The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 May 1895
1895-05-09
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Title Section18 1895-05-09 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, 9™ MAY, 1895. DAILY ISSUE, No. 2,35718 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement448 1895-05-09 1 PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. O*r«c«,— CoHyei Quay. Wmaivu,- New Harboar I'he mail steamer-, will leave bin^.ipore on or I abc<ut the undermentioned dates. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD Ravenna Mi; i^tb. Rosett* Mag '>th Pekin Huv -?th. Kais*r-i-Hind ay I Khedive Nmm ioA. RohkUa |m Uftb. Roaetta lui»e 241 b. Rmnna448 words
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Advertisement549 1895-05-09 1 AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Undbr Mail Contract with tui Austrian Government. THE following arc the dates on which the Co.'s Steamers may be expected to sail from here s— OUTWARDS. HOMEWARDS. rot Hongkong, cur Trieste Shanghai Koh. ports via Bombay. 1895. 1895M. Bacquehem May (>. Melpomene May kg. Maria549 words
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Advertisement891 1895-05-09 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with the Netherlands Indi* Govern mknt. Agents at Singapore. Ships Aency, late I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collyer Qua y Time table for May. Steamer From Expecte 1 Will be despatched for Date Dc Carpcntitr. Batavia. 1 2th. Batavia, Cheribon, Samaranjj& Sourabaya. 14th. Smit. Arrived.891 words
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Advertisement786 1895-05-09 1 Art Photography. CoKNEK Of STiMKIRD HuAII HILLSIKtKT. Platinos Aristos A SPECIALITY. Sittings from 7 a. ni. till 5 p. m. Robt. Lenz Cie. Feb. 7. 7-4 G. R. Lambert& Co., PHOTOGRAPHERS, By Special Appointment to H. M. THE KING OF SI A M AMI H. H THE SULTAN OF JOHORE786 words
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Advertisement641 1895-05-09 1 TJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI Xi BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAI fi0.000.000 RKSKRVE FUND I 5 <x»,ooo RESERVE LIABILITY OF > rM PROPRIETORS j 1 10.000,00 c Court or Difkctohs. KRAMER, Esq.,— Chaikman HON. A McCONACHIK,— Dkputy Chaikmaw D. R. Sassoo*. Emj. C. J llollujav, \.,<\ R. M. Gkav, Csq J \s. I641 words
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Advertisement501 1895-05-09 1 ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY Subscribed CsfiTAL.. 0,000 Sterling. Head Office. 92 Cheapen: <„ Londor The undcrsignc-'l arc pi ■•j.i.ired u> accept lIKI-. RISKS at cumenl rates. I UK BORNEO I Lti» —Agent MORWICH UNION FFRL INSUK x ANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. li^> I ELUHEO I -i lOK PtRE INSURANCE501 words
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Advertisement545 1895-05-09 1 pACiriC MAI! STFAMSHIP COMPANY AND r\CCIDENTAJL AND ORIENTAL v/ STEAMSHIP COMPANY Iferougfa pnjuragr iickns granted inpi^or? i-r ,'iid «r< rmanv bj ;»ii Iran AU.intic l«r»* of Steaii:* 1 also v- S*r !•!.<#» iv by Ihc ol the aUivc Ikw Toother h>i" ;> >i!pytn««.at proportionate' r«t< Special reduced granted (<• <»<+!>^s<.545 words
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Article, Illustration407 1895-05-09 2 The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1895. >• r.:.».' to Kelteum, i. otl v. ami 1 aw. A SCENE m the House does not sound vvcll as an early Patiiamen ary experience under the regime of ibe new Speaker, but as a matter of fact the disorderly demonstration made407 words
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Article210 1895-05-09 2 U. 11. the Sultan of Kedah has returned to his State from his recent Indian tour. The mail steamer Ravenna left Colombo 4 p. 111. on Sunday, the sth iitst., and may be expected here on Saturday next. It is probable that the Penang Amateurs will play The Burglar and210 words
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Article639 1895-05-09 2 {From a Correspondent.') Being oil a visit to Sungei Letnbing, the head quarters of the Pahang Corporation, Ltd, I was enabled to witness on Tuesday, the 30th Apiil, n very int< resting ceremony, namrly the chri-tenin^ ot the engines and starting of the n--w tin dressing639 words
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Article95 1895-05-09 2 A matt It was commenced on the Esplanade to-day between the Ofticcrs ol the Garrison and the N. C. O. => and men. At half \)dbl two the score was ijj for three wickets. N.C.O.S AM> N.EN. Sgt. McKvoy, sth, not oat 55 Pte. Matthews, sth, c McUougall b95 words
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360 1895-05-09 2 HONGKONG AND SIN'GtPUKK IK PARLIAMENT. AVti York, Marc'i 30. A cable special to the Sun from I/jiidun sa) s The debate m the House of Common* this week demonstrated that England still has a cmious way of dealing with colonies which are not m360 words
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Article56 1895-05-09 2 The Sarawak Treasurer's report states that the small revenue from the issue of copper coin of 9i,9<>5 is due to the enhanced price of bronze as compared with that of silver, as a large amount was issued. The appreciation of bronze has thus tended to the freedom of the Straits56 words
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Article85 1895-05-09 2 The by-laws submitted to the Municipal Com mission for the regulation of traffic on Cavenagh Bridge provide that 1. No carl, wagon, truck or 1 irry drawn or propelled by man or beast shall at any time enter or make use of Cavenagh Bridge. 2 3. No emp'y85 words
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350 1895-05-09 2 REMIT TANCES FROM THE S TRAI TS TO CEYLON. A correspondent at Sclangor writes to v* Time* of Ceyion) with r, gard to the loss m xdi-t'itfc txpetienced by those remitting money from I'ie Straits Settlements to Ceylon. He can lot, naturally, nor can we, understand why he slioulJ be350 words
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Article760 1895-05-09 2 Before llt»: HOll ble l.iontl Cox, C. J. ACTlOti Ati \I N J A \.H \I. K. 'layna Moona Vayna Kana Manikin MoodalU. plaintiff, v. Biaddell Bros, and Matthews, Goviadasamy, Meerasaiboo and Mootia, defendants. Mr. Niblett for the plaintiff; Mr. Buckley for Mr. K. W. Braddtrll. Mr. Matthews760 words
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Article804 1895-05-09 2 Expected Trouble m Formosa. Five thousand troops are leaving Canton for Formosa to suppress any ptouabl' opposition of the Black Hags after fa Japanese occupation ends. Katitications of the treaty were exchanged at Cliefoo on Wednesday Repeal of the Coercion Act. A Scene m the House. The Bill804 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement641 1895-05-09 2 ROBINSON Co. IWI IIH SHOW Or NEW FRENCH SHOES. Beaded Openwork Evening Shoes, Beaded Rosette Evening Shoes Plain Glace Court Shoe*. FANS. FANS. New Feather Fans, New Gau/e Fans, New Satin Fans. New Season's Goods, I "MPRI^INo MANY NEW it PRKTTV MILLINERY Untnmmed Hats, Dress Goods. Silk and Velvets, Trimmings641 words
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Advertisement750 1895-05-09 2 TO L*T. IST k ind Fluor Offices m Battery Roa.l. Apply GEOK TEAT at Coy. M-*y v.c TO LET LTL KNISHF.I). K-khank House. lai.K tin. Apply t«» PK3TILE v. PALS x Co. M.'> i. oc. GOOOWNS TO LET. N. |c and 7h Battery Road. and No*, i Bout Ouay, lately750 words
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Advertisement1091 1895-05-09 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. Tan 101 1< Pa^ar Dock Co 's Shares. New Prye River Dock Shares. FOR S^LE. Jelebu Mining Co. s Shares. Raub 1 contribut inj». Municipal Debentu<e» (5% Pengerang Planting Co.'s Shares. Apptj U> rKASER >v C-. Ext iiange an<i Slutie Hrokei s. May 9. v.c. For Hongkong.1,091 words
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Advertisement157 1895-05-09 2 FLOWER SHOW, 1895. ORIZE Schedules for the forthcoming Flower Show, which takes place m the Drill Hall »»n the 5111 and 6th July, ein be obtained gratis on application to the Hod. Sec \V. KOX Botanic G irdens, Singapore. May i). 16.5 COLLEGIATE BCHOOL FOR GIRLS. M«)N ITKLI lilt Hoi'Sl!,157 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous198 1895-05-09 2 The Week. Thursday, 9th Hitfh Water 10.50 a. m., <o.ju p. m. Full Moon, 54.3 a. m. Philharmonic Orchestra. 8.5* p. v Amateur Photographic Society, up. m, Friday, 10th HiK'ri Water li.ji a. m 1 1.4 p. m Municipal Election, to a. m. to 4.3) p. m. Association Football.— C.198 words
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78 1895-05-09 3 SIR HARRY KEPPEL ON THE STRAITS MILITARY EXACTION In a private letter to an old friend Ad- miral ol the Fleet Sir Harry Keppel, whose name is venerated m these Eastern seas, writes thus on the 1 7th March, from the Royal Naval Club, Portsmouth 'The present Government do indeed78 words
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Article246 1895-05-09 3 (Abww.) Some years a^o. when ruvding m the Siflh Settlements, t was cuustan'lv as. uuyed by the loss ot my fowls during the nijjlit. 1 suspected some Chinese coolies who lived not far away, and devised various* traps to caich the guilty part.es, but ithout246 words
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315 1895-05-09 3 DONCASfEK - DONCASfEK Notts From ihe CotK>h A tine moonlight morning gave lite early _■..-■.!> another good chance, and they beat the Blink Bonny record, ior Mattir, Philton. Pat and Barnic gut through their work before anyone turned up. Nothiug particular was done, however. Some of them315 words
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Article443 1895-05-09 3 H the Peaang team to arrive here at Christmas is to be anything like the eleven mentioned below the Inter-Colonial Ciicket Festival will be provided with a crowning £cry. The Straits Maritime Journal >ay> Ho 1 .vc-uki a team of veteran* go down Juu --c > i m ample The443 words
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Article890 1895-05-09 3 Before llie Chief Justice, May Sil.. Abrams v. Dalian. The full judgment m this case was. The plaintiff had entered an action to prevent the defendant from ca trying on the business of horse-dealer, horse-broker, trainer or jockey and claimed an injunction to restrain him from carrying on890 words
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Article258 1895-05-09 3 Corps Orders. Head Ouarter Office, By Hon ble Major H.K. McCalllm, R.t., t .it.o., Commandant S.Y.A. Singapore, <>lh May, I&/SI. Orderly Officer for ensuing week Lieut. Meiewctlicr. Orderly N.CO. for ensuing week Curpl. H. A. E. Tliomsun. j. It has been decided to hold the Competition for258 words
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Article1696 1895-05-09 3 The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Muni- I opal Commission was held yesterday afternoon m the Board Rooms, Robinson Road, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present Col. Penne- I father, Inspector General of Police. Mr. Nanson, Mr. Tan Jiak Kirn, Mr. Meyer and Mr. Moses. The minutes1,696 words
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Article1708 1895-05-09 3 Mr. Turing MacKenzie m a second letter to the Ceylon Observer continues his remark;, on Liberian Coffee and its prospects m Sumatra. He says In my Usl 1 stated that my friend m Mcdan promised to show me Liberian Coffee. He did so. But before touching the1,708 words
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Article371 1895-05-09 3 THE LATE MR. MACRI TCHIE. (Straits Maritime Journal.) Not merely m engineering circles will the death of Mr. Jas. Macßitcbie be lamented. Tlie late Singapore Municipal Kngineer, though not well known m Penang, occupied an almost unique posiI tion m the Southern Settlement and as a social j public man371 words
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Article69 1895-05-09 3 (Corrected up to May 9 On London. Bank 4 ni/s 2JJ demand j/14 Private credits 3 m/s iji\ documents 3 m/s 2/jj credits 6 m/s 2Ji{ On India. Bank demand 194^ On Hongkong. Bank demand :%\>m. On Yokohama. Bank demand par. On Java. Bank demand i-9-j Private 30 d/s69 words
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Article118 1895-05-09 3 (May y.) r»> 3s-*2i Gambier... 8.55 do. Cube No. 1 12 50 do. do. No. 2 1150 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 10 50 do. White. (Fair L/ VV= 5 „19 Nutmegs 150s to the lb.) 91. Mace (Banda) 96. Cloves (Ainboina) 12. L.iberian Coffee 41. Pengerang Libenan 44.50 Tapioca,118 words
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Article291 1895-05-09 3 Qt.oTAriow. Capita Paid up Sham Pd. Oi», Hongkong fe S'hai Bank. :«j.. prem. $*****000 $10,000,000 .So.o-jo its jfi.5 1 yr. National Bank of China JiS /500.000 4400. 150 I "»gV ff j 39-95 ft- 8 Founders. Nominal 750 Bk.of China. Jap.* Straits Nominal. J /450.968291 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement281 1895-05-09 3 QCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY The Company a steamers ftredi-ip^t.Ji. <J tij/i: i >>...<■ pool outwards for t lie Strait* Chin* tpaa from Japan homewards for London every *t.(-«. Bod h-kV-aceommodatioa for first and third riaj- pameogers, < ..r ryinp a Surgeon and Stewardess. Through Bills of Lading are is^u=d ioi281 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous67 1895-05-09 3 Weather Report. (May 8.) Taken at Kandang Kerbau Hospital Observatory 9. AM. 3p. m. 9p. m. Bar. red. 33 Fah 29.911 29.782 29.848 Temperature 84 o 890 SO.B Wet Bulb Thermometer 80.0 80.0 78 o Dir.ofWind W. W. Calm. Max. Temp, m shade 90.2 Mm. do do 76.S Max. m67 words
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Miscellaneous1344 1895-05-09 3 VESSELS IN FOR T Hags ft T< n. C«pt«i?i Arnved h '.on». Men-01-Wai Mbrcoim Brit.cr,, ,7,0 Pawkes M' i (i Other Vr-ssels Bah WiiattSook ßrit. 199 Dehnag* '>I^\ Pomj H St Ban Mis Guam BriL iyj Smilh M.. r. anp H Bi.ommkmiai. Oat. iuu l-iunund April 30 Beiickaii < j1,344 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement267 1895-05-09 4 McALISTER ft Co. Government Contractors, Engineers' Furnishers SHIPCHANDLgRS, Sail makers AM) General Furnishers. Have always m Stock Fairbanks Weighing Machines, m all weights to suit all countries, m solid iron and wooden frame? Salter s Family Spring Balances Safes of all sues. Cross-cut and Hand Saws, AMERICAN \Nl> SCOTCH TOOLS267 words
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Advertisement425 1895-05-09 4 GRESHAM HOUSE, BATTERY RO \D j Mrs. ROOKE, HAS JUST RECEIVED AND IS NOW SHOWING HER New Trimmed Millinery Untrimmed Straw Hats IN ALL THE LEADING STYLES Suede Gloves FOR DAY AND EVENING WEAR, Black, White Light Dark Tans. May y. t.Ui.s FOR SALE. All ¥<OM lIIMOI' MANUFACTURERS PIIOIO: rumniM.425 words
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Advertisement371 1895-05-09 4 McALISTER Co., HAVE JUST RECEIVE*!) A FRESH SHIPMENT OF WAISON&Co.s >^S^W< V. V. O. CEI.EBR4, KU U^i%S^^^\ Price SU P" CaSe SPECIAL RKSPRVP B v\ Hi I r7^^^*^* f^// H B Whisky to he had a» GteH "\f 'F^l{ -#%La f^ffftlf jf Price Sl3 per Ca^e %^W^*-^^^J \l7 \*&\£'Jg&jr Price371 words
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Advertisement91 1895-05-09 4 if""' Sweef Scents from flowers, RIGAUD'S WHITE VIOLETS RIGAUD'S WHITE ROSE RIGAUD'S WHITE JASMIN RIGAUD'S WHITE LILAC. RI6AUD'S WHITE IRIS. RIGAUD sC\ nnrummt Paris V J PEBBLE SPECTACLES* FOLDERS. v z v Id X X 2 h a ox a. < N S* I Ohr < g I I 291 words
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Advertisement178 1895-05-09 4 The Si Pauli Breweries Co., Ld. BREMEN.* GIEL BRAND. A LIGHT IMLSKNER BEKU. Annual Export 12,000,000 bottles. Twelve prize Medals Avvakukd. Supplied to all the principal London Clubs. Sole Agents for the Eastern Archipelago PUTTFARCKEN Co., Singapore. Jan. 10. 10.1 I PILSENER BEER, KEY BRAND. Imported since 1876. BEWARE OF178 words
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Advertisement589 1895-05-09 4 BARUGH ft Co. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE SHIPMENT OF 1 Australian Wines IN CASES 6c CASKS. PORT, SHERRY. CLARET, CHABLIS. Ac, &c. a fine light i able clakkt, Quarts 5 .j 5 Pints $6.25. These Wines are guaranteed pure. BARUGH &O I WINK IMPORTERS, 7, Hi oh STRfctT. April589 words
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Advertisement810 1895-05-09 4 KATZ BROTHERS. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. NEW SFXU3TG GOODS West of England Black Elasnc Twills Scotch ft Irish Homespuns Cheviot Light and Porouv. West of England Tweeds, New design Fancy Cashmere Suitings, Tropic* Weight. Cricket and Tennis Flannels. Thoroughly shrunk. Indian Cannanores Fancy Worsted i Best White and Khaki Drills Navy Blue810 words
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