The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 July 1898
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Title Section21 1898-07-20 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY, 2 oth JULY, 1898. DAILY I SSI E, So. 3,32521 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement726 1898-07-20 1 Wr n Office. C»llyer Quay. Afc Wbarvtv New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steam tor CHINA. JAPAN, PENANG, < K\ I.ON. INDIA AUSTRALIA. ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES. GIBRAI IAK. MALTA, BRINDISI. VENICE. PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Comiimmtiml ana American Ports, also for Chin* Co+st.726 words
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Advertisement598 1898-07-20 1 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGA. TION CO., LIMITED. I > fKN M*Gh KANGOON k CALCUTTA. ti ompany's steamers is intended t* I Pa^ar Wharf every week. Pi, i jjers \.t! C^rgo are booked by the abovt j r. M>fl rates to all ports m India and to l/ ist African Ports,598 words
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Advertisement1172 1898-07-20 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKB.TVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with thi Nbthbrlahds India Govbrnmbnt. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late 1. DAENOELS Co.. 2-3 Collvp.r Quay Time Table lor July, 1898. Steamer From Expected Will, be despatched lor Van Diemen Batavia July 20 Batavia, Cheribon, Samarang Sourabaya, Macassar and Gulf of Boni July1,172 words
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Advertisement594 1898-07-20 1 I UONGKONG AND SHANGHAI Xi BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL Ji0.000.000 RESERVE FUNU J 8,«ooooo RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS »i 0,000.000 Coubt or Dibictoks Hon. J. J. BELL-IRVlNG.— Chairman R. M. Gkav, Esq.— Deputy Chairman C. Bburmann, Esq. A. J. Raymond, Esq. David Gubbay, Esq. R. L. Richardson, Esq. A. Haupt,594 words
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Advertisement231 1898-07-20 1 DHCENIX ASSURANCE COM PANY OF LONDON. The undersigned Agents for the above Company are prepared to accept Fire risks m Singapore, Johore und the Malay States, at current rates. STIVRN To., Nov 20 SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANN OF NEW ZEALAND. /.a.oon.oon Kir» and Mann' Insurant** effected231 words
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Advertisement643 1898-07-20 1 PACIFIC MAIL STtAMSHIT COMPANY AND QCCIDENTAL AND ORIIiN J AL w STEAMSHIP COMPANY Through passage tickeu ffranu^! f-og«r France, and Creirr^ny by all trans- Atlantic lin*. ol iteamers, ais <v "s-f.-.-nei o* 'he above tin.--i o other fcurofta., points ai pM.t*oruonate race reduwo rate granted U Officers ot th»inm Navy643 words
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Article, Illustration413 1898-07-20 2 The Singapore Free Press. WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1898. Here shall the Press the People's right maintain. Unawed bj inSocnce and untoibt4 by gain Hoc patriot Truth her g torteoi pracapts draw, Pledftd to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. Everybody will regret the unfortunate accident thai has occurred to the popular and413 words
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Article164 1898-07-20 2 Private Curran, jnd I )erbybhires. has been found <!io.\ n< H ma pond at Haieilly. Lt X. Drake, h-s.^-x Rt-giment, was lound dead at Simla on 30th Jane from the effects of a revolver shot Private Doll, Bedioidshirt' Regiment, has died at Moradabad from the wounds inflicted b) a tiger164 words
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Article408 1898-07-20 2 At th-- Assizes this morning Goh Lye Soon. Wee Hap Chin and Goh Lang, convicted >>: hou-r-hrt-akiug. v^m- <-ach sentenced to uioe months' imprisonment. Cowardly Assauli ihe ia^t case on the ii-t. against Cl.ua H' ng Chan, who Aa- indicted on a < harge ■it abetment oi voluntarily408 words
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Article132 1898-07-20 2 There has been a general laundry strike hi Hongkong, as a resu't of re<ent proseI 11 i us at the instance ot the Sanitary Board, against the owners of laundries allowing ill* ir fokis to steep 011 the premises used as a laundry. On Captain Superintendent132 words
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Article136 1898-07-20 2 The man who will raise the Cuban flag over Havana when the island shall be liberated from Spanish rule has already been selected. This tv Juan Arnao, who has been conspiring against the Spanish Government for fifty-five yean, and is now yearly ninety. He136 words
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Article1149 1898-07-20 2 The Mandatory Order SfcJ Amdk Mr. Justice Hyndn.an Jonrs gave judgment this morning m the Magistrates' appeal rase, thr CJueen, on the prosecution of H A Scott. Municipal Inspector <»f Buildings, v. A Clooet. In tin- <ase, he said, thr appellant was convicted of re-erecting a1,149 words
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Article52 1898-07-20 2 The sea-serpent and big gooseberry season is now on at Penang. Our northern contemporary says "We were shown at Messrs. Schmidt, Kustermann Co's godown to-day the largest pineapple we ever saw. It came from Deli, and weighed 14 lbs." This should not occur too often Deli would be more than52 words
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Article36 1898-07-20 2 ACCIDENT TO THE PRINCE OF WALES. A Broken Knee -Cap. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales wridk sta\ ing with Baron Rothschild at Waddcsdor Hall, slipped m going down th» staircas,, and fractured his knee-cap36 words
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THE WAR.
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Article23 1898-07-20 2 The existence ol peace negotiation between the United States and Spam ii not admitted officially, either at Madrid or Washington23 words
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30 1898-07-20 2 Operations Delayed by Rainy Season The American operations at Manila and Havana will probably be postponed til! September after the rains are over30 words
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Article21 1898-07-20 2 Commodore Watson About to Sail. Commodore Watson sails at the md ol the wr.-k tor Spain21 words
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Article43 1898-07-20 2 Zola and Perreux Fined and Imprisoned. The trial ol M Zola and M. F^erreui 0 Venafllei has re^u^ed m each being sentenced to a year s imprisonment and a tint of 3,000 francs London. Ju!\ 20th, ifig^ m m43 words
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Article294 1898-07-20 2 Via Ctylon. London, July .0.-The reacts i» China consul o) the Black Flag* and Annaraite deserter, and are under the leadership of three foreurner who* nationality .not stated. The rebels are no* marching to Lien Chau Peninsula to attack thf trench and three thousand Manchu troooi who had gone294 words
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Article67 1898-07-20 2 Mr. Joho Cairns, a well-kwwro and respected resident of Bangkok, died m Scot land on the 13th in*. He west home ill some months ago bat recovered sufficiently to undertake active work m c^^ with the new boats of the East Asiatic Co. The MM. Company's steamer Cmiidemen left Saigon67 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement472 1898-07-20 2 Katz Brothers, Limited. DRAPERY. HEW GOODS JUST ABRIVED FOR THE PRESENT SEASON. I Veiv Is nnd VeivrtcTn- Ne* Ribbons P!u»hex, I mil New Wil Net» Ladies Umn Handkr^riifrt- Black and White Chenille Spots Embroider »wn Harniker htet> New Collars and Cuffs NtrW Mu>iin> \f» l'mhrr-lla>, with Choice Handles \cw l472 words
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Advertisement355 1898-07-20 2 tf r BT* '^SHSl^ ROBINSON PIANO CO. BY ROSENKRANZ— MONTHLY PAYMENT. TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED. lanjonK Pagar Dock Debs. Prye River Dock Co.'s Sliares. Municipal Debentures. Fraser 0c Neave, Ud Del)s. FOR SALE. Straits Steamship fn.'s Shares. Tanjong Pa^ar Dock Deb. 4% FRASER Co., Exchange and Sh«r«- Brokers. July *> u-C'355 words
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Advertisement616 1898-07-20 2 TO-DAY S AD VERTIS -MKNTS The Victoria Parsi Theatrical Co. To •A'igii ju t h 'J vi y. G' PICHAND or THE RASH ii REPENTANT. To'inotro w In aid of the Hol\ 1< fant |e«-iis Convent School." ALI BABA F RTY THIEVES. Plan at Mi. MtAPIBT, Kritfles Place. July 30616 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous321 1898-07-20 2 The Week •Veanesda>. 20th Hifcfh Water 11.46a. 11.12 p. Mortgagee s Sale. Poueli Co.. 2-30 p.m. Municipal Commission. 2-^0 p.m Hockey. Esplanade. N. D. L Mail Outwards due. Switchback Railway, 4 p.m. and 8 pjn Victoria Parsee Theatre Co.. y p.m Thursday, 21st High Water :—o. 11 midni^rK. 11.44 a.321 words
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Correspondence.
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Article255 1898-07-20 3 t •> fme Editor. Dear Sir, A short time a^jo I received a letter from the Native Statev which appeared to me to be lu -!y stamped, though the tiger's head was c obliterated, bui I was mulcted m the -am of six cent* by the Pott255 words
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230 1898-07-20 3 i rHfc F.DlToa. Siß.— On the jrd November 1897, mi esterday, there appeared m, your paper certain comments on the conduct ot Municipal Commissioners appearing ior the defence m Municipal prosecutions the matter is one of public interest, some additional reroark> thereon may be useful.230 words
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Article201 1898-07-20 3 !> it possible, iir hdiior. that >er your seal to *n> pra As lambasting or 1 ricksha Runs rto faster run ar> iv'ra«>» -a ye copper Do >ou >enou*Jy --idv!*e us thus :oc 'Jur -i ~..^"i> P;-* And t>r'>aJ i t «i: every cjo; c str201 words
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Article102 1898-07-20 3 The New Harooar Dock Co., Limited launched from their shipbuilding yard at New Harbour to-day, a wooden screw ■>teamer named L Auoaute. which ha» >:cn built to the order ot H H. Rajah Brx>ke ot Sarawak. Her dimensions are, Hmiftb 100 feet, breadth 15U 6in, depth ;ft »>tn102 words
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Article130 1898-07-20 3 We hear that the e Manager ot the Re->t House, Johore, Mr Nunis, has been tn trouble over accounts. About a week ago he asked permission to come to Singapore, staying over here a day or so. during which time his books were overhauled, with130 words
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Article113 1898-07-20 3 Chinaman who -tabbed another on •ward the British steamer Volute off Acheen Head has beeo sentenced to three months imprisonment m Ceylon. The mail edition of the Singapore Free Press will be published at noon to-morrow, Thursday, a supplement being issued lor despatch by the homeward mail on Friday. Tan113 words
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Article1675 1898-07-20 3 TiKsnw, Jlly 19, 1898. PRESENT His Honour the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Alex. Swettenha r, K.C.X.G.) The Hon. the .Acting Col. Secretary (C W. S. Kynnereley.j the Attorney-General i\V. R. Collyer.) the Actg Col. Treasurer (F. G Penney. the Auditor-General CE. C. Hill.) the Colonial Engineer (A.1,675 words
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Article580 1898-07-20 3 Ihb >>.(.. Lv h jlst bhats. R. A. by unh <»OAL TO NIL. Last Thursday the S. C. Club met the 35 Co. R. A. in the first round of the Singapore Football Association Cup Tie and draw with them, the score being a goal all580 words
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Article13 1898-07-20 3 The new Japanese cruiser Tagasako has arrived m Colombo, en route for Japan.13 words
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Article1491 1898-07-20 3 1 lit; annual report on this State for 1897 is made by Mr. H. C. Belfield. The revenue during the year amounted to $3,683,390, a falling off from the previous year of $68,545, the principal deficiency being under the head of customs, $193,372, and a hopeful feature1,491 words
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Article204 1898-07-20 3 Qcoiation. Capital. Paid Or. Sh *r*s"P<ud Otw. Bank o* China and Japan, Ltd. 8,21 .Nominal. l 2.000.000 4^0,968 raa.B7s £*.<; Deterred £5 Buyers,. „'25, £1 Fr^ 1 n<i c H s Sal «s^» I «5.00 c s y H- Year 6% Uebs. 2% prm. Salei,.204 words
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Article60 1898-07-20 3 << ORRECTETJeVP TO juiv 2u.) On London ■■VditK 4 nri> H demanu Private credits 3 rn/s. documents- 2 m/s ...1/111 credits 6 m/s ..l/n France, demand Germany, demand India IT. ,f\ Hongkong, demand Yokohama demand Java, demand.. Manila, demand Nu M SOVEREIGNS, (f buy) 5t :.a.;K o\ tn^iano Rate60 words
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Article80 1898-07-20 3 (July 20 o •*»-5 t P^er, black tferd.nary SwV *>. Whue. (Fair gW^ J g^ vlace (Banda)... 7/ (Amboina')'.. 7 5 i-b«i.«,,Cafce.. g' I ip.o. -a, small pearl Fair'^ialVty) j. do flake (do. *3ir tS do. ™«rf,umoearl (F«r db.) JS do do fiake (Fmir -an bago, saull •opraßali <I<80 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement89 1898-07-20 3 It is always gratifying to receive testimonials for Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and when the endorsement is from a physi- cian it is especially so. There is no more satisfactory or effective remedy than Chamberlain 's Cholic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,'' writes Dr. R. E. Robey, physician and89 words
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Advertisement311 1898-07-20 3 OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY EAST INDIAN OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY. Lti AND NEDERLANDSCHE STOO.vI VAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAN The Company's steamers are despatched from Liverpool outward, for the Straits, Chir.a, md Japan, and from Japan homewards for I .ondon every ten days, and have accommodation km third class passengers only. The311 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1084 1898-07-20 3 LATER THAN TODAY'S GERMAN MAIL fVia Australia. Germany. Excepting as regards eighteen constituencies, the results of the German elections for the Reichstag have been published. The figures, as announced, are as follows Clericals, 101, Conservatives, 62 Frej Coi^erva [I lives, 33 i National Liberals, 47 Radicals, 44 Social Democrats, 55.1,084 words
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Miscellaneous751 1898-07-20 3 VESSELS IN PORT Men-of-Wai FUgt and Tor.g Commandere Arrived Frorr. Po Wk« Hkrmioni- Brit, cru.ser 43 b0 Callaghan May 23 (o :r,o, Road^ Other Ve«.el6 Fla« Tone Masters Arnved From Consignee! For Wnee Ai-boik Bnt. 60b Webster Jui> t8 Ba^kah Borneo. Bawtok U A.noel.. Parou. Ital. bq. hi; Mogl.a July751 words
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Miscellaneous112 1898-07-20 3 CLEARANCES h<cy ff, McALisTfcK Bnt. str.. Smith, tor Macassa- m poris. Will OTHt Wish Bnt. str. VVillock. lor FnvKanu. Keiantar. anc Paiam. bisKA. Dut str. Vos, tor Muntok and Palem ban^. Ju,: m. Ban VVhait His. bnt. Mr ridward. toe itlin and Pontianak. HauocA, Bm. str IMscm tor Tel ui-112 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement945 1898-07-20 4 Singapore Sporting Club. PROGRAMME FOR A UTOMN RAIE MEETING rStf. FIRST DAY Tuesday, 25th October. First Rack. Tb» M*id«si Px.*r*.— Value 1250. A Kate tor MaioenHor^ Weight as per scale tiostulb.) An allowance i arfk. la horses tered for the Intamwdiate R^cs mi*. An allo* .»cr ot 71b. to 4)1945 words
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Advertisement664 1898-07-20 4 Katz Bros., LIMITED. Tailoring Dept. VIESSk^ KATZ BROS heij to inform the public that they arc prepared to cxecut' Fancy Dresses AND Historical Costumes, ETC ETC Crders for Historical Costumes i for the forthcoming ball should be given as early as possible m 1 order to ensure prompt despatch, j664 words
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Advertisement517 1898-07-20 4 John Little CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE ROVER CYCLE Co., Ltd. In order to m«*rt Ihe increasing demand for a Bicyrle at a popular price the R.C. Co have added to their list of Manufactures the METEOR Rover Cycle. Nothing but good workmanship and materials are embodied m517 words
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Advertisement1018 1898-07-20 4 TO PRESERVE TOUR HKALTH IW TrtOPICA' CLIMATES, Tmmnut ktt* your b!t»d furtastd y-mr i.ivtr m htmlthf oniium Tt da Ikit rtm rtqvin tc takt OLD M. JACOB TOWHSEND'S For 10S Years the only certain and Safe Remedy for all -h'' I. 3 i§ "f* Diseases arKing from impure Blood and1,018 words
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Advertisement767 1898-07-20 4 NOTICE THIS is t<> give notice th^t I have sold the business of a Photographer formerly carried on b) me at No. -6 Hill Street, Singapore, under the name of Kobrrt Lb«Z 8£ Co. h<^\ that I am now carrying oil Ij isiness as a I'littugrapher m Bangkok onl) undei767 words
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Advertisement1134 1898-07-20 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving' port or depanim and known) date due here, ana n;ini* of tisku* J^p-, N< w ■■>!!<■■ BLtNHi.iM, H.MS (h tlhatn, Go\ krnoi.o Ital. Spezzia, Hishks, Chinese, Newcastle, Takasago. Jap., Newcasde. Mail meamkrs W»i K< ■•>►. P. Hkinkk;h, dut July 21 N. I) ISai.azik, du«^ July tn;M. M1,134 words
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Advertisement596 1898-07-20 4 The Singapore Free Press ANS« Mercantile Advertiser < ablk Addrbss, Advertiser, Stngaport. Telephone Number.— No. §1. Published at 30 3, Raffles Place, Singapore THE leading English Newspaper m thr Straitb Settlements Johorc. thf Federated Native States of Perak S.-lan gor. Sungei L'jong. Pahang, th« NV-^r Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawak596 words
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