The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 September 1900

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  • Title Section
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    18 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 17™ SEPTEMBER,^' 1900. DAILY ISSUE, No. 353,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      768 1 J~ o Office. Telegraph St. Kr Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON. INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. MALTA. BRINDISI, VENICE. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for Chtna Coast, snd Sam Francisco
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      740 1 PHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Honokono. Shanu- For Marseilles and hai Ac Jaiam Ports. London. Through Bills of Lading issued to Manchester continental ports, New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore, kc. for freight and other particulars apply to THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, Agents. Feb n BRITISH
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      568 1 DB KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract witbi the Nkth brlands India Government. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency. late F. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collver Quay Thb unoirhintionio dates arb only approximatb. Prom Espected Will be despatched tor Both Padang via Ports Sep. n Batavia, Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bali, I Ampenan. Bima
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      765 1 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI x BANKING CORPORATION. KSRVR^uSTn 1 1.0.000,000 Kr.."ifc.KVß FUND Sn<oorv» RESERVE LIABILITY OF V ♦"500,000 PROPRIETORS •.•~»..|io,ooo,ooo Covbt op Directors. N. A Sum, Esq.— Chaibman. R. Shbwan, E»q.— Dipurr Cmaibman. R. M. Gbat, Esq. jH. W. Sladb, Kao. E. Gobtz, Esq.. D. M. Mosbs, E«. v' "WJ* 9
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      670 1 PETER SYS 1 WOMWERFTJL SPECIFIC."^ THE only remedy at present known as an INKA L v. O t and PERMAVE Vf r Sprue, Dysentery, Diarrhcea Hemorrhage Sb^SSSST RECOMMENDED., SOME ok TH CHIEPsS?JXI SI S■* H1 NfKMIrAI Nov 5^ A D S Makupacturbr,), 9 Old Ctallfci,, Wmmm^ '7-IM9OO NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE
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      560 1 T OY O KISEAN KAISHA ce^O^^ndtv'^^^ 0^ 0 -P--1 conn«sin7E n CentraTp^^ Pacifi f fie o rC arUd,anPa;? fi n c r^^ North Pac- JSErsZE^zs™*?. **rsm) within one V e£ wilitt J pan 9tr i»f .0% This SSJSH dol, T n °V A di>coun Peking 1 1 Gatlit 18 Hor
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
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      DEATH.
      32 2 On Sunday, tU ,Mh inst., at t a.m., at her residence 8j IMMHUI Hill, Si sansiah. the dearly beloved wife of Archibald Campbell, sadly mourned by her sorrowing family. R.I. P.
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    The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1900.
    1183 2 The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1900. FROM the text <>\ to-day's Reuter's telegram r< f.-rring to the fugitive ex-President Kklgkk, it i-> pretty apparent that something has been left untold. It would seem certain that on his arrival at Lourenco Marques Mr. Krlger was put under surveillance by
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    THE ASSIZES.
    42 2 There are still several cases for disposal at the present Assizes and the Court may continue to sit for several days. This morning, Tan Li Chong and Tim Li Lim, charged with mischief by maininga bullock, were put on trial.
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    A SHIP'S OFFICER COMMITS SUICIDE.
    73 2 A statement has been made to the polite this morning by Mr. Moxon, chief officer of the S.s Saladm, now lying at Tanjong Pagar, to the effect that shortly after midnight, Mr. J. Edgar the second officer of the Saladm, committed suicide by jumping into
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    THE MAILS.
    147 2 The homeward bound French mail steamer Yarra passed Cape St. James at 9 a.m. yesterday. She will not therefore arrive here till to-morrow. Bad weather is the cause of detention. The outward bound French mail steamer Laos, which was detained at Marseilles by the strike of stokers, had
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    MARINE CLUB "SMOKER."
    98 2 An enjoyable time was spent at the Marine Club on Saturday evening by a number of members and their friends the occasion being a'' smoker." An interring vocal and instrumental programme was given and keenly appreciated, Messrs. Ager (violin) Coulcher and Whitefield contributing to the latter portion,
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    CRICKET TOURNAMENT.
    133 2 C S. *M> I- *•■<•" V. BROK.BRS AMD iNSLRINCt. With two wickets down (or 14 runs, the "Civil Service and Law" resumed their innings on the Esplanade last Saturday, when by some excellent batting, they scored a decisive victory over the Brokers and Insurance," who had made 20Q
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    POLICE NEWS.
    204 2 11. Algaroff, fourth officer of the Petersburg, a Russian transport now lying at Tanjong Pagar wharf, reports that at an early hour this morning, he awoke and saw a Chinaman leaving his cabin. He was unable to effect his capture and afterwards discovered a silver watch and chain
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    241 2 The Superintendent of Revenue Surveys, Selangor is advertising for three draftsmen and two surveyors. In the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Cross, of Messrs. Braddell Bros, [was admitted to practice by the Chief Justice, Sir Lionel Cox. A rikisha coolie, whilst pulling his vehicle along Orchard road, this morning, was
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  • SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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      THE CHINA CRISIS.
      42 2 LI-HUNG-CHANG'S MISSION. Visits German Minister. f Special to Singaport Free Press J Hongkong, Sept. 15th, 3 40 p Li-hung-chang with Changyinmow sailed m the Anping for Taku yesterday (Friday) He first saw the German Minister, why returned the call.
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      A RUSSIAN CRUISER ESCORT TO LI.
      23 2 Objection by British Authorities. The British Government objected to the Admiral Korniloff escorting the British steamer Anping.
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      THE PAOTINGPU EXPEDITION.
      16 2 Supposed Postponement. Shanghai, Sept. 16th p.m. T'.ie Faotingfu expedition has apparently been postponed.
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      TYPHOON AT WOOSUNG.
      15 2 14 Anping Detained. Lihungchang is detained at Woosun^ owing to typhoon weather.
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      GENERAL VOYRON.
      17 2 Proceeded to Japan. General Voyron arrived yesterday (Saturday) morning and left last night for Nagasaki
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      A RUSSIAN EXPEDITION.
      29 2 :king to Manchuria. Five thousand Russians are marching overland to Manchuria from Peking Tientsin Railway and the Boxers. Numerous Boxers still interfere with the Tientsin-Peking line.
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      A BOXER CONCENTRATION.
      22 2 Forty Thousand at Chochou. It is reported that there are 40,000 Boxers at Chochou to the southwest of Peking.
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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      THE CHINA CRISIS.
      33 2 THE VATICAN WANTS AN INDEMNITY. The First m the Rush. it is stated that the Vatican, through France, has decided to claim sixty million francs, as an indemnity from China.
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      SOUTH AFRICA.
      18 2 BARBERTON OCCUPIED. General French has occupied Barberton The Retinng Mr. Steya. Steyn has retired to Hectorspruit.
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      COLONIALS TO GO TO ENGLAND.
      28 2 Guests of the Nation." The contingents represent!** the Colo, nials will accompany the first tct>ops home and be the guests of the nation.
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      Honoured by the Queen.
      15 2 The Queen will probably inspect them and present them with colour:,.
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      Germany's China Expenditure.
      27 2 Germany has placed four millions sterf ing m four per cent, treasury bonds m Americ* to cover the expenses of the campaign m China.
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      MR. KRUGER.
      49 2 Will be Allowed to Leave. But Must go to Europe. The Portuguese Government has. telegraphed authorising the departure, of Krugcr, but the Governor of Mozambique must assure himself that he proceeds to Europe. He is to protect him m the meanwhile London, September 7 th t /900
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      572 2 John Little Co., Ltd. Sole Agents for the following WIHISKIES Andrew Usher's Special Reserve do do Grand Old Highland do do Old Vatted Glenlivet Lawson's Old Liqueur Blundells Cabinet Sanderson's Glenleith Canadian Club Glenlussa Ye Old Time Robert John Harvey's IRISH WHISKIES Sir John Powers Sons Three Swallows E. J.
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    • Advertisement
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      522 2 Board Lodging /"\NK commodious room vacant at Atjeh House, 106 Orchard Road. Terms moderate. Sept 10 24 9 BOARD ft LODGING. T ARGE airy rooms m a healthy locality near town. Good table. Apply B. A. Z., co Free Prest. Sept I uc BOARD A LODGING \X7ANTKD by a Gentleman,
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      1000 2 "VTOUNG Lady desires re-engagement as Nursery j l Governess or Companion. Willing to travel. Highly recommended. MUSICAL" G. P. 0., Colombo. Sept. 15 i 9<9 WANTED for Borneo, a competent Surveyor Address S.C., c/o Free Press. Sept 1 v.c WANTED for Pahang, Hospital dresser. Apply to PATERSON SIMONS Co. Aug
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      634 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS A N experienced Accountant is prepared to give lessons m Book-keenm*. single and double entry, and lessons m Commercial Law and custom. Apply to W. N., c/i Fne Press. Sept.^l7 2 4#9 BOARD ft LODGING^ A large comfortable Double Bedroom (with a private sitting-room and bath-room attached) suitable
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      50 2 The Week. Monday, 17th SAT. A. Max.m Gun Dr.U, s s p Tuesday, uth ES3S&-*-Ph.lharmonic Choir, 5.30% |V nh f^KAt7,, |V.A. a. s m Gun Dri f,, 5 5 P; S.V.A. Ump practice, 8^ Hi K h Water 8. 45 a High Water )o •sth After Tnn,t y la P'
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    THE BUFFER BETWEEN THE DEVILS AND THE MANCHUS.
    2996 3 THE TSUNGLJ YAMEN. A HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF, f Eighth Special Article.) (Continued.) 11. The Dramatis Person/k. The officials of the Tsungli Yamen are naturally better known to Europeans than arc other Mandarins. Yet for reasons stated they do not come much
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    92 3 Aote. The Second Se< tion d the "JSUMOU Yamen" special article (the Dramatis Person*) will be continued to-morrow, the remaining personages dealt with being as follows 4. mao Snu h'iao. V Wang Wkm Sm to H H NG CHENG ami Ylan Ch'anc j W\ Tin Fan. I A Pack of
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER RIFLES.
    89 3 Corps c Jrders by Capt. W. St. Clair, Ag. Commandant, S. V. A., Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton. Singapore, September 17th, 1900. 1. With reference to Order No. 1 of 14th inst. there will be Drill Parade for Recruits every tvening, except Thursday and Saturday, at 5.5
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    THE HATAVIA GOLF CLUB.
    59 3 The August monthly medal was played for on Saturday, Bth September, 1900. A. Macartney 46 <> H. V. S. Oavids -45 ty \V. I). Turner 44 4 40 H K. Kobf-rtson ..40-1 (i J. Kerrier 48 5 43 J- I- Burt 46 icr. 46 < A.
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    THE MALAY STATES GUIDES.
    159 3 A SfOHTINH VISII IO SIN(.AI'ORe. Major Vanrenen and thirty hve of the Malay States Guides have come from Kuala Lumpor to Singapore to pay a visit to their friends of the i6lh Madras Infantry, with whom they are to have some sporting competitions at Tanglin to-morrow.
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  • S.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
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      SATURDAYS PLAY.
      196 3 A Singles. Katienburg, scr. v. Morrison, 5. unhn. Dewing, owe 30 v. Lowe, 4, untin. Withers, owe 15 beat StraUon, 4, 6 3, o—2. B Sinklb.s. I'ritchard, scr. beat Hartnell, icr., 6^2, 5. Winter, 15 beat Peacock, owe 3, 6—3, 6— -2. Kerr, owe 2 v. t 'armichael,
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      TIES FOR TO-DAY.
      144 3 (H AMPIONSHir. Rainnie v. Mayson, to finish. B" Sinclks Hroadnck, scr. v. Norrie, owe 1. Wright, sir. v. Gansloscr, scr. C Sinolbs. Robinson, scr. v. Chittenden, owe t. Suier, scr. v. Marshall, owe 1. Winter, scr. v. r/ollelt, owe 15. Taylor, scr. v. McDonald, owe 2 Burell,
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      TIES FOR TO-MORROW.
      189 3 A SItK.I.BS. May-on, ow |i I )arbishire. 4. B SIIK.LBS. s <ott, str. v. Winter, 4. b .ddele), scr. v. Simpson, 2. Kerr. owe 2 v. Carmichael, 5 to finish. C Bmni ns Ingram, scr. v. ross, 1. V.yer, scr. v. Klphiclt, 2 it not finished to-da>.
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      MARKET PRICE LIST.
      386 3 The prices quoted are generally those current at Clydt Terrace Market. At 'lie other markets there may t# small variation*. Sing if rt, Stpttmbtr i-j, rgoo. He.iii^, Long per catty a. Do., French d,,. Bee* do. 25 Keel M do. jjj Bean Sprouts do. 2 Bamboo Sprouts
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      THE CRISIS IN CHINA.
      439 3 This Situation »tAmo\. (Daily Press Corr.J Amoy, 7th Sept All the foreign guard M withdrawn Irotn the Concession, and Kulangsu is now patrolled by Chinese soldiers. Seven war vessels are present m the harbour. {Hongkong Telegraph Corr.) Amoy, Sept. inber yth Th\> morning th. ltriti~.lt and
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    SHARE LIST, SEPTEMBER 17th, 1900.
    204 3 Bank rift,'.* a, Uuot*tio». Capital. Paid Ur. Sharbs Paid Ol^ Bank o, i „,na and japan^. Normnal I Bell's AsUmos Eastern Arm v. Nominal. lo.onof* B,'sS f J Bersawah Gold Mine Co. ic SaU>. 4 6 unissued Clear Water Oairy harm Ltd. »u>o i^ B;?<><>
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    EXCHANGE.
    70 3 (Corrected up to September 17) On London. Bank 4m/.s j/l( m demand ~/o| Private credits 3 m/s documents 3 m/s 2/1S credos 6 ro/s France, demand t 5 o V Germany, demand 211* India, T. T ijjJ Hongkong, demand ...pat Yokohama, demand 'L,' Java, demand ..1-4 1 Manila, demand
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    PRODUCE.
    113 3 (.^ptember i/.' l»i) Gambier fft/ t dc. Cube No. t I Ulack (ordinary S'porc i do. White, (Fa.r L/\V J^% J J N-itmcgs nos to the Ib.) 4 do. (80s to the Ib) Mace (Banda) Cloves (Araboina) *f* Liberimn Coffee .".V" f t Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality) do.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      328 3 You must stop Coughing. The best way to cure C hronic Coughs, Bronchitic, and Chest Colds *to apply Little's Oriental Balm, Rubbed well into the ihest and back, it penetrate*, immediately to the intlamed parts. The tickling m the throat ceases the spasm weakens i the cough di^appears. It often
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      253 3 OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY AND NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMVAAkT MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAN. The Company's steamers are despatched Irom Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China, and |apan, and from Japan homewards for Ix>ndon every ten days. The Company's steamers on the Java l.me ar« lespatched irom Amsterdam and Liverpool every iortnight for the Straits,
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
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      268 3 MAILS >- .(jSE Tn-MOKKOW. ''or M K. Pahan K> 41. Ai.fHm 1 pm Katu Pahat H rmm i pm x kP. Dickion i -.ci 2pm Hongkong, te. Charterhouse 2 pm >ft U^ck^on Klang Batazirr 3 pm Rangoon fc Calcutta Htntada t, pm Muntok Halemban^ <7. «7. lf«yw 4 PM Christmas
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      252 3 'lIIILI IN PORT. H Br "^i- InLY r, Samaran X T.K.mT.an B ,tavi,, Sep. ,7 S»5:- II liS E& IMMU i>ut. 84 Aassanu Scp Lv""" 5 C E AniOn Se P' '7 I 1 f||kL ii 1 1 li- 11 I*l ||p' ___FO, V...... M dP..«., trs Expeccd M page
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      151 3 CLEARANCES. September Xt m S.vo. Kr,:. Btf Br a ,!l cy f or Sourabaya. Hicßf Hnt. str.. Inkster. tor Penan* and Del.. MM .n, Mur.sir.. Scott, for T. Anson via ports. Hyk Lion.,, Bni. nr H Qume, lor T. Anson, v.a ports. Par m, Bra. str. K.aitig, for Pakan, vu
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      41 4 McAlister Co. AGENTS FOR SANDEMAN Co.'s Ports Ports I Ports. SANDEMAN Co.'s Madeira Madeira Madeira. SANDEMAN. BUCK Co. s Sherries Sherries Sherries. G. H. MUMM Co.'s Champagne Champagne Champagne SUB AGENTS FOR Tivoli Beer Tivoli Beer Tivoli Beer McAlister Co. 16.11
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      521 4 MARINE HOTEL MENADO ENGLISH SPOKEN. Maples Hotel Co. Ltd. No. 85 Bluff. Yokohama THIS charming Hotel, standing as it does m the centre and on the highest and healthiest part of the Bluff, is naturally always delightfully cool, and commands the finest views of the Bay, Harbour, and j surrounding
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      1089 4 Singapore Sporting Club. PROGRAMME FOR AUTUMN RACE MEEIING, 1900. October 2jrd, 25th, and 27th. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 23rd October, First Racb. Thb Maiden Plats.— Value 1300. A Race for Maiden Horses— Weight as per scale (lost.) 1 An allowance of 2 tlb. to ex-Griffins, imported into the Straits Settlements or
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      608 4 jPommery and Greno's Champagne. It is a well known fact that this is the FINEST CHAMPAGNE PRODUCED, commanding a higher price than any other brand m the London Market. Sole Agents for the Straits Settlements. John Little and Co., Ltd. Sept i JAMES~WATSON GO'S SCOTCH WHISKIES. TTI T» i -M^
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      1254 4 VESSELS EXPECTED Giving port or departure, and (where knewn) date due here, and name of Agents. Men-of-war. Aivma, Jap. cruis., Buoeand, Fr. cruis., due Sep. Carlo Albbrto, Ital. Genoa, Sep. CuASseLOL'P-LAt'BAT, Fr. cruis., Cherbourg, Sep. (oarmi, H.M.S. üb.d.. Chatham, due Sep. Ctgmbt, H.M^. t.b.d., Chatham, due Sep. Dbciobe, Fr. g.v.,
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      592 4 The Singapore Free Press. BJMJ Mercantile Advertiser Cable Aooagas, —Adtm tittr, S>*g»p<r t 1 blbphone Number.— No. 61. Fabitshed at 30- 3, Raffles Place, Singapore. THE leading Eqgfcs* Newspaper 10 the Straits Settlemeats Jokore, the Federated Native Sutes of Perak, Selangor, Sungei L'jong, Pahaag, the Negn Sembilan British North Borneo;
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