The Straits Times, 6 November 1911

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.714 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 6. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 145 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST 1 KATZ BROS., LD., Sole Agents FOB THE Australian Butter BULLFINCH BRAND Bullfinch Brand [I L»fc) Bullfinch Brand Agents Also v\ vs *S£ e s lso FOB B Danish Butter W Danish Butter BULLFINCH BRAND BUTTER Can be obtained from all High-class Provision Dealers.
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    • 250 1 ROBINSON CO '■JfiSQ Juvenile Clothing. "*i All Oarmeota carefully cut and Finished. <tf^|^Jp|p\ Bo^ s Superior White Drill Sailor Suits, trood i^^^ -^V^ lut aI1( WOl "l<nia]iship with detachable Navy drill /i \^p£c|?-', J f collar (cap extra). Exact to illustration. JE' r i* ai !jt VVi BizeS 000 00
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    • 9 1 USE MORSES DISTEMPER AOAMSON, GUFiLIAN M 0 CO ITO
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  • 806 2 DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN SEAMAN. Another Historic Figure Removed. Rear-Admiral Winfield Scott Scbley died suddenly of apoplexy in the street, near bis home in New York. His death removes one of the few remaining historic figures of the American Navy. Rear-Admiral Winfield Scott Schley waB born in Maryland in 1839,
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  • 160 2 I'.i'l news for American millionaires is contained in the decision to increase taxation on financial princes all round. Mr. Andrew Carnegie, who has been an exemplary taxpayer, because he volunteered to pay on X'loo,ooo, has been raised to JE2,000,000 and his wife is taxed on 440,000. Mrs.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 556 2 A Clergyman Nervous Collapse, Brain Fag, Neuralgia For getting things done, making things go, the invigorating stimulus of Phosferine cannot be equalled, says the Rev. A. H. Field. Fully aware that as a clergyman he is bound to make mm of the accuracy of bis estimation of Phosferine, this gentleman
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    • 51 2 Follows Nature's Plan. Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It allays the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the secretions and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Thousands have testified to its superior excellence. For sale by all
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    • 267 2 M. S. Cowan Turf Commission Agent. BOOK NOW OPEN ON THE SINGAPORE RACES First day, Nov 7, 1911. 100 to X Treble Events 100 to X ON RAGES 1. 2 AND 6 2O tO X Double Events ao to x ON THE ABOVE 3 EVENTS. For further par ioaUra, »pplj
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    • 227 2 f-^^Cv? t m r d k e 4v A N A BRANO yI Tonic Wine f^PiW Hastens Recovery A Xw^ I After Illness Hf '•^^my is sufficient to convince s the sufferer that 'Vaxa' is F I J a powerful restorative. A When most remedies fail a course of 'Vana'
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  • 536 3 CAREER OF THE REPUBLICAN LEADER. Propaganda of Reform. It is now known for certain that no loss a person than Dr. Sun Yat Sen, the well-known Chinese reformer is behind the mutiny at Hankow, states the Englishman (Calcutta.) It is he wbo has proclaimed a Republic
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  • 332 3 A Romantic Career Ended By Suicide. A Renter telegram from Merlin announces tin- suicide at Munich of Helcne ron Donniges, the author ami actres?. whose name recalls the last love affair and tragic end of Ferdinand Lassalle. the German Socialist, founder of the Social Democratic movement in
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  • 79 3 The transport Plassey left Southampton on October 11, with the following troops on b i.ird 7th Hussars and drafts for the 18th Hussars, Ist Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles, 14th Hubsars, 2nd Battalion of Gordon Highlanders, 7th Dragoon Guards, 4th Battalion of Worcestershire Regiment, 3rd Battalion of Middlesex Regiment,
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 167 3 Easy lies his head who drinks Fraser&Neaves SODA WATER before turning infbrt/ieNlght FUJI CO., No. C, Hotel Europe Building. Christmas [SALE] Japanese Goods Fine Art Curios, etc. NOW ON M lO 8n #Poumofor Against Asthma, Cough, Consumption and all affections of the chest. This excellent and energetic ""1 "^"t preparation
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    • 51 3 Digestion and Assimilation. It is not the quantity of food taken bat the amount digested and assimilated that gives strength and vitality to the system. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets mvi gorate tbe stomach and liver and enable them to perform their functions naturally. For sale by all Dispensaries and
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    • 423 3 DR. S. YAMAMOTO. JAPANEBE DENTIBT. No. 51, Victoria Street. Has just published three books entitled To Ensore Long Life Ue Secret of Long Life Detriment of Life in English, Japanese, Chinese and Malay. These books may be obtained free of charge at ABOVE ADDRESS or posted to any address. 17-3-12
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    • 261 3 Jas. CHRISTIE, The Arcade, PREMIER TURF ACCOUNTANT. BOOK NOW OPEN On Singapore Meeting. DOUBLES ON ANY TWO RACES UNLIMITED. TREBLE EVENTS from 3,000 to 30 STRAIGHT-OUT ON ALL EVENTS. Telegrams: TRITON. Telephone: Codes: A. 8.C., sth Edition, Western Union. Offiod 186, Residence 1107. '24 10 10-11 Ong Sam Leong Co.,
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 656 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P.ffO. STEAM NAVIGATION GO. KOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANQ, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Rills of Lading issued for Chins Coast, Persian Oulf, Continertal and American PortH. Steamers will leave Singapore on or abont: MAIL LINES 1911 Outward (for China I Assaye
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    • 666 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained be tweon Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, ender mail contract with the Impori".! .Japanese Government The New Twin-Bcrew Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed ano constructed, and are fitted with all
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    • 622 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringgann Biant, Semerak, Bicho, Kelantan, Bingoara Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsnan Chumpoo Takn, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure 3 p.m. s.s. YUGALA Nov. S Nov. 8 s.s. BORIBAT Nov. 8 Nov. 11 s.s.
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    • 491 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. DEUTSCHE DftMPFICWF* f AHRTtOES. NMSA. BREMEN Combined Service. Tbe sti amers of these Companies msinta' v a regular service between Hamburg Bremr n Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tlx Straits, China and Japan. HomewardH, they are despatched fortnightly tor Havre and Hamburg and once a
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    • 621 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. INT D. L. Unrddeutscher Lloyd, Bremon. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. Tliu fut an well kuown mail stoauiors of this r .mpany sail fortnightly from Brumen, Ha a'jmk via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, (tibrallar, Genoa, Naples (conneotiag Marseilles. Naples, Aloxandria, and vice vorsa) Port Said, Suez. Aden, Colombo, I'maui Singapore,
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  • 126 5 FIXTURES. Monday, November 6. High Water, 9.4S a.m., 10.26 p.m. Philharmonic Orchestra praotico, 616 p.m. Full Mo in. Tuesday. November 7. High Water, 10J2 a.m., 11.6 p.m. Singapore Assize. Singapore Krcoh First Day. Interport Hide match. Wednesday, November 8. High Water, 10 a.m., 11.4) p.m. Boxing at
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  • 146 5 Daily, (Exckpt Sc.iday) By Train. Federated Malay States, Malacca and Penang 6pm Gemas, Tampin, Malacca, Seremban, Port Dickson, Port Swettenham, and Kuala Lumpur 6am TO-DAT. Malacca, Port S .vett-mbam and Telok Arsou Porak 8 pm Malacca, Port Dick^on and Port SwottcDliam Hong Ho Bpm lluiiykoni.'. Amoy and
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  • 121 5 The Imp. German mail steamer Prinz X..11 1 Friodrich having left Hongkong on the Ist instant, at 1 p.m may be expected to arrive here on Sunday, the 6th inst., at 10 a.m. She will probably be despatched (or Europe on Monday, the 6th inst., at noon.
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  • 551 5 Latest Arrivals. Thalang, H I. S. M. «ovt. yacht, 175 tonn, 23 crew, 250 lip. Com. Campbell, Nov 6. From Bangkok, Nov 3, For Bangkok, Nov A. Roadii. Olatik, 1 int. i.ivt. str. 600 tons 20 crew I KunB COO H Power Cam. Wink, Nov 6. From Karituon,
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  • 165 5 Arrivals. Per steamer Lima, Nov 6. From Penang, via ports. Mstjnr Oen. T. E, Stephenson, j Cap*. (J. N. B wart, Mn, F. Fob. Meeprß. Jules Martin, J. \V. D nald, 11. llu Uuck, James Staik, and I>. A. M. Drown, lVr Kteimcr I poll, Nov fl.—
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  • 252 5 Finance Commercial EXCHANGE. SlMOAFORS, NOYKMBBB 6 1911 On Lono- B»ck 4 vo/t m 2,4 Demand 2,4,',, I Private Bn, f 2-1 do ln|i B/4& On Gniint- B»ck d/d .1 2E8J Private 8 m/l 342* On FiiKcg— Bank d/d 204 Private S m/l 2t8i On lm>u— B»Dk T. T. m 174
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES
    • 159 5 pbuo !S 10 10 Belat Tin 10 10 Bruan* 10 10 Kacaboi El 41 Kinta Tin 11 41 Labat Mine* 10 10 Malaoca Tin 6/- Pabanx Cone? 1 61 XI Pengkalon SI 41 Posing Bab mi El £1 Pusing Lam* 10 10 Rahman Hyd U 41 Babman I'm Bayers,
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    • 846 5 Palue Bayers. B*lU>r» I/. 2/. Allan' 8/- 8.6 If. 2/- Anglo-Malty 14/1 j 15/ 1/. 2/- Batang Malska 2/- 2,8 61 XI Baku Caves 10.10.0 1 1.0.0 El 41 BatnTiga 8.7.8 8.15.0 El 41 Bukit Kajang 1.18.0 2.1 .9 El 41 Bukit Ldntang 8.10.0 8.15.0 8/- Bukit Mertajwo 2/8
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    • 117 5 Issue S Value Bayers. Sellers 10 10 Birtoii nom SmeltlHi 10.00 10 T 8.60 £1 £1 Bleotrio Tramwajt 8,8 8/9 10 10 Fraser 4k Neave 47.C0 48.00 100 Howarth Brakine C6.C0 £7.60 100 7%Prel. B1.00 100 100 Kate Bro, Uof. 185.00 100 100 8% Chid. Pret. nom 10 10
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    • 46 5 DEBENTURE S. Bayen Belitrs Spore Munioipal 4)% of 1907 11,600,000 7% Spore Municipal H% of 1900 11,000,000 7% S"pore Municipal 4% 1602,900 par Bayers Sollori Howarth Brskine 8% 1600,000 pai Riley. Hargreaves 6% 1284.000 3+ Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860,00 C Spore Munioipal 6 11,878.000 aom
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 449 5 Good Advice. The best time to buy Chai"berlain's Cough Remedy is right now. Don't put it off until you need it but keep it at hand. A cold is much easier cured when first contracted than after it has settled in the system. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 293 5 SMOKED SARDINES Tiir > B^B^B^^ltt^Bwß|S[s^Br^BV^^lßHu^S^Ef Mr* FROM t«oi r li._ A ie y»ri Ham iflßj 1 1 cADnmco IHOLC. I rSii/fe/^i Ai] [I OHnUINto. OBTAINABLE FROM RETAILERS OF REPUTE. mXrs J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. §rand Motel de T Europe TUiSDAY. NOVEMBER 7, 1911, SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE Thursday, Kovember 9,
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    • 144 5 HIGH-CLASS Telephone No. 818. UNDERTAKING. Mntip Street, Sing.por.. MR. ALBERT L. A. DALEY Bega to inform the pnblio that the kind patronage accorded him during the paa. low yean, has made it necessary tor him to amoire Knot her new Rubtxrtyp*d Hmpu, whioh surpasses all others .in tneStraits. Mm Daley
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  • 31 6 Lincoln.— At 10. Niven Road, Singapore, Elizabeth Lincoln, aged 67 years and 7 months. The funeral cortege leaves the house at 6.80 a.m. tomorrow, November 7. Madras papers please copy.
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  • 1166 6 The Straits Times, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6. GERMANY AND FRANCE. All is well that ends well, and we are sincerely pleased to congratulate Germany and France on the conclusion of the Moroccan and Congo agreements. It has seemed to us that there was a shorter, safer, and easier road to the
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  • 13 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.
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  • 23 6 Dr. Malcolm Watson, Mr. J. H. M. Robson and Mr. H. K. Quartley are the unofficial members of tho F.M.S. Malaria Advisory Board.
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  • 24 6 It is reported that the highest tenders lor the Kuala Lumpur gambling licences amount to about JBO.OOO, against 936,200 paid by the present farmer.
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  • 30 6 A restaurant car is to bo attachod to the fast railway service to be inaugurated next year between I'enang and Ipoh. The order for the car lias already gone home.
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  • 30 6 Capt. Tn wns, •ml, of the steamer Glenfalloch, which arrived yesterday, reports that while on the voyage from Swatow to Singapore a female Chinese passenger jumped overboard and was drownod.
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  • 33 6 The speeches of counsel in the action brought at Kuala Lumpur against Mr. Proudlock for alleged libel on Det.-Insp. Wyatt were delivered on Saturday, and at tho couclusion Mr. Justice Innes reserved judgment.
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  • 32 6 Following upon reports as to coal discoveries in Buckinghamshire, there has now been registered at Somerset Houso a company with the title of the Bucks Coalfields Syndicate (Limited). Tho capital is £10,000.
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  • 37 6 During the forthcoming session of the Royal Colonial Institute, a paper will bo delivered by Sir Ernest Birch, the ex-British Resident of Perak, who will give an account of the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States.
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  • 50 6 At the inspection of the Malay States Guides at Taiping by Major-General Stephenson, last week, we learn from the Taipin g paper that the General's syce had a great deal of trouble with the General's horse, which gave him a tactful hint to dismount, a bint that was wisely taken.
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  • 53 6 The more I sit here ths more it appears that the only people in this district who realise the value of water as a national beverage are those who by some freak of fortune describo themselves as purveyors of milk was the sapient observation of the magistrate at North London
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  • 53 6 Hongkong papers announce tliat Messrs. Shewan, Tomes and Co., Hongkong, are taking proceedings in H.M. Supreme Court, Shanghai, against G. H. Thomson, liquidator of the Whangpo Wharf and Godown Co., for the recovery of the sum of Tls. 32,250. agreed to be paid by tho Whangpo Wha'f and Godown Company
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  • 76 6 At the Hongkong magistracy, Mr. J. A. Tarrant, secretary of Messrs. A. S. Watson and Company, vas summoned for importing morphine contrary to the Opium Ordinance, and, secondly, for not having a certain caso labelled morphia and poison. His worship said he was satisfied that there was a total absence
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  • 69 6 It is hoped that the Albert Medals, which have been awarded to Sub-Conductor Purkis, Captain Donovan, Major-General Anderson, Lie ltenant-C'oloncl Campbell. Captain Clarke, Lieutenant Handlcy, Conductor Pargiter, Sergeant liobiuson, Sergeant Smith and Mi-. Dow, for gallantry in saving life on tho occasion of the explosions of cordite at Hyderaband (Sind)
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  • 82 6 A party of 86 American tourists en route on a tour around tho world, under the direction of Mr. D. F. liobeitson, steamship Agent, Los Angeles, arrived on the Prinz Eitel Friedrich yesterday morning. Thirty members of the party will proceed to Java, eighteen to Calcutta, ten to Bangkok, and
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  • 91 6 The oldest and the last of London's omnibus drivers, Mr. Andrew Gibson, has just ro linquished the ribbons he has held for over 87 years in the service of tho London General Omnibus Company. He has always driven the best horses, and some of the finest have beeu kept to
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  • 120 6 Two serious accidents have taken place in the Hooghly", rasulting in two steam launches capsizing and sinking at two different places. In the first instance, ths launch Ounraj, of the Indian General Steam Navigation Company, was proceeding across the river into the Sibpur College Glut, when she suddenly swung round
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  • 126 6 Mr. Fred Coyne's new company, The Eccentrics, will play here for one night only, November 22. The booking will open at The Kobinßon Piano Co., on November 15. Mr. Coyne's production will be beautifully mounted. All his scenery has been painted in London, and he also is bringing out his
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  • 395 6 Mr. \V. Max Miillcr, Councillor of Kmbaesy in His Majesty's Diplomatic Service, and Mrs. Max Miillor have arrived at US, Norfolkstreet, Park lane, whicli they have taken for the time. Mr. Max Muller is employed at the Foreign Office. Tho death has taken placo at home of
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  • 36 6 The following prices wcro realised for rubber sold at the Malacca auction mart, on Saturday Sheet at 8223 to »226.30 per picul. Hark crepe 1 176.50. Scrap 9134. All lots were disposed of.
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  • 54 6 The Singapore Assi/.es, which open at tlio Supreme Court, to-morrow, will be somewhat protracted having regard to the gravity of the indictments. There are four murder cases and three of attempted murder as well as ono of counterfeiting, of causing death by a rash act and of theft
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  • 43 6 The general manager of the Tronoh Mines, Ltd., forwards tho following statement of results of operations during October Output Mino ore, piculs 2,780, total output piculs 2,780; value: 8160,113.96; estimated profit, 974,413.96 estimated expenditure on capital account, development, etc., $38,000
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  • 86 6 The Chinese Girls' School begs to tender heartfelt thanks to all the kind friends who gave so liberally of their money, time and service, doing all in their powor to make the recent sale in aid of the funds the success it proved in spite of the many functions
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  • 136 6 The audience at tho London Palladium experienced a surprise when .Jack Johnson, who was giving sparring exhibitions there, received a challenge from (iuoigu Kol>ey. Stepping on tho stage with the remark that he intended to test the champion's powers for himself, Kobey lei I oiT with a
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  • 154 6 A cable to Ceylon announccH tho death of Mr. Henry Trotter, at Jersey, on October 20. Mr. Henry Trotter, who was the father of Mr. Noel Trotter, late Postmaster General here, was at one time connected with Ceylon, being inspector of Post Offices between 1H65
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 118 6 CAPSTAN MIXTURE H SMOKING MIXTURE Manufactured in two Strengths IVIEDIUJVI AHfD FULL ||yiKi?p^ > s*^3 Price Per Tin OBTAINABLE AT I ffiedsrs. JOHN LITTLE GO., LTD. Messrs. ROBINSON COMPANY. EASTERN PRESENTS Friends. CHILDREN S JAPANESE -':?•■*££s SILK CREPE JACKETS. J\\ f Exquisitely Dainty. I Ik Prices: 1 L $1.20 $1.90
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    • 251 6 A GOOD TIP FOR RACE WEEEK Back the Favourite Place of Amusement in Singapore IT'S IOOOTO 1 ON the ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. The People's Popular Picture Palace and Vaudeville Theatre. This Week All Sure Winner* No Outsiders THE FAVOURITE 18 FRANK MELROSE To-Night and During Race Week HE IS CERT
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  • 484 7 Great Turkish Victories Confirmed. FULL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ATROCITIES. General Caneva Held Personally Responsible. Kmtkk's Telborax. London, November 4. Milan messages say it is believed that Italy has abandoned her intention of occupyin" island* iu tho AflgMB Sea. Sho will probably now make a naval demonstration on
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  • 143 7 DECISION TO TAKE A GENERAL BALLOT. Conference Held at Downing Street. Hrutek's Tkleoram. I .miil, iii, November 5. The railwaymon announce that they deeply regret that tho Government has failod to arrange for a conference of directors ami men, which they opino might have rosuited in a settlement.
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  • 83 7 Appeal for a Quarter of a Million Sterling. Rictkr's Telegram. I ,i>iii1i>ii. Novembor 5. The President of Magdalen College and the promoters of the Central China University havo published a lotter appealing for i~250,000 sterling. It is hoped to raise half in Britain and half in America.
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  • 87 7 Xi- r i ku's Teleoram. London, via Durban, November 4. At a conversazione in the London Corporation Guildhall to celebrate the jubilee of tho Post Office Savings Banks two thousand guests were present. A long letter from the King was read, rejoicing
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  • 24 7 Reuter's Tklbgram. London, via Durban, Novembor 5. The death is announced of Sir Hugh (iil/.ean Reid, a newspaper proprietor, wellknown in Liberal circles.
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  • 20 7 Rbutbr's Tklehra 1 London, via Durban, November 4. A Vicuna message says Count Stucrgk is appointed Austrian premier.
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  • 23 7 Reuter's Telegram. London, via Durban, November 4. A Havana telegram says the estimated sugar crop is 1,600,000 to 1.700,000 tons.
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  • 26 7 Rbutbr's Telegram. London, November 4. A Berlin message says Ben Solf, Governor of Samoa, has been appointed provisional chief of the German Colonial Office.
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  • 18 7 Reuter's Trleoram. London, November 5. There has been a serious outbreak of plague at Tangier.
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  • 95 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Novetnbar 4. It is reported that arrangements are being made by which Prince Alexander of Teck, who represents His Majesty Kin-; George at the coronation of the King of Sium, will disembark at Penang and travel by rail through the
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  • 51 7 (From a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, November 5. Information his been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/2} per Hi., sellers. The price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 4/6 value. The market is quiet and little
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  • 195 7 Pahang Estate.— 2,l:ls lbs. Balgownie.— l4,Boo lbs. Malaka I 'm. la.- I. in XI lbs. Ayer Kuning.— l,2o4 lbs. .long Landor.- 2,795 lbs. Keilah ltiibbcr.— B,ls7 lbs. Batu Matang, 1,740 lbs. Taiping Plantations.— 5,771 lbs. P.ukit Mertajam.- 3,065 lbs. Third Mile (Sereraban).— 2,979 lbs. Stingci Siput.— September
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  • 329 7 TERMS OF MOROCCO AND CONGO TREATIES. Advantageous to Both Countries. Rbdter'8 Tkleoram. London, November 4. The German version of the Congo compensations says that Germany obtains important and valuable districts along the whole frontier of the Cameroons and two stretches of country reaching to tho banks of
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  • 324 7 Details of Visit to Malacca and The F.M.S. His Excellency the Governor is about to undertake a tour to Penang, the F.M.S. and Malacca. The official itinerary of the tour will be found below Friday, Xovkmbkr 10. 6.30 p.m.— Leave Singapore in the Colonial steamer Sea Mew.
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  • 1238 7 MORE PROSPEROUS RECORD FOR FIRST HALF OF 1911. Revenue, Profits and Work Increased. The report of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Hoard for the half-year ended June 80 last, just issued, is a more cheering publication than the report for the previous six months. The latter report recorded
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  • 630 7 Details of Painfully Sudden Death At Polo. Hongkong papers to band by the German mail bring particulars of the death of the Hon. W. I Barnes, Colonial Secretary, on October 28 The Daily Press of October 30 says Seldom has Hongkong been so deeply
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  • 406 7 ABJECT SUBMISSION OF THE THRONE. Remarkable Edicts Issued. Rbctbr's Telegram. London, November 4. Reuter wires from Shanghai that tho revolutionaries are today distributing now rifles at the arsenal to all comers on condition that tbeywear tho rebel badge. The Lungwha pagoda is still in the hands of
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  • 28 7 Kkitkk's Tklkoram. London, November 5. Tlie result of the Victoria Derby was Wilari 1 Cisco 2 Jacamar 8 Betting was 25 to 1 against the winner.
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  • 34 7 Reuter's Telegram. London, November B, Router wires from Allahabad that tho Royal Scots are now, apparently, free from cholera. There has only been ono caso since they quitted tho Benares cantonments.
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  • 51 7 Rkuter's Tkleuram. London, via Durban, Novomber 4. A message from Adelaide says tho M.C.C. cricketers have arrived, and are very fit. They witnessed tho inter state match, South Australia versus Victoria, after which a formal reception was held which was very enthusiastic. The team commence practice on
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  • 24 7 Rbotbr's T«li<jram. London, via Durban, November 5. In,a match at Paris, Paris beat London at cover-court lawn tennis by 22 to 4.
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  • 49 7 Rbutbr's Trlbi.ba*. London, Novembor 4. The East Bristol bye-election following tho appointment of Mr. C. E. Hobhouse as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has resulted iv his return by 4913 to 2913 votes given for Mr. Moore, an independent, who was nominated at tho last moment.
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  • 911 8 I REPORT ON THE FIRST YEAR'S WORKING. Negotiating or Further Capital. The directors' report and tho balanccBliect on the first year's working of tho Jimah Kubber Kstate. Ltd., has just been issued to shareholders. Tho period dealt with is from the (late of the company's formation in May,
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  • 168 8 Football. straits Chinese Football Association. A s|Mvial ■Hnl nil •i-tiui; of the Straits Chjncw] I'iMitball Association was helil ou S.iiunlay ufUrnoon at the Twiliylit clubbonne, Kampoßg ISuhrii Koad. Mr. Ou« Ben" tiimt pi-t'siiltil, and tiure wire present the linn, Miivtjuy. Mr. him Keo Chiok, iiinl mi nibcrs of
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  • 15 8 I The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. J
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  • 150 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— ln your report about the Malay schooner on November 2, you made a fow mistakes, as follows: The distance from Singapore was 160 miles, from Kuala Pahang 42 miles and from Joara Bay, I'ulau Tiomau, 42 miles.
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  • 363 8 To the Edilo- of the Straits Times. Sir. To one who has followed the development of the Malay States for more than a decade, the High Commissioner's reply to Mr. rilliths auent the construction of a harbour at Lumut, as reported in your columns of October -i
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  • 509 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, At a time when the question of proper and adequate medical equipment in the Malay I'cninsula is before the public. a few remarks rcf{ardin<{ the qualities essential in a doctor to make him a bolored n,l H -pi-i'ti'd
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  • 32 8 There was a packed house at the Theatre Koyal on Saturday ni^lit, when the Star OjH'ra Con.pany staged /til Znl K-Bahar with iiiuoh huccchs. Last ni^hi there wus uyaiu a good house.
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  • 1014 8 Allegations Against the Ship's Master And Doctor. The defendants in the Curonia cholera case were in attendance when the case was called for resumption in the District Court today. They aro J. Laredai, the master of the Curonia, and K. Anklesara, the doctor of the ship, and
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  • 20 8 Tho Singapore Football association match this afternoon is S.C.C. v. S.V.C. On Friday, I tallies Old Boys play the Wanderers.
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    • 53 8 'Ttras on the; island Tootle- Turn A mißßioner tried to land His venture be rued, fjr ho nearly was h tewed By a terrible cannibal band. They were just about to trass bim ap. With a warranted wooden skewer, When they (onnd in bu pocket a valuable packet Of Woods'
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    • 463 8 PATENT PRESSED STEEL TANKS The Piggott Pressed Steel Tanks, consist of Plates io standard 4x4 feet units, 5/16 in. thick and weighing approximately 2 cwt. each. Compared to Cast Iron and Bivetted Steel Tankt, the principal advantage! oj the Piggott Pretted Steel Tanki are: CHEAPNESS SIMPLICITY «n DESIGN LIGHTNESS and
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    • 472 8 Raffles Hotel RACE WEEK SPECIAL TIFFINS DINNERS Tuesday, November 7. Thursday, November 9. Saturday, November 11. DANCING ON ABOVE NIGHTS, By kind permission of Lieut.-Col. A. D. Geddes and Officers, the Band of the Buffs will play on Tuesday, November 7, and Saturday, November 11. i Victoria Theatre. 5 NIGHTS
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    • 306 9 MINIMAX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. For home, warehouse, godown, or factory. Has extinguished 17,000 Fires. Always ready for immediate use. Sole Agents PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. "UNDERWOOD" Typewriters. If you want thorough satisfaction buy an Underwood. Fu« exchange value allowed in the price Tor old machines of any make. Universally First and
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    • 745 9 STEAMER BAIUNBB. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Go.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francicoo to all Points in tbe United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Operating the New 21 ,0C0 ton Triple Screw Turbine Linen Shinyo Maru' Ten jo Maru and
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    • 513 9 Canadian Pacific Railway Co j Royal Mail Steamship Lin*. THB NATIONAL HIOHWAYTO EUROPE Vu China. Japan, Canada and tbi Unhid Statis Koate from Hongkong, via Shanghai. Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria snd Vanooaver. R.M.S. Empress of India") Tvcir, term RM.S."Bmpre M o«Japan[ «g-« S.M.S. Bmprees ol China"
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    • 893 9 patroni/b illipSi by royalty iQ^—J^l SILVER CUPS. SILVER BOWLS MX m^jL Free of Charge. B. P. de SILVA, STEAMER SAILINGS. M. ML MEBBAGERIES MARITIMES. Mail Line. POR CHINA, JAPAN, CEYLON, ADEN BGYPT AND MARSBILLBS. Outward. Homkwaru. 1911 1911 A. Bibic Nov 18 E. Simons Nov 13 Australian Nov 27 Dunibca
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    • 413 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, INGAPORE Board Off Direct ops i O. A. Hki.i.u'k, Esq., Chairman A. H. I ai k, Esq., Managing Dirootor. Pbtbb Fowub, m.b., 0.m., Chief Med. Officer F. M. Elliot, Bsq. Rev. N. J. Oootbbur. Vow Noan Pan, Esq. Oho
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    • 353 10 INSURANCEFEDERAL UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. BsTaausßßD 1889. 8.4.0. Imurano* in Foroe, over .$41,00MM.00 New Buiinsu, 1010, 0v0r...51,M0,Q00.00 Large Nat Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans, Settlements, etc, made locally. Polioies are WORLD WIDE." J H. EVANS, Manager, Sooth Eastern Asia. THB
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    • 524 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROTAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 90.000 Shares ol £20 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fond 41,026,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors... 41,200.000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. The London City k Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest
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    • 361 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TOM BANUNfI AND INSURANCE CO., LTD. NO. IT AND 58, IILINO STREET Established 1907. Capital paid up n.000.000.00 Reserve liability ot proprietors 1,000.000.00 OOUBT OF* OIRBCTORB. 1. Tarn Tbcb Joon 8. Sim Kia Jam 2. Nam Km Simo 7. Tbo Hoo Lai 8. Liow Chia Hbno
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    • 896 10 B*llB BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Teak Household Furniture, Cottage Piano, Etc AT POWELL k CO.'S SALEROOM, On Saturday, November 11, at 11 a.m. An excellent toned cottage piano by Ibach Sohn harmonium, carved and polished teak cabinet with mirror panel polishtd teak writing table valuable oil paintings and
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  • 1096 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor-Car Engineering. Under the head Motor-Car Engineering," Mervyn O'Oorman writes, in The Times It is pleasant to find that the public is learning three of the facts which motorists have for years upheld as cardinal matters relating to automobilism. One is
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    • 342 11 «ARROL JOHNSTON As Supplied to the War)Offloe. 6 SEATED CAR COMPLETE 11.9 H.P. $3,Q00. 15.9 H. P. $4,4700.1 H.P. LORRY I COVERED VAN j oh^A-BANO WAGGONETTE 15.9 $3,750 $4,000 $4,980 $4.900 FULL PARTICULARS FROM Central Engine Works, Ld, FORDS We beg to inform the General Public that we have bco.'
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    • 13 11 For all internal complaints, Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
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    • 321 11 /jgx The enormous fall V*j£«^ in the prices of Motor Tyres within the last few months wil), m^mmm^^^m^^^^mU^^^^^^^^ we have no doubt, From November 1, be very welcome FURTHER CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN PRICES. Motorlsts On mmmmmm^ fsji^ mm i^ the other hand we would like to point out that as
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 339 12 INDIAN PATENT STONE FOU FLOORS PAVEMENTS. V/rite for further particulars to SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTS. CHINESE DRESSER WANTED. WtaMi a Chinese Dresser for Rubber K.-t.itr in Kelantan. Good pay and quarters. Apply Paterson, Simons A Co., Ltd. 1410 n BOARD AND LODGING WANTED. Wanted, 6 .1 and LodgiDg
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    • 422 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, fi st and second floors, No. la, Rafflei Quay Apply Guthrie k Co., Ltd. 1-4 a HOUSE TO LET. No. 44, Anson Road, to let. Apply Nathan and Son, Change Alloy. 166 a GODOWNB TO BE LET. Nos. 18,
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    • 540 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. BIRDS OF PARADISE FOR SALE. Apply, Moraux k Co., 10, 20, Boat Quay. 21-7 o PIANO PLAYER FOR SALE. The Angelon" with about 70 Rolls, in good order. Apply o/o Straits Times. 1010 n TURNOUT FOR SALE. A Calcutta-built Lady's buggy and Chestnut gelding, 6 years old.
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    • 654 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to noon on the 16th day of November, 1911, at the Office of tbe Superintendent, Government Monopolies Department, for the use and occupation of i tbe Government Distillery at 47, Cbeacg Hong Lim Lane, for the year 1912. All particulars can be obtained
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    • 667 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT GO. SHIP CHANDLERS, ■Oftramat f*d Municipal Contractor! Telephone No. 121. 108 k 109, Market Street. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that all Roads within Government ilouee Domain will be closed to tho public from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on each of the following dates, namely, November
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    • 322 12 THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FINE SELECTION OF VIOLINS MANDOLINES GUITARS BANJOS BOWS. ETC. m THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. E.&O. HOTEL. PENANG The best and tho most frequented liotcl iv the Islaui, and CRAG HOTEL The only Sanatorium in tho Straits, ABB Mi BKAMOBBB Ot
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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • 223 12 Straits Wimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATBS.—Misoollano ous wants of every description are insert od at the prepaid rate of II per four lines for one or two insertion!). Notice* of Births, Marriages, or J'oaths, if not uzcuedinK four linos, II each insertion. Kcr p.p.c. oird.°, on page. 8,1?. Inch Si alb Ratbs
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