The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 August 1900
1900-08-21
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section18 1900-08-21 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, 21*1 AUGUST, 1900. DAILY ISSUE, No. 395518 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement725 1900-08-21 1 W~ q Office. Telegraph St. XT. Wharves. Keppel rtarbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co i Steamers fer CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, -CIYLON. INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT. MARSEILLES, GIBRALTXR. MALTA, IRINDISI, VENICE. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Thmugh Bills of Lading issued for Persian 1 Anlf, Centinental and American Ports, also for thin* Ceatt, and725 words
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Advertisement759 1900-08-21 1 PHINA MUTUAL STKAM NAVIV GATION COMPANY, LIMtTED. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Honuiono. Shanu- For Marsiillis and hai A Japan Ports. London. Through Bills of Lading issued to Manchester j Continental port*, New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Sec. for freight ar>A other particulars apply to TH£ BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, Agents. t*eb759 words
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Advertisement620 1900-08-21 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPII. Under Contract witb ths Netherlands India Govbrnmbnt. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collyer Qua* Thb undermentioned datks are only approximate. From Expected Will be despatched for Van Imhoff Moluccas B'via fc Billiton Aug. 19 Billiton, Batavia, (Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya) Aue. 21620 words
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Advertisement695 1900-08-21 1 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI xx BANKING CORPORATION. im_^ C X ~1.0.000,00_ RESERVE FUND 1,. RESERVE LIABILITY OF V PROPRIETORS..... 10,000,00c Court op Oiirctori. N. A Suss, Esq.— Chaiimam. R. Shiwan, Esq.— Deputy Chairman. R. M. Grat, Esq. I H. W. Sladi, Esq. E. Goitz, Esq. D. M. Musis, EsJ H A695 words
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Advertisement808 1900-08-21 1 PETER SYS' WO^JIDERPUITsPECIPIC THE only remedy at preset known as an INHAUUIBi.r. and PEHMAMBvr Sprue, Dysentery, Diarrhoea Hemorrhage^cduTc.^or R.mwußvhL,. the Bowels. RECOMMENDED.TSOMEo.TH.CHIEFSPECIALiSTS'.HTH.MRnira, oon. Sold Retaillbv all Chemists and WholeUle b v CA PR(JPt SS-ON THE PETER SYS COMPANY Nov T mmmm A D SOLI tmmt 9. 0,0 Chih, STRi'.r, Wi|808 words
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Article, Illustration11 1900-08-21 2 -i»,ntan K-.n; ■ir.w. ammtrnw, \jrr.Hj. and Lew.11 words
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Article1111 1900-08-21 2 A Marseilles telegram states that the principal navigation companies have been approached with a view to tlie French Government chartering several vessels Irom them for the transport of troops. It is said that between 2'>,000 and 30,000 men, drawn from the land and sea forces, are1,111 words
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Article216 1900-08-21 2 Transports. The B itish transport Palamcotta, No. I. passed Malacca at 4 p.m. on Saturday and probably passed through Singapore at 2 am. yesterday. This is the Palamcotta's second trip to China. The Putiala, No. 1 1, went through the harbour bound for China at 8 30 this morning.216 words
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336 1900-08-21 2 SJK PIRItI SIKCH Orf TO .HI VRONT. We notice that Sir Pertab Singh who was such a prominent figure in the Jubilee procession— one of the heads of the Sikh nation and as fine a sportsman as exists anywhere in the world— is to command336 words
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300 1900-08-21 2 How Bl LLRR Co MM. SIC AT ED WITH WhITS. Mr. K chard Harding Davis give some interesting detail. concerning the officer from the ■'g force who finally "called up l.adysmith, and talked tu it whenever the sun shone by day, and by night300 words
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Article55 1900-08-21 2 There was another excellent attendance at the room Hall last night to witness the KCOad performance of the Belle of New '.orLft Ihe bright and amusing medley went better ihan ever, and the second performance of Pollard's only confirms the impression that this is the strongest Company th-y55 words
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Article143 1900-08-21 2 Hiuh Prices. A large amount of property was successfully disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s sale-room yesterday afternoon, when some really good prices were obtained. Twenty-three building allotment., at Bukit Timah. rd. and Mackenzie-rd (etched from 27 cts. to 43 cts. per square foot143 words
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Article205 1900-08-21 2 Holds Thb Grub in Its Mouth. th?»Tlf h^ e d ab r d the remark able observation that he red am (Aecophila smaragdina; spins a web by unlis.ng a larva that yields the P fib re Nev CrthtJess h been C()nfirmed of e. Mr Greece!205 words
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Article114 1900-08-21 2 THE ATTACK ON PEKING. Disposition of the Allies. (Special lo Singapore Free Presi.) Shanghai, Aug. 20th, 3.11 p.m. (From Chefoo, August 19th The attack on Peking by the Allied Forces commenced on Wednesday. The Allies entered the outer city on Thursday, the Russians and Japs from one side,114 words
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Article747 1900-08-21 2 JAPAN S AID TO THE POWERS. A Tribute from tbe Times." The Times pays a warm tribute to Japan, who by promptitude and the efficacy o( her aid has saved the Powers from the humiliation and anguish of being powrc spectators of a massacre. It adds. Japan deserves747 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement221 1900-08-21 2 The Robinson Piano Co., HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, SINGAPORE. By far the Largest Firm in the East of Piano and Organ Manufacturers and Specialists Mm«ic and Musical Instrument Sellers. PIANOS OF THE HIGHEST CLASS, For Hire or on the Easy Payment system, made to our order specially and guaranteed by the makers221 words
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Advertisement839 1900-08-21 2 HIGH CLASS BOARD St LODGING: \I7ITH private family for one or two gentlemen m or married couple. House beautifully situated. Apply to H., c/o Fret Press. Aug 16 23.8 "BOARD LODGING KBER HOUSE. Eber Road (off Ox ley Road) For particulars apply to Mas. BROWN, Eber House. Augq 1.9 To839 words
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Advertisement843 1900-08-21 2 _TO DAY'S A DVERTISE MENTS FOR SALE HANDSOME Black Mare, quiet, and thoroughly broken to saddl.. Apply 10 K.A.STEVENS. A "g- 2l 24.8 TOWN HAUL POLLARD'S LILLIPUTIAN OPERA Co. TO-NIGHT THE LAST NIGHT OF The Belleof New York. To-morrow night and Thursday, August 22nd and 23rd. The Geisha. Friday Saturday,843 words
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Advertisement717 1900-08-21 2 TQ.DAYS ADVERTISEMENTS. V X7ANTED a pony and trap in good condition Y Reply to X. Al. c/o Free Press. i Au g 2 24.8 IX7 ANTED immediately. European as Man7gt of the Boustead Institute for Seamen." Applications accompanied by testimonials to b addressed to the Treasurer. c/o Tanjong Pagar Dock717 words
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Article579 1900-08-21 3 Misuse of the Esim.anadk r« TNB KDITOH. SIR, A good deal ha_ been written lately on. this {subject, but I don't think that i either Mr. Barker or any of the corres- j pondents have hit the right point Had their remarks not been so "general" and had they579 words
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Article294 1900-08-21 3 i hey held a solemn conclave down on th** Esplanade, I the regulations that were likely to be made. There were Kiinj, Chine-*; and Chetty, Bengali and Malay And each was full of wonder and wished to have his say. pake an oily Chetty. "For quit' lengthy spell294 words
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185 1900-08-21 3 There is an interesting description ol Charterhouse School in the Universal Magazine tor Ju y. The writer, referring to the many well-known men who were educated at Charterhouse, says Probably none have exercised such a great influence as, or whose name and whose185 words
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3046 1900-08-21 3 THE SECRET PATRONESS OF THE ANTI-FOREIGN CRUSADE AND HER IMPERIAL VICTIMS. YEHONALA— THE DOWAGER EMPRESS THK MISTRKSS OF THREE EMPERORS. f Sixth Special Article.) A new era in the history of Asia commences with the di-astrous conflicts between the Allies and the Boxers, with their Auxiliaries, the Imp rial Troops3,046 words
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137 1900-08-21 3 Andrew larke, who is the sole survivor id iha I utat-M f V "una ia (he Tim* expressing his sau M at ha. f cnt 0 f Aus-r 1 deration. S.r Andrew quotes a i'cn of Lord John Russeii, who was Colorua* Ss137 words
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Article365 1900-08-21 3 I 'rretman's Journal, 13th June./ B»ti-Leri is a riis.a.f. m which mo.t p. ope in B Lublin are mleiesied, owing to the fact that it made a mystenou* appearance several years ago in ihe :1 Richmond Lunatic Asylum, and lhat the medis cal men are365 words
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Article193 1900-08-21 3 The grisliest story told about the return from the Derby is that ol ihe year 1844 -and, to put the matter in a Hibernian way— has to do with the Oaks. In that year Mr. Crockford's fiily won the Oaks. The crowd reluming from Epson in the193 words
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Article254 1900-08-21 3 PLAY YESTERDAY. I. aiii.s Singles. Miss Ciunn, owe 4 scratched to Mrs. Waddell. owe ,5, w.o. Mrs. Saunders scr. scratched to Mrs. Waddell. owe 15, w.o. Mrs Ad.ms, owe 3 beat 'Mrs. Gansloser, scr., 6—2. ,—6. 6—5. ham. lossm. Mi-s (iunn scratched to Mr.. Waddell, w.o.254 words
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Article72 1900-08-21 3 (Corrected cp to August ai) On London. Bank 4 m- 2 fo J de-Mad Private, credits j m/s 2/0' documents 3 m/s 2/0 cred'ts 6 m/s j 1 France, demand 254 Germany, demand 201 >■ India, T. T 153 Hongkong, demand par. Yokohama, demand 2\% pm Java, demand Manila,72 words
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Article121 1900-08-21 3 (August 21 •>•'■ Gambier g^o uc. _oe No. 1 1 Pepper, Uladl (ordinary ..'pore; 30.374 ao. White, (Fair L/W— s% 4 6 Nutmegs nos *.o I a lb.) 62. do. (.jJos to the !bj 80. Mace Banda; gj. Cloves (AaabaasaJ *a. Libcr.an t_ollee It 3; Tapioca, small pearl (Fair121 words
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Article398 1900-08-21 3 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Sharbs Paid Or», Bank 01 hma and japan. Ltd. Nommal. < 2,000,000 4U.33' 199.875X4 Deferred. £5 1250 Bell's As^stos Eastern Av.rcy. Nom.n.l 4 ,oonof4 3 '5«4 8.***** Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4.80 Seller,. S .75.000 17.500 iT'™ 1 1 UearWaterDairy398 words
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Article198 1900-08-21 3 Those who have suffered year alter year with Rheumatism will be glad tu hear of a remedy that h.*> proved an absolute specific. 1 here arc no conditions ul Kheuinatism, n_ matter how severe nor Irom what cause, that cannot immediately be relieved, and permanently cured by198 words
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Article165 1900-08-21 3 All traveller-, should be provided with a sup ply o Stearns' Headache Cure as it is one ol the few reliable remedies for headache which may be used with perfect safety. Sold in boxes containing 12 wafers. 27. m*t^w*m Good Medicine for Children. It you have a baby in the165 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement23 1900-08-21 3 11-> _^*V4_U _^**V Dbvklopinu, rnoio p^ nt,n -*mtr mmm*tm gsn snai»< -Rkk Lessons to AMAfI Egsgr o tores GEORGE MICHAEL, 1, Robinson Road,23 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1275 1900-08-21 3 V fc. 5> kL is IN Pu K I v.,,-o -W«. Flaga and Tona Commandera Arr.ved Krom For Wkaa BSIM Rr.t.cruis 1770 Sir B. Wtf 1 >ly 2 Kuala Klang Station. \_-ivio Ital. cruis rt-7 Zeal Km*. J H 0 gkong.Aug. Schwalbb G.r. cruis. 1120 Caajatten Aug. 16 Durban H'kong1,275 words
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Miscellaneous280 1900-08-21 3 MAILS CLOSE. "-MORROW. I h At man* l. a Sam* Klang K Pahang, .V... Him Chri>imas Island. I VH Port Dickson k Klang Mn Peg.: PM Mtl M 1. sc. Xeera Ipm Penang Rangoon Seang. »rv Malacca, te. -firfiisii 4. m Pontianak Sri Pamtia 4rM Billiton fe Batavia V*m Imhoff280 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement975 1900-08-21 4 RAFFLES HOTEL. IN ADDITION TO THE TWO FRENCH CHEFS, who devote their attention to the European s Dishes, the Proprietors beg to announce that they have engaged the services cf a SPECIALIST for Indian Malay Curries ft Sambala, which will be served daily at the Hotel and Tiffin Rooms. Special975 words
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Advertisement43 1900-08-21 4 Co. m m AGENTS FOR SANDEMAN Co.'s Ports Ports Ports. SANDEMAN Co.'s Madeira Madeira Madeira. SANDEMAN, BUCK Co. s Sherries Sherries Sherries. G. H. MUMM Co,s Champagne I Champagne Champagne SUB AGENTS FOR Tivoli Beer Tivoli Beer Tivoli Beer McAlister Co. Angi6 16.1143 words
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Advertisement688 1900-08-21 4 RILEY, HARGREAVES Co., Ltd. ENGINEERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, BRIDGE AND SHIPBUILDERS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS, SINGAPORE. J^^^^ STEAM VESSELS WW _^P^e__***i____. .1 Wood or Steel. H-u9_H_L_riK_. l *hl BOILERS I UH Hi jjj* oi* m ___l^ JtfSflBfPHM ENGINES Ifc^gg iSBi mm _^V _o" -^B tt wLSi m mt. m JP^BEt688 words
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Advertisement401 1900-08-21 4 John Little CO LTD. GOLF GOODS FROM NOTED MAKERS including Golf Drivers Cleeks Irons Mashies Putters Skibbies, etc. GOLF BALLS LATESI AND MOST APPROVED Price $6.00 Per dozen. Agrippa Eureka M Ocobo Mirco," etc. CADDIE BAGS LAWN TENNIS REQUISITES RAC QUETS Champion Demon Holden's Ayres E. G. M., etc. BALLS401 words
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Advertisement229 1900-08-21 4 PER SS. BUCEPHALUS Horses, Cobs 00 and Ponies OO THE best shipment ever selected for this market, including several prize carriage pairs, handsome ladies' hacks, weight carrying cobs, polo ponies, and high class single carriage horses. All thoroughly broken and ready for immediate use. Any reasonable trial allowed. Also a229 words
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Advertisement1236 1900-08-21 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port of departure, and (where known date due here, and name of Ageqfs. M _n -op- War Buffalo, U. S. Colombo, Aug. Ki'ob and, Fr. cruis., due Amg. Bussard, Ger. cruis., Kiel, Sept. 5 Carlo Albbrto, Ital. Genoa, Aug. Chassrlouf-Laubat, Fr. cruis., Cherbourg, Aug. Cooubttb, H.M.S.t.b.d., Chatham,1,236 words
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Advertisement1083 1900-08-21 4 Singapore Sporting Club. PROGRAMME FOR AUTUMN RACE MEETING, looe. October 23rd, 2sth, and *Jtk. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 23rd October, First Racb. Thb Maidbn Platb.—Value 1300. A Race for Maiden Horses—Weight as per scale (tost.) An allowance of 2lib. to ex-Griffins, imported into the Straits Settlements or Native States at a1,083 words
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