Eastern Daily Mail and Straits Morning Advertiser, 13 April 1907

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    19 1 Eastern Daily Mail AND STRAITS MORNING ADVERTISER. No. 485 VOL. m. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 13. 1907. PRICE 5 CENTS
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    THE SHACKLES OF SILENCE.
    3931 1 A STRANGE TALE OF THE OPIUM DENS OF OLD CHINATOWN IN SAN FRANCISCO. (By Herman Scheffaeur.) Lucy Po, boy-actor m the Chinese Theatre m San Francisco, divested himself of various gorgeous garments m the saualid dressing-room under the stage. He had been acting the part of
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      111 1 I |X people ■cue b^J Lm tI)C I siraits- i l^i H B Ht.-iil oh dealers. I.SCHAEFER&Co. I SOLE IMPORTERS. levy'hermanos, I SIiXGAPORE. I BwELLERY AND PRECIOUS STONES, GOLD, SILVER I ImCKEL. WATCHES CLOCKS, FANCY GOODS. I koh Double Sided Disc Records* t I LING MACHINES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, I
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      319 1 Howarth Erskine Ep^ipeers apd Contractors. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS. Telephone 2s. m Telegrams ERSKINE." ZERNER^I jewellers, Matchmakers &c. Cinematographs! Cinematographs! I FRESH PATHE FILMS .j by mT y at home prices. J "MOTORS C£ motor~cars THOROUGHLY RELIABLE UP-TO-DATE. MOTOR LORRIES m§tSr bSats WRITE FOR PARTICULARS. fiILEY QO. Ltd. TELEGRAPHIC yli>£>/?£5S.-"HARGREAVES," SINGAPORE. I
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      10 1 ttle 6uarantee toe Cargest Circulation or anp paper m Singapore.
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    The Eastern Daily Mail. PRICE 5 CENTS. SATURDAY 13th APRIL. JAPANESE SHIPPING ACTIVITY.
    560 2 The Eastern Daily Mail. PRICE 5 CENTS. SATURDAY 13th APRIL. JAPANESE SHIPPING ACTIVITY. Of all the various signs and portents that affect shipping m Far Eastern waters, none affords so much food for reflection as the recrudescence of activity m Japan's mercantile marine since the close of her war with
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    OUR WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
    186 2 Mr. Bateman, the Inspector of Weights and Measures, has to haul up some dishonest petty traders every now and then for bting m possession of false weights and measures. Owing to the inadequate law the penalties which a magistrate is empowered to impose upon such dishonest
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    204 2 »fe I isV^^B tonne* to*. J Lumpur fS^at I the Resi d -ay about I cause suits m I and another with Lordship a i so previous ca>< the ranks of thl who have pan, rothenmnbi 1 UlCoUi- anew: boat f. Compan) have bet the day ol the coma be
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    CHURCH SERVICES.
    106 2 Sunday A,riM* St. Andrew 1 Catl". and Litany, 7~45 anL H^ V 3 (Choral), 3-40 P"" Bible asses, I boos I ST.Matthew'sb I HoW Communion, "•';;i| Sen-.ce, 3-40 |< I pm. Evensonfc Garrison Church 7 am. Blakaog Brani n-15 am. «-J^ Voluntar) i- am. Holy Cobib" Ist Sunda)
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      383 2 TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT Jubilee Hall, BEACHROAD NEAR RAFFLES. TIEUE 0 Ropal Cinematograph 7.30 P. M. 9.30 P. IK. She 7/en'Aest Show m Sown. GREAT PROGRAMME. CHAN SOW LIN Co., Ltd. CHOP "MEE LEE," 3", RODGER STREET, KU,LA LUMIUR. Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Boilermakers and Contractors. Stores of all description and
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      549 2 BEACH ROAD Wednesday April 17th GRAND OPENING NIGHT OF THE HIPPODROME of World's Novelties Everything new to Singapore A convocation of the Brightest Stars ot the Arena from the Leading English and Continental Hippodromes. 25 STAR ASTISTS 25 Presenting a Programme of unparalleled Bnlliiancy A FEW LEADING ITEMS THE WORLD
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      8 2 Saturday, is the last day of Little'> oalc.
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      8 2 Remnant* anJ^ I cleared at l><! I alSalcl'i^
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      48 2 COMING EVENTS. Today, i?tbHigh water —ll. 6 a., 11.10 n P& O Outward dne. Hindu New Year commences. New Moon. Ott's Circus 9.15 p.m. Wayang Kassim 9 p.m. Royal Cinematograph 7 and 9.30 p.m. French Cinematograph 7 and 9 30 p.m Japanese Cinematograph 7 ami <)-:io p m
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  • SCRAMS.
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    Resignation of Lord Cromer.
    58 3 t^ y] '"S acceded by c ij Sir Edward V h e re^nnnon with rd and r^d a letter C Wr m*hicli he said Cr01 3 x.ou>tliat .t be r^" 101 entirely due n whatever. Notb«ld liaVC rhe support he received .Government. P^jThasbeeaA*^*" 1 -o for
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    Lord Cromer's Resignation.
    52 3 ssaas t) ni.:. ".joa.m w has warmly euKv P^Xnd^ircd-ttobe .mends his work and I* Report was M that it easurc to serve but that .to Stf" Government mc ,ghly worn out gertbe hlch the work m He rrided that he docs ealth and strength to all the
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    England and Spain.
    23 3 :,m. had been gi .2. the (v: ijnin London and abroad is that ctwecn the two sovereigns moral results nportance.
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    SEREMBAN RACES.
    46 3 FIRST DAY own Correspon i good attendance at and the perfect. Through I correspoo- these results morning Grid -3 Tin X Cur. 1 •er 2 -3 1 2nd •Kb' Cli I 3 Stakes. I ich 2 ~pton Can HG.Cc •:er li Ijek Homer ■oooKghi
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    THE ARBUTHNOT INSOLVENCY.
    85 3 j NJON APPLICATION P PRECEDENCE RESISTED. EKED Aun- N! 4-59 pcm. before Ijourned nnected with v resumed. ationofMr Mast, on behalf of JWyin England, -i he had been application, as m to the >nsd k there ntant m Madras. [lev, ?gß esi that te taken up. was
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  • TELEGRAMS.
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      Italy and Greece.
      63 3 CONFERENCE BETWEEN THE MINISTERS OF THE TWO COUNTRIES. London, j il 12, 11.30 a.m. Signor Tittoni (Prime Minister of Italy) has had a long conference with the Greek ministers. In referring to this, the P-ris Temps remarks that the rapproachement between Italy and Greece will enable the
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    London Chamber of Commerce Dinner
    127 3 SPEECH BY THE JAPANESE AMBASSADOR. London, April 12, 11.30a.1n At a dinner given by the London Chamber of Commerce, the Japanese Ambassador who was the principal guest said that J^pan was devoting all her energies towards the improvement of the national resources and the consolidation
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    Hongkong's New Governor.
    18 3 London, April 12, 3.15 p.m. Brigadier-General Sir Frederick Lugard sails (for Hongkong early m June.
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    The Strike at Port Said.
    16 3 London. Aoril 12, 3.15 p.m The Port Said strike has ended.
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    A Railway Disaster.
    40 3 London, April 12. 3.15 p.m. A Trans-continental train on the Canadian- Pacific Railway has been derailed and burnt at Chaplean m the Province of Ontario. Fifteen of the passengers mostly English immigrants were cremated, and forty injured.
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    The Strike in Paris.
    24 3 London, April 12, 3.15 a.m. The baker* of Pari shave struck work. Hitherto the strike has only been partially successful.
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    CANTON PIRATES.
    109 3 A plot by pirates to attack the shipping at Sik.ang, Kwangchao, Kwangtung province, on a great scale, has been frustrated. All the passengers on the vessels were armed and a strict watch was kept, but thanks to the action of troops under Viceroy Chan Fu m arresting a
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    THE HIPPODROME.
    150 3 Lovers of shows sensational will have the opportunity of satiating their craving next Wednesday night, when the above show will present for the first time m Singapore the world famous Hagenbeck's Zoo of performing wild animals that created a sensation at the St. Louis exhibition, and have created
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    A NEW BURDEN FOR GOLFERS
    272 3 INSURING THE CADDY. The Workmen's Compensation Act, which comes into operation on July I, will render it necessary, says the News of the World, for most clubs to insure their professionals and club servants, including the caddie masters and ground men. It may also be
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    SUPREME COURT.
    519 3 THE BULLOCK CLAIM. Mr Justice Fisher gave judgment yesterday m thc case m which Navena Moothiah sued Seena Vadamay Pillay tor »i 25, balance due for the purchase of a pair of white Indian bullocks and cart. Mr. Chopard appeared for plaintiff. In giving judgment m the case
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    DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT.
    239 3 HOW A EUROPEAN USED HIS WHIP. On Thursday evening, as Assistant Surgeon Pestana and his wife were proceeding m a gharry down Bukit Timah Road towards Selegie Road, and were passing the Kandang Kerbau Hospital on the left side of the road, two Europeans m a high dog
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    A GALLANT NOBODY.
    192 3 It is not always the information carried uy the recognised aides-de-camp to and from the commanding officer m battle which is of highest value. There was a supreme moment during the battle of Waterloo when the Duke of Wellington was left absolutely a l one an d
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    OTT'S CIRCUS.
    532 3 EXCELLENT SHOW. A European to be Shaved to-night m the Lion's Den. Ust night Otf s Circus presented an excellent programme to the public of Singapore. r As a result of a circus procession round town m the afternoon an exceptionally large house resulted. The tent has been
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    THE DUKE OF LEINSTER.
    81 3 The Duke oi Leinster, who completed his twentieth year last month, succeeded to his inheritance almost m babyhood, and had the misfortune to lose both his parents within a few months of one another. His fine estate m Kildare was sold by his trustees three years
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    SUCCESS IN LIFE.
    310 3 SIR ALFRED JONES' IDEAS. Sir Afred Jones, who began life as a ship's apprentice, has written a spirited little article m the Daily Mail on success m life. I would advise any man who wants to be really successful (says Sir Alfred to be a teetotaller, an
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      8 3 To-day, is the last day of Little's Sale."
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      14 3 Remnants and Oddments are being cleared at Little's Sale for Half Original Sale Prices."
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      8 3 "Bargains m all Departments at Little's Annual Sale."
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      277 3 ENTIRE cHANGE OF PROGRAMME THE DANGEROUS OPEN LOOP Positively To-nigh fSajES* By Mr. William Schultz. I^W"C^ftS:T»cc,^" Wls if* f n y ma performed the dare dcv,. MATINEE AT 4 P.M. CHILDREN HALF PRICE. A Well-known European Gentleman will enter the Lion's Sage to-nidht. and be shaved tbere. fllso a Chinese
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      187 3 M FRENCH CINEMATOGRAPH To-i>i£l>t To-pi^lft ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. WE WILL EXHIBIT THE BEST PICTURES FROM OUR LAR3L AND VARIED STOCK OF FILMS. DON'T MISS THIS OCCASION. YOU ARE SURE TO BE SATISFIED WITH OUR SHOW. First Show 7.30 p.m. Second Show 9.30 p.m. Sitatinee Svery Saturday From 6 to
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    THE STRAITS CHINESE CONCERT.
    489 4 Last night there was a large gathering, principally Chinese, at the Boustead Institute, to hear a concert given with a view to raise funds m aid of the Chinese Girls' School m Hill Street and to raise a Preachers' House. As the objects touched tlje Chinese
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      309 4 I9TH LIST OF CHINESE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE CHINA FAMINE RELIEF FUND. .'.mount previously acknowledged Mr. Lam Vi On.. 56 Niu Thong Chop Yiu Lung o Mr. Yip Chhing Chhun Yiu Lam Ling \\a iivui 10 Chop Chung HcQS o San Sang Xi 2O •Mr. Ku Chhuug I 0 Liong Sui
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      685 4 TRfIDES, PROFESSIONS fl GE^l SINGAPORE SANITARIUM HEALTH FOOD DEPOT. IMPORTERS OF HIGH-CLASS CEREA^L AND NUT FOODS. 213, ORCHARD ROAD. GRftNOSE A WONDERFUL FOOD FOR INVALIDS A DYSPEPTICS and also for those who are well. "A GOOD SHOT IS OUR LAST HOPE" SAID LORD ROBERTS. So young boys don't waste all
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      123 4 GENERA, I SER EHBJH CEMERa,.COMMISSION OWNER j KU AuIJJi R ASSOOLBHOY J D <*ler> m Jew e Clo^s, Hat, i and Satin ALS De a'ersH, 60ui13( Gentlei* IPOH FEDERAL CYCLE IFOHL Impo: Cycles, Motor c^ General Rq Cycles, Guas, Mo: Maduottfc R. W. A. Ue SUVA 41 No. 12:. Manuiattui.
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
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      1703 4 I SHIPPING NEWS/ VESSELS IN PORT. WhBr Wen-of-War. Flag and Tons. Comders Arrived. From For When Lying H. M. S. Bedford Brit 9800 Erskine Apl 12 Colombo Hongkong 13 Roads McClellan Am. tra., 1870 Lothrop Jan 12 Manila Dock WE Basin Sea Belle F. M. S. Yacht 48 Ahmat Feb
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    POLICE NEWS.
    969 5 „i Kdi:k.K di:k. -sumed the :?ti,c rti(vi M ;,nr..bi .othe tod* "ul.inv. abort X E J that it deposition. H« held a 1 he cause X from hemorrhage. 0 lived to *c house L;rh the occurrence P He saw the t« Hefol- him ami **£<* HecouW 1I a
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    POLICE MOVEMENTS.
    100 5 I here was a gathering last night at lice Bahru, on the occasion of the giving of a Smoker to say good bye to Sergeant Thrale, Constables Dennis, lutton, Henderson and Wilkie. Sercant Thrale has been at Kandang Kerbau for a considerable time and has done good service
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    BEAUTIFUL BRIDESMAID.
    145 5 Ambitious brides, with mere money ian social status, frequently bribe two or three girls famous for their beauty, r rejoicing m rank and title, to figure at their weddings. The bait for a bridesmaid ol' quite high degree is the payment by the bride's people of a carte
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    Stocks and Shares.
    563 5 > Mining. Si Capital. Sabscbed "of" T/ssue I Paid Vtmtr% PayT O-°J JL Shares Value/ up to Xeservt Company Quotation* Pre*e j 1 Prie GOLD. 1900 $175,000 $140,000 I a.Soo'Sued $I Be»awahG.M.Co.Ltd 1.00 nominal H'«~m 3So,ooo 3 |X> 2 2 ™&n*p^Co,I* W^> 1901; $300,000 $293,000 j gS
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      EXCHANGE.
      142 5 On London. Bank a m s 2.4 9/16 Demand 2.4 1/8 Private 6ms 2.4 7/8 do. 3ms 2.4 9/16 On Germany. Bank d d 2.40 Private 3ms 2.464 do 6ms 2.481 On France. Bank d d 2.95 Private 3ms 3. 034 do 6ms 3.08 On India. Bank T. T.
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      PRODUCE.
      294 5 Copra Keantan n.io do Mixed 10.80 do Bali h 10 -9° do Timor II «J° do Sarawak 10 5 do Pasir "-9o do Billiton »o? do Pulo m «o-7° do Dongola 11 -3° do Sankawang llo Coffee, Bali i6j per cent, buyers 3 p/c. 1900 do Palembang, 20 p/c.
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    END OF THE DAKOTA.
    168 6 THE FINAL SCENE. A few particulars of the breaking-up of the Dakota m the gale on the 24th ult. are given m a Tokio despatch to the Asahi. It appears that the gale, which was accompanied by heavy rain' set m off Shirahama m the early
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    23 6 For an orchid of the Odontoglossum Crispum Leonard Perfect variety 735/. was paid at a sale at Messrs. Protherct and Morris's Rooms, Cheapsidc.
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      272 6 NOTICES. NOTICE^ xWEEKLY SAILINGS. The S. S. Pontianak (Captain Casey,) sails from this Port every Monday at 2 p.m. for Quantan, Pahang. Good accommodation for passengers, special rates for cargo. Apply to The BORNEO Co., Ltd. Agents. THE FAMOUS WflYflflG KfISSIJVI. To-Night To-Night Saturday 13th April AT THE ALEXANDRA HALL,
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      726 6 BANKS. HortykoAg Shanghai Banklni Corporation. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,0u0,u0 RESERVE FUND:— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 1 .o nno CO bilver Reserve $n,00o!oo0 a1 000 I'o1 0 Kesen-e Liability of Proprietors 310,000,00 Court of Directors. G. H. MEDHURST, Esq. Chairman. Hon. Mr.W.J. Qresson-beputy-Chairmai Balloch, Esq. D M Nissim Esq. X Goetz, Esq. a
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      246 6 E, D, M," ADLETS, Fl 0 TO BE LET. w TO BE LET. 0 No. 7, Battery Road. Three rooms on 2nd Floor. Apply to GUTHRIE Co., Ltd. To Let, Moss Bank No. 28 Grange Road, situated m fairly large private grounds, with good stabling accommodation &c, For terms apply
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      420 6 PR SALE, WANTED, &C, WANTED. WANTED. Situation as Teacher m a School at Singapore or out of Singapore can produce testimonials or good references. Apply to: MAGISTER, c/o E. D. M. WANTED. Experienced NATIVE DRIVER for MOTOR CAR. Apply— 45» Robinson Road. WANTED. MOTOR LAUNCH, good secondhand or new not
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      241 6 Copy I Month y I 3 Months I (i Montis I 1 Year Month 3 Month, 6 Monthi 1 Year AD ««Tismc "I Wanted t. m fr- he *4 >J dail >' insertion* Ful I Ul cl> Sia* above headi, I thnceueekh F V inch s 'n«leU f bo^ heading
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