The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1835-1869), 19 July 1900
1900-07-19
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Title Section17 1900-07-19 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, 19™ JULY/ 1900, third series. DAILY ISSUE, No.17 words
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255 1900-07-19 1 P O Office. Telegraph St. Wharves. Keppel Harbour. STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, TFYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, YPT MARSEILLES. GIBRALTAR. MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and San Francisco via Hongkong,255 words
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131 1900-07-19 1 Telegraphic Address.—MESSAGERIE. The mail steamers will leave Singapore on or about the undermentioned dates. OUTWARD HOMEWARD From Singapore. From Singapore. 1900 1900E. Simona July 23 Sydney July 22 Oceamen Aug. 4 Tonkin Aug. 5 Salazie Aug. 20 Annam Aug. ig Indu» Sept. 1 E.131 words
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332 1900-07-19 1 IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL. The fast and well-known Mail-steamers of these lines will leave Singapore on oraboutthe undermentioned dates: OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. 1900 1900. Weimar July 19. Stuttgart July 3°. Print Heinrich Aug. 2. Kb nig Albert Aug. 13. Preussen Aug. t 6. Weimar Aug. 27.332 words
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78 1900-07-19 1 'T'HE following are the dates on which the Co.'s Steamers may be expected here, viz OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Hongkong Shanu- For Marseilles and hai Japan Ports. London. 1900. 1900 Tee-kai due July 5. Ching Wo due July 6 Oopack due July 21. Through Bills78 words
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165 1900-07-19 1 TO PENANG. RANGOON fc CALCUTTA. One of the ComDany’i steamer* is intended to leave Tauionr Pagar Wharf every week. Passengers and Cargo booked by the above steamei. at through rates to all ports in India ar) d Ceyion also to East African Ports, Mauritius,165 words
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154 1900-07-19 1 Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Gotbrkmivt, r V HE following arc the dates on which the Co.'a A Steamer» may be expected to sail from here r OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. I 9°°* 1900. E F, Ferdinand July 12 Tries* July 27 China Au,;. 8 E154 words
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Article72 1900-07-19 1 Steamers leave Singapore at 4.45 r.M. Hye Leong, —every Monday for Malacca, Kuala Klang and Telok An a>n. Malacca,— every Wednesday for Malacca, Port Dickson, Kuala Klang and Telok Anson. Ban Whatt Hin, —every Friday for Malacca, Port Dickson and Klang. Sappho,—every Saturday for Malacca, Port72 words
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45 1900-07-19 1 Established 1797. FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. Amouht Insured r 335,000,000 Losses Paid 7 f 1,600,000 Premium income 906,000 Insurance effected on almost everv description of property at current rates of premium. THE BORNEO Co., Ltd.— Agents45 words
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Article28 1900-07-19 1 Subscribed Capital 1,200,000 o.erling Head Office, 92 Cheapside, London. The undersigned are prepared to accept FI RE RISKS at current rates. THE BORNEO Co„ Ltd.,—Agents.28 words
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21 1900-07-19 1 Revenue 1,100,000. Bonus Declared n0w....Z 6,000,000. Accumulated Funds 419,000,000. THE BORNEO Co., Ltd. —Agents. June 121 words
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34 1900-07-19 1 Life Department. THE undersigned are now prepared to issue acceptances for life insurance a» low rates. Prospectuses giving full particulars can be had on application to POWELL Co., Agents »8.34 words
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36 1900-07-19 1 NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE MARINE. Subscribed Capital r, Paid up Capitaf A Reserves I Fire anHM T Shareholders. Fire and Marine Risks of every description underwritten at Lowest Current Rates. Dees GILF,LLAN WOOD Sc Co.,—Agent.36 words
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20 1900-07-19 1 ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE LI FE Total Invested Funds £9,722,885 THE LARGEST FIRE OFFICE IN THE WORLD. Marie BOUSTEAD *Co—Agents.20 words
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23 1900-07-19 1 Camtal Subscribed $2,500,000. Amount paid-up i *****0. Reserve Fuhd 4mso,’ooo. Marine Risks at Curient Rates. BOUSTEAD ft Co.—Agents.23 words
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19 1900-07-19 1 T HB LO NDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO. CAPITAL £*,1*7,500. Paid-up Capital 212,750. Reserve Fund 1.073,580* BOUSTEAD Co.—Agents.19 words
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23 1900-07-19 1 •-4PITAL Subscribed $2,000,000. Amouht Paid-up 600,000. Resebtb Fund 900,000. Marine Risks at Current Rates. BOUSTEAD ft Co.—Agents.23 words
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35 1900-07-19 1 Guardian Fire Life Assurance Co., Ltd., London. Subscribed Capital £2.000,000. lotal Invested Funds, upwards of £4.516,000. Annual Income upwards of 938,000. Fire Risks st Shore or Long Periods st current rates. PATERSON SIMONS ft Co.,—Agents35 words
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33 1900-07-19 1 The undersigned Agents for the above Company are prepared to accept Fire risks in Singapore Johore and the Malay States, at current rates. STIVEN Sc Co., Nov 2033 words
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58 1900-07-19 1 Fire risks accepted at current rates. FUNDS. Capital Fully Subscribed £2,500,000 Capital Paid-up 250,000 Assets exceed £4,500,000 Total Ann’l Income exceeds £1,700,000 LOCAL BOARD. A. W. Stivbn Esa. Alex. Cummino, Esa Th. Sohst, Esa. Claims settled with promptitude and paid at the Branch Office58 words
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64 1900-07-19 1 HRE Insurance effected on every description oi property. MARINE Risks accepted to all parts of the World. LOCAL BOARD. D. W. Lovell, Esa.—Chairman. Hon. C. W. Laird, I G. A. Resting. Esa D. S. Carmichael Esa. Lim Ho Puah, Esa. Wm. McKerrow Sc64 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement288 1900-07-19 1 THE BANGKOK TIKES, Cable,—" Times Bangkok.” The Leading Newspaper in Siam and widely circulated in Malaya, Cochin-China, China, the Straits Settlements and Burma. A Daily Newspaper with a weekly Mail Edition (20 p.p.) Subs, ription, Daily (postage extra) delivered free locally, 830 a year. Weekly, Post Free 820 a year.288 words
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Advertisement511 1900-07-19 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collyer Quay I HE UNDERMENTIONED DATES ARK ONLY APPROXIMATE. Will be despatched lor Batavia, Ch< ribon, Samarang and Sourabaia lulv 20 Penang, Olehleh, Padang and Sumatra Coast Peynst Tambora511 words
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Advertisement219 1900-07-19 1 J. M. Lyon Co.’s Patent Liberian Coffee Pulper effective substantial and simple coffee pu'pe based on the principle of elastic abrasion et crushing, and thorough dissemination of pul and parchmen'. Saves its own cost in a very short time, by none breakage of beans, with uli yield. No fclevators, no219 words
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Advertisement507 1900-07-19 1 IJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. > PAID-UP CAPITAL Jiooooooo RESERVE LIABILITY OF V ‘"'S 00 000 PROPRIETORS j ...«....$10,009,000 Court OB Directors. N. A Sim, Esq.—Chairman. R. Shbwan, Esq.—Deputt Chairman. I R. M. Gray, Esq. E. Gortz, Esq. A. Haupt, Esq. Hon. J. J. Keswick. |R. RicHAßraoN'Bsq. P. Sachiß, Esq.507 words
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Advertisement97 1900-07-19 1 PETER SYS' WONDERFUL SPECIFIC. only remedy at p.esent known as an INKallibuc. and PERMANENT Cukh r Sprue. Dysentery. Diarrhoea Hemorrhage and Dice™,mu RECOMMENDED it SOME ok the ToVc THE PETER SYS COMPANY Nov 16 OrMTOKS AHD Sot Manufacturers), 9, Old China Street, Shanghai LIGHT RAILWAY MATERIAL RAILS FULLY 6 MILES97 words
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Advertisement364 1900-07-19 1 P ACIR,C cSMp S A T t fv AMSHU OCC0 CCI S D TE A T MS L mp N CoVtaSy* L AND T OYO kisen kaisha Co*I»KTAI. S. S. CO.) Fr a nc~!lnd P G^^“trill' ?r rra te<, A t0 fin ,a 6 of .Steamers, T Atlantic of the364 words
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56 1900-07-19 2 Imperial German Mail Line The S.S. WEIMAR, Captain Prehn, of the Norddcutscher Lloyd, having left Colombo on the 14th instant, may be expected to arrive|here on Thursday evening, the instant, en route for above ports. For freight and passage apply to BEHN MEYER k Co.,56 words
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69 1900-07-19 2 The Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer STETTIN, Captain NmOERStEY sr, will sail for the above ports on Saturday morning, the 21st instant, at x o’clock. She has splendid accommodation for first and second class p tssengers, also some space69 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement445 1900-07-19 2 METZLER PIANOS $450 Payable in one year, tuning free. Longer Cr. can be arranged, 10% discount for Cash A First Class English Piano by an Old Maker Guaranteed for this Climate HAAKE PANOS $475 Payable in one year, tuning free. $4B discount if cash paid. A thoroughly reliable Piano, grand445 words
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Advertisement165 1900-07-19 2 Singapore Chamber of Commerce. THOMAS EDWARD EARLE Esa. of Messrs. Gilifillan Wood and Co. having been proposed by Thos. Scott Esq. and seconded by W. P. Waddell Esq. for nomination by the Chamber as a Member of the Legislative Council, a Special General Meeting of the Chamber will be held165 words
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Advertisement1188 1900-07-19 2 TO-DAYS ADVERTISE ME NTS. Singapore Sporting Club. PROGRAMME FOR AUTUMN RACE MEETING, igoo. October ajrd, ajtk, and sjth. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 33rd October First Raci. Thr Maiden Plate.—Value S3OO. A Race for Maiden Horses—Weight as per scale (lost.) Vn allowance of 21 1 b. to e\-Griffins, imported into the Siraits1,188 words
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Advertisement675 1900-07-19 2 TO-DAY’S APVERTISEMEN S I All letters connected with business (advertisements, subscriptions, accoun s, &c.) should be addressed to The Manager, “Singapore Free Press.” Communications on literary matters should be addressed to The Editor, Singapore Free Press.” WANTED A Collector. St oon security. Apply to ORIENTAL lEL PHONE A EUCTRIC COY.675 words
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Advertisement923 1900-07-19 2 JThr Stmtacore ffrrf JSrcss. Here «hail the Pres» the People’s right maintain. Unawed bp influence and unbribed bp gain; Here patriot Truth 'her glorious precepts draw. Pledged to Religion. Loyalty, and Law. Thursday, 1900. In spite of Chinese prevarication, the gradually growing evidence as to the date of the awful923 words
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Advertisement596 1900-07-19 2 SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. LI HUNG CHANG AT HONGKONG. INTERVIEW WITH GOVERNOR BLAKE. Li Will Go to Peking. Listens to no Dissuasion. Departs To-day for Shanghai. (Special to the Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, July 'Bth, 3.19 pm. This morning Li Hung Chang arrived at Hongkong from Canton and had an interview at596 words
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Advertisement721 1900-07-19 2 LI AT HONGKONG. Another Account. Goes to Peking Under Orders. Governor Presses Him to Remain. Hongkong, July 18th, 6.48 p m. Li Hung Chang has been received here by Governor Blake, General Gascoigne, Sir Alfred Gaselee and General Barrow. The Governor strenuously urged the Viceroy to remain at Canton. He721 words
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Article209 1900-07-19 3 THE ASHANTI REVOLT. Kumasi Relieved. Colonel Willcocks has relieved Kumasi. THE PEKING MYSTERY. A Diplomatic Allegation. Destruction of Tientsin Deprecated. The Chinese Ministers at London and Washington have transmitted a despatch that the Ministers were safe on July gth. They request the Powers not to destroy Tientsia. The209 words
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383 1900-07-19 3 In the Supreme Court yesterday, before His Lordship Justice Leach, the case of See Chua Kuat v. J M. Lyon Co. was h ad. This case, which came before Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones, some months agoon assess ment of damages, by default judgment,383 words
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Article168 1900-07-19 3 At the Assizes yesterday, Kwok Hok tvas found guilty of theft and sentenced to three year’s imprisonment. This morning, the case of Wui Lian Lin, charged with having in his possession for sale goods with a false trade mark, was taken. The prisoner had some cement exhibited for168 words
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Article79 1900-07-19 3 Members of the S V.A. will read this paragraph from the Pioneer with interest, •as it concerns the weapon which will veiy probably be sent here for use in this command “As regards the new ten-pounder breechloading gun for Mountain Batteries, some further improvements in the piece79 words
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Article1535 1900-07-19 3 ]ULT IBtH, 1900. Present—Mr. A. Gentle (President) and Messrs. Jago, B irker, Mac'aren Moses, Capper Sohst, Lee Choon Gum, Choa Giang fhye, and Col. Pennefatlier. Minutes. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ronhrmed. President’s Remarks. Mr. Gentle said that the condition of financal affairs was1,535 words
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Article1092 1900-07-19 3 (Pioneer.) There has ju't issui d from the Intc lligence Branch at Army Headquarters, S nila a short military report on the Province of Chi-Li. the 1 bj ct being to lurnish information to the troops now proceeding on active service in the north of China, i1,092 words
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Article, Illustration707 1900-07-19 3 >■ Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by Honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the as ronomer’s gams and the philosopher's game, which whe'tes thyr wittes, recreates lueyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season.” All communications shnuld be addressed to the Chess Editor, Singapore Free707 words
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Article292 1900-07-19 3 A correspondent of the Madras Mail writes There is very little in India in the way of drawmg-toom societies for musical practice. In Lend.*n thete are. for instance, numerous quartets, e-pec ally in the subuib-,, in which players on strings meet tog-ther regu arly on292 words
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Article82 1900-07-19 3 Gen. Botha’s wife, who was left behind in Pretoria (says M.A.P.”), 'S a small, dark woman, with clearly cut features and a shrewd, bright expressi n, while, as ladies are only as old as they look she is well on the sunny side of forty. Mrs. Bo'ha82 words
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81 1900-07-19 3 Colonel A. T. Fraser, R. E., writes to a London j Scientific weekly:—Some years ago I noticed in India the way in which laying out iron (famine) tools on the ground btought on grass upon every dry surface. Any one who looks81 words
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Article185 1900-07-19 3 Corps Orders by Captain W. G. St. Clair, Af. Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Artillery, Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, July 19th, 1900. 1. Dims: Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Lt. E M. Merewether. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week Sgt. A. J. Macdonald. I a. Transfers185 words
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Article283 1900-07-19 3 C*rps Orders by Capt. W.'G. St. Clair, Ag. Commandant, S V A Head Quaiter Office, Fort Fullerton. Singapore, July 19th, 1900. 1. Duties:— Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Capt. W. Macbem. Orderly N.( .O. for the ensuing week Sergt. Glennie. 3. Parades:— Monday, Compy. Rifle Drills.283 words
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Article230 1900-07-19 3 To-morrow. For Per At Hongkong, See. Alena 7 am Bangkok Chiengntai 7 AM Batavia, See. Reynst 7 am Hongkong, Sic. Weimar 10 am Klang Neera 3 pm Labuan, See. Kelantan 3 PM Saigon Pin S. ng 3 PM Malacca, See. Ban Whatt Hin 4 pm Muntok Sc Palemhang230 words
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Article49 1900-07-19 3 A Time Bail at Fort Canning and one at Pulan Brani falls each dajr at I P.M. Singapore mean time (Greenwich mean time 6 hr*., 4 min., 35 sec.,) being aoisted live minutes previously. Today Fort Canning and Puiau Bram both fel' correct I v.49 words
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Article428 1900-07-19 3 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares Paid Of* Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. £1 Nominal, f 2,000,000 414,231 >99,875 £4 Deferred. £5 1,250 £1 Bell’s Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. Aj.ooo f 4 8,584 8,584 n l£ i.4to unissued Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4.90 Sellers. 175.000428 words
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Article856 1900-07-19 3 M-n-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Whoo Brisk Brit, cruis 1770 Sir B. Wrey Julv 2 Kuala Klang Station. Fieramosca Ital. cruis 3595 Negri Carlo July 17 Spezia Hongkong, Htber Vessels Flaws A Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For Wbec Arifs Brit. 1968 Disney June856 words
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Article139 1900-07-19 3 Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Ho o Wan, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Wilhelm, Brit, str., Richter, for Macassar, via ports. Mknelaus. Brit, str., Towell, for London, via pons S*id B' it. str., Williams, for Palembang. F>ad 1 R Bril, «tr139 words
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265 1900-07-19 3 The Company’s steamers are despatched irom Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China, and Japan, and from Japan homewards for London every ten days. The Company’s steamers on the Java Line are despatched trom Amsterdam and Liverpool every fortnight for the Straits,265 words
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Article92 1900-07-19 3 July 18, Per Flevo Dr. Rolph, Mr. Wearne. Per Sappho Mrs. Belfield, Miss Rathborne, Miss Wmttaker, Mr. King, Mr. Isaacs, Mr. Rotada, Mr. Clerke, Mr. Barrington. July 19. Per Catherine Apcar Mr. A. Allison, Mrs. Durant. Per Purn-a Mr G. R. Oehlers, Mrs. McA'ihu r Miss G. Cooper.92 words
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Article118 1900-07-19 3 Barometer, reduced to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and to the level of the sea in inches tenth, and hundredths. Manila baro. readings in millimetres. remperature in the shade in degrees, Fahrenheit. Manila temperature centigrade. Humidity, in percentage 01 saturation, the humidity of air saturated with moisture being 100.118 words
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76 1900-07-19 3 EXCHANGE. CORRECTED UP TO July 19). ON LONDON. Bank 4 m/s 2/of demand 2/04 Private credits 3 m/s 2>o\ documents 3 m/s 2/0 1. credits 6 m/s 2,of| France, demand 252 J Germany, demand 205 India, T. T *’i 5i Hongkong, demand ...J%pm. Yokohama, demand... 3*, pin. Java, demand 12076 words
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Article67 1900-07-19 3 Taken at Kandang Kerbau Hospital Observatory9. AM. 3P.M. 9 P. I*. Bar. red. 3a Fall 29.550 29.750 29.811 Temperature. 84.5 BO.O Wet Bulb Thermometer,., 795 78.0 7-v, Dir. of Wind N.N.VV. S.E. S.E. Max. Temp, in shade 89.1 Min. do do 73.5 Max. in Sun 149.567 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement45 1900-07-19 3 Cuts an bruises are Healed by Chamberlain’s j Pain Balm in about one third the time any other treatment w uld require because of hs antiseptic qualities which cause the parts to heal without maturation. For sale by all dealers. THR DISPENSARY, SINGAPORE, Gbnbral Aubnts.45 words
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Advertisement207 1900-07-19 3 PRODUCE. (July 19 Tin 978.50 Gambler 7.70 do. Cube No. 1 13.25 Pepper, Bfbck (ordinary S’pore) 30 50 do. White, (Fair L/W=s%) 47.50 Nutmegs 110 s to the lb.) 62. do. (80s to the lb) 80. Mace (Banda) 92. Cloves (Amboina) 32. Liberian Coffee 20 50 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair207 words
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Article717 1900-07-19 4 Giving port ot departure, and (Where known) date due here, and name of Agents. Men-op-VVar. Argonaut, H.M.S., Chatham, due July Bramble, H.M.S. g.b„ due July BriTOMart, H.M.S. g.b., due July Coguette, H.M.S t.b.d., Chatham, due July > Cygnet, H.M.S. t b.d., Chatham, due July i Furst Bismarck, Ger.,717 words
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146 1900-07-19 4 Passengers for Straits, China Japan. Per P. &O. Java, due July 16.—Mr. N. W. Reid, Mr. R. Connell, Mr. Chia Tat Toe, Commander F. C. Ogilvie, Mr. E. Duffett, Mr. Hodpow. Per Weimar, due July 19.—From Genoa.—Mr. W. Fischer. Per P. O. Chusan and Australia, due July aB.—Mrs. Hanson, Miss146 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement1071 1900-07-19 4 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION 'T'ENDERS will be received at the Colonial Secretary’s Office, up to noon of the 20th instant, for the following works Const! urting a wooden bridge at 6j mile, Passir Panjang Hoad. Plans and Specifications may be seen, and p i.iled forms of tender with all particulars obtained at1,071 words
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Advertisement1199 1900-07-19 4 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION PENDERS will be received at the Colonial 1 Secretary’s Office, up to noon of the 23rd I instant for the following works:— Erecting wall near cookhouse at the Po Leungkuk House. Pirns and Specifications may be seen, and printed forms of tender with all particulars obtained at the1,199 words
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Advertisement769 1900-07-19 4 /n Mind THAT fills HR ft EAVES Aerated Waters are manufactured by the very of Machinery from the Best Ingredients under Skilled European Supervision and are acknowledged on all sides to be The Best in the East PURITY GUARANTEED FRASER d HEAVE LTP /OO ROBINSON ROAD SINGAPORE. EYE.SIGHT. NOTICE. T769 words
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Advertisement189 1900-07-19 4 MAKER TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN Benson’s Watches SPECIALLY MANUFACTURED FOR THE EAST THE “FIELD” WATCH A Gold Keyless English half Chronometer 25. THE “LUDGATE” WATCH A I liree Quarter I’ ate English Lever. Fully compen* sated, Silver £5 ss. Gold £12.12. Special Sizes and Makes to order JOHN LITTLE189 words
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Advertisement156 1900-07-19 4 THE ALEXANDRA BRICKWORKS Co. Ltd. ARE NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY BRICKS. For particulars apply to the BORNEO Co., Ltd.—Agents. J u 'y3 3.8 mcalister Co. Just Received a Shipment of Fine Fipe Cigarette Tobaccos. Cigarettes Cigarette Paper A. T. C. Navy Cut PIPE SMOKING TOBACCO in 4 oz. Patent air156 words
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Advertisement869 1900-07-19 4 WANTED FOR PAHANG A good European Engineer accustomed to pumping machinery. Apply to MALA YS lAN, c/o Free Press. July 7 u.c. WANTED.— Qualified Dresser to take charge cf an Estate Hospital. Salary $6O per month and Free quarters. Apply to Geo. STOTHARD, Teluk Anson, Perak, June 23 uc. WANTED869 words
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