The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 January 1900
1900-01-30
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section18 1900-01-30 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, 30m JANUARY, 1900 DAILY ISSUE, \o. 3718 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement777 1900-01-30 1 Office. Collyer Quay. Kg Wharves. New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, FGYPT, 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 Francisco via Hongkong.777 words
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Advertisement692 1900-01-30 1 fHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. *THK following are the dates on which the Co.'s Steamers may be expected here, viz OUTWARD. HOMF.WARD. For Honukong Shasu- For Marnkillbs km Sc Japan Ports. and London. iqoo. Oopack Feb. 7. Tlirough Bills ■>! Lmlh issued to Manchester, Continental ports. New York, Boston,692 words
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Advertisement505 1900-01-30 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKKTVAART MAATSCHAPPIf. Undbr Contract with thb Nbthrrlands India Govbrnxbnt. Agents at Singapore, Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collyer Quay Time Table lor Feb vary, igoo. From Expected Will be despatched Icr Gen. Pel Batavia Jan. 29 Batavia, Samarang, Snurabay.i, Macassar, Amboina, Hll da and New Guinea505 words
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Advertisement410 1900-01-30 1 the new harbour dock company, limited. This Cccnpaoy esecute* bnipi' repair* oi *ll d< crip:io.' jid the most efficient manner, and?r *he ap> 1 int-n -r.ee of Kurcpe*-. ShipwriftU s..<J Fn^reers No. 1 Gbavimo Dock Lenp'h— 41s teet. Depth of Wat* r f'om 14 fee', t'. 154 Width at Eotrar.410 words
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Advertisement646 1900-01-30 1 LTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI x BANKING CORPORATION. RKSERV« C Ki;!Tn L l.o.ooo,ooo! KC.ShKVB FUND *****0 RESERVE LIABILITY OP PROPRIETORS $10,000,000 COUBT Or DIKBCTOBS. R. M. Gray, Esq Chaibman. N. A Sibbs, Esq. Dkpuit Chairman. E. Goetz, Esq. A. J. Raymond, E^q. D. M. M sks, Eiq. k. H. Hill Esq. A.646 words
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Advertisement814 1900-01-30 1 PETER SYS WONDERFUL SPECIFIC mi only remedy at piesent kno-«n as an INWALU9L* md PKK I CUM Sprue. Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Hemorrhage and Ulcemtion THE PETER SYS COMPANY Nov ;i ROPRI OM ND '■>"" MtrnMifwi .9,0n I ...j 17.11,1900 DHCENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. The undersigned Agents for the above Company814 words
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Advertisement336 1900-01-30 1 pACI!'IC-MAIL STBAMSHIf COMPANY QCCIDENIAT. AND ORI^MTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. AND 'pGYO Klifc.,^ KAISHA Wante, and GermanyTy all i ran, -Atlantic Im*. of S^amcrs, a M to .Sar, Frar-cisco by ihe steamer ot (he n. -recial reduced rates panted to Officers ol 5 £52^] to r obtained cv r Jly n vetheopt.on336 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article67 1900-01-30 2 On the 27th instant, at S. Andrews Cathedra) by th.- KigU Revd. the Hishop of Singapore and S-.rawak, KuSftMTM Vihoini* (Lime), fourth <i .u K liter of H. Ochlers X to Hc.vky Samibl I K. Communications on literary matters should be addressed to The Editor, Singapore Free Press. All67 words
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Article, Illustration942 1900-01-30 2 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1900. Ha*a)eaa» Pmm 1 Ummtt kf MhmhW Hera patriot Truth h«r (lorioui pre. P>*»d to fUlioon. Ix>t»lW. and \*w. PftOM tba tenor o! the telegrams to hand it woiii.j appear now lo i>c taiaed iliat ti.».- *treactfc of the Boa* positlOM 011 tlie942 words
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Article876 1900-01-30 2 i lie meeting of the Rowing Club ca!l< <l< was not held last evening, tru-rr being no (ju)rum. probably owing to many members being away at Camp. Amongst thY X« w Year promotions we BOtC Commanders Slade (Algerine) Lus- ombe [Imm^rtalite) and Patey (Bartieur) and Lieut. Jackson {Victorious) who each876 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article40 1900-01-30 2 Possible Action by the Powers. The Ncue Ireie Presse says that ft, diplomatists must consider the situation mi n China, which is serious. It adds that f may expect negotiations and collective action of the Powers.40 words
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Article30 1900-01-30 2 A Matter for Lord Roberts. The Times says that Lord Robrr decide whether it is possible or prudrnt to make further efforts to save Lady-smith. (Later30 words
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Article23 1900-01-30 2 Reported South of Tugela. General Lord Dundonald s B arrived at the south of the Tugela. The Times as An Alarmist23 words
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35 1900-01-30 2 The Timrs advises the Govern prepare for the early despatch of another 50,000 men, and to take ttept m another 50,000 J -»«Rl wanted. London, "jJXiVary joik, /y..35 words
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Article33 1900-01-30 2 The BISN S ft. Diluara will arrive at Singapore on the i6lb inst. from Durban direct, and will sail with the Kings Ova Regt. for Southampton via the Suez Canal.33 words
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Article48 1900-01-30 2 The numbers m Camp at Hooding E^tatkeep up well, useful drills being put m evenings and mornings. 1 o-morrow being a general holiday, a more extensive programme is arranged', including two Commanding Officer's Parades, one with blank ammunition, and another drill at noon.48 words
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Article104 1900-01-30 2 The following motion was made m t: Legislative Council, this afternoon Whereas it is expedient to make certam altera" v° n tj- improvements to the Supreme Cou*'Buildings, Singapore, and whereas plans have been prepared and laid on the table and whereas the total cost of the said104 words
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Article82 1900-01-30 2 rhe Bishop of London told an amusing story the other day. A governess, by way of illustrating the Christian virtues to a young people, took a piece of bog-m)rtle, and, squee/.rg ,t m her hands. observed that its odour only came out after ihe leaves had82 words
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Article110 1900-01-30 2 (From Dutch Sources, up to Jan. 25th.) Last Saturday President Steyn rioted Commandant General Joubert to congratulate him on his birthday. The President was reconnoitring m the Drakenbergs. Colesberg is constantly bomoarded by the English. It is stated that General Buller only gave out h.s intention of an110 words
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Article169 1900-01-30 2 j y |on P a P er mentions a wedding at Kandy between Miss Lilian de Zylva, third daughter of Mr. D. P. de Zylva, of Kandv, and Mr. Edward Charles McCleland of the P. \V. D., Singapore. The Malay who was lately arrested at PadangTerpatain connection withhischild's death by169 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement322 1900-01-30 2 John Little CO., LTD. OUT-DOOR GAMES. Badminton Lawn Bowls Croquet For 4 and 8 Players. Cricketing Goods. Cricket Bai> Cricket Bag> i ricket Matca Balk nt k. t Practice Ball.Battiag Gtovei Wicket K< <*piuy Gaaatlrti Cricket Stump> I,f g GuardGolf Clubs. A Large Selection of Specially Selected Golf Clubs from322 words
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Advertisement853 1900-01-30 2 TO LET FURNISHED A Bungalow at Tanglin. For particulars apply to RODYK AND DAVIDSON. J*n 25 u-c TO BE LET, No. «4, Institution Hill. Rent I *So. Apply LERMIT&WESTERHOUT, fc Raffles Place. j Jan AS TO LET. AN Unfurnished Bungalow, Municipal No. 8, W.lkie Road, facing the Water Works Reservoir853 words
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Advertisement972 1900-01-30 2 WANTED A second hand Dumpy Level. Apply D.L., c/o Free Press. Jan 27 4.2 \XTANTKI) Europein or Eurasian lo super- intend pio'pecting m Native States. Kiuwledtfe of surveying a recomenendat ion. Salary ijioo 10*125. Apply to G., c/o Free Press. J»n 2S 1.2 \I7ANTKIJ a tew gentlemen as paying guests972 words
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Advertisement822 1900-01-30 2 TO-DAYS APVERTISEMENrs \/OING man desires English tutorship, clerk--1 ship, or place of overseer. Address LEXCROFT, c o Free Press. Jan 3° 5.3 KINNKY BROS. FAMOUS CIGARETTES. Straight Cut 75 cents. Sweet Caporal 50 per tin of fifty. Obtainable from Me AI.ISTER 6c Co.— Agents. Jan 30 uc AUCTION SALE OF822 words
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Advertisement232 1900-01-30 2 GEORGE GRANT, Deceased. TOURSLJANT to the provisions of section 46 of x Ordinance VI of 1886 Notce is hereby given 1 that all creditors and persons having any debt s I claims or dennnds upon or against the est.»te o* 1 George Gram form, rly of Singapore deceased who -lied232 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous203 1900-01-30 2 >• The Week. Tuesday, 3oth Hn»l. Wa^er i t .2 a., 1 >.y, p. .V > Philharmonic Choir legislative Council, 2-30 p. rak er hring, midnight to t> a. Wednesday, 31st Hitfh Water: 9.5^3., 11. 11 p. Chinese New Year commences Public and Bank Holiday No issue of the Frte203 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter96 1900-01-30 3 f,) THE FtIITOR. Dear Sir,— The prim uv products m both the institutions you bracketed toyesterday are somewhat analagous, bring very volatile, and not over brilliant. But there is no similarity m residual products. Ours, no doubt, would be the more successful, if employed for wrecking a96 words
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Article228 1900-01-30 3 It is understood that there will, probably, be field operations to morrow m the neighbourhood of Pasir Panjang, m which the King's Own Regiment is likely to patticipate. The S.V.A. 6 gun battery will also assist, and it is thought possible that the R.A. with228 words
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Article383 1900-01-30 3 The annual general meeting of the Straits Hranch of the Royal Asiatic Society was held m the Raffles Museum last evening, there being present Bishop Hose, President. Hon \V. R Collyer. ice-President, Mr H. N. Ridley, Hon. Sec, Dr Hanitsch, Hon. Treas Hon'ble C. W. S. Kynnersley,383 words
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186 1900-01-30 3 The recent telegrams from the North published m this paper have caused a profound feeling of suspense and sorrow among the Chinese m Singapore. Several prominent Chinese literati were completely prostrated with" emotion on receipt of the tde2'«m announcing the Emperor's death.186 words
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Article124 1900-01-30 3 The local Secretary, the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Ltd., Singapore, has received the following telegraai from Raub, dated 29th January, 1900: ltou%h cleaning up of Battery yielded ~> os. Amalgam, estimated quantity 0/ -tone crushed heing 1,000 tons. H the usuil proportion of 374 per cent, pi gold124 words
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Article808 1900-01-30 3 fFor the Singiport Free Press) Dec. .28th, 1899. Now that we are fire to face with very grave issues m Soulh Africa, the German I press has very much changed and moderati ed its tone. Perhaps thinking Germans 1 are beginning to wonder hew it would be808 words
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Article245 1900-01-30 3 We ar* perforce obliged to aid the despicable Government with which we are cursed to free evrry part and paicel of the Kmpire of foes m arms but when once this object is achieved, we ought to insist on no furthrr shedding ot blood and245 words
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Article61 1900-01-30 3 Tlie Assize Court concluded its sitting yesterday, Fatimah being acquitted on a charge of criminal breat h of trust, and also the tight coolies charged with homicide on the s.s Charterhouse. The Imp. German mail steamer Bayer n having left Colombo on the jOth instant at i) p.m.,61 words
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Article1776 1900-01-30 3 Janizary. 29th. Prksnt.— Mr. A. Gentle, President, Messrs. T. Sohsi, F. E. Jago, W.Evans, A.C.Moses, Tan Cheng Tuan, A. Barker and Col. Peitnefather, i.o.p. Absbnt.— Mr. \V. Nanson, and Mr. Choa Giang Thye. MIMIBS, The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The President said th^i1,776 words
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Article264 1900-01-30 3 fhe managii,* directors of the Prnmsuhr and Orient;., Steam Navigation Company have issued the following circular.-/,, 1,,.5e c x (^rl«r, cf manufactured (rood* -h, f ,peti from the iled Kingdom or Antwerp to tl,<- Straits SotUem.nts, Hongkong, China and Japan, »h,,, from /m 1 to264 words
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Article153 1900-01-30 3 No. J3 01 the J*urnai of tli<- Strata Branch of the 1< A.S., wlw. 1. »U laid on the table of the Meeting last i.ight, up.-, «ufi an account of the trip made by Mr R. Sbelford and Mr. X A W. Cox to lit Penrisser,153 words
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Article100 1900-01-30 3 A Chinaman report* that gutu to the amount ot §I,o^o has been stolen from his go-down at 53, Beat <Juay. A Chinaman yesterday made his happy entry into Urn world ol spirits, to be present at their New Year festivities by taking a dose of arsenic, at 56100 words
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Article91 1900-01-30 3 Years ago, when the O^een and Prince Alber 1 attended a performance at the Haymarket Theatre, upon Mr. Buckstone, who was then actor-manager > devolved the task of escorting them to their carri. age. For days before their visit the actor practiced the art of walking91 words
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Article113 1900-01-30 3 J'he 'JifHimti, a Japanese paper, arrives at the conclusion that England is the only Power m the world which could accomplish what it is now doing n South Africa. It laughs at the /ng<blatt'i cnticism that the day of Kngland's decline has dawned; predicts113 words
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Article393 1900-01-30 3 Singapore, January ty, ig,,o. Beans, ong per cat dO Beefsteak 5 rfcfan Sprouts do. Bamboo Sprouts ,i o "T> aU do. Cabbage, BaUvia do N^ J>o.. China d »oum d Cai..,t- iMp ned ,I O 1>.,. iMHNpun do. N Ca P° ns do. 3 5 cad >-75393 words
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Article70 1900-01-30 3 (Corrected up io January j<>). On London. Bank 4 m/s '/"J« demand Private credits 3 m/s -,'°ti documents 3 m/s 2/0J credits 6 m/< -'o/\. France, demand 24- j Germany, demaixl 2001 Inuia. 1. T 145] Hongkong, demand .%pm. Yokohama, demand ur n, Java, demand 1 1 8* Manila,70 words
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Article107 1900-01-30 3 (January 30 |7a. Gambier dc. Cube No. 1 1^.25 Pepper, I'lack (ordinary Spore) 30J do. White, (Fair L/W== 5 3& „46 Nutmegs iios *o the Ib.J 62. do. (So; to the !b; 80. Mace (Banda) Cloves (Amboina) 32. I.iberian Coflee 20. Tapioca, small pearl (l«air quality) 7qj do. do107 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement20 1900-01-30 3 y DAMP PROOF iygyL pianos I^Hul Robinson Piano Co. IF^rJ-^g- Guaranteed for Climate. Y^^f tm^*'^"* 01 U R 14 t.th.s20 words
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Advertisement257 1900-01-30 3 LIFE AND VIGOUR FOR 1 HE HAIR The only arncle which really possesses nutritious \irtues for stimulating, and restoring the hair, is Row land's Macissak Oil. It removes scurf, harshness, dryness, prevents the hair being injured by illness, and should always be used fur children's hair no other article imparts257 words
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Advertisement241 1900-01-30 3 OCKAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY. AND NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAN The Company's steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China, and Japan, and from Japan homewards for London •very ten days. The Company's steamers on the Java Line are despatched from Amsterdam and Liverpool evety fortnight for thr: Straits,241 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous71 1900-01-30 3 Weather Ko-.iort. (anuary 29.) Taken at Kandang Kerbau Hospital Observatory V. m. i- y 1. m. Bar. red. 32 Hal ||f|f .'y.SyS Temperature 81.0 81.2 7^ 5 Wet Bulb rhernoineter... 77.0 78.0 74.6 D-. of Wind N.E. Calm. Max. Temp, m shade 88 4 Mii:. do do 72.5 Max. m71 words
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Miscellaneous561 1900-01-30 3 SHARE LIST, JANUARY 30th, 1900. Bank of O*. and J,pan. ,v! JT^S f ITAU P D "^J" P D O Bell's AsV-^ Raster,, Arc, >. S3 Sellers. '.0.000 f f JjJS Kechau Gold M.Co. *'US.l,s K«nKi.oiitcCuuiv..iionCo., Ltd *V V,, |f Is oo 'So.ooo 15,000 $,0 mL. L.KS ai£ 1! »g»561 words
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Miscellaneous348 1900-01-30 3 Pl«aang«ra Arrived. J I. r•: 1 g. I I 1 I M« I Mi .*s;m hi, Mmon, M KiaO. I \\oru,l, i A A H.S.*aker.S mid! 1' Radyk, Mr. and VI 1 I < a hat. J J Rl M. M r P. I rh«. > *<n, Mis. Hanhan, M348 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement331 1900-01-30 4 HOWARTH ERSKINE, LIMITED. Civi:. Mechanical Electrical i Engineers Boilermakers Contractors. SOLE AC.KNIS FOX REDDAWAY'S Camel Hair Belting I'ai.n.-Hk-- IN "id Rubber Goods titiraiion tor all purposes. Sa*CWl Muunu and Well Boring Boilers Engines B taci Transport through unopentd country. PULSOMKTSR" PUMPS for all purposes. ROBEY PorUble, S. mi-Portable and tixed331 words
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Advertisement1088 1900-01-30 4 SARAWAK GOVERNMENT. MARKET PLACE AND TOWN HALL. S|, Xl) lenders will be received up lo 7 p.m on Tuesday ihe Mia February, 1900, .it ilic Office* of the undersigned, for ihe work of boitdtnf a Makkkt PLAi k and Town Hall at Kuchin», j Sarawak. Spec tications and plans m.iy1,088 words
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Advertisement404 1900-01-30 4 Agents for LEA PERRIIS 9 Q fl Afr» WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. V 1 BY SPECIAL WARRANT THE QUEEN PURVEYORS TO EMPRESS OF INDIA. CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORES. if S* re •manufactured by thr very Wt9 Jfl r V\ s^BBB' I -^^tpjm SB /1 n<l are ■thnawledjced on all sides to br H404 words
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Advertisement355 1900-01-30 4 Katz Brothers, Limited. Have Just Received a Large Stock of PROVISION AND ICE CHESTS COMBINED B?y Hkm.hi 35 in.l.y .1 by 15 'J^^^ Price $22 ■HI Knew |Bia. by I s by 27 911 HP^fflß IS Price $27 D lil^r^^i I Hi. 11, 111 jjin.b) 24 Ly 17 {HI r-355 words
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Advertisement178 1900-01-30 4 NOBEL'S Explosives Co., Ltd. GLASGOW. MANUFACITRERS OF Dynamite, Gelignite, Gelatine Dynamite, Blasting Gelatine, Detonators, ALL KINDS OK Safety Fuses, AND Electric Blasting Apparatus The above Explosives, being all manu actured m Great Britain, are made to (•ass the high standard of safety and purity tests imposid by the British Government178 words
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Advertisement60 1900-01-30 4 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. THK public are informed that the address of the A Society's Inspector, Mr. E. F. Paglar, is at 250 Bencoolen Street. All persons wishing to report any cases of cruelty which may come under their notice are requested to communicate with him60 words
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Advertisement624 1900-01-30 4 The Singapore Free Press. AKO Mercantile Advertiser Cablb ftMMa*; iftnliw,, S.n^orr Tblbphoni Numbbr.— No. 61. Pubh.hed at 30 3. RafßesPl.ce, S,n f apor, T^HE leading English New S pap cr Ir th 1 Straits Settlements; Johole! n Federated Native States of Perak, Srl a gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Pgri624 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1259 1900-01-30 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port Ol departure, and (wnere kno»n) date due here, and name of /\zent». Mbn-ok-VV ar. Dbcioie, Fr., Brest, due Dec. Hai-PBN, Chin., Portsmouth, HaTscss, Japanese, Inlimo, Jap., Elswick, Iwatb, jap., Elswick, Kaobron, Jap., Stetnn. MaRII*, L. S.. Virginia, MI'RAKUMO, Jap., l-.ndoii, Naz*mi, Jap., Portsmouth, Pbtropavlovsk, Rus., CronsUd'1,259 words
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