The Straits Times, 21 February 1883
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Title Section15 1883-02-21 1 The Straits Times XXIV. [new series,] SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY. 21st FEBRUARY, 1883. DAILY ISSUE.] No. lfl15 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement424 1883-02-21 1 P if>!>ir> Compamrg. [LAR AND ORIENTAL HGATION COM PANT. StICE— Collyer Quay. rowHS— New Harbour. T TVfD > [oted are tbe data* on wnicn g<fa Mail Bteamera may be exj«dve at Singapore during the Jjko. I HomtwAro. Rbraarv MrncUy l«t January. I March. *S>th 12th Feb. 12th March. I.Jlay. i424 words
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Advertisement678 1883-02-21 1 strain *htp Companies. Ant claim for damaged goods landed here from the steamer* of the Messageries Maritime* Company, must be made to the Agent, before delivery is taken of the same from the Company* godowns at New Harbour, otherwise the Company will not hold themaelve* responsible for any loss or678 words
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Advertisement843 1883-02-21 1 *tram #t)tp eompanfrs. Macassar and the Moluccob, via Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bally Boeleling, Ampanan, every ten days. Acheen, via Penang, Ki'ie, Samalangan and Pedir, every 28 days. Palembang. ..Fortnightly or monthly (according to inducement.) and from Palembang on the 10th of every month for Djambie. Deli, Siak, Paneh and Assad"*843 words
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Advertisement615 1883-02-21 1 *tram *{>tp Companftf. QUEENSLAND ROYAL MAIL LINE The steamers of the Company, under contract with the Queensland Government are expected to leave Batavia on the ondemoted dates. Outwards. For Thursday Island, Cook town, Town aville Bowen, Maokay, Rookhampton and Brit- bane. 7th October 1882. 4th November 2nd December 30th do.615 words
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Advertisement511 1883-02-21 1 Insurant. THE LONDON 4 PROVINCIAL FIRE INBURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED Capital, One Million Sterling. The und ersignad. Agents of the Compary, are prepared to effect insurance on current term*. SYME 4 00. Singapore, 2nd Oct. 1882. (to 2nd Oct. 1883) GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASBURANOE COMPANY LONDON Established 1821 Subscribed Capital511 words
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Advertisement598 1883-02-21 1 fnsuranrr. THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANOB COMPANY LIMITED Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Genebal Managebb. Messrs Jardine Matheaon 4 Co. Hongkong. Conaulting Oommittee. A. Audra, Ekj. 'M H .n. Malrliarn. Co.) J. P. Rinrn H (Maaar*. HnllM.T.Wlaa Co. V T M«nj»r, (Meaara.Don«l«a,l*rr»ik*Co. KI S -> 'Benwo Company Ltd.) mtMot598 words
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Advertisement575 1883-02-21 1 Inguranrr. LANCASHIRE INS KANUJi COMPANY. Capital £3,000,^^^1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPAJiy. Manohbstbr— Exohang* Street. Liverpool— 4, Manchester Buik Birmingham— Cherry Streai. London— l 4, Kir? William Strwtiß. C Glasgow— l 33, Weat George B*fBbistoi— Corn Street Leeds— l 2, East Parade. Nbwcastlk— 40, Moaley Straai. v Dublin— 9, Lower Saokville575 words
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163 1883-02-21 2 STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 21st FEB., 1883. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS, Singapore, 21bt Fxbuuart, 18i3. Uawbi.-r 7.20. Blaok Pepper 14.70. White Pepper, fair quality. 2350. Sago Floor, Sar a Pearl Sago 8.40. r,.ff.-f, H.nibjne picked 13. Tapioca, small Flake 3.35. Tin 2960. ♦Os. Mule twist 98. -i lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do163 words
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Article48 1883-02-21 2 MAIL CLOSES To-DAT. for P« Sourabayn, Smprtu, P-™-Muntok Palembang. Sum, Pm- To-MUKROW. Hongkong and Japan, PembrokuMr; 1 p.m. Malacca and Klang, Rainbow. 1 r m Fbidat. Malacca and Penang May Fioutr, 1 p.m. Satuboat. T>eli, Xercwry, 1 p.m. Monday. Penang, Negapatam. Kuril-Hi, Pondicherj and Madras, Jf. MmnaUhy, p.m.48 words
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Article32 1883-02-21 2 REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. rPor Strait* Time*.) Parliament. London, Wth Feb.— The affirmation Bill has been read a first time in the House of Commons. Ireland. The Dublin prisoner* have been committed for trial.Reuter - 32 words
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Article22 1883-02-21 2 —h The London Gazette announce* that Prince Albert Victor Chri*tian Edward of Walenfjp been appointed honorary »üblieutenWt of the Royal Naval Reserve.22 words
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Article32 1883-02-21 2 The Russian cruisers Plattoon and Vettnik will leave in a day or two for Cronstadt. The Plat loon will proceed via the Cape, whilst the Veitnik will go through the Suez Canal.32 words
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Article39 1883-02-21 2 We understand that Colonel Frederic Brine, 8.E., does not intend to proceed direct to Calcutta as stated yesterday. Tbe gallant Colonel means to break his journey at Penang, and take a run across to Acheen for a few days.39 words
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Article43 1883-02-21 2 H. Ms. corvette Encounter arrived at Manila on the 12th instant, from Hongkong en route to Singapore. The Encounter saluted the Spanish flag with 21 guns and the Naval commander-in-chief there with 13 guns, both salutes being responded to by the Spanish authorities.43 words
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Article54 1883-02-21 2 Heb Majesty's troopship Croeodil* which arrived in Bombay about the end of January, reported having seen a sea serpent off the island of JubalZukor. It appeared to be about 200 feet long and was visible for some minutes, but on the approach of the ship it gave a great splash54 words
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Article67 1883-02-21 2 W« understand the friends of the tw« Chinese under detention in jail, awaiting the carrying out of the order of banishment passed by the Governor in Council on Saturdsy, are exerting themselves to procure a revocation of the sentence. Considerable doubt exists in the public mind whether the order U67 words
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Article88 1883-02-21 2 Membs. Wee Bis Co., the Agent* and managing owners of the British steamer Hong Ann, are petitioning the Government against the confiscation of that vessel under section 7 of the Excise Ordinance, 1870, on the ground th*t they were in no way interested in or privy to the chandoo-smuggling transactions88 words
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Article86 1883-02-21 2 H. M.'s Teoopbhip Himalaya, which passed through here the other day from home, arrived at Hongkong, according to regimental telegraphic advices just received, yesterday, the 20th instant, after a passage of seven days. The vessel was expected to leave Hongkong on the 7tb proximo, and would thus be due here86 words
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Article61 1883-02-21 2 Tbe February drawing of the Manila lottery took place on the 14th instant, the larger prizes being drawn as follows No. 12.860 $30,000 1,534 12,000 16,-42 5,000 1,206 1,000 1.364 1,000 16.245 1.000 16.714 1,000 21.750 1,000 2^20 500 4.754 500 12,301 500 12,959 500 12.961 6.00 13.0J0 500 13,20261 words
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Article144 1883-02-21 2 As most of our readers may be aware, the Clan line has been the most unfortunate of all the existing lines of steamers, in the way of collisions, wrecks, and accidents generally. Hardly a mail has arrived lately but brought news of some disaster to, or caused by, a Clan144 words
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Article47 1883-02-21 2 often hear of the Clan steamers being W wrecked or in collision with other vessel*. A somewhat similar system of rewards is given to the captains and officers of the Ocean Line (Holt's), which is well known to be one of the safest lines of seagoing steamers.47 words
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Article824 1883-02-21 2 In the Court of Appeal at London, before Lords Justices Brett and Lindley, on 17th January, judgment wil delivered in j the case at the instance of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, against the Netherlands India Steam Navigation Co. (Limited): Tbe question involved was the liability824 words
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Article1469 1883-02-21 2 A lady correspondent has sent us the following extract from The Queen It is Dot necessary to be intentionally ill-natured, to do harm by talk. Apart from the vice of lying and slandering— than which nothing is more cruel, mure dastardly, mqre disastrous— infinite mischief arises from the1,469 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement759 1883-02-21 2 AND ORIENTAL LAM NAVIGATION COMPAip. ■■fared to issue Return tick/ts to Bp» tfce following rate* BBVb to Venice and back. Availai Ist Class 9550, 2nd Class 9275 Ava. 12 months. Ist Class >600. 2nd Class 9300 ■OAPORE TO I,i M ON AND BACK. I Available 9 months. Ist Clasa 9600,759 words
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Advertisement912 1883-02-21 2 NOTICE. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED. The Half- Yearly Ordinary Meeting of tbe Shareholders will be held at the Office of the Company, No 35 Beach Street, on Monday, 26th February, at 4 P. M. Business. 1. To receive tbe Directors' Report. 2. Declaration of Dividend. 3. Appointment of912 words
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Advertisement848 1883-02-21 2 .-vALK OF VaT.UA BLB HOU<SEHOLn FfTitNITURE. Tbe Property of R. R. Cabb, Esq. Wednesday, 7th March. The undersized have received instruo- j tions from S. R. Carb, R»q removing, to sell by Auction, at Laura Villa, Scott j Road, (near the Tanglin Clnb) ou Wednesday, 7th March, commencing at 1848 words
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Advertisement488 1883-02-21 2 WANTED. A Bookkeeper (Euraaian) Salary 935 a month Also. A Head Cashier (Chinese) Salary 980 a month, but will have to provide three Bill collectors. Security to 93,000 required. Apply in writing only giving reference to SAYLEACo. Singapore, 20th Feb., 1883. NOTICE. Sales of coffee will be held at Padang488 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous17 1883-02-21 2 WEATHER REPORT. Kandanf Karbow Hotpital. 2vtk Peky., 188 S. l».i.lnn r.K. BuuaasT j jW|^W*l*^Wr^^ B^ry^*'^My w *J*#^S^ft|r^BW?B17 words
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Article916 1883-02-21 3 Lord Derby. the followiDg estiKBecretary of State for Be are inclined to think -v^Vsta at least will think Ht. Strange to say, Comore English than Hfcmselves, and a man of ■[temper and character Qbxcite any enthusiasm ■""jjg^Bfc, but, on the contrary, Biough provoke them to appears to BlsKr'u/ 08 I916 words
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Article1187 1883-02-21 3 [FVom a Corretpondent of the Honglcoiig 1) i Preu foo*an, i'th January, IHS3.— Now that Korea, or Uhosen, after its long seclusion from the outer world, with the exception of .lap ,n and China, is at last to be opened, it seems t > me that the observati mi1,187 words
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Article322 1883-02-21 3 Db. Macoowax contributes to a Shanghai contemporary the following note on l>t'troleum in Korea Korea is far from bein^ a fertile country, and utilees exploration disclose* c >nsid-rj-ble miueritl wealth, the prospect of Lowell I and Manchester fabrics being in deiutod in that will not be very encouragiug. Muuq Las322 words
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Article131 1883-02-21 3 Rolloway'i PilU.—ln general debility, nienUtl depression, and ii.tv ms irritability there is no medicine which operates hi like ii charm as these famous Pills. A dis t ordered stomach and a torpid liver are fertile sources "f gloomy thoughts and dismil forebodings. Tbaie Pills elevate the spirit*, and, in fact,131 words
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SHIPPINfr IyTELLI6ENCE ARRIVALS.
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Article104 1883-02-21 3 KUAO j h Vmn,') Kami. and 5 '""aitais. From. Bailxd. Coniionim. Km. J. Feb. 20 Ltu-y Dut. ach, 38" Woudstra Langkat Feb. 12 Hooglanilt 4 Co. 2>> Wilhiflm Anton Ger bq 990Hishagen Cardiff Oot. UK. Schmidt A Co. 20 Picciola Qer. Btr. 874Nisnen Kan(rx>n Feb. 10 R. Schmidt Co.104 words
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Article63 1883-02-21 3 Datx. Vnu'i Nan. Flao k Rio. Caitajk. Divtinatioh. Feb. 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 Japan Peinba tkmtt Kepler R .inbow V..rtigern Uoneguards Brit. btr. Gardner Brit. «tr. Pott* But. §tr. Chopard Ger. bq. Oetken Brit. str. RozelU Biit. ttr. Brown Brit. str. Thompson Penang Calcutta. Calcutta via63 words
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Article730 1883-02-21 3 SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR. »dt ottoV or ounsti cit tbo nbo*© ShippiD^ in th* harbotiY. F1.A.l V«s»«l's Nahi. Captain. and Aeeiviu E.o. h From. CONSIONKS. DISTIXAI Vestnik Avelan Rus. eru. 13^'rVb. 14 Hongkong [Russian Consul. Cronitadt j Liunet Harris H M *tr 7W Feb- S. N. Officer. Hongkong 1 Plastoun730 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement27 1883-02-21 3 Courts. TO LEND ON MORTGAQB. Various iami of Money, ranging in amount from f 1,000, to 920.0U0. We have aUo numerous enquiries from naraaSM 4§^tagM «l MtAMkM-27 words
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Advertisement838 1883-02-21 3 BANDALAH CO^OANUT AND FRUIT PLANTATION. Will b» sold by Public Auction, at •n early d ite, if not privately disposed of before day of sale. The above valuable and compsct Pro. perty, plan of which can be seen at our sale room. It is situated on the Pirangoon Road, Payah838 words
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Advertisement809 1883-02-21 3 #iottrrs. THE LONDON* RTWGAPOBI ANTIFOULING HAIN'T COMPANY, LIMITED. (DKNNYS' PVTPNT*!. Incorporated under the Ccnpaniei' A~.U lm-2to JH-<O, the HnbWty of Shareholder! being limited to the amount of their iharet. Capital, £250 000 in 250.000 shares of £1 each A %i "'.-«m« of S ll i Shtt) .sat par. Payable ss.809 words
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Advertisement370 1883-02-21 3 flottrtß. HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLT/IWAT'S PILLS This Or.. R t Honsehold Medicine ranks amoncst the loadinf "ec.es«iri"S of T.ife. These famous Pills rnrifv the F*L"on j i>nd act most powerfully, yet soothingly on the LtVFR, °TOM*CH, KinNFTS. and Bowels, giving tone, enerey, anr l viVonr tn these ere.-i* Maiw Ppkinoo370 words
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Advertisement322 1883-02-21 3 TO LKT. Olf oi about Ist March next, RH Raroannt Villa. The house is wtHfIBBB ted and is within half a mile of town. Ooei grounds, nnthonaoi and stabling. The hone* is new, being now nearin? completi<M«^fl Al«o, about the name date. M otIWT SsBBJ iabvth Cottaok, at present occupied322 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement914 1883-02-21 4 9orfco. EboNO pTgar dock com PANT LIMITED. j The works of the Company are situated ■jsjoag Ptgar, within ome mile of the ot Singapore, and comprise the folBfSStablishments. viz •W*AB».— Affording herthage for twenty rssssl* atone time with sufficient water tlongtid* for ve««»l« of the heaviest sad protected by a914 words
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Advertisement776 1883-02-21 4 flOUtt*. NOTICE. From and after the Ist January 18P3, the following changes will He made in the publication of the Straits Times. The subscription to the Daily issue will be considerably reduced. The Weekly issue will be published in time for transmission with the homeward mails, and will be of776 words
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Advertisement681 1883-02-21 4 iHtatnanrou*. KATZ BROTHERS. APOLLINARTS WATER, Th« Natural Soda. Wat«». "The qneeo of table waters." Pbitirh Mfpicai. Jocbnai,. APOLLTNARIS WATER. %MT oontinnnnslv to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES during the last fire year*. APOLLINARIS. THE NATTTRAL SODA WATER. Yti mperior to manufactured aerated water*. MxmCAi. Times681 words
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Advertisement655 1883-02-21 4 RAFFLES PLACE, SINOAPORE. WINE AND BPIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers of Provisions, Groceries, Oii.mam Storks. Cigars, Tobacco, Hardware, Gla**ware, Lamp*. Baddlery and Harno**, Orookery, Electro Plated Ware. Jewellery, Stationery, Perfumery, Fancy Good*, Anna and Ammunition, Ladie* and Gentlemen's outfitters. Watch and Clock makers. Japaneae and Chinese ouriositie*, Ac. Ac. Wik« D«PA*T*MirT. Shmriss.—655 words
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Advertisement825 1883-02-21 4 THE ONLY TRADE MARK— PHOBPHODYNE. Sanction «d bt Hk Majistt'b Goy«R»- MINT. Protected under the Trade Mark* Act (38 and 39 Viet., eh. 91). HEALTH, STRENGTH, AND ENERGY. DR. LALOR'S PHOSPHODYNE. Twenty Year* Public Test, and Thousands j of unimpeachable Testimonials from all parts of the World, establish Dr. LALOR'R825 words
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Advertisement1078 1883-02-21 4 "~7>i NORTH BORNEO. Special Regulation? for (ht r tneultivaUd Land* in hot* of 1W Acre; md upward*, in etetent. Approved by the Court of Director* of the Britiih North Borneo Company on the sth day of July, 1882. 1. Applications for uncultivated andi of 100 acre« and upwardi in extent1,078 words
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Advertisement556 1883-02-21 4 Lowdoh r moi :nBR &<*« Th« mndersifrn«jd, .A?"nts ur Company, are prefja»d t.*upon cargo by steamers aaotv at current rates. ——MB be allowed The usnal bonus of 15 o_| on risks to Europe, and 3fl rUki iT Miih^ Singapore, 22nd Angt..|^B^} r W—^&i PHOENIX FIRE OW Establish up 178 M556 words
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