The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 February 1899
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section20 1899-02-17 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, i 7 ih FEBRUARY 1899. DAILY ISSUE \o 350120 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement830 1899-02-17 1 XT 0 Office. Co'lyer Quay. Kg Wharves. New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. ■a tor CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CtY- LON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADF.N, IGYPT, a MARSEII.I H< GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI. VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AM; LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental anil American Ports, also for China Coast,830 words
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Advertisement665 1899-02-17 1 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGA TION CO., LIMITED. \Nd, RANGOON i* Ai Ui'f A ■I I cmrany's steamers is intended to savr n.nrf Pajrar Wharl every week. Pssitnuers andCarpo are booked by the abo- e iteanicia »t ihrough-atai to all pets m India inrf Heylon also to East African Ports M665 words
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Advertisement927 1899-02-17 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKLTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. L'sdir Contract with tni Nbthsrlahds India Government. AGFNTb at Singapore, .ships agency, late I. DABNDBLS Sl Co., 2-3 Collyek CJuav lime Table for February, 1599 steamer hrem Escectec Will De aekpatcbed to VandiT l.yn B'masMn Feb. 15. H'massm Pu!au Lint, Motaradiawa, Cotei, B-iouw, Boclongan and I)oni;g;il927 words
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Advertisement375 1899-02-17 1 ABRAMS HORSE REPOSITORY H.jndbonir Cobi ;uifi Puniei ju-t 1 indrd Ex. BUCEPHALUS toother Miipaxrni m rivet l>\ th»s.s. EURYALUS, On the 6th instant. With a Four m hand uf hl.ikr> Pain o! v\»-il liiokf-n HOKStS, COBS <* HONIES. Ladies and Gentlemen "s Hacks. All li' m< tsTttn. I', above have375 words
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Advertisement640 1899-02-17 1 UONGKONG AND SHANGHAI xx BANKING CORPORATION. PAID4JV CAPITAL no.oooooo :.SERVE FUND f 9,000,000 PK.SERVE LIABILITY OP 1 PROPRIETORS 1i0.000.00c CUUBT Or UIBBCTOBS. Mas, J. J. BELLIRVING.— Chaiiuian. R. M. Gc*if, Ksq Dhpl'TV Chaikman C. Bburmann, Esq. A. J. Raymond, bW David Gubbav, Esq. R H. Hill, Esq. A. Haui»t, Esq.640 words
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Advertisement424 1899-02-17 1 PETER SYS WONDERFUL SPECIFIC THE only remedy M preset hmi as M INFALLIBLE Md PSRM H I I R| Sprue Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Hemorrhage and Ulceration of the Bow.ls. RIOOMMBVDIO*tSOMIoi mtCHIHFSPB. lAUS IfEDIi R< b\- all Chci THE PETER SYS COMPANY (PMnmin Solf MMmvrACTvmmtta). 9, Oto Cmim S The China Mutual424 words
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Advertisement239 1899-02-17 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY STKAMSHIP COMPANY. TOYO KI,r,N KABUSHIKI KAISHA k?Unt ar )lnf r /•mils., i [..fPcrtionatetMU •v ,0 b.- obtained o "c have tha option of pro- 'out.^rn I'aofic anr 1 N Omn P.u !•««> (orr,, Satling dates from Hongkong vim Yokohama to San Francisco, v to li)| CJ239 words
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Article, Illustration33 1899-02-17 2 H»re ifc». ttr Ptttt t*-e P«opJt'« right ma »t»m. I'nawad bf .r.f»u«nc* and unbr.bH hj ftm H«T» pfttr.et Truth h«r or ou. pttcapU draw, _"^jill lUU*oa. UttHr. vi Law.33 words
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Article810 1899-02-17 2 1 1 is with great regret that the world will hear of the quite unexpected death of that universally respe( ted statesman, Felix Falrk, President of the French Republic. At any time such a loss would be serious at this moment, when France is unhappily torn810 words
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Article384 1899-02-17 2 The Hongkong Volunteer Corp* gave a successful dance at the City Hall on the 7th inst I h'- Intermediate P U >team»r Can/o« left Penang 5. a m. to day, and is expeeled here at 4. p.m. to-morrow, Saturday. Owing to pressure upon our space our Chess Column has unavoidably384 words
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Article297 1899-02-17 2 The Singapore friends of Mr. S L. Darby (of the Bank of China .im! Japan), and of his brother, Mr. J H. Darby, of the Telegraoh C ompany here, will be sorry to learn lhat the former dif-d at Shanghai on the Bth mat.297 words
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Article243 1899-02-17 2 The Hon St J tt-ph William Chitty, was the second and only surviving v>n of the late Mr. Thorna 1 Chitty, oi the Inner Temple, and wis born m lam'loh m 18^8. He was •■ducaled at Eton *nd liillol <ll''tf-\ Oxford, wherr he graduated m 185243 words
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Article209 1899-02-17 2 Thk Sltf »II(jN IS ELROfI. Sir Edward Grey, m a speech at Hexham, referre 1 to the p icific-ttion auguries m Europe a:> mdeaeJ by the recep lon of the Tsar's rescript the improved lam be' ween Great B itam and F-ance. tlie repl'ion of ihe209 words
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391 1899-02-17 2 IU« Lsayim iur India.) And now, my son, farewell, God •jpetd Ihy barque o'er ocean wave. Take heed And d<> not scorn as some have dune That fnend and foe of man— the sun. At all iimrs ick> \yt girt around Wan391 words
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Article90 1899-02-17 2 As the Rev. A. Connell, B D., is leaving this afternoon, those who were hoping to have had an opportunity of hearing this eloquent divine again on Sunday will be disappointed. The M. M. steamer Laos arrived this morning, and she will leave at 4 tliis afternoon for Marseilles with90 words
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Article148 1899-02-17 2 DEATH OF PRESIDENT FALRE. REUTERS TELEGRAMS. A BRIEF FATAL ILLNESS President Faure died last evening at Paris at ten o'clock, after only three hours illness THE ATLANTIC STORMS. TWO LINERS MISSING. No Trace of «he Pavonia and Bulgaria." Steam tugs (hat have been sent out m search of the Cunard148 words
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Article171 1899-02-17 2 Imm mediately on receipt of the ne».vs ot the oVath of President Faure the flag at the French Consulate was hoistrd half mast to-day. The French steamer Uruguay, with number of Spanish soldiers on board repatnoted from the Philippines, should be here soon from Manila en rtutc to Barcelona. Father171 words
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Article211 1899-02-17 2 Last night the Inspector Genera! of "Police, accompanied by Sergeant Branagan a European constable and three detectives belonging to the (rambling SuppresMon Department, raided No. 50 Clyde Street, a crockery shop. Eleven Chinese were arrested while engaged m a game of chap-ji-kee. No. 10 on giving evidence on211 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement648 1899-02-17 2 John Little Co., LTD HAVE lUSI RECEIVED AND INVITK •.N INSPECTION Of THE FOLLOWING NEW GOODS Brown Leather Cash bags. 10 \n. 12 m. <<t 14 m Brown Leather Brief Bags, 12 m. 13 m. it i'> m. Brown Leather Gladstone Bags, tfe m. 20 m. M m. J4 m.648 words
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Advertisement1034 1899-02-17 2 CHINESE CLERK \I7ANTED at once. To a smart, experienced man a good salary will be given preference )<iven to a man that can use typewriter. Apply with testimonials to Q.V., c/o Free Press Office. Feb 15 18.2 CHINESE CLERK \l7 ANTED, must be. an experienced man ac- customed to correspondence1,034 words
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Advertisement540 1899-02-17 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS Bicycles bearing the above transfer are guaranteed by us for TWO YEARS. Straits Cycle Agency, is. BATTKRY ROAD. Feb uc The Singapore and Straits DIRECTORY FOR 1899 < o t'a mi v Directories rf sin^apoel Ptauaa, Pbovim c V/bixMLBI Malaga the FEMEATKI' Mal.A* STAIKS I'lKAk Sk.L4Nf.OB. Kegbi Semhila!!540 words
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Advertisement507 1899-02-17 2 TO-DAY ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED. Municipal Bonds 5;, South Raub's Shares. FOR SALE Pengermg Planting fo.'s Shares. FRASER 8c Co., Exchange and Share Brokers. _Feb »5 uc NOTICE rOOU OFFICES to let m (hinge Alley. wholly or m part. Apply to S. F. CuARivE, 83 Change Alley. F«b '7 242 BOARD LODGING.507 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous231 1899-02-17 2 The Week. Friday, 17th Hn>h Water :-a.»l a., 318 p. N!oon Kirsr Quarter. 47 p.m. L. r. C. Touinament Open«. S. V. A. Field Gun Drill, VIS P-m. Meeting R. A O. 8., Temple Ba- 6 p.m Victoria I heare Queen Street, 9 p.m. Cracker firing, midnight tt 1 dawn.231 words
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Article3555 1899-02-17 3 AN,EMCiLISH NfVAL GIKU ER's ACCOUMT. (For the Singapore Free Press.) As you may have heard, nlminai between the Americans m Manila and the Filipinos have been strained for some months past, the disagreement having starttd m August last when the Spaniards capitulated. The Americans then refused3,555 words
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Article151 1899-02-17 3 The Polo Pony Society Council have arranged with the Royal Agricultural Society of England for classes for polo ponies at their 1890, sh*w, to be held at Maidstone on June 19th to 23rd inclusive, towards which the Polo Pony Society is contributing the sum of £aio. In addition151 words
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Article1226 1899-02-17 3 (From an American Corraftondtnt.) The large tent of Warren's Circus was crowd.d with s.ldiers when a m*n rushed m and called out To your quarters, boys, they have driven m our outposts "In an instant, almost, the large tent was emptied and the vl liers .seizing1,226 words
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Article42 1899-02-17 3 Sir Lionel Cox, the Chief Justice, and Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones, who are at present m Penang m connection with the Court of Appcl, are expected to return to Singapore by the P. 8c O. s. s. Chusan on the 35th inst42 words
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Article163 1899-02-17 3 A Committee meeting of the Kings Own t Sports Club has been held, to select a team i to represent the Regt.. at football m a match against Singapore, to be played at i an early date this will be the first appearI ance of the Regimental163 words
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368 1899-02-17 3 A writer m Le Mekong animadverts strongly on the irksomeness of the French ■> r trfn of police surveillance over individual movements m Indo-China Just think of ilir- difficulties that can be created for merchants and private persons generally by that sort of control by368 words
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Article427 1899-02-17 3 brcm Men and U'umtn of tnr 7,., i-.-nc,., Felix F ur.-, P.^dem o Prwch Kcpubnc, of Protctant descent, ihhoMth per■mmNv faria Roman Cathol c, and vai born m ra..,0., J-n. 3.,. ja 41 He h a S el.-made man, -nUbe**.. liU- as a journeyman ta.-ntrm lourame427 words
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Article206 1899-02-17 3 d i Quotatiom. Cantal. Paid Ur. Shark Paib o.« B% k r d Taa BSH< -r- «r« r£ {5 BellS Atwo, Kastern Agency. $S Sellers. L oooff B 'SB4 S^£ te rS 1-5= Unalloiied Second Issue S 4 4^ 890 $5 .V J Mayn.ird .md Co..206 words
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Article70 1899-02-17 3 (Febru-in t *>i. 1 •^^vp^r" g7 c (Fa.r L/W=s% ...,t,, the l(j £j ws 1 X.Tiboinai....... "H* v ...fee 3«. 'ip^i"(Fa 1 r q u,layj:: 'nZ "*i 'do. do.) ;i "--rl (Fair do.) 7 Jjj*. 'Fatr .U) N^ !n t < Bali M* dr. 7-4S (MNM, BmMAai p| J?70 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement73 1899-02-17 3 A 1 estimonial. We have used Oamberlam's Lough Remedy M our home lor many years and bear cheeiful teiiiniony to its value as a medicine which ihou'd be m every family. In coughi and colds we h.< v>- found t to be efficacious and m croup and vshoopingcou^h m children73 words
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Advertisement335 1899-02-17 3 OCEAN STKAM SHIP COMPANY EAST INDIAN 3CBAN STiiAIVJ SHIP COMPANY. L»c\. AM) NKDtKL,ANU->CHt jf jr. VAART MAATSCriAPPIJ OCKAAN. Tne Company's steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, f'h an d |apan, and from Japan IwanHlh .r \jomtm every ten days, and have accommu !<u 1 third class passenger.!335 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous153 1899-02-17 3 Passengers Arrived. Feb. ifj— Per Zwtma Mr-, Btrdi and tour children. Feb. 17.- Per Lightning Mn. Btniamin, Miss benjamins |lw U Mr. and Mis. Kurli^. axd diild, Mim Sasson and nurse, ;Mr. and Mis. Ev^ns, Ilishop Thiburn, Mr. and Mrs. Monnui Rev. and Mr. Shell. bear and child, L)r. l.caurl153 words
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Miscellaneous278 1899-02-17 3 VISSKLt IN PORT. c e£ p s 5 gf--CttTHH Brit Feb 3 }j! bourne ?5 h M P& Sir- festal? S2^&"^*a gs. S3 &.Ss T| JJJ. Fel, 6 \lin !T!! X •"«oo'i. F«6. jo 149 Br«T F,b „P 1 1 >!•"'" *'<• B"«lon«, F<b. S.r-HO J52, Kb' K,'!r r P*l=n.tan«..S278 words
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Miscellaneous171 1899-02-17 3 -«AiLS (.LOSE. MORROW. B Sour,' gj" UAH W& s Bata. s -^.c Borneo 4rM HaUv;*, flee. Ia I VMMI, HataM, v, Gmmmmtf* ,fM Manila, kc. Zvtcna M.nt,.k& Muni, (lia JJJ Wl l)^e^|)A^ NEXT MAILS DUE. (•ROM t.\f,HMi._ P f| MM v IEUJSi d P<ifche '—^apor.'on Mails already despatched for London171 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement1018 1899-02-17 4 TO LET AN Office. Fi st floor. No. 4. Prince StH I For Rent and Particulars apply to PAIERSON SIMONS Co Oct 1 tu.th.s. uc. TO LET. NO. 4. Robinson Roa-1. Immediate entr\ \pply to LO KEE SENG. Feb. TO LET. JHK G R ow la»)O»« p Kj.on, EYi R1,018 words
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Advertisement317 1899-02-17 4 John Little CO., LTD. I OUR FIRST SEASONS SHWO or MILLINERY Varied assortment Choice Novelties Newest Styles Fashionable Shaped Straw Sailor Hats White Coloured Felts and Piques. I Trimmed Millinery 111 French «!t English "Models. cliildrri.? \V«i>hink; A hnibroiden Hats and Bon' ets Flowers, Feathers, Pompoms. White Skills, Niyht downs,317 words
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Advertisement452 1899-02-17 4 RILEY, HARGREAVES co., Engineers Shipbuilders. Great Reduction m Prices of Cycles. Cycles MONOPOLE Cycles "STARLEY BROS." ROYAL PSYCHO Cycles 'ACATENE" CHAINLESS Cycles "PATHFINDER' WOU BUYING INSI'KCI THE "Monopole" All llacfciaej -old at lowest market |>ri' I SOLE AGENTS FOR AND HAVE IN STOCK THE I- fcMOUS LANCASHIRE AND GANDYS PATEN452 words
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Advertisement350 1899-02-17 4 John Little Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. Wi HAVE KECEIVKD A SHIPMENT OP AMERICAN <JY< LBS AS UNDB* WHICH UK ARK OFFERING AT THK FOLLOWING XX( EPT lON ALLY LOW PRK KS. Remington Cycles. Hemington Highest Grade Pneumatic Tyres $165 Net Cash. Do Model B, $115 Golden Rod Cycles. Chainless Cycles with350 words
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Advertisement599 1899-02-17 4 The Singapore Free Pr^y AND Mercantile Advertiser. Cablb Adorbss,— Advertisrr, Singaf, c > f Tblephonb Ni mbbr.— No. 61. Published at 30 3. Raffles Place. Smgapore "T HE leading English Newspaper ir. the Straits Settlements Johon Federated Native States of P.rak, S. an gor, Sun K ei Ujoag, Pahang, th«599 words
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Miscellaneous1010 1899-02-17 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Gfcrmg port ot departure, and i«npie Known) dat* due here, and name "f ArW 1 MtM-ni -\V*«. Ad. Nakhimoj 1 Kuss., (ronstadt, due Feb. liR.-K, H.M.S., PertsMowH, !)'t\TRKi saraaOX, It., Toulon, Ktn*. lial. *sr, N'W V'orlc, due Feb. loiiißE, Fr., loulon, 1 (Ihiluk, (Us**., Oonstadt. Hai l.i'Mi, Chin.1,010 words
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