The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 15 May 1895
1895-05-15
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Title Section20 1895-05-15 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY, 15™ x\!AY, 1895. DAILY ISSUE, No. 2, 3 0j20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement421 1895-05-15 1 PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Owica.— CoJlyw Quay. Wma»vis,— New Harbou The mail steamers will Wave Singapore on or aboot the undermentioned dates. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. >«»55 1805Pekut Mkj 27th. Kaisar-i-Hiad v av j^ih MTieJ'm June 10th. RohiUa June i.-rh Roecna June 24th. Ravenna June -■'th Wiimt i Hinrl julji421 words
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Advertisement541 1895-05-15 1 AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Undbr Mail Contract with thk Austrian Government. THK following are tae dates oa which the Co.'s Steamers may be expected to sail from here 1— OUTWARDS. HOMEWARDS. roa Hongkong, forTbiestr Shanghai h Kobe. ft ports via Bombay. 1895. 1895. Maria Valeric June 15. M. Bacquehem541 words
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Advertisement1287 1895-05-15 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with tub Netherlands India Government. Agents at Singapore, Ships Aency. late I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collyer Qua v Time table for May. Steamer From Expected WUI be despatched for Dat c Siak. Bila. 18th. Paneh, Bila, Assahan, and Deli. 2 1st. Van Goens. Batavia1,287 words
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Advertisement631 1895-05-15 1 XJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL 10,000,000 RESERVE FUND 5,000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS j 410,000,000 Coubt or Directors. J. KRAMER, Ksg,— Chairman. HON. A. McCONACHIE,— DKPUTr Chaikmaw. D. R. Sassoon, Esq. C. j. Hollidav, Esq. R. M. Gaxv, Esq Jas. J Btu. Jbmno. E« 4 S. C. MICHABLSEN,631 words
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Advertisement484 1895-05-15 1 ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY. Subscribed Cbpital 200,000 Sterling. Head Office, 92 Cheapside, London. The undersigned are prepared to accept Fl RE RISKS at current rates. THE BORNEO Co., Ltd.,— Agents. "NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURX^ ANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. hSrAUI I v H i 1 1 I7y J. FOR FIRE484 words
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Advertisement769 1895-05-15 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Through passage tickets granted to Baglaari France, and German> by aB Iran -Atlantic Itm of Steamers, also to San Francisco by the step 01 1. of the above lines. To other European point- at proportionate rate- Special reduced rails granted769 words
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Article34 1895-05-15 2 Domestic Occurrence DEATH. At K>de. I Is oi Wijjlit. on ihe 13th insUini, .ij^ed So, Coxsimmci, widow of Cokmd Hi on Mitihli.l, k.m and mother oi the (jjvernurcf the Colony. (By telegraph.) r a^34 words
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Article1736 1895-05-15 2 ll was only th-.- other day that a private correspondent writing from Hongkong expressed his conviction that foreign poli tical interference with Japan, especially m the line of depriving that nation of whal 't might conceive to be the legitimate fruits ol it-< victory m the1,736 words
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Article1360 1895-05-15 2 m our recommendations of yesterday respecting the reorganisation of llie Ist Pcrak Sikhs reported to be now taking place \vi*h a view to the adaptation of that battalion to more strictly military duties, it was pointed out that economy and military efficiency could be secured by1,360 words
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Article457 1895-05-15 2 With regard to lite details of our trade with the I Far East there was a large increase last month m the export of cotton yarn to China and the Straits Settlements, but this was somewhat discounted by I the falling off m the case457 words
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Article315 1895-05-15 2 jamjcksc Mm Promim Pa\frv. Ke^.udlug th^- prospect- of Opening up a trade between Japan and Australia ihe I Sydney Telegraph says the follow ing exj tract from a letter dated Ist February. received by a Melbourne merchant from'a I I well informed correspondent, throws some I doubt315 words
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Article243 1895-05-15 2 With the Season that s approauuug- v* v ,eeu»b (juile apropos To write a word or two regarding Lottci iei Not though m a racing tipster style as being the know But generally touching on some Lo'teries. Life, so we're very often toiii, s the largest sort of kind243 words
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Article123 1895-05-15 2 Sirdar Nasurnllali Khan, the second son of the Amir, who lias already started on his journey from Kabul to England, a described as a shrewd young man, of twenty three, of common-place physiognomy, medium height, and slender build. Though so young a man be is practically the Accountant-General of Afghanistan.123 words
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Article65 1895-05-15 2 REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. The Terms of Peace. The Japanese Excited. The Times correspondent at Kob<_ stat, that the Japanese are excited and <jv appointed at the abandoning of the U au tung Peninsula and that the Ministers tad Foreign Legations are guarded. The Armenian Atrocities. Evidences Available. I he Commission lias65 words
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Article732 1895-05-15 2 1 he Penang Municipality have diseusst.j whether it would not be better to purchase municipal tricycles for about $joo each for the use of some of their officers, instead of granting bonce allowances, but Mq tricycles- They an a!! right For and invalids, but for working purpo^:- t can't compare732 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement443 1895-05-15 2 SINGAFORE GOLF CLUB. THELnluaceu.^i til after the Races. I J. W. P MacIAREN, Hen. Sec. May 14- rt-5 SANTA CECILIA'S BAND /\F 39 trutnc >!..•:' 1 m.3 ..*»■>■» ts o|>en U ei>ga«ttine .i> Im Seafta*, Balls, Theatres, Funerals. B^pt mh-. c.ii Ptoic*. ac. C'tlWmtlini :!.),-> > TAB.AOLEKA LNIVKRSAL. No. 3.443 words
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Advertisement803 1895-05-15 2 WANTED. I anjottg P mar Duck Co.'» Shares New Pf ye River Dock Sham. FOR SALE. t Singapore I .and Co. 'a Share?. Jeitb'i Mining Co.'> Shares. K.ub -mirtbuliinj. > Pcngerang Planting Co. "a Shares. Apply to FKASKK A t.... Kxthan^e and SIm«« Brukei Ma. 13. U.C. TO LET. IST803 words
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Advertisement115 1895-05-15 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. CHINESE GIKLS' SCHOOL "PHli usual Half-yearly Sale of useful and I Fancy Articles, m aid of the funds of tlic •MM School, will uxe place, < iod willing, m the j Upper Room of tlic i*tnrn H I!, un Friday, tlic 7th of June. Sale commencing at 4115 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous224 1895-05-15 2 The Week. Wednesday. 15th: High Water 1.33 a. m.. pt p. m. Hockey.— S. C. C. v. Kegt\ p m S. V. A. Squad-drill, p. m. S. V A. Cyclists Infantry l>riil, 5.15 p. m L. O. L. Special. 7.15 p. m. S. V. A. Maxim and Squad-drill, 9 p.224 words
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Article80 1895-05-15 3 The public of the Colony will hear with deep regret that H. E Sir Charles Mitchell has suffered a heavy family bereavement. having been apprised by telegram of the death of his mother, Mrs. Mitchell, widow ot the late Colonel Hugh Mitchelt, R.MJL I. This sad80 words
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Article298 1895-05-15 3 One ol the most ancient industries i.» Cirual Britain seems only too likely to be extinguiihed before long by forei< 1 competition. Judging trom what came out last week at meetings of the two principal Cornish Im mines, nothing but a large and quick advance M the298 words
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852 1895-05-15 3 it is but a short time ago that the practical utilisation of the discovery ot Faraday that potassium cyanide was a solvent tor gold rffected a revolution m the mining industry, and when the Mac Arthur- For <• r-jst syndicate introduced the cyanide process, works tor852 words
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Article74 1895-05-15 3 Mr. I-.J. Weld is appointed Assistant I Auditor and Lieut. F. S Dawson, sth i Fusiliers, Acting Adjutant Perak Sikhs. Major Tranchell, Supt of Prisons, is granted twelve months leave; Mr. L. J. Baker, Personal Assistant to the State Engineer, nine months; Mr. J. Trump, Deputy State Engineer,74 words
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Article460 1895-05-15 3 On Monday next, May 2oth, the entries for the Seremban Races close. The Sungei I'jong and Jelebu Club led the way laat year m the endeavour to raise the value ol the stakes m local races, and although at that meeting Ihe entries from outside were but460 words
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406 1895-05-15 3 Notes From rtiE Culksi 1 hi^ morning most ot the horse > were >'. nt along, and some fair gallops were done. Redcap (CaMei up] went with Banker Mr. I'avne) t\ru ijoin^ well and finishing strong. The .Maiden I'.atcr went (airly but I cannot believe406 words
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Article212 1895-05-15 3 (Via Bangkok.) Howgbwag, May B.— Chinese troops to the number of 5.000 are being despatched from Canton i to Formosa 10 suppress the rising of the BlackI Hags which is considered probable m opposition to the Japanese taking possession. It is thought likely that the Chinese troops, on reaching212 words
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Article1326 1895-05-15 3 SERDANG SUMATRA. An Interlude. (By an ex-Ceylon Planter.) 1 have up my sleeve much more about jberian coffee for you but as it is the Javanese new year, let us throw coffee to the dogs, for the time being, and have a small interlude. First, let me say NEVER TRAVEL1,326 words
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Article282 1895-05-15 3 The so-taffed oil-' 1 corner is being busily discussed m the home journals, with a variety ot opinion and statement which certainly suggests tlie absence of any authoritative information. The price of petroleum it is quite clear has gone up by leaps and bounds, so that m Europe and America282 words
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Article1089 1895-05-15 3 "THE PITS AT SASSOUN." [Daily Telegraph Correspondent. .1 A deputation, chosen from the survivors of the Sassoon massacres, has appeared before the Commission and narrated the whole story of the butchery, and likewise presented a written statement to the Delegates, of which they gave me a copy. These men are1,089 words
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Article137 1895-05-15 3 There was a day m the year 1838, called Murphy's day, which was the day of coldest temperature on record. It was called Murphy's day because a gentleman of that name, who was also one of those prophets who are anathema to the scientific meteorologist, had foretold that this would137 words
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Article402 1895-05-15 3 "THE PORT OF PERAK Perak men are hospitable, and as those can tell who know Perak hospitality, the visitor is drme, as a rule, uncommonly well, j They drink m Perak, too but it is to be hoped that what they do not drink, nor ply the unsuspecting guest with,402 words
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Article440 1895-05-15 3 L)r. I'ox thus discourses about running amok m his medical report for Larut Theseawoi cases are ot great clinical interest, limited as they are to Malays, and they have been termed a peculiar and almost unique form of racial psychosis.' It has been suggested that they are the440 words
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Article68 1895-05-15 3 (Corrected up to May 15.) On London. Bank 4 m/» .-.-'/-"i demand j/i; Private credits 3 m/s 2/2$ documents 3 m/s 2/25 credits 6 m/s 2/2*' On India. Bank demand 194^ On Hongkong. Bank demand i%pm. On Yokohama. Bank demand par. On Java. Bank demand 13.) Private 30 d/s68 words
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Article115 1895-05-15 3 (May 15.) tt« 36.50 Gambier... 8.55 do. Cube No. 1 1240 do. do. No. 2 11 40 Pepper, Blade (ordinary Spore) 10.25 do. White. (Fair L[\V=s% 19. Nutmegs 150s to the lb.) 91. Mace (Banda) 96. Cloves (Amboinaj 22. Liberian Colfee 41. Pengerang Liberian 44 0 Tapioca, small pearl115 words
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Article258 1895-05-15 3 SHARE LIST, MAY 15th, 1895. QUOOMMM. Capita: Psid up Sr^re.. Pc. D<». Hongkong S'hai Bank. :«_> preni. fio.oooooc J50.000.000 fexMO '25/ 1.5 m National B:.nk of China £900*011 &MO.IW C*» rounder:.. \omtaal rxo £1 Bk.ofChlr.a, Jap. K. Straits Nominal J £2.000.000 £tsojgtoti i«j-y*7 Founders. 2 c r I anjong Papar258 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement67 1895-05-15 3 CENTRAL HOTEL 'pHfc. undersigned having bought o\m the abu c Establishment will be gUd to receive the Patronage of the g«*nfy at Sni>;apurc ami i-tlici stations. Rooms dean and comi'ortalilc. Preakfast, Tilnn and Dinner at u-u.il houtm. Liquors of the best qualnies atway* id Stock. A New Billiard table by67 words
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Advertisement255 1895-05-15 3 QCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY pool oatsacasfgr the StniuCUaaft 1 14*4,-1 fc from JapaajHtatewaids ;or Leadaa t--try comm.^uon ior first and tl.if<i -t»- pa-s^-r., > rying a Surgeon an i Slewird«> i Through Bil.-i 01 Lading u,-J<ot < 1 Japan, Manila, Saigon. Saatatcft, tJnn*h Nor-h Bor ■to, Si»m, Malacca and Natim255 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous71 1895-05-15 3 Weather Report. (May 14.) Taken at Kandang Kerbau Hospital Observatory 9. aM. 3r. M. 9P. M. Bar. red. 32 Fah 29.901 29.750 29.040 Temperature 84 o at o 80.0 Wet Bulb Thermometer 75.5 ~,s.z 78 2 Dir.ofWind W.NAV. W.NAV. Calm. Max. Temp, m shade 88.6 Mm. do do 75.0 Max.71 words
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Miscellaneous788 1895-05-15 3 VESSKi.j IN PORT. Pla^a A Ton C«ptain A 1 rived Kruei Mcn-.t.War Blommbmdal Urn. Humn Othei v'esse)-> A.MHKKiI Brit. 108 Batavibs lint. x,. Bullcn Bombay- Brit. 2047 !< Celestiai Brit. 041 Couitenaj M j CtRBEKUb Brit 1u I von April H I i (.iiov. I'm a Unt. 370 Gtesi M788 words
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Miscellaneous164 1895-05-15 3 VESSELS 1 XX. ■w»« rt kr- 1 i i I AM j A C ILBI I Lt L'-.i. h P. Dan M i Sim Lkaic t( due J !< Fr M dv- X Grec *pi 3i tl u c Si Kais *r- 1 -H 1 sv H Ktos. J, s164 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement273 1895-05-15 4 GRAND HOTEL JAVA, HAT AVI A. THK ftmdaM Hotel. p*lwnu«d by the Eaf» tiah Canmwity ot Ifcwavia. and lifßfrt M Urn Cottre vt the mart h«aUhy and bart »Mi>iMirril puattetoi th« lawn, oilers good Tabte. Wao, J wmS AfiCQiMßodMniMi* to X rnWiliiw* A rmmm attend «U steam**, aitd EnKliah is273 words
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Advertisement271 1895-05-15 4 McALISTER ft Co. Government Contractors, Engineers' Furnishers SHIPCHANDLERS, Sailmakers AND General Furnishers. Have always m Stock Fairbanks Weighing Machines, m ail weights to sjit all tuuutries, m >oii«I iron and wooden frames. Saber's Family Spring Balances Safes of all sixes. Cross-cut and Hand Saws, AMERICAN AND SCOTCH TOOLS ot c\cry271 words
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Advertisement833 1895-05-15 4 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. TENDERS will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, up to noon on the 27th May, 1895. for (1) supplying 3^ pith helmets and 64 pairs ot bouts with elastic sides for ihr European Warders of the Singapore Prisons and (a) for making 330 suits of white drill833 words
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Advertisement653 1895-05-15 4 McALISTER Co., HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FRESH SHIPMENT OF WATSON&Co.'s >M^ssSa3r\ V. V. O. CKI.KBK4TKD g m M&<^'y '■K2jl*il Price £1 1 ocr Case Whiskies Lwm+ff %J y^^l^^ mitta DuTY Paiu V Vt(V"li IVV>\\ X^^/ill Fl}7m\mmmmmmW 'Hie finest and b«s»t niatuied |r -^"jl B^l^B Price Sl3 per Case Y^CT^O^Swf Price653 words
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Advertisement242 1895-05-15 4 Htyfc Staff tiymptjM. i Sol* Agents, j afW BEHN, MEVER 8c Co., t \\Rfc \i Singapore and Penang. V Dei-Sis. Tva Singapore, W^k Messrs. John Little Co. M^^am Messrs. Guntzel ac Schuhmakher Batavia and Sourabaya, a rSr.^.J Messrs. Houghton Ac Co. Jan. 4. m.wj The St Pauli Breweries Co., Ld.242 words
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Advertisement636 1895-05-15 4 The Singapore Free Press AMD Mercantile Advent ser. Cable Address,— Advertiser, SiKg*p urt Telephone Number. No. 61. Published at 39, Cbangr Alley, Singapore THE Lading English Newspaper m tb# Straits Settlements Johore the Protected Native States of Perak. Selar, gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negr Sembilan; British North Borneo; SarawakNetherlands636 words
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