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

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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    19 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, 8m NOVEMBER, I 1900. DAILY ISSUE, No. 4027
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    • Advertisement
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      762 1 P_ Office. Telegraph St. Vj- Wharves. Keppel Harbour, j O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers for CHINA. JAPAN, FENANt.. I C-FYLOn! INDIA, AUSTRALIA. ADEN, Kf-YPT MARSEILLES. GIBRALTAR. MAI TA. BRINDISI, VENICE. PLYMOUTH 1 AND LONDON. Throueh BiUs of Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coait,
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      488 1 r-HINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. OUTVVARO. HOMEWARD. For Honukong Siiamj- Poa. MaaWII lat MB HAI J SPAN I'OKTS. I.ONMON. Through Bills of Lading issued to Manchester Continental ports, New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore, dec. for freight and other particulars apply to THE HOKNHO COMPANY, LIMITED, Agents. Feb II
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      673 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKfcTVAART MAATSCHAPPIf. Under Contract with thi NmBUMM India (iovirnmint. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAKNDELS Co., 2-3 Collykr Quay 1118 I'NDERMBNTIUNH) DVlts MM ONLY »F PROX I M ATB. From Expected Will be despatcßed lor <le < lrpentiM li' > »'<^- > Hatavia, Cheribon, Smmmrm»j, Somahaya,
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      749 1 LJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. »AID-tJP CAPITAL Jio.ooocxc ICESERVB KUNP Sterling Raaarva (to,oao«aaa) s iv. r Rcaarvf < 2,000,000 j v l2 oo l) KKSKKVK LIABILITY OK 1 R PROPRIETORS Jio.ooo.ooe Coubt or Uikßcroks. N. A Sibbs, Esq. Chairmam. R. Shbwan, Esq. Dkfutv Chairman E. Gobt/, Esq. Maa.lt, W Gray.
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      563 1 PETER SYS WONDI FHK only remedy at piesent kno-.vn .1% asl INh/ 1 Sprue, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, H of the Bo BCOMMEMDKD.tSUMEohhi CHIBPSPIC Sold Retail I y all ChemisTHE PETER SY: (f'RUf'KIBTORS *NI) SOLB M* N L'PACTURBR.K Nov 16 JOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY r FIRE LIFE l Total Uvistio Funds HE LARGEST
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      321 1 SRFUL SPECIFIC. ILUm.r..mdPEKM\N'hN; K n emorrhage and Ulceration wels. lALl S xi^', N :H x »sio and Wholesale by S COMPANY, J, 9, Old Chin* Stubt, S.lv.i, i7-'M9oo PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY ACCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL J STEAMSHTP COMPANY AND *inOYO KISEN KAISHA (OR I VIA INLAND 51 I w wo
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  • Article, Illustration
    The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1900
    1442 2 The Singapore Free Press THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1900 Mere shall the Treat the IV.jp,>'. r.,,1.1 i.a,nmn, L'nawed bf influence an.] nWM bjrgam; Here patriot Truth her g lorim.i jm -r«- draw Pledael to Religion. l.oT»'.t». and I »w. 1 1 is satisfactory to see th.it th«- few remarks we made
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  • Article
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    538 2 Ibe M. M. Con >mer Kmn left Colombo at 8 p.m. on the 7th .ib'-r in<] m.v tied here on Monday i ">ut 10 a.m. T v.i. Mr Hodgkinsoo, late engaged m t! ;i)N at Bueno^ Ayre> South Am' r Hrn io\n Malays arrested by ln.-pei.tor Williami «>n the 31st
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS
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      THE CABINET.
      17 2 Mr. Gerald Balfour Mr. Gerald Kalfour has been appointed President of the Board of Trade
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      THE U. S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
      35 2 An Exciting Contest Unusually Heavy Voting The. Presidential election m the I'nited States was attended by unusual excitement I be poll was the largest m ihe history of the State-
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      Bryan's Position Improved
      28 2 While the returns show no reversal ol of votes from the different State>, Bryan position is markedly improved m many ot them, compared with iBo/>.
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      Public Disorders.
      11 2 1 here was rioting and bloodshed m several places.
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      AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION.
      40 2 A Compliment to the U. S Ihe Premier of New South Wall cabled 10 ['resident McKinley inviting t detachment of American troops to tak^ part iii the inauguration ceremony of tl.c Commonwealth of Australia. London, Sovember Hth, 1900,
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      BETThR LATE THAN NEVER
      77 2 The British collier South Amenta (Capt Dobson) of 2,701 tons, which arrived from Newport with 6,500 tons of coal for the British Government, has been waiting ir the Roads for a berth sinc< Nov. Ist It Igratifying though, to learn from the agent--1 th- vessel, Messrs.
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      APPEAL COURT
      86 2 In the Appeal Court this morning beton the Chief Justice and Justices Law and Leach an appeal against the decision of the Chief Justice m the Petersburg, S Jcrowm case, arising out of a collision off (he RalHes Light on the 17th of April, waheard. This wa: a
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      SHIPPING NEWS
      64 2 At eight this morning the British tranpoit Mombassa passed through the harbour on her return from China. The R. I. M.S. Dalhousie left for Colombo at the same hour. The German steamer Independent, bound from Saigon to Samarang with a cargo ol rice, was obliged to put m
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    HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
    68 2 Those pre-ent at this popular show last night were awarded another fine performance. Little Nellie Harmston was much m evidence and pleased the audience immensely m her trapeze act, which was seen to greater advantage by aid of the limelight. The reason only lasts for three more nights
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    POLICE NEWS
    164 2 The Kling cart man reported yesterday as having been m charge of a load of rattans value $200 belonging to a Chinaman inCecil-st., and who disappeared with these, has been arrested. Five Klings have been arrested for broaching cargo from the s.S Alicante lying m the harbour. They
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      1791 2 MINIATURE TARGET SHOOTING to-days advertisements, to-days advertisement^ XX/ANlSDaßesidenqj.iurnishedorunturnished Tin Ammmmhm* HE W Address, Captain Boldero, marine Dept. OOmfSttC CJCCUrTfttCfft.. Nov. 8 18. ii ~^=rKYNOCH BREECH ADAPTOR Best European Bread Bakery. ya. r»mnTrvr»PP iLATE STRRNBERG'S) M. A.. Andrew Heri., third son of the Lite Bailie AXT R lAl< l\ I lItH
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      177 2 The Week Thursday, 3th Hit;h Water —10.34 a., 11.41 p. Philharmonic Orchestra, 8.30 p. Circus, Beach-rd., 9 p. Friday, gth Hi|{h Water t— 11.1 l a. Prince of Wiles' yyth Kirthday. S.V.R. Coy. Drill, 5.5 p. S.V'.A. Maxim Gun Drill Ac Signalling, 3.15 p. Circus, Beach-rd., 9 p. Saturday, loth
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  • Correspondences.
    • Letter
      Poor Results.
      659 3 Vo the Editor. Sir, Your remarks yesterday about the desirability of educating the boys of the Colony for the situations m life they are likely to fill will be endorsed by all parents. Ihe great majority of parents and children, many school-masters, and all employers would like to
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    • Letter
      Practical Education.
      533 3 I imi Editor. Sir. With reference to educatNM, which I ♦•ngrc-.^ing public atteiition '■o much to-day, and about the defcctirei which >o much has been j^id and vrittea, it has been < learly shewn that higher edu- j cation is not so much needed as a practical course
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    725 3 No\iMKBR, 7TH H;0O Presbnt— Mr. A. Gentle i President 1 and iMessrs. J.go, Barker, M..darei', Sohst, l^:c Choon Guan and S.iundcrs. Absent Messrs. Moses, Cho.i Giang Ihye and 01. Pennefather. MINL'TB.S. The minutes of the last two meetings were confirmed. Pm.sinENT's Rkmakks. The financial statement showed a regular
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    SWEET LAVENDER
    360 3 Once more I'm addressing you, Doolan, To te!) *M 1 went to the play Called Sweet Lavender," now on the carpet And twas taking and swee 1 I mu i I y. It's a piece hit nerding some acting. Where pathos -.nd rium ur combine So w<ll and
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    OVER THE CHESS-BOARD.
    102 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, ard the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season." All communications should be addressed to the Chess Kditor, Singapore Free Press." Problem
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    Problem No. 265.
    572 3 lly Hakon Wardbner, Olchowce. riUck (5 pieces). White (7 pieces). While to play and mate m two moves. Game No. 249. The following is a curious game from the Championship Tourney of the v ingapore Chess Club, H k contributing to his own undoing somewhat after the
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    THE VOLUNTEERS.
    161 3 Last evning. Major Murray, C nmmindant of tli< S. A. and S. X., who has ju-t r<'urn<'l from IeMC, wai At the Drill Hall watching the drill m the detachnwati of th** corps At the i stun of the drill, Major Hurry .1 In d .1 few remarks
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    JOHORE
    255 3 OI'EMNi. Ol IHK NS« S\AVfli.l. 11 Sti LOS., KY H. H. THE Si 1.1 \v. H. H the Sul'an formally opened the new sawmill, built hy Mr l.im Thong Si^u^ at Ntjlor.g on Tuesday afternoon the Oil) inst. Invitations to he prcseal at tkc EtmMMJI had beta issutd to
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    TELEGRAMS.
    1144 3 1 (Via Ceylon. j I Simla, Oct. agih. A telegram received from the Officer Commanding the lines of communication at Taku, d.ited ihe 28th inst., repoits that Mr. Green, and Mis. Green md child Mr. Griffiths, and Mrs. Griffiths and child; MissGrigg; and Mr. Brown, all Missionaries, were rescued
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    DEATH IN CEYLON FROM SNAKE BITE.
    209 3 Jaffna, Oct. 29.— Mr. \F. White, fChief AaSMtaal Engineer of the Northern Railway, died suddenly yesterday morning at four o'clock. The circumstances connected with the death are shocking. The deceased attended a dinner party at the j Government Agent's residence on Saturday evening, returned
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    EXCHANGE.
    67 3 (COKKECTEO UP TO \ovemb« T >>) On London. Bai.k my- 2/1 <itmand -/'i'a Private cruiits 3 m/s 2 documents 3 m/s 2/1; cred'ts t} m/s *l*\\ France, drmand zbu Germany, demarvj titi iNtMA. T. T 1 Hongkong, demand /^>fli Yokohama, demand j]%diJAVA, demand \l Manila, demand i%dis. Sovereigns, (to
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    PRODUCE.
    116 3 (November Tu> $67.50 Gamb.er 795 dz. Cube No. 1 13.40 Pepper, l-;ack (ordinary >'j. ore 1 29.50 do. White, (Fair L^W-.^ 4250 Nutmegs v 110s '.o the Ib.) 56 do. (80s to the Ib) 76. Mac* (Banda) 93. Cloves (Amboina) 3a. L'berian Coriee 20 Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality)
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      15 3 Ihe Lieut, .i Bf*< ketl alluded to to-day is a brother-in-l;iw of Hugh Clifford, C.M.C.
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    • Advertisement
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      287 3 HONGKONt. WKATHKR 1 KI.KdKAMS Barometer, reduced to 32 degrees Kahienhen. and to the level of the sea m inches tenth, and hundredths. Manila baro. readings m millimetres. Temperature m the shade m degrees, Fahrenheit. Manila temperature centigrade. Humidity, m percentage of saturation, ihe humidity of air saturated with moisture bwn^
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
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      327 3 MAILS CLOSE To-morrow. Kor Per Ai Batavia, &c De CarpcttUcr am Penang Idomeneus j am Hongkong, A/ajux'oit 7 Ml Hongkong, &l. Konig Alb< r 8 AM Pcnnng S. Colombo Sauuki Maru 10 sm K. Pahang, &c. Aingfftn 11 am Bangkok lir id i PM Sarawak Vtrwmrtt 2 m Muat Malacca
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      662 3 GFH GH G The Standard Time Halls. A Time Ball at Fort Canning and one at Hulao Brani falls each day at I p.m. Singapore mean tirr.e (Greenwich mean time 6 hr*., 4 m,n.. M Mm ho.sted five m.n.ites nrev.ousl>. To-day Fort ann.ne and P-.U,. Hran, both fell corr^rtlv. ÜbiiAW
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      452 4 John Little CO., LTD. MUSIC m MUSIC MUSIC A LARGE SELECTION OF New and Popular MUSIC At 15 cents each or $1-50 per dozen. John Little CO. LTD. ALEX. FOX CO. Drapers and Haberdashers. 7, STAMFORD ROAD. Have jubt received the following goods, viz. Black Mohair and Fancy repons Coloured
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      996 4 PROSPECTUS Ot THE Burma Hotel Co. Ltd RANGOON. First issue of 3,500 shares, less 1,000 already taken. DIRECTORS. i .L. Dowries Rangoon, Chairman •T. Sarkies Singapore •A. Sarkies Rangoon C. Balthazar Rangoon Wm. Miller Rangoon •Will join the Board after allotment. BANKERS. The Chartered Bank of India Australia and China.
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      1113 4 HOWARTH ERSKINE, LIMITED. 9 aU ff^T 4% *^L Kf *^mm^*'m^F mm^m^m Mm^m^m^^' m■'V If m I*~ »^jl I mJr A -1 J fW> m .I mmmi M AmW' (A It l»_ II Hvtav^) 1 itkw* Jt>m\ ttc— =:r A mWi.M am "'^R 'I Itß I MHU4L imi m-CJhH^ 'T I
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      470 4 Katz Bros. LIMITED. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A STOCK ()F mi LATEST IN AUTOMATM FIRE ARMS Browning's Patent Automatic Pocket Pistol The mo-t effective [> < U-t firearm yet iaveated. II .I<K -iv<n <artrid^es m majialioe. Ka-ily rharged, rery -tron^ and sim|)lc, no ('implicated parts. B<-inj» (juite Bat it take* up
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      948 4 1 TO LET OKLK contained brick Bungalow. On and siablin)}. Splendid view of H.irbour. Good locality, very near town. Apply O. I., c o Free I., Nov. 1 m; OFFICE TO BE LET. That very commodious and well-lit office on 2nd floor, Gresfiam House, Battery Road, lately occupied by the
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