The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 September 1899
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Title Section17 1899-09-02 1 The Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, 2nd SEPTEMBER,/^. DAILY ISSUE. Xo ,66517 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement767 1899-09-02 1 P n Office. Collyer Quay. XT Wharves. New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steameri for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and San Francisco767 words
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Advertisement769 1899-09-02 1 pHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIi GATION COMPANY, LIM TED THE following are the dates on which the Co. 1 Steamers may be expected here, viz OUTWARD. HOMKWARD. For Hongkong, Shano- For Marseille Hai lapam Pouts. and Lonoon. e.s. Pskling a3th Au?t. s.s. Ching- Wo Sept. 15 s.s. Moyune 6th Sep.. Through769 words
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Advertisement467 1899-09-02 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKbTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with the Nkthkrlands Iwdia t .ovsrn ,««m. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late F. DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collyer Quay Time Table lor September, lSog From Bxoecteo Wili be despaicbed lor Japara Batavia At*. 30. Batavia. Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Macassar Amhoina, Banda and New Guinea467 words
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Advertisement246 1899-09-02 1 HOWAETH ERSXINE, LIMITED. Civil. Mechanical Electrical Engineers Boilermakers Contractors. SOLE AGENI S FOk REDDAWAY'S "Camel" Hair Belting r'.w-nt-Kdg.- Jl.it;, ;,n<i Rubber Goods of i\cr\ -j.. .(icaiion icr a I j urj Special Miaiog aad UMI Boring Boilers Engines m itCtiOM foe «a^y Tnm pot! tlirough unopened cc, latrj "PULSOMET^R" PUMPS246 words
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Advertisement585 1899-09-02 1 fJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL liooooouc RKSKRVE FUND I ow'.« RESERVE LIABILITY OF «'O.ooo,xjc PROPRIKTORS i •io.ooo.isoc Court or IMawvaai R. M. G«av, Es/j— Chairman. N. A SlBBl, Esq. Dfputy Chaikmam. X Goers, Em,. A.J. Ravmono I q fc. Shkl.im.Em,. R H. Hill Im A. Haupt, Üb> p.585 words
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Advertisement367 1899-09-02 1 j PETER SYS WONDERFUL^PECIfT^ K kco.,., )K1) |p^ ai pßopf THE PETER SYS COMPANY pHCENIX ASUKANCE COM PANY OF LONDON. The unders^ned Agents for the above Compan are prepared to accept Pin nsh, m Sm^aporc Johoreand the Malay States,* current rates. Novao snVKN fcC o.. THE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO.,367 words
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Advertisement338 1899-09-02 1 o cci s D T ir M A s UToS R P rvT AL T OYO H «ff°s*»u«n« < KAISHA roßiis Tw ssro j fi orCaHao.an BSfcSfiSS r?hCrn P C f assen^ers, who have paid (uOfeni nM Sn hr^.usco /or Una orl a re *«"bark «1 within one year, w,"338 words
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Article, Illustration727 1899-09-02 2 The Singapore Free Press SATURDAY, SEPT EMBER 2, 1899. THERE are many who may have read The Greatest PUgue of Life," a book dealing m a humorous way with the faults and failin^>> of the British female domestic servant, and of the miseries thereby entailed on householder-.. Fur years since727 words
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Article602 1899-09-02 2 The usual Missionary Meeting will be held on Monday, September 4th, m Prinsepstreet Chapel, at 8 p.m. Mr B. W. Birch, Resident of the Negri Sembilan, arrived this morning by the Hye Leong. Great preparations arc being made at Robinson <S Co for the opening of the annual cheap s.de602 words
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Article279 1899-09-02 2 The many friends of Mr. \V. G. Bentley A. K. M., who gained much popularity m the Colony as conductor of the magnificent band of the West Yorkshire Regiment and a prominent member of other music*! bodies, will be interested to learn ol the success of that279 words
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Article117 1899-09-02 2 Ihe Pttit Bltu, a well-known Brussels newspaper, has performed the feat of producing an issue without the aid of one compositor. The cotnps went out on strike, and lite news to accompany 16 pages of illustrations was set up on a typewriter. The single wiitten sheets117 words
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Article112 1899-09-02 2 THE TRANSVAAL CRISIS. Transvaal Ammunition at Delagoa Bay. The Portuguese Government has m. structed the authorities at Lorenso Marquez to release the ammunition for the Transvaal. Mr. Chamberlain's Despatch. Further Detail. Further particulars made known as to Mr. Chamberlain's reply to the Transvaal state that Great Britain is112 words
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Article62 1899-09-02 2 The following are the first fixtures m the above competition Monday, 4 ih Sept. R.E. v Old Rafflesian lub S. R. C. Ground kick oft 5 p. m. TnevU y A Coy. K.O.R. v. D. Coy. K.O.R. I anghn Ground kick off sp. m. Wednesday.— C. oy.62 words
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Article145 1899-09-02 2 The Merchants' Association of San Francisco has been trying the experiment of sprinkling a street with sea water says AppUton's Popular Science Monthly, and finds that such water binch the dirt together between the paving stones, M that when it is dry no loose dust is formed145 words
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Article219 1899-09-02 2 Advices dated the 10th August say NearU every collectorate and district m the Bomba> Presidency reports a deficiency of rainfall. Your^ crops are withering, and sowing operations artretarded, cattle are weak m several Karachi talukas where fodder is scarce, suffering from lack of fodder m219 words
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Article278 1899-09-02 2 •Fiuhtimq it Out' m the Royal Nursery. 'Prince Edward of York, our King to be. 1 is the subject of the first article m the Lady's Realm for July, and concerning him there are one or two amusing incidents told. The Royal nursery, .t seems,278 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement918 1899-09-02 2 Cash Clearance Sale. Great Reductions m all Departments. ROBINSON Co. will offer for Sale on Monday, the 4th of September, and following days, their surplus stock of drapery, outfitting and other goods, at gr atly reduced prices for Cash, and would call special attention to some of the leading lines918 words
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Advertisement521 1899-09-02 2 extra special for climate THE VVORLD FAMED WSB^^f RACHALS PIANOS. &mm^^^^^S^ THE robin^on piano Co. LIP T O N TEA MERCHANTS BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN LIPTON'S TEAS drunk everywhere m air-tight tins. THE FINEST OBTAINABLE. LIPTON Limited are the Largest Tea, Coffee and Provision Merchants m521 words
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Advertisement533 1899-09-02 2 TO-DAY'S ADVER riSEMENTS WANTED BOARD ft LODGING. DV a single gentleman, moderate terms, repl) 1 BOARD tjoFree J'rtit. £ept 2 IJ AUCTION SALE OF GOLD WATCHES (new; at our s<ile room Wrdnesda> 6th Sept at 1 1 .30 a.m. Ughl gold Matches, 14 and 18 carat, guaranteed. POWELL Co.,— Auctioneers.533 words
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Advertisement129 1899-09-02 2 John Little CO LTD NEW BOOKS GREAT BOOKS, by Farrar. TRANSGRESSION, by S. Thorburn. PERILS OF JOSEPHINE, by Lord Hamilton. KNIGHT OF THE KINGS GUARD. AS A MAN SOWS. AN AWKARD MEETING, by R. HSavage. TNI OLD MAKE'S FOAL, by Nat Gould. PINK PAPERS. SENTIMENTAL MARIA, by J. Strange Winter.129 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous276 1899-09-02 2 The Week. Saturday, and High Water 9.20 a tt.44 p. M. M. Mail Outwards, afternoon. Sale of Prim Alexander at Batavia. Cricket. S.V.A. Officers of Garrison 2- 50 1 Star of East, 7-30 p.m., Temperance Club. S. C. C. L. T Entries close, 7 p.m. Meeting R. A. O. 8..276 words
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Article1264 1899-09-02 3 Quicquid mgunt homines noslnett farrago libelli Juvenal. It is well known, mon cher Redacteur, that convenient as they h«, and inextravagant as a mode of locomotion, rikisiia* afford more facilities for an involuntary exit from this mortal world than any other expedient we are aware of,1,264 words
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Article187 1899-09-02 3 Last night at the Tanglin Club triple bill was presented under the management of Mr. VVyntt-r, A O I) before the members of the Tanglin and IVut<»nia Clubs and their guests. The performance was of course a private one, and is therefore not subject to any press comment.187 words
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Article134 1899-09-02 3 The match between fjurs se'ected from the Married and Single- Members of the Club was rowed off la-: evening, over the usual three-quarter mile course. The crews were M*rkikd Scot Rjssell, Scoular, Blan<), Tre- j garlhen, \V Dunman, C ox. SIM.Lt Kode-.se, A. W. Davies, Minnitt, <*i d Sells134 words
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Article159 1899-09-02 3 At the general meeting of the above Club, held on Fiiday evening at Fort Canning, it was decided that the 6ih Annual Rifle Meeting will be held at Tanglin on uth, r 3th, and 14th of October next. The following constitute th« committr<: to carry out the159 words
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Article238 1899-09-02 3 From the pla> ing fields of Eton to the humbl» st vil age green An inborn love ot B msh sp .rts and games ol skill is seen A love that bisters c urage true alike m j rich and poor, That teaches us to love fair play,238 words
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Article128 1899-09-02 3 St. Andrew's Cathedral. ijth Sunday after Trinity. 7 a. in. Matins. 7.30 a. m. Choral < elrbration and Sermon, y a. m. Litany aid C> lebration. 4 p. m. Children's Service. 5.30 p. m. Kvensontf and Sermon. Oftcrtory (or Assistant leijjy Fund. St. Matthews Church, Sepoy Lines. 8128 words
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Article1048 1899-09-02 3 Mr*. I.ovell wins thi Chavpionship. The Tournament of the L. L T. C. was concluded last evening on the Club Ground, by tlu> playing of the Championship. There was a large attendance of members and their friends. The Championship game was between Mrs. Lovell, the runner-up,1,048 words
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Article131 1899-09-02 3 Probably as neat an approach to perpetual motion as has been achieved is the e'ecmc dock started nearly a year ago by Mr. P. M. Ravenskilde, an IllinoU man. Instead of a mainspring the clock has a wheel five t et m circumference with 120 cups m131 words
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Article1182 1899-09-02 3 \]From our turn Correspondent.} The Dutch Colonial newspapers greet with pleasure an "ordonnance" by the G»v-ernor-General fprbidding the f-ngagement of natives of Netherlands India to give public realistic exhibition- of the popular modes of life m fouign countries, racept under st ingent conditions. The GovernorGeneral may impose what1,182 words
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Article36 1899-09-02 3 I he Swimming Club launch for the waterpolo match at the Club Bungalow to-morrow leaves Johnston's Pier at 9 a.m. The match is between the R. A. and the Club, and a good gamf* is anticipated.36 words
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781 1899-09-02 3 Sr.vsiblb Rem\rks op a Shanghai MerchantUnder the above heading of Rivalry m China,' /.<■ Mat m of Pans, the ***** of June, has a note from ics London correspondent saying that he had asked Mr. Archibald Liule. as an old resident m China, to781 words
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Article315 1899-09-02 3 KmuA lUsbcuKWA \*h< Hmmum tut l'.iAKkV'l I M. The Daily NIW» h^r, scored m the publication i t .1 giaphii UHKtvm with the peasant woman who succoured me 1 sanvui.li at the momtnt of his death, bhe was a milk-woman, Anna Uassojewa by I. line -«nd315 words
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Article47 1899-09-02 3 Sh* telt the strong arm of »he law,' he said, speaking of a woman who had K ot into trouble. 'How d.litfhtfuir commented the demure young thin^. YVhat is delightful"" he demanded m surprise. 'To feel a strong arm.' she answered softly.47 words
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Article90 1899-09-02 3 Mothers of children affected with croup or a severe cold eed not hesitate to administer Ch-»m-barlain'k Con^li Remedy. It coniains no opiate nor ii-ircouc m any form and may be ijiv-n a* confiJenlly to the babe as to an adult. The tfreat success that has attended90 words
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Article77 1899-09-02 3 (Corrected up to September j). On London Bank 4 m/s '/"ill demand 1/11} Private credits 3 m/s '/I'll documents 3 m/s 2'o credits 6 m/s 2/0 I FRANCE, demand 24 7 Germany, demand 200^ India, T. T 4 6j Hongkong, demand i% dis Yokohama, demand 4s^ pm JAVA, demand77 words
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Article381 1899-09-02 3 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Sh« Bank of China and Japan, Lid. i Nominal. < 2,000,000 450,./>S 19,^ Deferred. £5 ,^l,, Bell's Asbestos Eastern A K ency. $3 Seller?.. 1 0,000 f£ B'sB48 s84 X> 5 8 4 Clear Water Dairy f Farm Ltd. JlOO 15.000381 words
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Article100 1899-09-02 3 iSeptembi ••■wiaißf '..V.^.'!.'.'."!.'!..'!',".".".' ,s 60 i <^c 050 p^er, lilack (ordinary S'por*) 37 171 Jo. Whue, (Fair L, V-5% j gg 1 i itmegs 1 10s :o ttie lb.) 64 10. to the lb) "84 <-• (lianda) 3, oves (Amboma) Ml Uxian Culfee j/^ -ip.oca, small p^H (Fa r100 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement262 1899-09-02 3 OCKAN SThANI SHIP COMPANY 1 AND NBDBRLA IOSCHBtfTOO IVAAkT MAATSCHAPPIJ OCBAAN. 1 tie Company's steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China, and Japan, and from Japan homewards for London every ten days. The Company's steamtrs on the Java Line are despatched from Amsterdam and uvsrpaal Nan fortnight262 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous929 1899-09-02 3 riiißLi 1 port f-VV. K1«k» and Tont Commander* Arrived Krom For Wboi. K^polb Bric.lfiMl.iaa H. Booth |u! v v Lahuan Kovl ALBATBOI Dut. IM I! v n 'aha (iMKKRi Si-<m yacht, '400 1., d- Kichelitn A^. Bani(kok Bs K kok, Sep. a Other Ve.aeu Flaea ft Ton* Matter. Arrived From929 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement772 1899-09-02 4 FURNISHED HOUSK GOOD opportunity of obtai ing a lurmshed house near town and wrll situated has been successfully run as a B« aiding House for some time terms most reasonable. Apply, LAIRA, C o Free Prtss. Aug 30 1O LET THE Grove, Tan)oi>g Katonjf. Apply to MEYER BROTHF.RS. Aug 24772 words
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Advertisement971 1899-09-02 4 THE JEWELLERY WORKSHOP. E. .SWARTZ so HIGH STREET. THE above establishment ii open to undertake high -class gold and silver work repairing jewellery and diamond setting. Personal attention and satisfaction guaranteed. Aug 30 30.9 THE MANSION. BOARD AND LODGING. One large room for couple. One single room. Aug it v.c.971 words
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Advertisement1150 1899-09-02 4 NOTICE OW'NG to the non-arrival of Nfessrs. \V. A. Wafkobd's new premises will not be oprned until the 15th Sept. 1599. Aug 31 7 9 NOTICE I have admitted Mr. John Graham Kirk, as a partner m my business, as from Ist July, which will m future be carried on1,150 words
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Advertisement589 1899-09-02 4 Powell Robinson Civil and Military Tailor. HIGH CLASS ARTISTIC TAILORING IN ALL BRANCHES. SPECIALITIES RIDING BREECHES AND GENTLEMEN'S EVENING DRESS. Powell Robinson BArTEEY ROAD June 3 f*#o#/> Medicine of thr kind awardd Certificate at the Calcutta Exhibition, 1883 84 open to all Countries D ft LALQR'S MISPHODYNE HAB THE LARGEST589 words
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Advertisement303 1899-09-02 4 Light Railways PORTABLE AND PERMANENT RAILWAY PLANT ..FISHER FOSTERH AVK IN MO( X hUK IMMIOIATI I'F.I.IVERV Light Rails, and Rolling Stock, Suitable for Work at Mine*. Qsarrica Bi icUW-l(U. Sugar Estates, Saw Mills, \Vli;irvi •>, &l. 14 and 20 lb rails, with or without steel sleepers Wagons Platform, side or303 words
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Advertisement1118 1899-09-02 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port ol departuie, and (whrre known) date due here, and name of Agents. Mkn-ok-War. Ak»ion», Jap Hoplar. Carlo Albbrto, Ital., Spezzia, hrsM. Danish, Hai-PsN, Chin., Portsmouth, H»tsusb, Japanese, Idsumo, Jap., Elswick, Iwati, j.ip.. Elswick, l.isiKi a, Ital., Spexzia, Mi rakumo, Jap., London, PiiOßNix, H.M.S., Christmas Inland, Rosbt,1,118 words
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Advertisement626 1899-09-02 4 The Singapore Free Press. AMD Mercantile Advertiser Cablb Addrbss,— Advertiser, Singmport. TILtPHONI NI'MIIR.-No. 61. Published at 90-3, Raffles Place, Singapore. "PHE leading English Newspaper m the •I Straits Settlements Johort, the Federated Native Slates of Perak, Selangor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negn Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawak Netherlands Indies. Java626 words
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