Malaya Tribune, 13 June 1914

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    26 1 The Malaya Tribune. [Progressive and independent Evening Daily.] Voi. I. ■No. 138. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1914 Price 5 Cents. Cbc malapa tribune, SATURDAY, JUNE 13.
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      335 1 ALHAMBRA THE PIONEER CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRE BE V H ROAD. SECOND SHOW 9-15 P.M. FIRST SHOW r 7-30 p.m. Two Shows for One Payment, a REAL PROGRAMME!!! MAX UNDER IN "MAXCURES CINEMAINIA." THE GREAT THE GREAT THE i j TATTOOED i WILL PRODUCTION PRODUCTION IN 3 PARTS. the power of love
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      298 1 China Mutual t^S. u n nXrm ed (HEAD OFFICE:- SHANGHAI. CHINA.) Registered Companies, Under The Ordinances ATTRACTIVE PLANS.! &??2?. Hontrkonc Companies 1865/1890.' MODERATE RATES. (England) Claims, lcam' etc. settled without the delay of reference to Head Cffiee For further particulars apply to THE RESIDENT SECRETARY, Finiayson Green. 4 Telephone No.
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    The “Racial Anatomy” Myth.
    603 2 No Such Thing, Say Highest Authorities. II Colour the Mark. ".The outstanding mark of differentiation is that of Colour,' and it is this that plays so prominent a part in the popular valuation, leading to unfounded inferences as to deeper differences, and giving rise to antipathies
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      250 2 I MOTORISTS APPRECIATE I COLUMB TYRES. I IN HOT COUNTRIES. I I THE COLUMB TYRE Co., (Far m I I si, ROBINSON ROAD, Singapore. I I Telephone: 1510. Telegraphic Address: PROWODNIK. I I COULCHER I II AND I HAK HENG. I I I, RAFFLES PLACE. General Commission Agents. I IMPORTERS
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      185 2 OBSERVE LABEL A.SIMPLEfNOURISHINCIFOOD-OFJIHICH MEDICINAL VALUE. OBTAINABLE^AT.ALL^STORESIHOTEISI&ICL'UBS'. KIM HIN Co., SOLE AGENTS. 12-5 n B Straits Industrial Syndicate. :(o): General Export Merchants Commission Agents, f 2a, Change Alley, Singapore. ESTABLISHED 1907.) Speciality: Hard Ordinary Straits Timber Steam Sawn to Specification Special Quotation for Quantities. Prompt and Careful Attention and Supervision given
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    BENEFITS OF CONFUCIANISM.
    401 3 At Shanghai, on the 4th inst., discussion of the benefits of the different religions took place at the International Institute. The speaker was the learned scholar and Hanlin, Dr. Yao Ping-jen, who spoke on M The benefits to China from the Principles of Confucianism." Every principle taught
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    Serum for Typhus.
    92 3 New York, May 12. Dr. Harry Plotz, of the Pathological Department of Mount Sinai Hospital, New York's great Jewish centre of medical relief, has isolated the germ of typhus fever, and is now working on an antitoxin with high hopes of success. He will read a paper
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      112 3 Japanese Dental Surgeon. I. HIRANO, No 384, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, (Nat to Harimn Hall.) j AS AH I BEER Sapporo Black Beer AND Citron Water AWARDED Highest Prize AT THE ANGLO-JAPANESE EXHIBITION. Mitsui Bussan Kaisba, Ltd., SOLE AGENTS FOR The Dai Nippon Brewery Co., Ltd. RETAILERS TAMOTO COMPANY, rELEPHONB No.
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      125 3 J TYRES. 1 I Are most satisfactory! both as regards sB| Igj prices and quality h|| 1 HOOGLANDT CO., B Cycle Gun Repairers. MALACCA. Telegraphic Address:- 44 GOHCHINBEE Telephone No. 53. Dealers ii Tin-Ore Para Rubber. Geieral Store-Keepersii Repairers. AGENCIES: o&=> Singer Cycles. Duß,op Molor Tyres Mowpole Cycles. j Wlkiorin
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    BODY AND MIND.
    410 4 Thus the Hindu editorially: Conclusions of some significance are set forth in a report on "Spiritual Healing" prepared by a clerical and medical committee of inquiry into "spiritual, faith, and mental healing." There were 21 members on the committee, 11 representing medical science and ten the Church.
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      496 4 JU-JITSU VS. BOXING AND WRESTLING. Professors Hagio and Sekiguchi, the famous exponents of .Ji K and Mr. E. Rose, Boxer, and Mr. Santa Singh, wrestler, all well-know In the East, will give an exhibition of JU-JITSU vs. BOXING AND WRESTLING IN THE VICTORIA THEATRE, TO NIGHT JUNE 13, AT 9
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    CHINESE TRADE PROBLEMS.
    439 5 The Abolition of Likin.—Con* solidation Tax. Writing from Peking under date May 7, the Peking correspondent of the Far Eastern Agency states that through the late Cabinet, Mr. Wang-Ching-fang, who recently inspected the Shanghai Maritime Customs, and who is now Director of the Provincial Government Bank of
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    Locusts at Tampin.
    169 5 Distress Among Malays. Tampin. Jane s The locusts arc with us again in greater swarms than ever, and unices the Straits Government can be made to see eye to eye with the rest of the world they will be with US to eternity. It is useless for
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      134 5 NO. 1403. "OL/R SHOP." THE LEADING FLORISTS 2Q S TAMFORD ROAD branch RAFFLES SQUARE. I rciich Flowers By Every Mail For Trimming Hats \rtiticial Flowers For Table Decoration I resh Cut Flowers Daily, Hoses, Orchids &c, &c. Wreaths, Boquets, Baskets &c, on shortest notice lancv Articles, Perfumery, Chocolates, Suitable for
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      467 5 THE ONLY COMPANY REGISTERED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 1 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. HEAD OFFICE: LONDON OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. 32, Old Jewry, E.G. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with th<' British Life Assurance Companies Act in every particular.
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    The Assizes.
    2316 6 SEVEN YEARS FOR FALSIFYING ACCOUNTS. Strange Tale of Accused—Fashions in Jewellery are Changing. Sentence was passed yesterday afternoon by the Puisne Judge, the Hon. Mr. P. J. Spronle, against Chow Tat Sam, a Holden, charged, on tlirer counts, with having made false entries in the weekly cash booh
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      201 6 "Minyak Daging Mokmm' For Rheumatism, Gout, Paralysis, Numbness, Syphilis, Cuts, Wounds, Burns, Sprains, Bruises, Bites, Stings Deafness, Earache. Toothache, Piles and all kinds of skin di seases etc. Apply to: R. BQRHANE. C/o The Anglo-Indian Stores, 84-86, Serangoon Road. S—4 7—lo RATHBOURNE DAIRY FARM 3rd Mile, Upper Serangoon Road. Telephone
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      190 6 BENG Co, I MALACCA. I Commercial 1 Printers. Lithograph I etc., etc., I TAY HOCK SIANG, I Managing Partner. I Accurate and good I printing clone on the I premises. I Charges Moderate. I LEE BROTHERS I STUDIO I Renowned for High- I Class Photography. 1 Therefore ensuring I BEST
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    FIXTURES.
    155 7 Saturday. 13th. v u>!i "f Engineers. Smoking Concert. i, k, t.B. C. Ct. Singapore Golf Crab. Esphfd* '-M.> p.m. xing and wrestling. Demonstrate ire. ictoria Theatre. p.m. S. R. A. Monthly Shoot. Individual competition. Balestier Range. 2.30 1 i,'. Hi n 'h water o:4t> a.m. 2:M p.m. Sunday, 14th.
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    Mail Steamer Movements.
    91 7 'lieward X. 1). L. packet Prinz Ludwig at 1 p.m. on Thursday the 11th v maybe expected to arrive here on v morning the ltlth instant. »nnd on the G. P. O. Counter will be ii'• «»\vner on application to the Sunt. M '.G.P.O. phic communication to
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    Mails for Europe.
    41 7 Due in London. Arrived. ;vD. L, May 27 May 27 29 May 29 June 8 June it \i ';v O. 0 June 0 > i>. l. io MM M P. k O. SI N D. L 2» aI. S
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    Vessels in Port.
    334 7 !:,n Hong Liong, Brit. atr. 910 ;i pt. l)unlop, arrived from For Uncertain. Heap Mob. Erakine Brit. str. 2250 tons, •Tasker arrived from Miike 5-6. llt t-« Mansfield, fontein, Brit. str. 2958 tons, I'umHl, arrived New York, F "r -Manila 15. McAlister. 1 "L'mai, Ger. str. 1018
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    LATEST ARRIVALS.
    175 7 F. M. S. Government Yacht Sea Belle, 400 tons, Capt. Ahm it, arrived from Kuantan, 12-6. For Port Swettenham 12. F. M. S. Government. Esmeralda, Brit. str. 60 tons, C'pt. Joon, arrived from Bagan, 13-(>. For Bigan 15. Wee Bros. Omapere, Brit, str, 340 tons, Capt. L on*,
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    CLEARANCES.
    73 7 Sexta for Hongkong. Grotius for Batavia. S. Rickmers for Vladivostock. Upland for Bangkok. Sabine Rickmers for Hongkong. Kaka for Malacca and Muar. Kum Chow for Saigon. Selangor for Swettenham. Thongwa for Penang. Fook Sang for Penang. Glenfallock for Amoy. Hai Nam for Muar and Malacca. Uraballa for Tegal. Kirin
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    36 7 Mr. W.C. Michell the recently appointed Kesident, collector of land revenue and of the treasury at Malacca, was given a great send-off from lVnaitg last Thursday, on leaving, with Mrs. Mhhei], by the Klang I'm- Malacca.
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    Mid=East Rubber and Coconut Estates.
    60 7 OUTPUTS IN MAY, I9M. Indragiri (Sumatra) Rubber g Guttapercha Co. Ltd. We are indebted to the courtesy of Messrs. Evatt Co., for the following returns from this estate:— The output for the month of May amounts to 4,933 lbs. m iking a total for the
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    Kuala Pergan Plantations.
    33 7 To Metiers. Paterson, Simons ft Co., Ltd., we are indebted for information to the effect that the output of the Kuala Pergan Rubber Plantation* In May amounted to 5,600 lbs.
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    TRAGEDY AT RAILWAY STATION.
    288 7 Well-known Planter's Tragic Death. A sad accident occurred at the Kandy Railway Station about 2 o'clock on the morning of the 31gt May, resulting in the death of Mr. R. G. Thompson, of Hangranoya estate, Nawalapitiya. It appears that Mr. Thompson, with two others, went to
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    WHARVES AT WHICH VESSELS ARE BERTHED TO-DAY.
    103 7 TANJONG PAGAR. East Wharf (Basin) —Nil Wharf Section No. 1 Vondel Teesta Sheers Wharf —Nil Main Wharf Section No. 2-Nil n m m n Kum Sung 4 -Gregory Apear n ft n »—Gorgon h Achilles New Dock No. 7 —Bombay Maru Silesia West
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    93 7 With reference to the report that the Chinese Minister for the Navy had entered into a contract with the Bethelham Steel Works of the United States for the construction of a naval dock and other works at Foochow, and that an advance had been paid to China of 2,(M)O,(HX) dols.
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    Eastern Produce.
    144 7 Latest London Prices. (By Wire.) Copra £23 12.6. demanded for deli veiy 6 weeks or 2 months hence. Pepper (black): fair quality spot 4 15/ 16 demanded; future delivery 4f buyers. Pepper (white): medium Bjj, immediate delivery, demauded; future delivery 8 15/16 offered. Gambier Delivery U. K. or
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    PRODUCE MARKET REPORT.
    302 7 Singapore, June, 1.1. Nutmegs 110 S. per picul $23.00 Nutmegs SO A, do 24.00 Copra Bali do '.».85 Copra Gorong Talo do y.l<* Copra Dongalo do '».10 Copra Kayong do 9A& Copra Pulo do 9.35 Copra Pontianak do *.'.»5 Copra Siantan do 9.20 Copra Singkawang do 9.20
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    EXCHANGE.
    114 7 Singapore, Jdnr LI. On London Bank 4 m/s. 2/4 3/16 Demand 2/3 31/32 Private 6 m/n. 2/4 f>/8 3 m/s. 2/4 11/32 On Germany— Bank d/d. 2;}3 Private 3 m/s. 2424} On France Bank d/d. 293£ Private 3 m/s. 298) On India— Bank T. T. 174£ Private 30 d/s.
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    Shipping News.
    488 7 Latest Intelligence from th Wharves and Shipping Offices. From Europe ports arrived thiJ morning the H. A L. liner Silesia] She has about 1000 tons of cargo U x handle at the Lagoon Dock Sheds. J China Sea weather report Fine light variable winds South direction Bay of
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    St. Andrew's School.
    88 7 The Exte&sion Fond. J* The managers of St. Aadrewa* School, Stamford Road, gratefully acknowledge the following donations towards their School Extension Fund Hon. Tan Jiak Kirn, c.m.o. $100 Mr. Tan See Bin 100 Per Key. F. G. Swindell 60 Mr. P. Cold s|> Mr. A H. Fair
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      315 7 MAILS CLOSE. R. ra* on, except where otherwise stated. halt .m-hour earlier, but letters may be' r'-<l with a late fee of 10 cents, up to ten before the ordinary mail closes. Daily Except Sunday. Federated Malay States, Malacca, •luir and Penally (by train) at ti p.m. Taiiipm, Malacca, Seremban,
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    THE LOCUST MENACE.
    963 8 On more than one occasion recently attention has been directed in this journal to the serious menace to the rubber, rice and other important industries of Malaya which swarms of locusts constitute. The Malay Mail. too. and other journals have dealt with the matter, urging the need
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    CALCUTTA DOCK'S SENSATION.
    130 8 (Ceylou Obtcrrer SefTUX I Calcutta, May A sensation was caused at Kidderpore Docks, Calcutta, yesterday bj the discovery of explosives among the jute stacked in No. 4 shed. An officer of the Port l>mmi*rionenl was examining the bales, when he discovered something tabe-ah»H which contained powder, petrol.
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    THE KAISER'S VISIT.
    29 8 London, June 1'The Kaiser has gone to K pecht on a visit to Franz Ferdinand. The meeting at Konispecht he most cordial charactoi* ovated the Kaiser.
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      180 8 ASBESTO Sheets Slates FOR j WALLS I CEILINGS j PARTITIONS ROOFS. Etc. Strong Durable Light and Cheap. Sham, Ross Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. Wt MOTOR TYRES B ffi CYCLE2CAR H) TYRES Iconti nentail Hj Motor Cycle TYRES H I CYCLE TYRES ffl j FOR Kerosene Oil Engines I THE IDEAL FUEL
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      214 8 B 4. We had an advertisement in this space telling you about TEACHERS "Highland Cream" SCOTCH WHISKY but this brand is all sold out, and we now want you to know that HARVEY'S Gold Band" SCOTCH WHISKY Contains the QUENCHING QUINTESSENCE QUANTUM OF QUALITY without QUESTION This is just to
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    Local and General.
    479 9 )ri t.i-day. locally $70.55 shipping P 3 6 7 communication with u nd IVnang is totally —:o: i Lady Clifford have i ndon from tlie Sold Tsai-fu, the newly,inese Minister to The ilfi Peking three weeks ago _o:--t( jlichell arrived at Malacca g late last Wednesday umed
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    The Irish Crisis.
    227 9 Split in the Nationalist Camp. Reuter's Service. London, June 12. The Secretaries of the Nationalist Volunteers committee have issued a manifesto demanding the withdrawal of the proclamation prohibiting the importation of arms into Ireland. Mr. Bonar Law opened his Scotch campaign at Inverness and lengthily dealt with
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    CANADIAN LOYALTY.
    68 9 H. M. the King Assured of Unalterable Devotion. Reuter's Service. London, June 12. The Canadian House of Commons at Ottawa noted an address regretting the departure of the Duke of Connaught and assuring His Majesty the King of the unalterable devotion of Canadians. Both Mr. Borden and Sir
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    THE ABBEY OUTRAGE.
    94 9 Reuter's Service. London, June 12. Two women, detained after the explosion at Westminster Abbey, have been released. There were no further arrests up to midnight. At a militant meeting at Bayswater, yesterday evening, the speakers accused the King of being behind the Government's repression. The name of
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    THE AMERICA CUP.
    25 9 Reuter's Service. London. June 12. New York reports that the second test race has been won by the Resolute by 7C seconds.
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    South African Politics.
    103 9 Government Defeated But Still in Office. Reuter's Service. London, June 2. A message from Cape Town states that the Government continues in office, and admits the gravity of the defeat, but that it would be detrimental to tin- -ountry if much useful labour passed during the session
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    MORE TROUBLE BREWING.
    154 9 Greece and Turkey Again in the Arena. Reuter's Service. London, June 12. A telegram from Athens states that the Government has addrooso d a strong note to Constantinople demanding the cessation of the prosecution of the Greeks. Turkey, to repair the damage in public opinion which is
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    NEW FRENCH LOAN.
    59 9 £36,000,000 Wanted. Reuter's Service. London, June 12. A telegram from Paris states that the Government has decided to propose a loan of thirty-six millions sterling redeemable in twenty-two years. The French loan is at 3} per cent, to meet the expenditure of the war and navy departments
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    THE RIOTS IN ITALY.
    33 9 14 Killed Hundreds Injured. Reuter's Service. London, June 12. According to a telegram from Rome the newspapers estimate the strike riot casualties at 14 killed and several hundreds injured.
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    ESPIONAGE.
    31 9 Reuter's Service. London, June 12. Leipzig telegrams state that clerk Rosenfeld has been Sentenced to fifteen years' penal servitude and a fine of £500 for espionage in favour of Russia.
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    The Panama Canal.
    251 9 Tolls Exemption Repeal Passed by 50 to 35. Reuter's Service. London, June 12. According to a telegram from Washington, the Senate by 53 votes to 24 have defeated the amendment to allow the dispute regarding the tolls exemption repeal to be carried to the Supreme Court. Later.
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    SALVATIONIST CONGRESS.
    91 9 Message from the King. Reuter's Service. London, June 12. At the Salvationist Congress there was a solemn scene as the remnant of the Canadian delegation passed in the procession of nations. A message from the King was read, joining in the welcome to the Congress. His Majesty said
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    NEW FRENCH CABINET RESIGNS.
    56 9 Reuter's Service. London, Jnly L 2. A message from Paris itatef that the new Government has bam defeated by 306 to 2t*»2 in the first vote of confidence. M. Kibot, who had prevoqsly made a ministerial declaration, was frequently interrupted by Socialists shouting -Down with tie
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    OBITUARY.
    16 9 Reuter's Service. London, .fun** 12. The death bl announced of the Grand Duke of MecklenburgStretlitz.
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    Big Bombay Failure.
    193 9 Pearl Merchant's Liabilities Nearly 1J Crores. Europe*a Pearl Trade Affected. {Ctylon Obttrrer Serrice.) Calcutta, June 4. At a special sitting of the Bombay Insolvency Court yesterday, Sobanchand Naginchand, pearl merchant, appeared to answer a rule obtained by the Official Assignee, calling on the insolvent to show cause
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    Rubber Exhibition.
    81 9 The Malayan Display. A Glowing Account. (Malay Mall Special.) London, June 11. The Malay States Development Agency issues a glowing account of the Malayan display at the London Rubber Exhibition. The Exhibit comprises a large Oriental structure in the main hall with a cinematograph adjoining depicting plantation scenes.
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    THE MEXICAN MUDDLE.
    47 9 Arrival of Aotilla. Reuter's Service. London, June 12. A telegram from Tampico states that the Antilla has arrived. Yielding presumably to unofficial urgency" on Mr. Bryan's part C.inanza haw now informed the mediators that be will appoint a representative at the Niagara Falls (kmference.
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    ROYAL HINT CUP.
    48 9 Starters and Betting. Reuter's Service. Lon '.on, June 12. For the Royal Hunt Cop the betting is—lo to 1 Blaeftone; LOO to 7 Drinmore md Braxted; lOtol Santair; 20 to] Honey wood; and AJglon; 25 to Lle-a-bed, Amfraasador and Aghdoc LOO to 3 Jarmac 11.
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    Police Court.
    576 10 Land Office Clerk's Dealing With Chetties. In the Ist Court before Mr. A. V. Brown, Theophil Edwin Rodriguez was charged, yesterday afternoon, on three counts, that he on or about the 23rd of December, 1913, being entrusted with a sum of W while he was acting as chief
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    Seletar Estate Murder.
    323 10 A lagan, a Tamil coolie in the employ of Seletar Estate, was formally charged before Mr. Nunn for the murder of his wife Letchmi on the said Estate on May 15 last. Mr. Bourne the Court Inspector prosecuted. The story for the prosecution was to the effect
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    M.N. Liner Disabled.
    119 10 Help Sent From Singapore. The Messageries Maritimes liner Annam has broken down in lat. 221 N. Long. 101 55 E. Tanjong Pagar tugs are hastening to her assistance. She is at present adrift 25 miles ofl' Pulo Aor. The vessel is bound from Tientsin for Colombo. As
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    HOME CRICKET.
    47 10 Reuter's Service. London, June 12. Hants beat Somerset, at Bath, by an innings and L 92 runs. In 1013 Hants won by 349 runs. Kent beat Worcestershire, at Bournville, by an innings and 230 runs. In 1913 Kent won by an innings and 55 runs.
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    233 10 At a meeting of subscribers to St. George's Ball yesterday the Hon. J. K. Nicholson, C.M.G., presided, others present including Hon. Mr. C. W. Darbishire, M.L.C., and Messrs. P. Cunliffe, S. A. Lane, E. F. Mauldon, F. Hilton, W. J. Mayson, P. Gold (Treasurer) and Messrs. L. Ashcroft and F.W.
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    SPORTS.
    53 10 Entries for the Football League close on Monday at 5 p.m. The first match will be played on Thursday, when the Cricket Club meets the Azevedos. The Singapore Ladies' Rifle Association tied with Kinta in the June Competition of the Mills' Trophy. The local shoot took place yesterday afternoon,
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    Football.
    63 10 The following eleven will represent the Cricket Club in a friendly match to be played with the S. R. C. on the Esplanade Monday afternoon Forwards R. G. Hunt, W. A. Wilson, C. E Winter, W. McQuarrie ami H. C. Morris. Halves 11. T. Earle, T. B. Knight and
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    Week=End Swimming Club Launches.
    49 10 To-day. From Johnson's Pier 2.15 and 3.15 p.m. From Club 2.45 and 5.30 p.m. High water 2.3S p.m. To-morrow. From Johnston's Pier 9.10 and 11 a.m. 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. From Club 9.30 and 10.30 a,m. 12.15, 3 and 5.30 p.m. High Water 3.24 p.m.
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    Cricket Club Lawn Bowls.
    165 10 Yesterday's Results. CHAMPIONSHIP. T. B. Norrie beat N. E. Bath, 21—13. SINGLB HANDICAP. J. Bond, plus, 1 beat S. G. Hacker, plus 5, 21—4. A. A. Armstrong, plus 3, beat 11. T. White,—2. 21— 8. J. McKenzie.—3, beat C. V. Miles, plus 2. Former w.o. DOUBLE
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    The Transport Patricia.
    116 10 The Imp. German transport Patricia sailed from Kiel on the 2'.Wd April with 12 officers and 600 men for the German East Asiatic Squadron to Wilhelmshafen, where she embarked further reliefs for the fleet and S. M. S. Comoran. The transport is commanded by Capt. yon Bodecker,
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    90 10 The dead body of a Chinese was seen lying on the bank of Rochore canal, near the Weld Road bridge, early this morning. At 10 o'clock the body was still lying basking in the sun. Nothing seemed to have been done to it even at that late hour. Is it
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    863 11 Prices Quoted in the Market this Morning. Singapore, juxe, 13. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations Rubber Shares. Norn. Value. Buyers. Seller*. c V' Alla P r W 1/11 z J Anglo Java 2/10j 3/7* 1 Anglo-Johore IK 3/6
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      515 11 Church Services. ST. ANDREW'S. CHOIR NOTICE. Ist Sunday After Trinity. HOLT COMMUXIOM, (PLAIN.) HOLI C'IMMUMDN ICHOBAL) I X COMM I'MliN OF THK F. s. I I Woudro*. r (\,mmunion SUL ;it Abintion* m, r s< DmiTTMt V M MATINS AND LITANY. i Lesson I>aiah 111, 7- VI, 16. I. Lesson
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      208 11 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NEW KANDANG KERBAU MARKET. The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore invite tenders for the erection and completion of the Kandang Kerbau Market at Serangoon Road. Drawings may be inspected and copies of the Specification and Tender Forms obtained at the Municipal Engineer's Office during office hours, on production of
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    Indian News.
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    Fire in Darjeeling.
    48 12 Calcutta, May 2.5. A th e broke out at Darjeeling on Thursday night and destroyed a large range of wooden stables. But foAhe assistance rendered by the soldiers of the .lalapahar Depot the result would have been worse. The damage done is estimated at R3o,oeo.
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    Electrification of Railways-
    60 12 Calcutta. May 23. Talk of the electrification of the suburban lines of the Indian Railways is resumed, but the result of my inquiries is to the effect that none of the lines are at present prepared to consider the project, as all the money they have is
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    Kilted Volunteers.
    21 12 Calcutta, May 23. The Commander-in-Chief oi India has approved of the raising of a Kilted Volunteer Corps for Calcutta.
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    Famine in the Provinces.
    37 12 Calcutta. May The famine conditions in the United Provinces arc unchanged. Distress is increasing, and cattle arc reported to be deteriorating rapidly in the famine areas. The total number <>n reliel is 153,000.
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    Train on Fire.
    163 12 Calcutta, May 25. Details regarding the accident on the Madras and [Southern Mahratta Railway go to show thai at 10-15 a.m. a 'mixed train, which inns as far as Miraj, started as usual on Thursday last, but when at mile 113.5 two third-class carriages, which were lull
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    Calcutta Police Sensation.
    187 12 Calcutta. May 26. At an inquest on the death ol Joseph Nicholas Marooth, who was found dead in Calcutta Police lockop on the 16th inst.. the allegation being that he hanged himself to the bar of the cell. Mrs. .Marooth, widow, in her evidence before the Coroner
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    Rajabazir Bomb Base.
    47 12 Calcutta, May 26. The Rajabazar bomb Case, after a protracted trial lasting close on two months, concluded yesterday. The two Bengali assessors returned a verdict of not guilty. .Judge Panton said he would de9 liver judgment on a date to be noW tilled hereafer.
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    Delhi Conspiracy Case.
    35 12 Calcutta, May 2o\ The Delhi conspiracy trial commenced before a special sessions and Judge M. H. Harrison, i.r.s.. yesterday. Mr. Ross Alston hud not finished his opening address? when the Court rose.
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    Struck by Lightning.
    32 12 Calcutta, May 26. During a severe dust and thunderstorm at Poona on Sunday, a man of the 105 th Mahratta Light Infantry was struck dead by lightning at Wanowrie.
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    Juvenile Smoking.
    27 12 Calcutta, May 26. Owing to the increasing use of cigarettes and M biddies" by students, the Madras Government propose to check the evil by legislation.
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    HI Empire Day in India.
    31 12 Calcutta, May 26. Empire Day was celebrated at various stations in India on SaturIn Calcutta there was a torchlight I tattoo in the Fort last night.
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    India Council Bill.
    163 12 Allahabad, May 29. A special London cable to the Pioneer saya :—The India Council Bill is quite short Most of the changes have been foreshadowed in the speeches of Lord Crewe and Mr. Montague. Addition is made to the salaries, bringing them up to £1,200. Indian members
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    Commercial and Produce Mar=kets.
    255 12 The L. and C. Express of May 29 states that the Hank rate remains unchanged at 3 per cent. The Open market-rate for short loans is 2] per cent., and discount of four mouths' Bank bills 3 to 3j per cent. Tie tendency of the Silver
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    Earl Curzon’s “Fiver.”
    106 12 Earl Curzon’s Fiver.” Karl Curzon, the principal guest of the Newspaper Society's annual dinner at the Savoy Hotel, on the Gth ult.. replying Cor the Houses of Parliament, said that, on the whole, he believed the Press exercised its power with discrimination and fairness*. He added that he might let
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    PASSENGERS—OUTWARD.
    399 12 The London and China Express advise the following bookings outwan I:— Per P. and O. steamer Syria, due June 2a—Mr. W. B. L. Leslie, Mr. F.T.Thomson, Miss B. H. Sampson, Mr. J. Robertson, Mr. J. Waterson, Mr. .1. D. McClaren, Mr X Harvey, Mr. B. Blackley, Mr. W. Shove,
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    Passengers Inward.
    108 12 F.M.S. yacht Sea Belle, from Kuantan. 'dune 11. —The Chief Judicial Commissioner F.M.S.. The Resident of Pahang, Mrs. Brewster, Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Fow, Mr. Ferrers. per Medina, June 13.—Mr, and Mrs. A. McKenrick and child, Mr. and Mrs. .1. M. Jackson, Mrs. M. P. Richards, Mrs.
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    Siamese Railways.
    125 12 With the opening of the line to Koh Lak there will be 353 kilometres of the Southern Line of the Iloyal State Railways completed and open to traffic. That figure is made up as follows.--Petchaburi to Koh Lak, 150 km Singora to Patalung, 108 km and Trang to
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      240 12 s+ THIS IS THE BRAND i iSli r which se^s most m Sing /JIB pore, F.M.S., etc Leading everywhere. You wont get \4M a better beer in the mail therefore ask always a.. everywhere for KEY-BEER SOLE AGENTS; BEHN MEYER C° H SINGAPORE MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, No.
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    RUBBER ESTATE SCANDAL.
    558 13 Charges of Fraud Against Directors Withdrawn. In the King's Bench Division Mr. Justice Bailhache and a special jury concluded the hearing of the action brought by Dr. Conrad M. Hinde Howell, of Queen Anne Street,: Cavendish Square, against Dering and others. The defendants were Sir Henry Ernest
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    FIGHT WITH A TIGER.
    285 13 Desperate Struggle with a Man Eater. The report of a desperate struggle between two men and a full-grown Bengal tiger at Jata in the Jurisdiction of the Mathurapur Police Station of the 24-Pergunnas District reached Alipore three weeks ago. It appears that a party of honeygatherers
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      139 13 Grand Hotel De l'Europe. Ideal Location, Every Modern Convenience. MOST Up-to-date sanitary arrangements installed. Outdoor catering for special |receptions .md wedding parties. IBLB ADDRESS TELEPHONE NO. 21$. I 11 EUROPE." F. P. BAUR, Manager. I Late of tke Savoy Hotel. London. 1 [t I 18—7 I The Only Japanese Hotel
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      138 13 KOH COMPANY'S CASH CLEARANCE SALE Commencing June 15, 1914. For One Month Only. GREAT REDUCTIONS IM ALL DEPARTMENTS Many things to clear reduction of cosL Don't Lose this Rare Opportunity* KOH CO. 82-3, Bras Basah Road, N.B. —A souvenir will be present**! to any one purchasing goods to th*» value
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    MID EAST RUBBER & COCONUT ESTATES.
    999 14 MID EAST RUBBER COCONUT ESTATES. Monthly Returns in 1914. 1913. May. 1914. Allagar 161,750 48,100 Alma 83,233 7,400 32,200 AlorGajah 95,855 6,600 29,300 AlorPongsu 101,478 8,520 38,520 Anglo Johore 14,522 10,301 23,877 Anglo Malay 1,323,037 96.825 419,350 Anglo Sumatra 458,663 44,280 180,926 Asaban 46,114 5,488 21,624 Anhbourne 1,919 Ayer Hitam
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      209 14 BUN BEE Co., COLD STORAGE RETAILERS. 11, Rochore Road. (Adjacent to Clyde Terrace Market) SPECIALITY Cooked 'AM BONELESS, SKINLESS AND READY for the TABLE Pleases the EYE and Tickles the Palate. 'Phone to 1177. Chop Teck Seng, 97, SELEGIE ROAD. House of Renown for Price of their Articles Dealers in
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    MALAYA COLD AND TIN MINES.
    192 15 Monthly Outputs in 1914. Jan. Feb. March April May Piculs. 248 282 319 331 44 51 22 34 > 164 235 300 770 635 585 585 f rt 228 a* 193 265 336 512 359 51l> 168 n 83 27D 275 310 330 I n
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    PLANT THAT SAVED CEYLON.
    1092 15 When Tea Competed with Rubber. Tride Vicissitudes. What b a rubber M producer/ and what is the future of plantation rubber in Great Britain These and other questions of vital importance to the rubber trade were dealt with the other day in conversation with a Daily
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    The Right of Capture at Sea.
    249 15 The Gazette de Hollande (May 16) notes that considerable interest has been taken by Hollanders, in the recent discussion in England, on the right of capture at sea of the private property of an enemy's subjects in war-time. As an instance of thii it
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      258 15 HOCK St COY., MALACCA. Pgnpbk Address 'Phone No. Is. HOCKCHYE." Code use]: A.B.C. sth. Edition. SOLE AGENTS FOR HOTOSACOCHE MOTORCYCLES FOR S. S. F.M.S. New Shipment with accessories Just Arrived. INSPECTION AND ENQUIRIES INVITED, Mini on Motor Bike is better than on Horse back. H.P. 2 Cylinders 2 Speed Gear
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      284 15 BOON SENG Co., SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAIL-MAKERS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. ammm t 19, Robinson Road, 8 24, Cross St., SINGAPORE. Telephone No. 1268. 18—3 17—6 LIM KUEE CHEONG. HOTEL D'EUORPE ARCADE. Leading Rattan Furniture lakers. Artistic Novelties in Rattan Latest Designs a Speciality. Orders promptly executed Charges Moderate. Inspection Cordially Invited Japanese
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      460 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING. ONE CENT A WORD Announcements in this department are inserted hereafter at one cent per word per day, payable in advance; minimum 20 cents per day. They are received up to neon for insertion in the current issue. Responsible firms and individuals may Telephone their advertisments. Telephone No.
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      371 16 I TO LET. s as—==s—i sea-side residence, at Tanjong Katong. Apply to Box 4, Malaya Tribue. 1-5 d 16 (OFFICE To Let at the corner of Raffles Place. Apply to Box 20, Malaya Tribune. 1-5 8d 'TO Let Convenient floor space .n heart of Singapore, This Valuable" Space Comprises Godown,
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      423 16 Shipping Seang Line of Steamers. 8.8. "Glenogle" 3,750 Tons. 8.8. "Seang Bee" 5,799 Tons. 8.8. "Seang Choon" 5,775 Tons. The steamer has excellent accommodation for oassengers, and carries a qualified surgeon. She has Electric Lights throughout. For freight or passage, apply to: GIONG HOE Co., Agents. or SARKIES BROTHERS. for
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      512 16 Shipping P. A O STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ccyl n, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth anu London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and AmerieM Ports. I Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Homeward (for Europe) From
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      350 16 The I Malaya Tribune Can be had at the following pots:— Singapore. Hotel van Wijk, Stamford Road Messrs. Koh Co., 90 y> r B Road. Hotel de l'Europe. Adelphi Hotel. I Kirn Co. Chop Teck Seng, 97, Sel< Pang Boon Tin Army Navy Bar, High Str The Anglo Indian Stores,
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