The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 October 1899
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Title Section20 1899-10-21 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, 2 ist OCTOBER/ 1899. DAILY ISSUE, No 37 oS20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement778 1899-10-21 1 A Office. Collyer Quay. Kg Wharves. New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CKYLON. INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot leading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for Cinnt Coast, and San Francttco via Hongkong.778 words
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Advertisement581 1899-10-21 1 pHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. THR following are the dates on which the Co.'s Steamers may be expected here, viz OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Honokoio, Shang- For Marseilles hai Ac ]apan Ports. anp London. Through Bills of Lading issued to Manchester, i Continental ports, New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore,581 words
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Advertisement295 1899-10-21 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKfcTVAART M AATSCHAPPI J. 1 vi, ik Contract with thi Nktbbrlands Ihoia Gotbrnmbnt. ACKNTS ATSINGAPORB. SHIPS AGENCY. LATE I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 COLLYER QUAY Time Table for October, 1899. From Expected Will be despatched tor v.d. Lyn B'massin Oct. 17. Billiton, B'massin, P.l^aut, Balik-Papan, Moearad|awa, Cotei, Donggala, Boelongan295 words
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Advertisement272 1899-10-21 1 HOWARTH ERSKINE, LIMITED. Civil, Mechanical Electrical Engineers Boilermakers Contractors. SOU AGENTS FOR REDDAWAY'S Camel Hair Belting PateM-£4g< BeHi »*4 Rtfbbei Goodi < I vi ry >j>' it, l ation lor aH parpases. Special Mining and Well Boriag Boilers Engines n Metioac foe easy Tfaaapoil through uno|.rii< <| rounlry. "PULSOMET^R" PUMPS272 words
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Advertisement668 1899-10-21 1 LTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. i PAID-UP CAPITAL SlOOOOOOO 1 RESERVE FUND lii'ooo'ooo RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS J $10,000,000 I Coubt o» Uibbctou. R. M. Gbav, Esq.— Chaibman. N. A Sibbs, Esq.— Dkputv Chairman. E. Gohtz, Esa. A. J. Raymond, E.g. E. BemiiieuJeeji r. fa. hill, Kso, A. Haupt, Esg668 words
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Advertisement623 1899-10-21 1 DHCENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. The undersigned Agents for the above Company are prepared lo accept Fire risks m Sinpnpore Jonore and the Malay States, at current rates. STIVRN It Co.. Nov 20 THK COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Fire risks accepted at current rates. FUNDS. Capital Fully Subscribed £2,500,000.623 words
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Advertisement320 1899-10-21 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND T OVO ""SgN^KABOSHIK. (ORIBSTM s. s. CO.) lo other huropcan pon.f, at nr~~ Army. Navy, and Civ.l Serv., of the application. >w.cc, to be obtained ton,,ectin X 1.-.c, emJa, P Pacifif »"<» r Canad.an Pacific ftjjg^ North s^njfers, who have320 words
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Article, Illustration369 1899-10-21 2 The Singapore Free Press. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1899. Hen mall the l'r*«« t! c IVopif r, u i i tian.tj.n. L'nawed by mflutnet and ii'ilw.b^.J bjr k» Here patriot Truth her glorioui pretepto draw riedce4 to Relinoo. Lo»»ltT. »nd l^w. AS v%a> >utnii>ed by us the othrr day 111 the369 words
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Article448 1899-10-21 2 I he i tavy r.nn ol last night flooded the inun; level parts ot the town Middle road and the vicinity suitt-nd lo the extent of a toot or two. Launches m connection with the Swimming Club will lcav« Johnston's I'ier for the Club bungalow to-motrow at g ain and448 words
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Article1094 1899-10-21 2 {From tur iw* Corrtspondtnt.i The SiSoga, deep sea surveying ship, will after docking at Sourabaya return to Macassar, and having picked up Professor and Mrs. Weber and Dr. Versluis from Saleier, she will visit the Kei, Aru, Tenimber, Timorlaut and Sunda Islands, fn March lyoo the expedition will1,094 words
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59 1899-10-21 2 It is enough to day to refer our reader* to the details of the programme m the 1 advertisement of the Concert. There will be a private refreshment room (or members only, and refreshments will be available oi>!y on printed forms, for cash. There coupon may59 words
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Article1133 1899-10-21 2 Sept. 20th, 1899 The rain, it raineth every day but happily not the whole day long. Other parts of the country have been much worse off, and inundations have been the order of the day many lives have been lost, and enormous damage done to property. Now1,133 words
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Article57 1899-10-21 2 Mr. Fuddleson I wonder why it it that girl don t g«t married as young nowadays as they us© to r Miss utting. Ii' b because they have t wait for the men to K row w\>. Why, one rarel sers a fellow now who is capable of earning l,i57 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article447 1899-10-21 2 THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA. A HARD FIGHT AT GLENCOE Boer Attack on British Camp. Attack Fails. British Assault and Capture Strong Boer Position. Take Five Boer Guns. Considerable Losses. The War Vote. Four thousand Boers attacked Glen. c Camp yesterday at daylight, shelling position from the surrounding height* After447 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement265 1899-10-21 2 4>PJ I- ROM Nil' RC^BINbON PIANO Co. I A*^^W vkl< ••I'AKAMKF.n, AND KMINKNH.Y SLITABLE Ot h()K IHK KAR KASI. *^^Bg^^\f Sr M rr M4nm I 32 Rallies J'lact V 7^BB'^ Telephone No. 191. v LIPTON TEA MERCHANTS BY|SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE^QUEKN LIPTON'S TEAS drunk everywhere: m air-tight tins.265 words
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Advertisement356 1899-10-21 2 MICHAEL'S Photo Stores. FRESH SUPPLIES RECEIVED MONTHLY <>F Ilford, Thomas, Wratten and Wainwright, and Mawson and Swan's Dry Plates m .111 sizes, (row 4, > <; la 15X m inches 9x13 13 xlB anoiB XS4 < eotisseti \I>O Oh KASTMAN ILKORD Bromide Papers Solio, P O P. and Platinotype Paper356 words
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Advertisement642 1899-10-21 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED A temporary Dutch assistant for administrative work. Apply to H., c/o Spore Free Prtss. Oct 21 uc. For Manila, San Francisco and Portland (Oregon). The I'..; tUnd-l'hilippines-British India Line. Ihe L bartered Steamer TETARTOS, will be despatched (or above ports about the end of October, ami a642 words
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Advertisement136 1899-10-21 2 Many Thanks I wish to express my thanks to the manufacturer!, oi Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, for having put on the market such a wonderful medicine." says \V. W. Massingill. of Beaumont, Texas. There are many thousands of mothers whose children have been saved from attacks of dysentery136 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous197 1899-10-21 2 m The Week. Saturday, 21st High Water: n.; a Cricket.— S. V. A. v. S. C. C. and XI. Club v. Navy. S. R. C. K. O. R. Sepoy Lines Golf Medal. P. O Mail Outwards. 4 p. Star of East, Temperance 1 lub, 7-10 p Meeting R. A. O.197 words
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Correspondence.
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Article450 1899-10-21 3 Tor«.«ioi Hfak^lß. May 1 rail attention through your valuable paper to ihe scheme to establish a Confucian templi- m Singapore m the hope that it will elicit some information to the mode of worship, lectures and teaching, as I have no doubt many of my i ountrymen450 words
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Article540 1899-10-21 3 Alter the heavy rain last night the course was not opened this morning Trainer- having to use the inside track- >»i —Most of his horses were treated 'ing and half pace work, aniered once, Young Gladstone, Wonga. l.owan were given slow i.op-tick and Dusun cantered once irter pace540 words
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Article117 1899-10-21 3 GAZETTE NOTIFI CATIONS. Ihe rxji'.rl of am,- to BrWMJ hi prohibited foi a period o( -ix nKMJtha. The s. -i r- t.ry <( Slat, tor the ColQwief lias approved oC ihe appoiata*eat of Mr W. C r..i^ a~ tn til a-^i-tatit. Sin^aj,or<-. The hoa'ble I. (j P •.;.-> is 8$117 words
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Article125 1899-10-21 3 I"' Ki'.ni \u is rai Ki'.rii t'i 1. /<■ k-> noting probable oificial nm -ii.--1 Ihr following mov-. la ln,{h official ir. les art- reported. Sir I rank Swett«:nham n oe on leave m ihe i-prin^ of nrxt year, hetag relieved b) Mr Treacher. Mr Po'i^r,125 words
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Article76 1899-10-21 3 A notification has been issued by the Japanese Communications Department, stating that the colours and designs of the postage stamp- of the denominations ot 5, S, 15, 25, and ,o sen and yen 1 w.ll be altered on an) after the istof Oclcber next. Samples of76 words
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Article256 1899-10-21 3 )F HtUL ORRI fTION. '1 he Vuilot njye Obosryenit has recently had the courage to draw ll.r attention of the public to the pitiable DM <1 tion of the workmen and navvies engaged m con tructing ttie Trans liaikal section of the Siberian Railway. It is the256 words
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Article128 1899-10-21 3 Si. Andrew's Cathedral. tISi Sunday after Trinity. 7 a. in. Matins. j.y> a. m. < horal elebialion and bermon. 4 p. m. (.atechism and Sunday School. 5. {o p. m. Mvetisong and Sermon. Oltertory for hurch Kxpenses. Si. Maiihews Church, Sepoy Lines--7.30 a. m. Holy Communion. 8 p.128 words
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Article1512 1899-10-21 3 Quicquid ngunt homines nostn est farrago libtlli Juvbnal. Posit vely nothing m the home papers but Dreyfai .menities and polemics about the Transvaal. Interesting to observe how the whole personnel of the Government has practically disappeared, save and except Mr. Chamberlain, who is the Hero or1,512 words
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Article866 1899-10-21 3 (Via Australia.; October I.— The Duke of Devonshire (President of the Council) delivered a speech yesterday at New MilU, Derbyshire, and made important reference to African auair,. He declared that Krugtr's .undies, su-|>i< ion, constituted the main obst.j c to ihe peace md ijwd of866 words
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Article352 1899-10-21 3 MUNICI PA L COM M I SS ION. .1 Meeting October 2<Ah. I'Kt-isi Mr. A. (jeiitle (PrewiJentj Missis. MmMi Mt)'i, Anthems/, Kvans, Naison, lan heng 1 v m, Sohst and hoa (Jiang I'hye. Absent Mr. M. J. Kictard. Si rritMtsMi. Hi MM So 3. lie first 1 MJMM before the352 words
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Article728 1899-10-21 3 Suppose a man to have lived fifty years without ever having seen the reflection of his own lace. Now lead him before a mirror and let him have a look. He will, of course, recognise the outlines and general appearance of his body but Mi features will be728 words
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Article112 1899-10-21 3 I QMIMIM. Cai-ital. Paid Uf. Sh* ■-fc.fCW-.^j^jjUj Nom^.^ C 2.000,000 4t4tM3 Bell's Asf«M,,, Kastern Agency. $3 Sellers. 10.0:0* 4 8,584 l'.\l, Clear Water I >a.ry Farm Ltd. 1.00 S ll4l<S U w«as»fi^ >- i Ket liau C«o!d M. Co. t,,. c,i,^ < UnaHoUed Second fa.112 words
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Article77 1899-10-21 3 (Corrected up to <In tober 21). On London. I 1 i/iij demand 1/11 Pi rate credits 3 m/ 5... i/ggJ documents 3 m/s ,|/,,j m credits 6 m/s i| France, demand 2 1 1 GERMANY, demand VT India, T. 1 ...!!!!!.'i2l H Hongkong, demand jj s Yokohama, demand Sl%77 words
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Article79 1899-10-21 3 (October c*. no., I'- VVlme. (Fa.r l.iW „JJ ii do. v;ios to the Ib) ■I m vUanda) 8k loves (Amboma) ............I,' ia." i-ibcnan Collet |c*- o i'.-ip.oca, Ninall pvar! [Pmir'mmiifr)^ 6.^0 m. .io tUke (do. do.) 6.90 J. medium pearl (Fair do.) 7.20 do flake (Fair do.) j.je 179 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement159 1899-10-21 3 l-ever and Headache often go hand m hantl, the result of the same derangement. Cure the cause and headache will vani.>b, Steams' Headache Cure does it ttfcaually. It is a reliable remedy easily taken, and pr nipt m action. 2 Sold by all Chemist y* DAMP PROOF PIANOS k^MPWlif^ m159 words
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Advertisement285 1899-10-21 3 OCfc-AN STLAM SHIP COMPANY. AND NtDIiKLA.IUSCHh. •TOOMVAART MAATSC4APPIJ OCKAAN. The C ompan>'s steamers are dr -^ed from Liverpool outwanK for the Stra ys, hina, and |ap.in, and from Japin homewards for I.onJon every ten days. The Company's sleuint-rs on ihe J.iva I n.r <ra despatched from Antstct d mt and285 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous312 1899-10-21 3 VtAlL.i i.vj.-,K 1 11 BAT, Hoi I*. 1 \i Paaaag s Smrou Tibre j pji m A-. pm Paaaa)r a fee. Batavia, &><.. Ktatl t^ I .-j a flnm ;rx Ml |i N 4PM Baiu P j, ia t M Muniok r 4PM Pontianak .anak I'M Hongkong, fee. /?<•». j312 words
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Miscellaneous244 1899-10-21 3 VIIIKLI IN PORT v Xli X i ini j Torn Commanders Arrive 1 from For Wbiu X i I tK Brit. l** 713 G.A.HaidMvG Othf W S Kl.«* Ton M..,er. Arn^ed Krom j When m:v,.,s. gis s:"- v- jo lE,?- r r J.3M ie,d HoUom P Oct. K,vs Si i244 words
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Miscellaneous127 1899-10-21 3 CLIAIAICfI, Kiam Amm, kit. Mr. X .berts, loi 1 j Rosa, Brit.sir., Davidson, for Penan*. ALSOIH, Brit itr., Radue, tor B.u S*rPHO, Bnt.str Turner, for Klang, vi 1 Sai Po«timi«k.Du| l« l>it. -v., Blomberg, far I r.. Chevalier, for I) I s«"ii Doraaa, ior Bu, 1 IBM, It. ,tr., edrene.127 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement979 1899-10-21 4 WANTED AN expetirncpd and .nine Matron. Apply m person H.MKIKs HOTEL Oct ly W NTED FOX an Ki>>{li*h m< w-|>(|< r pul.lislud m japan, a ihorou^hi) mi<i«"i Sub-editor Reporter. <li.mil a >1 t-nt.irrd. p|j IV\ I iPKM Fmw r r Otl n WANTED \Humitu Assim <> l, M like subordinate979 words
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Advertisement366 1899-10-21 4 KATZ BROTHERS, LIMITED. Have Just received a large Shipment of their well known Light Pilsener Beer TftjßOßC < j|EE^ IsS THE BEST Always ta kE ij^The Best Therefore take frlj J\lways]UßOßG Price per case 4 dozen quarts 811-50 8 pints $14-50 Per Case $1-44 Duty Extia This Beer is specially366 words
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Advertisement347 1899-10-21 4 fNO»// MedicuKonh^rrtfiwsri,-*, Ce-.'rat, st ti c air*:. filUftj^ 1883 H open to an Countrlm D R LALORS PHOSPHODYNE HAS THE LARGEST SALE OF ANY PHOSPHORIC MEDICINE IN THE vvom n < fony >ckii ••>& TTwnui/. .^j^ L^^ laMnliinc rffcett >re -htwr. from th« tba •ncicßc> of re m Cm^W WK347 words
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Advertisement297 1899-10-21 4 TO LET No. 7, St Thomas's Walk, from Ist Nmrmber, i ><yo,. Apply to R. SASSOON.- y>, Raffles Place. Oci 6 ut A < COMMODATION tm <+ 1 Hachdors. tr a .Married Couple, with a private family, tlc»e »o town. No other boarders. Rpply to U.K. co Free Prest. S297 words
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Advertisement867 1899-10-21 4 For Manila The Mi it ish India Steam Nay. Co., Ltd., steamer GO ALP AR A, 1,359 tons, apt. Jacobs, will be despatched for the above port on Monday, the 33rd instant, at 4 p m. For freight or passage apply to BOUSTEAI) Co.,— Agent*. O«* 17 23.10 For Pcnang,867 words
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Advertisement29 1899-10-21 4 Frames TO SUIT YOUR TASTE, YOUR SUBJECT AND YOUR POCKET, Made at the Shortest Notice. From the largest Stock and variety of Mouldings at MICHAEL'S PHOTO STORES, ROBINSON ROAD.29 words
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Advertisement818 1899-10-21 4 K. MANJOOR MARICAN CO. Ship Chandlers, Compradores fi* S'c>-e 137 Market-st. Opposite Teluk Ayer Police Station. Ships Waitbd on Daily. >eP*> 20.t 2 METROPOLE HOTEL. COR SALE, privately, the Furniture, I Lease, and Goodwill, of the above ment, Hotel, including a Ist class License. POWELL &C0.,-AL.ct, Qca'7 i;^ YACHT FOR818 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1152 1899-10-21 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port Of departure, and k w(l date due here, and name of Agents. Mbn-ok-VVar. Arkbona. Jap., Poplar. Carlo Albbrto, lul., Speuia, Ftbh, Danish, Hai-PKN. Chin., Portsmouth, Hatsusb, Japanese, losvmo, Jap., Elswick, Iwatb, jap., Elswick, Mi'Rakumo, Jap., London, Rosbt, Russ., Cronstadt, Visuvh, 1 tat., Spexzia, Yakumo, Jap., Devonport,1,152 words
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