The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 April 1900

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    17 1 The Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES, SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, i*th APRIL, 1900. DAILY ISSUE, No.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      789 1 XT O Office. C»Uyer Quay. Qfi Wharves. New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, RGYPT, 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 Ptmmuco
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      700 1 f HINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. TPHE following are the dates on which the Co.'s Steamers may be expected here, viz i OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Honukonu. Shano- For Marseilles and hai J»pan Ports. London. 1900. 1900 Ping Suey Apl. 5 YangUze May 21. Ching Wo Apl. il Ping bucv
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      953 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPII. Umdbr Contract wits thi Nkthkrlands Imdia Gotirhmint. Agents at Singapore, Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collyer Quay This i-nukkmi-'stionkh dates ark only auriadhu. From Expected Will be despatched tor R eae Batavia April 9 Uatavia, (henbon, Samarang, Sourabaia, Timor, Cotei, Berouw Boelongan April 1%
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      380 1 C. A. Ribeiro Co. HAVE JLST RECUVEO A FRESH SUPPLY OF Account Books. Press Copy Books. Press Copying Paper. Note Books. Manifold Books etc., etc., etc. C. A. Ribeiro Co. 3, BAITKKY KOAI). Feb 19 tth s J. M. Lyon Co.'s Patent Libenan Coffee Pulper AN ttltclne substantial and simpletcftce
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      742 1 JJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI XA BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL liooooooo RP.SERVB FUND |iis»o?2 reserve liability of i »".s« l or.o PROPRIETORS j 1i0.000.00c Covet or Dibbctoes. N. A Sibbs, Esq.— Chairman. R. Shbwan, Esq.— Dbpvtv Chaibman. R. M. Gbav, Etq. A. McComachib, Esq. E. C»obtz, Esq. I D. M. M.sbs, Esq.
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      489 1 PETER SYS' WON THK only remedy at piesent known as an i Sprue, Dysentery, Diarrhoea *ECOMMEVDEDby SOME ok th* CHHSF^ I Sold RetailjNy all Che THE PETER J (Proprietors ani, Sole Mawtaotvi Nov 16 ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE LIFE Total Uvbstud Funds Kx< ten .1 o->o 000 ["HE LABGCST FIKK
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      367 1 DERFUL SPECIFIC. INPALUBLI Md PKRM \NKN I I.ORF. tvt t, Hemorrhage and Ulceration Bowels. LvS^iS '^"CALI^OWBmMOM SYS COMPANY, tms), 9l (k» Causa Snusr, ShmmmmS «7««.iooo PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY O C CIDKNTAL AND ORIENTAL W STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND *J»OYO KISEN KAISHA ("ORUfcTAL S.S. CO.) rhrou^n pa.JMRe firkets to En,.^,,^ France,
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    The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1900.
    360 2 The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1900. 1 irr» «iv.. Mm Pi V-''»w«d by influence and mibr/WH br gg Here patriot Truth her |rioriou» prurpt fl«« 'Uti to Rclicion. Umtm, »nd I.»w. A few more telegraphi< >ua|,s ar»: uM we have to >l>ow ior to 'lay's war neus liv
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    633 2 We hear, privately, that, l>y way of precaution against possible surprise, the Mediterranean squadron is being gradually strengthened. H M. S Gtimik, bound for Hrn l-'ar Ka-t, 1- t-mp jrarily d»-t lined at Malta, and H. M .S. Ipiugema, now on lier lionv-w.ird w.iy, may possibly be Ix-ld there for
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY.
    187 2 or pi < >rdn' by < tptMin W. G. St. Qair, An ominand.ini, Sing.ipore Volunteer Artillery. I! ad <Juiri. r OttiLC, F»rl Fullcrton, Vujjapcre, nth April, i</>o. i. I »i. i its Orderly OMkfr tor the tn^uinc week U.G. Derrick. Orderly ShMMN for the ensuing wetk Corpl.
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    LAND SALES.
    150 2 The following property was disposed of ai Messrs. Powell and Cos sale-room yesterday afternoon. A piece of land at Balestierroad, area 28,1 14 sq. ft, was bought by Mr. J. 11. Elias for §800 three building allotments m Kampong Kapar district off Jalan BcOM were sold for $*****
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    ANGLO-CHINESE "FREE" SCHOOL.
    498 2 f'RI/K I)l>TKIHl"TION. t he annual prize distribution was held at the above School m Teluk Ayr r this morn ing. There were present the Hon. E. C. Hill, Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng. Mr. Tan H;i[> Seng, Dr. Rogers and others. The Headmaster, Mr. Little, m presenting
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    TRAINING NOTES.
    515 2 I be course proper was closed tins morning on account ot )esterdays rain. 1 v r uliii the Committee will see that the open drain m front of the Grand Stand jurce of great danger both to horses and riders. /'o?>iu!e they are waiting until some poor chap
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  • REUTERS TELEGRAMS.
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      THE WAR.
      17 2 THE RHODESIA COLUMN. Plumer Slightly Wounded. Colonel Plumer was slightly wounded ot the 3/5t ult.
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      IN THE SOUTH.
      20 2 Brabant at Aliwal North. Major General Brabant and the bulk ol his brigade are at Aliwal North.
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      MORE TROOPS FROM DURBAN
      35 2 Troops have been ordered from Durban to the Cape. (Later.) GEN. GATACRE. General Gatacrr returns to England GEN. POLE-CAREW. Major General Pole-Carew is appointed to the command of the Eleventh Division.
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      BELEAGUERED WEPENER.
      25 2 Continuous Fighting. Help Fast Approaching. Fighting continues at Wepener The garrison is holding out bravely and troops are rapidly advancing to their anctr.
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      U.S.S. "BENNINGTON."
      15 2 To Proceed to China. 7hr American warship Bennm^'.on has been ordered to China.
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      IN NATAL.
      37 2 Boers Visible at Elandslaagte. F<nng on a British Camp. Renter** cocmpoadei at Ladytaitk wiring on April ioth, says that the Boerhavtr opened fire. ->hr])ing t)i^ Camp at Kland^laagK- from three position^. No dama^*- was done.
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      Enemy in a Strong Position.
      19 2 1 he troops reconnoitred the enemy, who are m large force and strongly fortified.
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      All Boer Prisoners to Go to St. Helena.
      22 2 Owing to unfavourable conditions thr authorities intend to ship all prisoners to St. Helena
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      H.M.S. "POWERFUL."
      22 2 Splendid Welcome at Portsmouth. The Powerful has arrived at Portsmouth and met with a magnificent reception. London, April uth, /goo.
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    233 2 The Bellerophon has been sold to Chinese m Hongkong, for a good price, we hear. Launches will leave Johnston s Pier for the Swimming Club Bungalow on Sunday next at y.30. The death is announced of Mr. Harry Scott, solicitor, of Penang, a much respected member of society, and possessed
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      747 2 I The Robinson Piano Co. A FEW COPIES OF THE MUSIC TO "IN TOWN" Just received, ?>rice 54.50 each. ALSO A FEW SONGS FROM THIS PLAY Price $1 50 each. THE ROBINSON PIANO CO. TO LET, FROM APRIL ist. uTHtGROVK," ranjon>; Katong. For p^t -1 ticular, apply to MKVER BROTH
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      479 2 FOR SALE A hnc Sailing Koat, m good condition and com- ptete wnn new sails. Capable ol holding four person 1 Price $S°\pply to PR AC 1/0 Free Press. Apl 10 iB_£ FOR'sATir: AU( )l I 2«jo cases Sulphuric Acid. D. URANDT k Co. Feb iy m ih v.c. FOR
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      848 2 NOTICE THI Exchange Hanks wilt be elawd urn the Following days, beinjf Kislci Hiilidaj Friday, Ml**.") Saturday, 14th. AprO. Monday, i<>th 3 Aplg 14.4 NOTICE AS usual my establishment will be closed on Hill and lath instant for the Singhalese New Veer. li. P. DbSILVA, 62, High Street. ApJy 13-4
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      542 2 TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET 1/1 KNISHKI) H.,is C 3 bed-rooms, t)ming- j room and Dimmi; room. Front and back Verandah. Within .S minuses of Tanjjlm Club. \pply lo ii. c o Fnt- Presj,. Apl 12 th s tv HOUSE TO LET. "PFNAN 1" leaving tins month for Kurope desires to
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      201 2 The Week. Thursday, 1 jth High Waier 9.0 a., yJI p. Sepoy Lines Monthly Medal. 1 S. V. R Squad Drill. 5.15 p. Lodge Zetland Regular, 8-30 p. Friday. 13th High Water g 41 y.58 p. Good Friday. Public and Uank Hohday. Hindu New Year ommena>. "s.V.A. Shooting Meeting. Saturday,
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1757 3 April titK The Regular Fortnightly im-i i.ip of the Commission wai held this afternoon, there being present Messrs. A. Gentle (President); A. Barker, A. C Most*. F. I- Jago, J. B. Maclaren, A. H. apper^ Th. Sohst, Tan Cheng Tuan and Colonel Pennefather. AnsiNi Mr. Choa Giang Thyc.
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    THE ADA DELROY CO.
    152 3 With la-t night's performance this excellent Company gave their final exhibition m Singapore. Thr liou-'- v\.i~ a fairly largf- one and from start to tin ih, the programme was an entertaining one. All the items \\< .-r»- distill i.y good. Mi--Delroy s clever portrayal of She
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    EASTER DAY.
    593 3 Before no*, a depute M to the pr^pci <i i trance ot Kasler has divid' ri d n\ ,r.*o oppostnjj r»mp-> and sent k n;s and emperors into the I .Ule. We need Mli jerhapi, anticipate any consequences quite sj ,n from the present controversy. According to the
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    TELEGRAMS.
    2394 3 (Via Ceylon.) London, March 31st. Reuter's despatch from Bloemfontein, dated the 30th, says The kopjes at Karee are very steep, and for three hours a determined opposition and a severe fire was kept up along the whole line of the enemy, who used one pompom gun effectively. No headway
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    POLICE SPORTS.
    29 3 1 here will be Police Sportfl on Saturday afternoon on the Taajoag I'agar football ground Amon X the events will be a Menagerie Race open to Ail-Coiner<.
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    S. V. R.
    737 3 Squad HriM by penßiaaioti of the Municipal oiiiu icjii- r wil t.. pi... Un i| afternoon* ol r«esday c 7th j Wednesday Thursday, and Friday of next week, at 315 p.m. sharp. Plain clothes. DRAINS WORKING BADLY. 1 lie Mil r the Idler lo which 1 am
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    The Standard Time Balls.
    36 3 A I "re B*ii .it Vor. i one Pj^u Bl ich day at I f.M. c {Gnsnwleh smaa tima h:-,., 4 mia., jj smwj i t .amnganu Pmaa Beam both fell v.
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      289 3 Par all pulmonary complaints, or where lor any reason the system is run down, there is nothing equal to Steams' Wine of Cod Liver Oil For women and children and delicate persons generally it is invaluable. What is it It is the active principles separated (com Cod Liver Oil and
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      272 3 OCKAN bTKAM SHIP COMPANY. AND NKDI£RI.AND3CH£ STOOMVAAHT MAATSCHAPPIJ OCJiAAN. The Company's steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for tne Straits, China. 1 Japan, and from Japan homewards for Lend 1 every ten days. The Company's steamers on ttie Java Line despatched from Amhteidam and Liverpool fortnight for trw Straits, Batavia,
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
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      86 3 PKODUCB. 'April 12 M»n (umbifr 7-IO nr.. > c 1 1 „25 Mil 0... Wove, (Wait L/\V-5Jt) s N>'t.ir,ti.'s iios '.o the Ib.) 62. > the Ib) M•■ 1 Uanda Aml.,.n,i) I.iL- I > 1 T.-ipiota, small quality) 720 <'■ do fluit-- d- Medium ;>' .'i 7.10 dr>. do laJbl
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      513 3 SHARE LIST, APRIL |ath. f f o o Bank off I, 'Ji'tati.n. ap.tal. Pair Ur. Sh«r«s P»id Oit. oanit 01 Cnin.i and lapan 1 tci Li m .1 r r i^rred. J{ Null <- /*>" 4 4U^I '».»75i4 l l ltl Af—cy. tiMhwb logoff 8.5«4 kl^i'i OmT Water Dairy Pan*
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      246 3 >eij(er3 Arrived. >r ii i J P 1 1 f.r." Pei 1 1 1 i». Vf. Kam M.< 1. M. X ir-. W.dl.i 1 fU m Hh I• »> Mi i- M ph, Mi I I PMacageri Atrived by the M?il. v rlauabwa. Mi i.l ro, Id. M. M.ililberkr Mr.
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      427 4 TYPEWRITING. Sri-'.CIl ■!< MtUNS. »>v;;«i docum.-m-,. torn n>rt. [iipill aM iK'lly a' l promptly cxc- „lJ c .1 >! Trite U 'ins STINOCiRAPHIC W«JKK undertaken by a compel' i>( Stenographer. Courts, Public and I'rivatr Mrf'nujs atlendnl. ROOKoKK&PING m all us branches attended AanaaaU H<K)k-> audited. Secret ■aiilced. I X NNSI.A
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      283 4 I k^J^^JSsfcZ± Natural Foilef Preparations. ■Mr *^Bj^ f*-r Tollel 'Lanoline' j^ %M& •»«*«■> ro«f* Ik. < /<rorr.r o lit., tat* f y j5 I in.Jun' Toilet Soap WOOD COS. PRI ZK MFDAI. ALSIPAI.IAN CHliliSK [(Quality and Condition KxcellentJ 45 cents per lb. ALMRAUAN HOUSEHOLD BLUER In Prime Condition In tins
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      617 4 WAVERLEY HOTEL Hill Strbet. JdIN'.SIU «(r having purchased t lie above well-known Kstablisbment, begs 10 inform (lie public that it will be carried on as a First Class Hotel. Liquors of the best only sold. Excellent accommodation (or Boarders. Billiard Tables. Good Cuisine. French and Vienna Cookery. Feb 14 14.5
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      154 4 KATZ BROS., LTD. Are now showing the latest London Novelty m Ladies Khaki Shirts TAILOR J> 7^Bj FRICtS SIZES. O^|f»^i Also a large btock oi JShirts m the Newest Materials. FANCY COTTON SHikIS FANCY ZEPHYR SHIRTS. Katz Brothers, Limited. Portable Stationary Engines. HJHuBBvJMaKIVtV i-v HfttfSB 1 try MB ta»r«^ j&^'i^^t'ZJVv&EiHES^r
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      158 4 KINNEY BROS. FAMOUS CIGARETTES. Straight Cut 75 cents. Sweet Caporal 50 per tin of fifty. Obtainable from McALISTER Co.— Agent Jan 30 uc STRAITS STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. STKAMERS LEAVE SIMUAPORK AT 4.45 f. M II yt Ltortg,— every Monday for Malacca. Kuala Klann and Telok Anon. Malacca,— every Wednesday for
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      614 4 The Singapore Free Press. Mercantile Advertiser Cable Address,— Adtrrtistr, Smgtport. I klbthonb N'umbbr.— No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Sir.g sr0l( THE leading English Newspaper ir. th# Straits Settlements Johore, th Federated Native States of Perak, Selangor, Sungei t'jong, Pahang, the \V gri Sembilan British North Borneo; Sarawak Netherlands
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      1059 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port ol departure, and (where known) date due here, and name of Agents. Mbn-op-War. Asa Hi, Jap., t'ortsmoulli, due Apl. Goliath, H.M.S., Chatham, due May Inualls, U. S., New Yrrk, due Apl. i*NCs, t.b.d. H.M.S., Shetrness, due May Fiji, t b.d. Jap-, Portsmouth, due Apl. Ottkr, t.b.d.
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