The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 August 1898
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Title Section18 1898-08-01 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRn SERIES, SINGAPORE, MONDAY, ist AUGUST, 1898. DAILY ISSI h, No. 3,33518 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement705 1898-08-01 1 J* q. Offlc-. Collyer Qu iy. Xfl Wharves. New rtarbcur QSTEAM NAVIGATION C^ ■veam tor CHINA, JAPAN. PENANG. CKYi.ON. INDIA. AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT. MARSEILLES. C,!BR\LIAR. MALTA. 3RINDISI. VENICE, PLYMOUTH. AND LONDON. Through Bills os adinvj issued for Persian Guif, "I'.-.mn-*. and American Ports, also tor Ckmm Cesst. and Sun Franc705 words
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Advertisement605 1898-08-01 1 BRITISH IVDIA STEAM NAVIGA. TION CO.. LIMITED. r" S RANGOON m C A LCPTTA ci onr.ary's steamers is intended t« 1 »v- 1 1 on.- Pa ;.-'.r Wharf every week. d I Aryto are booked by the above jt 1- rates to all ports m India and C■. en -..>.'605 words
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Advertisement455 1898-08-01 1 JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., The Finest Ground Coffee m DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIf. Under Contract with tbi Nbtbbrlands India (jovbrnhbnt. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collybr Quay Time Table for August, 1898. Steamer Prom Expected Will, be despatched tor Bawean Katavia July 27 Bawean, Sourabaya,455 words
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Advertisement666 1898-08-01 1 THE AUSTRALIAN HORSE REPOSITORY. Koek's Road, Ok< hakij Kom>. W. DALLAN. jr\EALER m Crushed Food, Padi, Oat-., Chaff XC. Qualii) and Freshness <n itted supplies b'inj; received every fortnight. Harness and Saddlery, with best English leather, made bj experienced workmen. Mar. 18. uc AbRAMS HORSE REPOSITORY A N 1 Veterinary666 words
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Advertisement609 1898-08-01 1 SINGAPORE, the East. IJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI x BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL Jio.oooooo RESERVE FUN.O f 8,000 000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS t •lo^oo.ooc Court or Uirrcturs Hon. J. J. BELL-IRVlNG.— Chairman. R. M. Gray, Esq Dhputt Chairman. C. Brurmann, Esq. A. I. Raymond, Esq. David Gubbay, Esq. R. L. Richardson,609 words
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Advertisement454 1898-08-01 1 I DHCENIX ASSURANCE COM PANY OF LONDON. The undersigned Agents for tin above Company I are prepared to accept Fire risks m Singapore, Johore and the Malay States, at current rates. STIVRN Co., Nov 20 SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPAN', OF NEW ZEALAND. Capii £2,000,000. ire and Marine454 words
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Advertisement334 1898-08-01 1 DACIJ It MAIL SThAMSHIP COMPANY AND I O CCIDI^ T AL AND ORIHNTAi W STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Through passapt tickets grar.ied -„*>■. f .^.ce, and Germany by al» tr*ns-AtU«i line. ofh r iso 4r v S I other Kuropean piiiiih at proooraot»«u rmu reduccc r 3tei granted^ Oftcers o ,f h334 words
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Domestic Occurrences
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Article17 1898-08-01 2 On SuooVij ,i-i July, Woodsuk, Grange Koad, Singapore, tin wife i Jahbs Ki-kk. of a son.17 words
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Article54 1898-08-01 2 On the aodi alt M > Abbou'i Kensmg- ton. b) the X 1 inon Pennefitther, XlTs Liaos&i St«w»« Singapore, second son of the late Lieu \V Stewart, Bengal j Staff < orpb j K i* i ai the bie MajorGeoeral (i. W umirhael Smyte, 19U1 Hu^^ars, to Mast Alii54 words
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Article, Illustration1345 1898-08-01 2 BfSM Uti i; n i b ■•<> i md <• n the iju *r i•. r man) w dr-ad I] is josl over rtgbl v.-.-- -n tbc then all powi I■ < ban rllor of*tl < i man J Empin and Prim. Minis* ci ul i'm1,345 words
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Article96 1898-08-01 2 Ihe following awards were on the 30th July, 1898, made by the Diamond jubilee P«-irnanent Memorial Committee, Singapore, on the plans received by them for competition. First Prize of£j<>o awarded to Messrs. Francis Sills, A.R.I 8.A., and W. A. Francken, A M 1.C.E., of Norfolk Street,96 words
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Article115 1898-08-01 2 Saturday last was the farewell night of the Parsi Theatrical company, and the house was packed. During an interval the actors appeared m costume and received various presents subscribed for by their admirers, gold medals to Messrs Tantra, Anjirbag, Talib, Sachinwala, Jasavvala, Kambata, B. Tantra, and115 words
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Article448 1898-08-01 2 In reference to our old Straits friend, "M«|or McCallum. now Governor of L^gos. \\f wrote m last Tuesdays issue ol the Singapore Free Press as follows 1 \W art i>larl to he.-r through a friend, that Governor M<< atima'e ejaHlent work m tii.- back -country of448 words
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Article151 1898-08-01 2 H. M. S. "DAPHNE." H. \l S. JJiif'.i. Mrhicfa i- to relieve the Hermioue on I > -tat, on her-- can)" m from Hongkong and Saigon .<-> it night. at><.iit iiinr locfc Built at She<_-rne=? i; rBBB, the is a twin-screw sloop oi i 140 ion- her dimeasiofM being length151 words
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Article461 1898-08-01 2 SosPKcra raiBVBS Lsi I ofun on mi PL Kin ft-i i-1 1 et t GOVBRMIUVT. I ht- /it)!-.: t :■.,..>. ..!•> —\\c re aied some l:rr; that the Vjilan at Sulu had been robbed 0) I s|< *c'> at Stagapore. Straits papers la turnd >i -tt-rd.-jj leUte461 words
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Article47 1898-08-01 2 Ihe new Chinese cruiser Hai Chen a vessel of 6^5 tons built at Stettin, which is at present flying the German mercantile colours, came iv tins morning. She proceeds to Shanghai this evening, where she will be handed over to the Chinese authorities.47 words
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Article135 1898-08-01 2 The public is reminded of the Popular Orchestral Concert to be given to-night by the Orchestral Section of the Philharmonic Society when an attractive programme of music m various styles will be produced, I ranging from an impressive Beethoven symphony movement on one hand to a popular135 words
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Article53 1898-08-01 2 THE WAR. The Situation at Manila. General t- erritt Arrives. More American Reinforcements. 10 Singapore tree Prrn y Hongkong, 50th luiy H. M S. Plover has arrived here She report* that General Wesley Merntt has arrived m Manila Bay m the i-teamer Nevfiori. He i» accompanied by Actors53 words
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Article53 1898-08-01 2 AGUINALDO 'S ACTION. The Philippines Press Manila Hard. (jeneral Aguinaldo's forces are sti!! ha rassing the Spaniards. Quiet Administration of the Provinces The provinces are quiet They r i.. ing peacefully governed by native officials who arc oliecting revenue and admir tering justice The lives ot Europeans including ia ds,53 words
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Article41 1898-08-01 2 DEATH OF PRINCE BISMARCK The Result ot a Relapse. The Emperor's Tour Abandoned. Print c Bismarck had a serious relapse and died on Saturday night The Emperor was deeply affected And interrupts his tout to Norway returning to Germany41 words
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Article68 1898-08-01 2 CONDITIONS OF PEACE DEMANDED. No Armistice Granted. I lie Washington Cabinet has decided or th*- colid!lIon^ of peace F hey include the cession of Porto Rice the recognition of the independence ot Cuba, and the cession of one of the La#rone» I* land* There will be no armistice68 words
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Article73 1898-08-01 2 A Joint Commission to Decide. The luture ot the Philippines ha> betrr. leti to the decision of an Hispano-Araeftcar. Commt^ion, America meanwhile controlling Manila and its vicinity Interim Administration of Cuba. The Americans wil! also control Cuba pending the establishment ot a stable Go vernment73 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement461 1898-08-01 2 ROBINSON CO. SOLE AGENTS FOR Singer's Sewing Machines. ROBINSON CO. SOLE AGENTS FOR Singer's Sewing Machines. NOTICE. at tii- .lay .ppo.nteU Meois. GITUK.t St.. "M>ir A^r-nt^ tor the sale oi Portable. jud Fixed ,-n^ivcfcv, ttoilers, Xc. tor ->»,! n^uia. <um<«ira. >» arvl CocHir v 'r^- titrfwut Co.. <i>«- ai present461 words
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Advertisement491 1898-08-01 2 NOTICE I"*!!!. S ,I^, r. Iju- l t*|Muaj Limited. A ii coojuacti n with McJWA D Brandt .X t- wi'l, >i.ort k ;tbir to supply the m- «Wi WELSBACH GAS BL'R\hk .\httri m<ike> C.'a! (i-«.> th«* 1 heapest tri rt tllun n omparattve Cost of 1.000 Candle power by various491 words
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Advertisement733 1898-08-01 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISE**' NTS WANTED. Pkfa RhKf Do«.k Co.'s Shares. Krascr it Neave. Ltd.. Debs. FOR SALE. Straits Steart»hip Co.'s Shares. Tanjong Pa^ar Dock Deb. 4% ranjext^ P^e^r 5% l)ebs. Municipal DeK 5% FRASER x Lo., Exchange and Share Brokers. Aug. 1 v.c. BIJptPrriEATRE. (boor ot Fort C"assin«.. Facing Icb Works.)733 words
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Advertisement448 1898-08-01 2 "-DAY'S AnvSRTISEMBNTS CLERKW' AN FED at once, a Smart tixpenenced Chinese Bi!l Clrrk. jjood salarj- to a capable man. Apply at once 10 X Y.Z. c/« Fred Press Aug. 1 v.c. WANT.-.D IMMfc.DIAr<?:LY A KUKOPK V.N Vi uth to lei n office work with view ol b -ii j pernwnpnily448 words
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Advertisement28 1898-08-01 2 OURADVERTlSEMEKTCOLUiiMS. A Chinese Bill Clerk is warned. Also a turopean youth to learn ofhce work £5" «e adver£T£lew JJ^>y Messr,. PuuJarcken Co.. the led Pundu. k*v«, s*^ m28 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous177 1898-08-01 2 m The Week. Monday, Aug tat Hi^h Water 16.9 a.. 0.21 p Publit Holiday. Rxchange Banks close. Cricket. S.C.C. 9. Garrison, 10-30 a n S. C. C. (2nd XI.) S. R. C. I'o-so a.m. Shooting Garrison Rifle Club v. H. M S. Her »::^nt, Balestier, 2 p.m. 11 Nee Aspera177 words
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Article769 1898-08-01 3 The critical position ot Manila, as reported by •.he telegrams, leaves little doubt that the city must rail into the hands of Admit al Dvwey, and >o place America n possession of the islands. The question a naturally being asked. What will the United States769 words
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Article276 1898-08-01 3 r.citet match S C GawnMß ed on Saturday *a 3 continued morning Re d openrd v*e for the Rtsd anak.r.g 78, and Carver and Noon were 70 and _>5 not oat respectively it ail oi time The score* were S.C.C". k i R~;id b* a Lar-if^orne S 5. E^ekiei276 words
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Article43 1898-08-01 3 ACC I DENTAL DEATH OF MR. H ALDANE. Mr W (J. Haldane. assistant oo Caledonia Estate, Province Wellesley, accidenu.v fei] down between the wheel* of the nnegasa carrier m the factory, and received »uch serious injuries that he died on the -;th uit.43 words
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1884 1898-08-01 3 New York, July 4.— A despatch to the Ntw York Herald, under date July 3, received via Jamaica, describing the destruction of Admiral Cerveia's sojadron, says Rear- Admiral Simpson this morning set out to dislodge the Spaniards from the works at Aqua. dores, where1,884 words
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Article104 1898-08-01 3 The m t^'cr of the 5. S Tech f.tong reported oa arrival u.i Saturday that he pa-s'-'«i the >.- Ho P<tv. a small local boat running between bere and Indragtri, on a rock m Durian Straits, about halt a mil<from the shore, and some 40104 words
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Article702 1898-08-01 3 Thi Pi \<>' k i\ Ihk Plnjah. Shnla, laly ii'.h.— The Hlaruc m the Punjab continue-, w tbtff nee, no fresh c-ises having occurred ai.ywhert. iri thai province si cc the 28.h of la-it month. 1I c villagers m infected areai are rap.dly return;'..' I th'.-ir boOMS while702 words
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Article2041 1898-08-01 3 KAKL OTTO, Prince von BISMARC KSCHONHAUSEN, was born at Schonhausen, April 1, 1815; studied at Gottingen, Berlin, and Griefswald entered the army, and was afterwards a lieutenant m the Landwehr. He became a member of the Diet of the province of S^xory m 1840, and of the General Diet,2,041 words
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Article489 1898-08-01 3 (Via Ceylon j. 1-ondon, July 20.— A bulletin issued this morning says H R.H. the Prince of Wales passed a comfortable day yesterday, considering the severe accident from which His Royal Highness is suffering. Ihe Government has decided to appoint an additional Under Secretary to the Foreign Office and489 words
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Article70 1898-08-01 3 News lias been received m Singapore that Mr. Alfred Keun, one ol our Queen's Scholars, has passed his fin.il medical examination at Edinburgh His brother, Bertie Keun, is going througli ins course successfully. It may be added that all four brothers have started well m life, two of70 words
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Article254 1898-08-01 3 ycoTATioK. Capital. i J 1,. Sh ikt H A m tfn liaiiK m < hinaand |apai>, Ltd. |c| Nominal, f I 2,000,000, 450,968 i<^>- /.is l>elerred. i l2So Bdi's Atettos fimaii A«mc». *s Sellers 10,000 f 4 s^ 4 1/ 1,416 un sued Uear Dairy254 words
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Article87 1898-08-01 3 (July io.j Oambter s do. Cube No. 'i.'.".'."'.Z lir Pepper, Black (ordinary S'p^e;' ji, 00. White. ,F»,r L/V-5?) 2.^ Nutmeg* nos to the Ib.) Mace(Banda) 7/ Cloves (Amboinaj Liberian Coftet Tapioca, smaii rwarl (Faif aiiality) do- 00 ftake (do. do.) i£ do. metiium pearl (Fair do.) do do flake87 words
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Article69 1898-08-01 3 < OKRECTED UP TO juiv }o On London Km* 4 m/< l/lH demand 'j,, l*rivate credits 3 m/& i/n documents 3 m/s, i/nl credits 6 m/s. France, demand. 1 Germany, demand. India. T T. ,JJ Hongkong, demand i% pm Yokohama dtmand p« Java demand 4 Manila, demand ...\om.ua SOVEREIGNS,69 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement163 1898-08-01 3 Reasons Why Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy i 5 the Best. 1. Because it affords almost initam relief m case of pain m the stomach, colic ,nd cholera morbus. 2. Because it is the only remedy that never fails m the most severe cases of dysentery and diarrhoea* 3.163 words
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Advertisement310 1898-08-01 3 OCKAN STEAM SHIF CO :P\A\ BAST INDIAN OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY. LtdAND NEDERLANDSCHE STQOMVAART MAATSCtiAPPIJOCEAAN. Tne Company's steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China, and Japan, and from japan homewards for l-ondon every ten days, and have accommodation for third class passengers only. The Company's steamers on310 words
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Advertisement91 1898-08-01 3 I lor^'tehlth »T^.,"' a r "fy'f* 'tended lor the bath and (or all toilet purposes, to refresh and tone the pores of the skin toSe mSto btes. reheve pnckly heat, to sooihTnd S i the part, exposed to the sun and to pve ffi j ike appearance to the skin.91 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous205 1898-08-01 3 MAILS CJLQBE. To-day. Hor Per At Penang, &c. H. K. Atjei, 3 pm Malacca, ike. Hye Leong 3 pm Penang Bellerophon 3 pm Muar Malacca Isabella 3 pm Muar Kian Yang 3 pm Colombo Hector 3 pm Bengkalis ac Bagan Sultan 3pm Tuesday. Pontianak Sri Ponttanak 11 am Penang, &c.205 words
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Miscellaneous793 1898-08-01 3 VESSELS IN PORT Men-of-Wai FUa» and Ton. Comtn.ndere Arrived i-roir ror Wbco APHNI! Brit, cruiser 1140 GaHoway July jKattoi s laliort Hermionf Bnt. crui-*r 4560 Callaghai May 23 Colombo k..adMai CHtN hrn. >;un boato2 4 Pola^ Aug. 1 Stetta \u« Other Vessels Flae. ft Ton* Masters Arrived From Consignees For793 words
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Miscellaneous111 1898-08-01 3 Passengers Arrived. Juij .—P,r Or.Pari if, DAjbMto Per Kuut Ya... Mr EUKd^ Passengers Arrived by the Mail. Juiy 30,—Per tron- t.ouQon.—Mi A h. .bpnggi. Mr. h P K>an. Mr. V. Haricv Mi Proctor, Mr. S. K. hrom Brmd.^.-Mr Sandri. From Marst.iles.— Mr. and Mr,. SimonMr K. j. Has Mr. G.111 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement379 1898-08-01 4 John Little I CO., LTD. i .^^^a^^a*— HAVE 51 PKNED IN THEIK TAILORING DEPT. «V«va =.e**»n t rwtEOS rw» the '> Hou>f> m mtCifl CO i" n Cheviot: Ar^oiai Harna I ovi» Vicunas Saioniw. s -v\ s nvnos wk suits SLIPONE2I *a.»...,; <^ckcrou*:kcr* ritted *-tn :h- v an«i >l! m379 words
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Advertisement236 1898-08-01 4 Katz Bros., LIMITED. Tailoring Dept. MESSRS. KAIZ BRO> beg to inionn •■c public that they arr prepared to j Fancy Dresses I AND Historical Costumes, ETC ETC Crders for Historical Costumes for the forthcoming ball should be given as early as possible m order tl ensure prompt despatch. Katz Bros-,236 words
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Advertisement350 1898-08-01 4 John Little CO., LTD. SINGAPORE. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE ROVER CYCLE Co., Ltd. In order la mcrt !hr increasing demand bt a Bicvv.c ai a i*>pulai price tht R.C. Co. ha\r added ii> their list ot Manufacture* the METEOR Rover Cycle I Nothing but good w-'rkman^hip and ma- j terials350 words
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Advertisement307 1898-08-01 4 TAMES WATSON CO S SCOTCH WHISKIES. F TOE BEST VALUE IN THE MARKET. V. V.O. $11 per case, duty paid V. V. 0. Special Reserve $13 per case, duty paid DOMINE 10 years old $16 per case, duty paid < VTAIXABLE FROM RETAIL DEALERS Ok McALISTER Co., SOLE AGENTS Ocu307 words
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Advertisement754 1898-08-01 4 Kelly Walsh, Ltd. New Books Just Received. CASSELLS ACADEMY PICTURES— Bound Vol. I^SrS t^.25 SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUILDING WORKS £2.50 The MAKING OP A DAISY WHEM out of LILIES and atha siude> m P!.f\Vf UFE,b) Bleaeor H^hes-Gibb. M.75 PIONEERING m FORMOSA, by W M. Pickering, t m... $:0.50 OWEN'S DEC LARA754 words
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Advertisement876 1898-08-01 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. it s; x* depa r^ wnt f date du-' bes I\. A 5 *m.,. j.,p.. N BukKt m H.M S Goversolo !:a>. Spezz*—, H;>HE«i. Chinese, ffem <■ Msn. Snußßti f Ibihjs, due Aug. o M. Si. ScTLfcj due Auf i P v O DsaatSTADT, dac Au«. i£ X876 words
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Advertisement560 1898-08-01 4 The Singapore Free Press A*fr Mercantile Advertiser C— f ADO9M%i>. -Advertiser, Sxm.ga.per. TeterHOk* Nihmu.-Sc it Pubbsbed mt ft i, »««w PUt€. »ui«4pore THE leading English News[>ajxrr .t Straiti Settlements Johore tr^ Federated Native States of P^rak ar gor Sungei Ujoog, Pahang tht Hqgt Sembilan British North Borneo SaraAi, Netherlaod* Indie*,560 words
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