monuments and their protection developed after the Boxer year and culminated m 190S upon the event of a spectacular and selfconfessed attempt at purloining the Nestorian Tablet from Siau Fu. T*ie self-respect of foreign peoples and their good name m China2,031 words
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Advertisement74 1913-11-08 8 JUST ARRIVED. OVERLAND CARS No. 69 T 30 H.-P. Five Seated. Fitted with Bosch Magneto Hood, Screen, Headlights, side and tail lamps, Horn, Speedometer, tools, etc., etc. PRICE $2,175 COMPLETE. BEST VALUE ON THE MARKET. These Cars are specially strongly built and are most suitable for hiring purposes and estate74 words
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Advertisement56 1913-11-08 8 LISTER BRUSTON AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC AN ABSOLUTELY NEW. IDEA. STARTS ITSELF STOPS IT FULL PARTICULARS FROM THE SOLE AGENTS:— CENTRAL —WORKS Up (The Chiua Monuments Confmittee BistB^of Sir John Jordan, Messrs. L di Giuta, If, Yamaza, B. N. Kroupensky, A R. Conty, Paul S. Reinsch, with E. 9Hillier, Honorary Treasurer, and56 words
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