The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 12 October 1900
1900-10-12
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section20 1900-10-12 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 12™ OCTOBER, 4 1900. DAILY ISSUE, NO. 4 on20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement725 1900-10-12 1 P] o Office. Telegraph St. Vr Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, < VYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, FGVPT MARSEILLES. GIBRALTAR. MAITA BRINDISI. VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of leading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and Smn725 words
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Advertisement728 1900-10-12 1 pHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIy^ GATION COMPANY, LIMITED. OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Honukonq. Shanu- For Marsiillis and hai k J^rAN Ports. London. Ching Wo Oct. 14 Throueh Bills of Lading issued to Manchester Continental ports, New York, -loston, Philadelphia and Baltim re, Sec. for freight and other particulars apply to THE BORNEO728 words
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Advertisement798 1900-10-12 1 DB KONINKLIJKE PAKLTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Umobr Covtract with the Nrtnbrlamds Ivdia Govimmmt. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late f DAENDELS ft Co.. 2-3 Colly er Quay Tub undsrmbntionbo datbs arb only «pckoiihatk. From Kspected Will be despatc&ed lor Tambora Padang via Ports Oct. 13 Penang, S->ba* X Olehkh. and via W.C.798 words
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Advertisement752 1900-10-12 1 UONGKONG AND SHANGHAI x BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL ..$lOOOOOOO RESKRVK FUND 1 11 Wooo RESERVE LIABILITY OF I >W PROPRIETORS m i ♦•orfjoo.oce COUBT OP DIUCTOBS. N. A Subs. Eaq Chaihmam. R. Shiwan, B»s.— D«put» Chaiimah. R. M. Giiay, Esq. I H. W. Sladi, Esq. E. Goitz, Esq. D. M.752 words
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Advertisement1427 1900-10-12 1 PETER SYS WONDERFUL SPECIFIC THE only remedy at present known a, an INKA L vi«.. G and PBRMANKNT CUKK ,or Sprue, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Hemorrhage and UlceraHoo RECOMMH.DED L THE PEt ER SYS COMPANY Nov iJ" Of IlTOlia AKD SoL U*»«'*o*mmm), 9 Old C«,«* Strk.t, Smamoh*! i i7^M9oo DACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP1,427 words
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Article, Illustration1155 1900-10-12 2 The Singapore Free Press. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1900. -v-• rut c +pt Jr^w, HfM I sfi t>, a* J Ij«. TODAY we print a rnemo'andum by Mrj FARLE, m an'icipatirn of a special Genera Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, called to discuss tlie whole question of increased port la1,155 words
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Article465 1900-10-12 2 The "rubber" betwren the "S. V. A. and Oflfii ers e( the Currwm and Brokers and Insurance" will be played on the Esplanade to morrow afternoon. A VOICE FROM SINGAPORE ON THE CRISIS. To the Editor of ih.- North-China Daily Neva. Sir,— The crisis m O>ina is very465 words
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247 1900-10-12 2 On Monday next the Singapore Chamber of Commene hold a special meeting "to consider the public works proposed by the Government to be undertaken for the improvement of the commercial facilities of the Port." Ii is an open secret that many of our247 words
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Article255 1900-10-12 2 The ordinary quarterly meeting of the Licencing Justices was held at the office of the Inspector General of Police, yesterday afternoon. Col Pennefather presided. There were also present Capt raufurd, R.N., E. L. Brockman, E*q., W. P. Waddell, Esq W. Macbean, Esq., and the Chief Polite Officer, Mr.255 words
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Article385 1900-10-12 2 1.-xst night the gun at Fort Canning was hred at eight minutes to nine. A month ago it was fired at a quarter to nine, a fortnight ago seven minutes too soon h would be better not to have the gun fired at a',l than done m the385 words
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Article150 1900-10-12 2 The X.-C. n*ily News say s:-We hear with de«p regret that news has been received of thed^tK at Yokohama, from fever, of Mr. W. E. Towns™!! of the British legation. Pelon,?, the author of th? brilliant and cheery letter, written just before th siege bejjan,150 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article27 1900-10-12 2 The following is the position of parties:— Unionists 373 J liberals M& Nationalists 79 Total 59« This leaves 72 beats yet to be decided.27 words
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Article21 1900-10-12 2 The Unionists have gained srats m Tyneside and Sutherlandshire. The Liberals have gained Ottley, West, burg, Radnorshire, and Souihport.21 words
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Article16 1900-10-12 2 Sir Thomas Upton has again i^ued a challenge for the America Cup. i16 words
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Article62 1900-10-12 2 British Detachment Ambuscaded. A detachment sent to the aid of a train upset at the crossing of the Paap River has been ambuscaded. Capt. A. D. Stewart, Rifle Brigade, and four men were killed, Capt. G. L Pagei and two other officers and twenty men wounded, and Lieut.62 words
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Article101 1900-10-12 2 A Hoben, of 21 North Bridge Road reports that one of his clerks, a chinchew on a tongkang belonging to him, has absconded »ith $139. Mahomed Sultan, a Kling, of 13 Paya Road, reports that clothing value lit was stolen from a line at the back of hiThou.e101 words
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Article12 1900-10-12 2 <ne Buki, •Ma'S** line. near the new railway12 words
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Article152 1900-10-12 2 home, the week before |£j Jtf" 1 or Carles, and says m coJf Mr C**"*" 1 nothing ,o le./ "be Hoi did s «n the growri ne tr o,?K. Vtrnment to teacup storm whfch TJI U ht but would end. Had he h- WCr of152 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement414 1900-10-12 2 ROBINSON Co. FOR ANOTHER SPECIAL LINE IN LADIES GLOVES 2 F ShMMBv V /^^HBBB^HfifBMHBaW NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, &c. SUBSCRIPTIONS. 11 GREATEST -LOWEST EFFICIEXCV. PREPAID RATES, PER ANNUM. RATES." s. d. s. d. Black and White and Xmas No. 116 o Badminton Magazine o n •»> Daily Graphic (Weekly Part) 2 4414 words
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Advertisement465 1900-10-12 2 MINING MANAGER /~\r- _'l ye,ir 3 t xptrience m Australia and the s Peninsula is open to engagement. Thoruughly acquainted wi'h modern mining machinery. Speaks Malay fluently. Apply T. E., c o Frcj Prtss Oct. r> .0.10 \I7ANTEO at once ;in a uu; C healthy locality vv a COMPOUND HOUSE,465 words
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Advertisement1147 1900-10-12 2 MORTGAGEES SALE The undersigned will sHI by Public Auction at their sales -room No. 15 Ch*nt<e Alley, Sing.ipire, On Wednesday, the iyfh October, 1900, at 2.30 p.m. ALL that piece of leasehold land situated m the district of Tanjong Rhu m the Island of Singapore, containing an area of twelve1,147 words
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Advertisement283 1900-10-12 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. piJRQPifAN B i is»i), *gc .8, seeks empl-.y. m«-n« m Mercantile Firm, quick a: figures. Good testimonials. Address X, c/o Frtt Prtss. Oc< 1910 FOR SALE "Patent Purdah Rests Hold-downs" j Please communicate by letter to G. MORRIS, 75 Anson R >ad. Oct. 12 19 0 TO LET283 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous253 1900-10-12 2 The Week. Friday, uth Hitfh Water 0.26 a., 0.1 1 p. S.V A. Maxim Gun Drill fc Recruits' Drill, 5.13 p. S.V.R. Battalion drill. 5.5 p. Lodge Zetland Regular, 8.30 p. Saturday, 13th High Water: 1.11 a., 0.4S p. Entries close, Autumn Races, noon. Cricket Tournament— S.V. and Officers ol253 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter56 1900-10-12 3 fo Till I'.DITOB. Sir, The accompany my n.cui re Port Improvement has been prepared m antici- < pation of the meeting called by the Chamher of Commerce for the 15th inst., and J shall be glad if you can find room for it m your paper. Yours truly,56 words
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Article1429 1900-10-12 3 PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL FACILITIES OF SINGAPORE m the Estimates for igot appears a first vote of $100,000 on a total estimate of $600,000 for a Canal to connect the Singapore Kiver with Tanjong Pagar. From thf correspondence published it would I appear as though1,429 words
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Article181 1900-10-12 3 Corps Orders b> C^Um W G. St. flair. Ag. Commandant, Voluilrer Artillery, HeadQuarirr Offiie, Fort Fulirrton, Smgapoie, October loth, 1900. 1. Dints Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Li. ut. G. A. Derrick. Ordcly N. C. O. for the ensuing week Se *i. W. Makepeace. 1. Parades181 words
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Article213 1900-10-12 3 Corps Order, by C apt. W. G. St. Clair, A*. Ccdnm... „ant, S V Head Cj i*rtei Ofti c, fort Fu lerton. Singapore, October roth, 1900. 1. Denes Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Lieui K. C Ell'i. Orderly N.« .O. for the envuing week: A oy.213 words
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Article141 1900-10-12 3 On Wednesday evening, about 6 p.m four German ar ill>-rymen lound an unoccupied sampan somewhere ne»r J ihns'on's Pier. They jumped into it and pulled out into thr I. arbour, in'end ng to low < ut to their ship. After rowing a good diit^nce they ap.j"a r141 words
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Article209 1900-10-12 3 The following are the entries for the competition for Profession Pairs, Medal Play, two rounds at the Race Course, October 13; and two rounds at Sepoy Lines October 20.— A. W. Stiver) and A. A. Earle Kr Dr. Krr and Dr. Glennie, 1. Dr. Fowlie and Dr.209 words
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Article1509 1900-10-12 3 On Thu'sd^y Iml Gcer..l Macdonald pu-su. ci B<x> Botrs Hiili.lirte funs, bflwnn V*iiLurga r d Vet ihe River, m Hie O n^e Kiver Colony. After an tiding cha«.e, the Hi iush capiurtd 3J wagons, comprising about h.ilf ol the enemy's transport. 1 hey also seizeu1,509 words
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Article68 1900-10-12 3 Gentlemen, to solace their weaned mi^ds by honest pastimes, playe at chessc, the vstronomer's game, and the philosopher* game, whicb whettes thyr wiltes, recreates theyr mu.U», and hurts no body iv the mean ttaton." All communications sht.uM br addressed to the Chess Editor, Singapore ttet /'rets." ProhJem68 words
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Article, Illustration139 1900-10-12 3 By N. Maximov, St. Petersburg. White to play and male m two moves. Nikolai Swori wilsch Maximov. born m St. Petersburg on February 13th, 18 5, came out top m his year at the Gtrn-an Reformed School m St. Petersburg, and is at pirstnt actively engaged m139 words
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Article247 1900-10-12 3 Game phved S>w York recenlly between MM D. W. Wali.r mi F J. Marshall. PuTROKF Dl PMH White— Mr. W^il.r. Black Mr. MarMhali 1 I*-K4 PK4 12 Kiß; P QKn iKiK'i] X' KB? i-> X K3(djQQj .^K-»3(-) B K<s uPKKj *xH( t) <ng, c.r> is X- R247 words
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Article328 1900-10-12 3 The second RuMiai nai iciTiament will be held m Me«tu« n> IV.inniier and J<nu<i), »i.h eight puzrs 1 angling tiotn 5 >v to 45 1 uuOlcs. The Dutch (.lies* A- met recently at GIMMgMh In ide cti.tl ieu 1 nc> ihc p*)es <nd tea es were Ix/inan (I,328 words
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Article187 1900-10-12 3 AM trie local German admirrts ol Count v.<n Wa dersi-e v*ill smile at this, (rom an Indo Lluna paprr I.c Ttmps MM auprei d qu'au depart de Berlin <)u O'tnn dr. W.il JersT Its M*si»iants ont enioon^ le chant p- pul.ir. ifust 1 derm. Vi uion savuu cc187 words
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Article119 1900-10-12 3 The British t«ao*port Palamcotta, No. l 1 passed thr >u^h the liarbour from E;ist to Wval| on her return (r >m Chi. .a, at 420 p.m \r«tf-r<lay. H M.S. Bramble arrivd .it daylight this morning, having Irft Labuan last Monday. The Hansa with coals for Kiauchou, pre-um^hly for119 words
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Article502 1900-10-12 3 When a man tells us m it he his had neither bile nor sup for t»ei<y-*mir hours it is hardly 1 .1 for him to -nd .h.ti he feels f,iut and hunyi) We infer thai, and order him a"go ot hot soup and something solid502 words
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Article114 1900-10-12 3 (October la I Gambler j'^ -It. Cube N<». i i „50 Wtffm, wlack (ordinary 2yo<i uo. Wl.ue, (.Fair L,W»v; J 42 I iioi :o tie Hi y> do. (80s to the 16) 76 M*ee (b«u.da; y 3# Cloves (Amooinaj <a (.<bcr>an Cot'.ec j O TaBMBBt '.imJ p#-. I m114 words
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Article164 1900-10-12 3 o <Juotatiom. Capital. Paid Ur. Shahis P*id Otf Bank ol (hn»,nd Japan, l.id. ii Nom-naKO „000,000 4i4.U1 »».8 7 S i 4 interred. £5 1 l( 50 > #># BrflS Astros Eastern A*-., y. Nominal. loooojf ''S B ».5*4 Z» *r ai P a gLfe164 words
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Article67 1900-10-12 3 (Corrected up to Octobtr r A On London. Bank 4 m/s 2/l n demand 2 iA. Private credits 3 m/s 2 /i$ documents 3 na/s 2j t credits 6 ra/s 3 France, demand ...26s Germany, demand India, T. T Hongkong, demand....'..'.'..'.'.'.""' dj_ Yokohama, demand Java, demand lIIIIIIII™VaS* Manila, demand67 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement506 1900-10-12 3 TO THE DEAF -K rich lady, cured ot the Dewiness *nd m the Head by Dr. Nicholson's Artitn.nl Ear Drums, gave £5.000 10 hi* Institute, so that de«( people unable to procure the E<r Dums may have them free. Address No. 1047 d The Nicholson Institute, Lorgcott, bunnersbury, l^ondun, W.506 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous226 1900-10-12 3 MAILS CLOSE I O-MORROW Rm »v, Hongkong ac Japan JWvm 7*M Haiavia. &c. Stettin 7 am ■Mama *c. Laay Mitchell 11 «M Manila Japan f'alita a 1 1 am Penang P,« 1 PM Bitu I'i'i.it Sultana 1 pm Bmgkok Ktlantan 2 PM Kant; on &r Calcutta Chtlka 3pm Bengkaiis ac226 words
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Miscellaneous66 1900-10-12 3 «A/ca p rift October ii.j Taken at Kipiii< MMa <i-.»i>ita. Observatory V S" m. v .M Bat.reo. ,2 29 947 xj.B2? 29.911 riMMMnttan 86.5 87.0 80.0 Wet Baltl 1 hen ■oineier... 700 806 t o Or.aiWiMj SE. K. Calm. Max. Temp. 10 89.0 Mm do do 75.0 Mil ir. :i66 words
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Miscellaneous1032 1900-10-12 3 VIIIILI IN FORT M.u-.-A., KU« .nd T.«. Comm.nd.r. Arr.vod Kroo, Kor Wb.n RS« p.y":.-,",- £T*- Bll lIBLE Bm. K .b.7io I.Mke (Xl. v I.abu «n O«he, Ve..H, K..r. 4 Ton. M..ter. Arn^ed Kron, Con., TO ee. Ko, Nfe. HtLISIM IONKIM Fr. 2ft B"fv Ort \lv. M. Ch»«tikholh Brit. 1378 na»;,on1,032 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement353 1900-10-12 4 Katz Brothers, Limited, i Are now showing many New Novelties m the Drapery Department New Foulard Silks suitable for Dresses to be worn at the Faces Mfl New Sunshades W R. New Laces New Ribbons ijSBH New Shapes m Hats *r&9 '!.^K 1^ New Silk Ties A-n Y^Hifc^ New Lace353 words
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Advertisement288 1900-10-12 4 TO LET A Comiortably Situated and cwnmodious dwelling house No. 470 m Gaylanfc> 15 minutes drive, about 3 miles, tram town. Kent moderate. Apply to No. J3 Kling Street. Oct. 3 '7-«o TO LET THE Sri Passir Panjang Seaside Bungalow For particulars apply to GKOK TEAT ac Co. Sept. 26288 words
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Advertisement619 1900-10-12 4 RILEY, HARGREAVES Co., Ltd. ENGINEERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, BRIDGE AND SHIPBUILDERS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS. SINGAPORE. I TißliiM rfn J> l^ l^ \~T%*^M^m^m^m\ OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. ,^4k-'v-\ l K*^,*^. All. rYPES %jtffl^^:^ if *W^ Jf AGENTS FOR HB Acetylene Gas Apparatus, IN SINfiAPOREft NATIVE STATES SOLE \GKNTS FOR The Improved619 words
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Advertisement442 1900-10-12 4 NEGRI SEMBILAN GOVERNMENT "PKNDKRS are invifrd for he supply of Ra'ions A and M -c< ilan»ous Articles lor the St 'f rr.ban ]ail lor 1901. TinHiiv will t c rtieivtd up to the 1y 1 N R bl I El, .i'<l ■I 1 uld be to t c Superintendent of442 words
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Advertisement405 1900-10-12 4 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. AUTI'MN RACK MEETING. Tuesday, 23rd, Thursday, 25th, and Saturday, 27th October. Tickets of admission to the Grand Stand can now be had of M- ,srs. John Little Co., Ltd. Daily Ticket Sa Season $5 Indies' Tickets /■>.« on application to the Secretary by Members of the Club.405 words
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Advertisement498 1900-10-12 4 John Little CO., LTD. PROVISION DEPARTMENT SPECIALITIES Australian Clover Butter Smoked Reindeer Tongues Armour's Sliced Dried Beef j Sliced Bacon Highland Helvetia Cream Keiller's New Season's Jams John Little CO., LTD. Ocus me For Manila British India Steam Nay. Co., Ltd., steamer PALI TANA. •934 tons, Captain Hun hison, will498 words
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Advertisement103 1900-10-12 4 McAlister Co. Champagnes G. H. MUMM Co,'s EXTRA DRY PERINET FILS DRY VERZENAY Clarets ST. JULIEN|]AND i MEDOC Sherries SANDEMAN Co.'s VERY PALE DRY PALE DRY NUTTY AND FINE OLD BROWN BOGLER Co.'s FINE OLD DRY AMONTILLADO C. DEL PINO Co. s JEREZ SECO Madeira SANDEMAN Co.'s Ports. SANDEMAN Co.'s103 words
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