The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 1 May 1900
1900-05-01
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section19 1900-05-01 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, isi MAY, /1900. DAILY ISSUE, No. il yj19 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement783 1900-05-01 1 P 0 Office. Caltyer Quay. j Xrj Wharves. Kepp«l Harbour I (J STEAM NAVIGAT lON Co F Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA. AUSTRALIA, ADEN, KGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. C MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Contintntal and Amtrican Ports, also for783 words
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Advertisement704 1900-05-01 1 MUTUAL STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY, LIMITED. rH following are the dates on which the Co.'s Steamer> may be expected here, viz OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. r OR HONUKONQ. SHANU- FoR M ARSBILLBS AMD v h.m 8c Japan Ports. London. 1900. 1900 1 hn< Wo Apl. il Ymngtßse May at. Ping Suey May704 words
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Advertisement516 1900-05-01 1 DE KONTNKLIJKE PAKfcTVAAKT MAATSCHAPPI J. 1 Under Contract with the Nrth k.rlahds India Government. \gents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. UAtN'DELS Co., 2-3 Collyhr TllE t SDt.KMKNTIONH) DATES Mtl OSIY API'itOXIM\TK. From Expected Will be despatcfied tor d. Parra Sourabaia, April 30 I' ii- mci.in^ May 2 d. Lyn516 words
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Advertisement736 1900-05-01 1 LTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI cx BANKING CORPORATION. 'AID4JP CAPITAL, fro *****0 k.SKRVE FUND $u s OO 0-10 ESEP.VE LIABILITY OP PROPRIETORS l«o,oTO,ooe Court o» Uikbctobs. N. A Sibbs, Kmj. Chairman. R. .Shbwan, Esq.— Dn-irv Chairman. t. M. Gray, Ksq. H. W. Si.m.h, Esq. Goktz, Ewj. j L). M. M.sks, Esq. i.736 words
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Advertisement957 1900-05-01 1 PETER SYS' WONDERFUL SPECIFIC. THI only remedy Wt piesrnt BBSWI M M INh.U.i.i'n.r. hi,; PCRMAMCNT CURS L.r Sprue, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Hemorrhage and Ulccration of the Bowels. RECOMMENDED by SOMK irril CHIKFSf'H! lALISTS i« r«. MSOK AL PROFKSSION Sold R« t; ,ilit.y all Chemists and Wholes^!.- l, v IJN THE PETER957 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article32 1900-05-01 2 On tlie 28th March, at 21. Dairy mple-crrscent, Grange, Edinburgh, Lieut. -Colonel R. P. Pixne--1 <thkr, k.k. (Madras), yourgest »<> n the al <= Major K. P. F'ennefather, H.B.i.t .s., aged tifiyeight years.32 words
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Article, Illustration822 1900-05-01 2 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, MAY 1. 1900 llereahall th* Prm ilr rrop.Vn r. K t,, a r,t iin Unawcd by influence and unbfibed br gaia H«te patriot Truth her g\orioat preirpt« dfai* Pieced to rUllcion. LoyaltT. and law. THM is little campaign news of any account A perceptible increase822 words
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Article193 1900-05-01 2 Correspondence published in a Gazette Extraordinary explains the extraordinary delay that lias arisen in the appointment of a successor in the Legislative Council to represent Penang, vice Dr. Brown. At a meeting the IVnang Chamber held on the 3rd inst. Mr. R. Yeats and Mr. E \V.193 words
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Article200 1900-05-01 2 1 I tt energetM p--r->onal representative of the San Fraacisco overland route to Europe, Mr. lorn I) McKay, is on one of his Hash-light visits to Singapore, from Imlia, eft route to China, full of new schemes and coatrivaaces for hrlpiag" pa ■eagen to Earope throagh Amem-200 words
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Article292 1900-05-01 2 fPt i Ibe H -Then fightiaa I n lOWta ol the Karee-kopje-. ten miles north ol the Gien. I 1 1< -tfi«i,>liic communi' ation between Alivv.il Noftfa .1 I lygre) I ii been inter- by tli< B It i- report d tr«jm Zoutpaaaherg that < .»mrn.i ido ol292 words
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Article117 1900-05-01 2 THE P. O. NEW OFFICES. I o-da> the P. O. Company lorm.Jly entered into possession of their new offices, in the red brick building in Robinson-road, oppoeite Fraser Neave'i aad the Tale* graph CMIu < The Company have the ground tloor for godown accommodation and jjarctl-, and the tine l.irge117 words
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Article152 1900-05-01 2 I"ue 1 erkibi us Will Take thb Cakl. The following is communicated to us for publication to-day. It may be that the hdies of Singapore feel aaglected in as yet having had no opportunity of assisting in the welcome to our visitors from the Terrtblc. Here152 words
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Article78 1900-05-01 2 The arnual report ci the Chaitcred Bank, presented to the meeting on April iBlh, bhovvb a net proht, after providing ior bad and doublfuj bebts, of £128,285, out of which the directors proposed a second dividend, making the whole ten per cent per annum. 25.°°° are to78 words
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Article30 1900-05-01 2 A football match has been arranged between the S. C. C. and a team from H. If. S. Terrible, to be played on the Esplanade this evening, weather permitting.30 words
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Article83 1900-05-01 2 The first ordinary general meeting of this new Company was held on the sth ult. The Chairman announced that the re-con-struction was a complete success that the shares were over-applied for and that they had had some difficulty in satisfying some of the shareholders who were83 words
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Article127 1900-05-01 2 A Taichu living in the Chinese Temple at Ka'an I'uding says td.it early yesterday morning the place was broken into by eight Chinese armed with knives. As they c.-me to attack him. he raied for help and his brother and a coolie who sleep at the back ot127 words
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815 1900-05-01 2 ATTEMPT TO SHOOT THE PRINCE OF WALES. Akrist <n mAaallißTi I he Pram and Princes of Wales left hngland on 4th ins:. I,r Copenhagen, crossing from Dover •I. ,\i (lit- trai Iby which they were travelling 10 Den. nark was leaving the Nord Station at in the evening a man815 words
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Article127 1900-05-01 2 One cl our younger Edinburgh ministers is makiag| a mark tor himself in various ways. Mr. Kidman was brought from Aberdeenshirc some years ago to be the colleague of Dr. Gordon Balfour in the New North Free hurch. He had a considerable reputation to begin with, and127 words
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Article179 1900-05-01 2 In tlit April number of "Longman's Maga/me Mr. Andrew Lang pa>; a touching tribute to Lieut. Tail, the golf champion, who fell in South Africa. Doubtless hundreds ol young men as brave, kind, and good as he have fallen, says Mr. Lang; but all the179 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article33 1900-05-01 2 Cavalry Returning to Bloemfontein. The correspondent of the Standard Bloemfontein, wiring on the 2o,th, statest that the cavalry sent in pursuit of the fleeing commandoes of Boers are returning to Bloemfontein.33 words
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Article18 1900-05-01 2 The Boers at Warrenton have re-occuuki the position whence they were s helled on Tuesday18 words
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Article43 1900-05-01 2 Six Months Besieged. Bombardment Renewed. The Times correspondent at Mafekiniwiring on the iith, says that the Boer^that day celebrated the completion of the sixtl; month of the siege by a heavy l>ombardmetit They did much damage but there were few casualties.43 words
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Article60 1900-05-01 2 Third and Fourth Brigades at Work. Reuters correspondent at Thaban wiring on the Sptb, says that General J renth has sent out his third and fourth c*valr\ brigades to make separate reconnaissance* round the hills to the east of the town. 1 he enemy holds the hills strongly60 words
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Article31 1900-05-01 2 Aground at Southsea. Fears of Straining. Ihe Japanese battle-ship A±a>. wen' ashore at Southsea this afternoon. The tide is falling and her situation is considered precarious. {StiU Later.)31 words
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Article27 1900-05-01 2 The Bridge Fatality. The Casualty List. 1 he casualties from thr tailing bridge at the l'aris Exhibition are ten killed and 6 3 injured27 words
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Article26 1900-05-01 2 Two More Deaths. The scartolding of one of the (Jaler machine^ has also collapsed, killed tv»o and injuring two. London May i>(, iyoo-26 words
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Article330 1900-05-01 2 The Vacuum Oil Company invite any visitors to the Paris Exhibition to go to their pavilion, where they offer the services of a stenographer, telegraph, the use of the telephone and other courtesies. We deeply regret to hear that the condition of Mr. WT. Bibby of Raub is most serious.330 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement673 1900-05-01 2 A 55 GUINEA PIANO FOR $400 The Robinson Piano Co. HAVE now in j-tock a shipment of. thofoughly guaranteed Pianos which they can sell at $;uu net, though u»e London seeing price of these Pianos is 55 Guineas They will al-o be mU OmOm BAST HIKli PAYMENT SYSTEM for $50673 words
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Advertisement942 1900-05-01 2 T I >ST from J. d A. Perbiri's Orchid Nursery, Oxley Koad, a Chinese bred dog, stone colour, tip of tail while, answers to the name of Sn.itchcm a reward will be given to any peison finding and returning it to J. d' A. Percira's nursery, Orchard Koad. Apl 28942 words
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Advertisement824 1900-05-01 2 TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS. wanted"" A Chinese typewriter. Apply stating salary required to C. M. c, o Free PfcVßf« May 1 4.5. ~WANTED~ L7OR a Piece Good-, business, well established j*■ in Singapore and Penan^, As F.\i krii si kij Salbsman, English or Continental, capable ot taking sole charge. Liberal salary. Otfeis824 words
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Advertisement32 1900-05-01 2 Communications on literary matters should be addressed to The Editor, M Singapore Free Press." All letters connected with business (advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, &c.) should be addressed to The Manager, "Singapore Free Press."32 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous171 1900-05-01 2 The Week. Tuesday, M,, ist High Water —11.56 a., 11.^3 p. Mohammedan New Year commence Legislative Council, 2-30 p. Fooiball-S.ee. p. H..M.S. Itmblt. "In 1 own," lown Hall, 9 p. Wednesday, jnd High Water :—o.yj p. Steamer Sale Alan," Powells. 2.30 p. L.ind and Property Sale, 2.50 p. Church Work171 words
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Article1320 1900-05-01 3 The Public Welcome. THE LANDING. Long before 5 o'clock the space fronting the Singapore Club, the Hongkong and shanghai Bank, and all along Collyer Ouay wai densely crowded with all sorts'and conditions of men of the motley races constituting the population of Singapore S number of1,320 words
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Article696 1900-05-01 3 flit management of the amateur performance of In Town kindly invited the Terrtb't men to witness a iMctd performance of the [j|<-.ising musu.il farce now on the boards The number of guests Itft room for but few other than the men them■ehres. Lapt. Percy Scott was present, with696 words
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Article50 1900-05-01 3 Orders have been given to the Police to take action against all cyclists riding without lights between three quarters of an hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise. We have been asked to mention this particularly as a fair warning to cyclists on this point.50 words
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Article115 1900-05-01 3 (i. U'idl<r, an assistant in the Hotel des Colonies, was yesterday committed for trial by Mr. Sarwar, on a charge of making and using a false document, with intent to defraud the spirit farmer bf the duty payable on the removal of three bottles of wine, on the115 words
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Article1921 1900-05-01 3 I While the ctuiser was at Colombo a representative of the Times of Ceylon interviewed Commander Limpus, the officer who was in charge of some of the Terrible' s 1 guns throughout the advance and relief of Ladysmith. The private diary of this officer was courteously1,921 words
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Article2189 1900-05-01 3 (Via Ceylon) London, April 1 .y. The Man,/,i.J in an article s-i>s that the publication af the Spionkop reports is unintelligible, unless changes in the .-st.iit are contemplated. Ihe (jerman newspapers express extreme surprise at the action of the British Government m publishing th.- desp.itcres of Lord Roberts censuring2,189 words
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Article173 1900-05-01 3 SHARE LI ST, MAY Ist, 1900. De^rrcd. 2 S C ooo oo i> 4U.M. «9V S/" 4 1 Bells As t mo Kastern A K enc> S3 Sellers. < i o,-> K 8-584 Clear Water Dairy Faim Ltd. fioo i W 1 1>4lft Fraser and Neavc Ltd. J a* o?^l173 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement384 1900-05-01 3 HAIR PRESERVED AND BEAU IIFII.D.— The oruy reliable preserver and restorer of the hair is ROWLAND'S Malavmk Oil, whah closely resembles the o'ly matter nature prov.lies for nourishing and stimulating its growth, without which the hair becomes dry, Uun and brittle. It prevents baldnes, and scurf, strengthens the hair, aivi384 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous72 1900-05-01 3 '/.e-itlier Keport. (April p.) Taken at K*ni*n^ Keroau rlospital Observatory a, »m. ir.m. v O.tr.r, ..1 29-9^3 29.8^6 resaparaturc 84.5 83.0 79.0 Wet Hulb Therrnom' \-.t... bo.o 795 77.0 I>r. of VV.r.d S. N.W. ,lm. Max. I '.'.:.r at 87 s Mm dv ;'io Mas. in boa 130.0 IVrr. r.id.72 words
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Miscellaneous464 1900-05-01 3 VES« K LS I N po K I 1i«..«.W« K!.».nd Ton. Commanders Arr..... Fr3m Is II 1 I MabiaVaubii a,-. er Co. T.A j I i? I! i Saihi Jp.romk H R,d ,s Norfolk mm I H II s? 1 V^uirHakr* Dot. M A. ..'SiMnl, Y"koh,n M V SsvE S^lr464 words
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Miscellaneous388 1900-05-01 3 I .enters Arrived. Mi v. Mn. X U«d, H. M, Brandt, M>,. M. AU.x. PmrPmUm, M- n. Kay wr and He I .ifl '■;> Mr. S. M. I »J Mr. I. Stormont, Wr. H. Kerin^a, Mr. H. Mum I'l Wm^,"' X *n.Kmni t T i and child, Mr. W. Gibson.388 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement1193 1900-05-01 4 Singapore Sporting Club, phogrammi for spring race MEETING 1900. May 22nd, 24th and 26th. 4 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 22nd May. I First Race. 1 he Maiden Plat*.— Value 1300. A Rice foi Maiden Horse*— Weight as per scale (lost. An allowance of 2 lib. to ex-Griffins, importet into the Straits1,193 words
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Advertisement538 1900-05-01 4 TO BE LET FROM THE ist MAY. CT. IOHN'S VILLA, 23 Buffalo Road. Apply on the premises or to B. M. A' CORNELIUS, 23 Raffles Place. Apl 24 u.c. TO LET, FROM APRIL ist. •11 THE GROVE," Tanionjj Katong. For par -1 ticulars apply to MEYER BROTHERS Mar 27 u.c.538 words
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Advertisement627 1900-05-01 4 1O BE PUBLISHED SHORTLY Friend Tommy, AND OTHER TOPICS BEING A COLLECTION OF VKRSES BY Joss Chinchinjoss Apl 7 uc John Little CO LTD. BOOKS THE KHYMRR, by AlUn McAulay FURTHER ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN KET ILE. ANDROMEDA, by R. Buchanan. AMONG THE MAN-EATERS. RED POTTAGE. PAUL S STEP-MOTHER. THE WATERS627 words
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Advertisement407 1900-05-01 4 Milkmaid L^^^g___j^[ BRAKD see that the IJii IVlllK* TradeMarh l^^^gl Full Cream. Tin Largest Sale in the World. Powell Robinson. BATTERY ROAD. NEW GOODS JUST OPENED Ex ss. BENI.ARIG." Comprising Worsteds, Cashmeres, Cheviots, Tropical Suitings Flannels, Tweeds, Coatings, Serges, Scotch and Irish Homespuns, Angolas, Whipcords, Bedford Cords, Riding Tweeds, Trouserings!407 words
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Advertisement182 1900-05-01 4 ORCHIDS. J. d f A. PEREIRA, Horticulturist, By Special Appointment to H. H. THE SULTAN OF JOHORE riROWKR, Importer, Collector and Exporter of v 1 Orchids. ddress and Residence, Oxley Road. ~THE BANGKOK TIMES. Cable,— Times Bangkok." The Lbading Nkwspafbr in Si am and widely circulated \n Malaya, Cochin-China, China,182 words
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Advertisement607 1900-05-01 4 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser Cable AooRmss,— Advertiser, Stngapor,. Telephone NtmuR.-Nd, Published at 30-3, Raffles Place. Sin c «po r THE leading English Newspaper n the Straits Settlements; Johore, Federated Native States of Peralc, Selangor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the N egri Sembilan British North Borneo; Sarawak Netherlands Indies.607 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1202 1900-05-01 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port oi Ocparture. and MM date due here, and name of Aifnts. Mrn-ok-War. Asahi, Jap., Portsmouth, due May. Goliath, H.M.S., Chatham, due May Is.. Mi--. U. S., New York, due May Janls, t.b.d. H.M.S., Sheerness, due May I Nui, t.b.d. Jap., Portsmouth, due May i Ottw, t.b.d.1,202 words
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