The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 June 1900

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    18 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. .FRIDAY, 8m JUNE, /'igoo. DAILY ISSUE, Xo. 3
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      796 1 J~ q Oflßce. Collyer Quay Xr Wharves. Keppel Harbour O steam NAVIGATION Co Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG' CEYLON, INDIA. AUSTRALIA, ADEN EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. MALTA, BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH A ND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Portt, also (or China Coast, and San
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      728 1 PHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY, LIMITED. *TPHE following are the dates on which the Co.'s ■> Steamers may be expected here, viz OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Hongkong Shano- For M arsbillbs and hrn X Japan Ports. London. IQOO. IQOO Kintuek. due June 17. Ching Wo due July t. Moyune due
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      577 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Undbr Contract witr thi Nitherlands India Govbrnmint. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late J. DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collyer Quay The undermentioned dates ahk only approximate. Erom Expected Will be .espatctic- lor Brouwer Deli June 4 Bengkalis, Siak, Paneh, BiU, Assahan X Deli June 7 Bolh Batavia
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      628 1 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY. LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers. &c. "PHI S < aad Mi Engine Repairs -nos ler tiit superintendence o need Em 1 i gth 21 C« t on 1 art 1-rom „,'e one mile and a q i.irter. Sheers Wflflnras 01 350 let
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      663 1 fJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI AX BANKING CORPORATION. rAID-UP CAPITAL »i 0.000,000 YE FUND lv *****0 RKSHRVB LIABILITY OP > PROPRIETORS 1i0.000.000 Court or Dikictobs. N. A Siaaa, E-o.—Chaibman. R. Shbwan, Esq.— Dkputv Chaibman. R. M. Gicav, Esq. J H. VV. SiAflfl, Esq. E. Go.tz, Esq. j D. M. M sbs, Esq.
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      491 1 PETER SYS' WOND THE only remedy at piesent known as an IM Sprue, Dysentery, Diarrhcea, J RECOMMENDED _r SOME or thr CHJEF^FfI Sold Rrt.ul f,y all Cbcoii THE PETER S^ (Proprietors am, Solb Manupacturbh Nov 16 NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY FIRI at MARINE. Subscribed Capital £1,000,000 Paid up Capital Reserves
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      298 1 ERFUL SPECIFIC. KAl_i_j«M.a and PKRAtANCNI Ustfl tor Hemorrliage and Ulceration owuls. ists and Mrnolau r*S COMPANY, ts), Om Cfllflj i»Wfl»ai .1900 PACIFIC MAIL COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COM. ANY ANI) TOYO KISEN KAISHA (oRIBNTAL s.s. Q-/ trough passage tickets granted tr, ft. Un Fr,nce,.a,id Germany by all tr.ms- Atlar
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
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      MARRIAGE.
      37 2 On Tburvlay the 7th June. 1000, Nath. Ri i .< aaliiy, Manaaat of ibe Robinson Piano Co. Singapore, to Sm.m M_ trail second of M. Hermann. Ks.)., ol Calcutta, and niece of R. Sassoon. lis<|., of Singapore.
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      DEATH.
      20 2 On the ;th inst., at .V-lrgie Road, Vera, the the youn^e-t daughter _f H. P. Wcst<>ali, age 10 months.
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    The Singapore Free Press.
    24 2 I |> r (< L'nawad b- mturnce and _nb»,_*d br patriot Truth her (loriout prtcrpti draw. Pl___t. to lUliooo. L_t_Ht. -nd Law.
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    FRIDAY JUNE 8, 1900.
    406 2 Yf— n-.MiAV, m .1 leaae, had to be marked with a white stone m the annals ol Singapore Almost spontaneously, with the minimum ol organisation, an unprecedented collective tfaanoa -.retina M. arranged by the Bnti-h s U bje< t? of aM races m honour of the
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    1084 2 The M. M. Company's steamer Salazie left Saigon at 9 a.m. to-day, and may be expected here on Sunday, about 7 a.m. A Chinese witness was finer! $30 yesterlay, for giving lalse evidence. Mr. H. C. Hill, Indian Forest Department' s at present examining the forest reserves n the Settlement
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    SANDAKAN NOTES
    396 2 Most of the ring-leaders m the Kudat Raid those that were not shot or captured at the time have now been seized. The Governor, and some of the Constabulary staff, went away m the Labuan, and made a midnight capture of twenty six natives last week, with a
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    LADIES LAWN TENNIS CLUB
    40 2 We an- asked to remind players m the Ameiii an Tournament to morrow, that play will commence at 4 30 p.m., and that they must be re ''iy wuh their umpires or scorers at that hour.
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    SWIMMING CLUB
    39 2 The second race 1 yi yards— in the Ji-kson Millar Cup competition will be swum on Sunday n- xt at ,j a.m. Launches will Ich\c Johnston's Pier for the Club Bungalow at 8 a.m. and 8.30 a.m.
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    EPWORTH LEAGUE
    33 2 These will be a literary meeting of the I gee to eight at 8 p.m. m tlie ME. Church Coleman Stteet. Many are going to take part. All are cordially invited.
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    PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
    54 2 Owing to the engagement of the Town Hall to-night by a Siamese wayang, the Orchestra will not hold its practice (postponed from la-t night), but will meet as usual, next Thursday, at the customary hour o 30 p m. when a full attendance is recjaested ia view of
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    SPORTS
    87 2 In consequence of the Darul Adab Club Annual SpottS being held on the 16th June, it is decided to pospone theS C. C. Athletic Gymkhana until the 23rd lune, the entries will thus close on the ***** June at 7 p.m. and not tomorrow, as previously announced. An additional
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    NOT A BOER.
    78 2 A Malay engine-driver was yesterday fined $5 and bound to keep the peace over tot three month«>, {or causing hurt. He admits d thr- ft me, but pleadrd that he had b- en greatly provoked by the man whom he injured, who cai ed lum a Boer
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    230 2 Another sailing boat race, open to naval and Government bi ats for a prize given by the Acting Governor, was to liave been brought off yesterday. Owing however to failure of the wind, the race was declared off. A considerable number of guests, including ma iy ladu and little folk,
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    41 2 e> "Two missionaries were attacked and surrounded by a negro warrior." I don't see how one nifg.r could surraund two missionaries." By absorption, my dear sir." Jones How are you, Brown I You look thin Aren t you eating anything lately
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    JUST AS WELL.
    265 2 (Contributed.) To refrain from writing verses, Is among Life's Highest mercies, r-specially if you are not good at rhymes And if you desire expansion, Then a knowledge, too, of scansion Is a handy thing to have, about at times But if rhyming you've not thought of, Also
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      932 2 30-Guinea BICYCLE (Ladies' or Gents') FREE. 30 PIANO FREE. l 30 GOLD WATCH (Ladies' or Gents') FREE. 30 SEWING MACHINE FREE. TRIP to the PARIS EXHIBITION of 1900, ALL EXPENSES PAID, VALUE 30 Guineas, FREE. In order to increase the circulation of the Woman's World we have made arrangements whereby
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      533 2 WANTED A smart, young Chinese Clerk for correspon- dence and book keeping. Apply by letter to C. W., c/o Free Press. May 30 v.c. V\7ANTED, Clerk (Eurasian) with good e.\- penence of General Office work. Address No. 23, c o Free Press. June 5 uc. \\7AN TKD second I and
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      452 2 TO-DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET. QC Syed Alley Road. Immediate entry. Rent OJ J25. Apply GUTHRIE 4c Co.,— Agents. June 8 uc. TO-NIGHT fc EVERY NIGHT. JAPANESE TROUPE SELECTED **l?~^Ja AND FINISHED *^Sl ARTISTS NEW WONDERFUL ACTS. Don't Fail to See the Marvellous Performance. Box $1.50. and Class 50 cents. ist
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      363 2 TO-ADY'S ADVERi ISEMENTS BANK NOTICE. T*HK Exchange Banks will be closed on Monday, June nth, that being declared a public holiday m celebration of the entry of the British troops into Pretoria. June 8 m*j* RE ANN KEAT ft CO. IN BANKRUPTCY. ""THE undersigned has received instructions to sell by
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      252 2 REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. THE WAR. CABLE COMMUNICATION INTERRUPTED. Telegrams from South Africa are delayed owing to the cable being broken. NO NEWS OF PRISONERS' RELEASE. Botha's Position Unascertained. Nothing has yet come to hand as to the release of the prisoners or the whereabouts of Botha's forces. LORD ROBERTS FOR MILITARY
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      180 2 m The Week. Friday, Sth High Water 0.40 a., 6.55 p. S.V.R. R.fle and Marching Drill. Saturday, 9th High Water.- 7.42 a., 7.42 p. Furniture Sale, Keppel-rd., 2 p. Cricket— 5. 1 .1 .SH S.C.C. 2nd XI. S.R.C. 2nd XI. L.L.T.C. Tournament. Golf Spring Cup. Race Course. M. M. Mail
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    THE GREAT PRETORIA DEMONSTRATION.
    3297 3 THE GREAT PRETORIA DEMONSTRATION. A Gu.antic Lantern Procf.smon. \ll Sections of the Community Unite- Military Tattoo A Grand Succes> The monster lantern procession m honour of Lord Robert's triumphant entry into Pretoria absolutely beggars all attempts a t an adequate description. Certainly Singapore has never witnessed such a tremendous outburst
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    AMERICAN CARS FOR JAPAN.
    207 3 Americans who visit Jipan a few weeks from now, s^y-a the American Exporter, will see a familiar st -ht— 1 1. and of iljoji fi iy AsBSfSBUM labourers and rneih* ies rippm,* up the piincipal streets of Tokio and laying MUCUS '>r a su face road.
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    LATEST NEWS BY WIRE.
    671 3 Lond. m. May tot h.— Amongst the CnUMBJS-isu g ye i to the vnrioutO lot i'l Coming, nts, wo have been slotted t 0 ,|,e Cty'on Cm ti g. nt. Troi per fj, F Faiquharson las been given a Commission m the Dorsetshire Re.imei.t. Corporal Hodgson
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    WOMAN'S FERTILITY.
    83 3 WOMAN' S FERTILITY. rhe imliTityotf aaauan's res mas is unf.mted. A c entry mi n,-e r met m the cangreg-ti ,n to go to a s anion ths Maggie," ndiy, "l j non?" "Kme, a, r nrly suioag so mai Vsr, g- t "I ,v- li 1 1 M.. 1
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    AILMENTS FROM PIANO PLAYING.
    114 3 AIL MENTS FROM PIANO PLAYING. In a rrcent m> irgtcal < m Birlin l| rr v ing Iron. uj, psrtical.'l) with small bsndl. 1 >irits g.t irritat-d, and where this become, eh onic it spr-a,d< tothe nerves, and m some cases to ie cha-: oack. the result may x>e rr.j^i-
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERS.
    59 3 I < rps Orders b\ < tain W. St. f lair, Ag. Commai. \rullery, Headtjuatur OS f-or' Pullerton, Singapore, 6th June, I'yoo. 1. Dl TIES Orderly Officer for the ensuing wt > Litur. Hoi.'ble K. M. Meriwether, S.V.A. Orderly Ser.eant I r the ansa ng week Corpi.
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER RIFLES.
    116 3 Corps Orders by Capt. W. G. St. Clair, Ag. ommanoant, S V. A., Head yuaiter Otlice, Port Fullerton. Singapore, b.h June, If o. i. Paoanaa Monnni June nth, Hide X Marching Drill. I'. r.snw, June l-lh, do. Ifii.KsOAY, June 14th, do. Fkidav, June i.sth, do. 2. G.NHRAL
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    EXCHANGE.
    79 3 (CORRECTED UP TO June 8). On London. Bank 4 m/s t/n+* demand i/iiJJ^ Private credits 3 m > 2 /°t\t documents 3 m/s 2 i°k credits 6 m(> 2/0 J France, demand 247^ Germany, demand 201 1 India, T. T 147. Hongkong, demand j dis Yokohama, demand.. 34 ptn.
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    A COACHMAN'S STORY.
    635 3 RttUOMATIt 1 Le, m the ritieaos .f a. ,y. Ih e immediate ssss is an irritant p. o.i m ih becoming kidded m tl pani if the system where the Ofculatkm h s the I. ,st hree, _g I up a more or less violent mil immatton.
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    PRODUCE.
    58 3 »74 6?i Gair.b.er 2, dc. Cubs Na. i ,j, Pc,», er, .<_. v d w •rl A I) „47 Nui. v do. (80s to trie .o; So. Mace (Banda g 2- M L1L1: Tape., do. atodiuui law) Pear a loos dv, r H-ce, ..'.ate a cc. .->...... No. 1
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    SHARE LIST, JUNE 8th, 1900.
    134 3 wiA^inf a« >. N0m.n.,1. 4 IO>(K U "8.584 S^l Clftir VVattr l)i,ry Farm Ltd. $100 t r V" ***** ur.r,s.;d Frascr „nd Neave Ltd. f^ J^ J J* 5 000 Eff£U£ »£JT mm- r Mavnar.l r H r M I* .^O.ooo »S*. J T s
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      509 3 n IHK DEAP—A rich I D k. Niche son's An... .i |avc InStltUtl (.rocure lhe Ear U ihem free, Address No. *****, lhe Nicholson lost. lute, Longcott, Gun- Lot dun, W. od Liver 0.1 is nauseating at any time but more part.culirly so m warm weather, so its use 1,
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      271 3 OCEAN S _Al\a .lIP COMPANY. AND NEDI-fc .ANDSCHK STOOMVAART IfAATSC IAPPIJ OCEAAN. The Compan) s st-^an.-rs are despatched Ir m Liverpool outwards lor tie Straus, China, ..nd Japan, and from Japan homewards for Ijondon every ten days. The Company's steamers on the Java Line ue despatched Irom Amsterdam and Liverpool
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
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      64 3 Weather Keport. (June 7.) Taken at Kandang Kerbau Hospital Observatory q. 3 t>. si. 9r. v Bar. red. 3a Fah -?.8. i 7 aq.776 Temperature 7*.5 8.1.5 Wet Bulb Thermumeier... 77.0 77.8 Dir. of Wind S.SW. S.W. Max. Temp, m shade ...881 Mm. do dc 7"° Max. m Sun M
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      703 3 VESSEL I POST. Ve-.-0.-Wa, P1... .nd Ton. Corn^a^dTrl Arrived From For SL -.cru.s., 770 Srß.Wr_) 1 Lf VER Bnt. cru.s, 755 CM.CowperMayas i, Otter Ye..-.. Klm.Ton. Ma.ier. ArnvedKrom Con.iane,; For J 52' p j£.3r gEh. 3 CHKu, J _!•> -'Mr, Br,- a Pcn 1 i 'MT os M ■J.** v
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      894 4 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION APPLICATIONS will be received at'tbe Colonial Secretary's Office up Co noon on the 20th insLant, tor appointment as Clerk and Shroff m the Lind Office, at Singapore, on a salary of $540 pet annum. The 'successful candidate will be required to 1 --th security to tbe amount ol
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      314 4 MARINE HOTEL MENADO ENGLISH SPOKEN. Apl 19 19.10 KINNEY BROS. FAMOUS CIGARETTES. Straight Cut 75 cents. Sweet Caporal 50 per tin of fifty. Obtainable (rom McALISTER ts. Co.— Agents (an 30 uc HARTFORD TROPICAL SINGLE TUBE TYRES, Price $15 each. STRAITS CYCLES AGEaNCY, 15 Battery Road. May iq uc ALEX.
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      269 4 LIGHT RAILWAY MATERIAL RtXILS FULLY 6 MILES FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. 14 lb. and 20 lb. per yard WAGGONS SIDE TIPPING, AND ALL ROUND TIPPING. Wheels and Axles AXLE BOXES WITH, OR WITHOUT ROLLER BEARINGS. Points and Crossings TURNTABLES. ALL SUITABLE KOR 2-0 AND 2 4* GAUGES. APPLY TO FISHER FOSTER
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      470 4 LONDON, MANCHESTER, SYDNEY eimnburgh. Awarded Om 250 Prizes, iStftfjg* PAR,S TASMANIA ?_?r__b„_, 24 Gold and 59 Silver Medals ™ft™. MOSCOW 0 58 FIRST PRIZES ___ffvm_E?' CHR^ANA. ETt ETC _9___i C 3 > n?B^ 3?" _h I ,G __-__a_W jßili n _T- 1 1 _r _H f<«*» J_ L i 3f_ff'
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      290 4 Mange m Horses. << OALVrrtS antiseptic solution is the -J only thoroughly effective remedy for mange, itch and skin diseases of all kinds m horses. One week's careful dressing will generally suffice to completely eradicate all traces of mange, whether of long or recent standing. Sold m bottles making 20
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      640 4 The Singapore Free Press. ANO Mercantile Advertiser Cablb Address, Advertiser, Singapore. Telephone Numbbr. No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Singapore. THE leading English Newspaper m the Straits Settlements Johore, the Federated Native States of Perak, Selangor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negri Sernbilan British North Borneo; Sarawak, Netherlands Indies, Java
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      937 4 VESSELS EXPECTED Giving port ot departure, and (wt-ere known) date due here, and name oi Agents. Mbn-of-War. Aroon.ut, H.M.S., Chatham, due Jene Coquettb, H.M.S t.b.d., Chatham, due June Cygnbt, H.M.S. (b.d.. Chatham, due June Furst Bismarck, tier., Wilhclmshaven, due July Goliath, H.M.S., Chatham, due June Janes, t.b.d. H.M.S., Sheerness, due
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