The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 December 1900
1900-12-07
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section18 1900-12-07 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 7 ih DECEMBER, 1900 DAILY ISSUE No18 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement794 1900-12-07 1 "W Office. Telegraph St. Ihj Wharves. Keppel Harbour, O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANC CFYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA. ADEN, FGYPT. MARSEILLES. GIBRALTAR, MALTA. BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued lor Perstar Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also foi China Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWARD794 words
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Advertisement761 1900-12-07 1 1 pHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. OUTWARD. HOMKVVARD. For Honukono Shano- For NWkskillus and hai Japan Ports. I.omiom. Through Bills of Lading issuer) to Manchester Continental ports, New York, Boston, PhiUdel- phia and Baltimore, Ace. for freight and other particulars apply to THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, Agents,. 1 Feb761 words
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Advertisement1027 1900-12-07 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKKTVAART M AATSCH APPIJ Under Contract with the Netherlands India Government. Acents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collyer Quay I HE UNDERMRNTIONKD DATES ARE ONLY APPROXIMATE. Prom Expected Will be despatcDed lor Van Diemen Uatavia Da 3 Batavia Cheribon, I'egal, P-calongan, Samaranj;, Sourabaya, tSanj^>ewangie,1,027 words
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Advertisement734 1900-12-07 1 UONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAI iiocoorto RKSKRVK KUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000) oilver Reserve 2,000 000 j 12l 00 000 RESKRVB LIABILITY OK PI'OP'URTORS lio.ood.oi* 1 Courr o* Uirector^ N. A Sitss. Esq.— Chaikmak R. Shbwan, E»q.— linrurv Chaibman. E. Gobtz. Hxj. Hon. k. M f;«Ar A.J. Ravmoho, Emj.734 words
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Advertisement916 1900-12-07 1 ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE LIFE Total Invested Funds /"q,72J SBk THE LARGEST FIRK OFFICE IN THB WORLD. BOUSTKAD Co-Agents. Mar 16 CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED, HONGKONG. pital Subscribed $2,500,000. XMOUMT fAID-UP .4 500.000. Reserve Flkd .$1,150,000. Marine Risks at Curunt Rates. BOUSTEAD St Co.- Afenta 'PHE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE916 words
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Advertisement340 1900-12-07 1 DACIKIC: MAIL STSAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDKNTAL AND ORlr- N STEAMSHIP COMPARAND »pOYO KISEN KAISHA (URIIMTAL S.S. CO.) «..s. „n.,. Un.ud State, or ,< s m t coU<i n^ on application 7 1 i^b«\*ST ho I ldm through UKDKRS I U DiptematicandX u,l:. N Vl H H-ngk.ugM.ru g China GILFILI O |>340 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article44 1900-12-07 2 On thf 'th inst.. M Si Andrew's Cathedral, by the Ven'ble Archdeacon Perhtm, FIoMBCS Ma«y B^tlktt, daughter f the late John Edward Bartl.tt, of P. verel CtMßft, Aylesbury, Bucks, to Alfred J»mbs Franc. k, son of J. C. Fraser, formerly of Yok'tham* and44 words
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Article17 1900-12-07 2 At'he General Hospital, at 6 p m. on the 6th tnst., Linlsay Dymock, E P.C. 22.17 words
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Article, Illustration1232 1900-12-07 2 THE recent string of appointments to Colonial Governorships, including a considerable "general post" amongst more officials acting m charge of minor Colonies, has attracted a good deal of attention, chiefly account of the things left unsaid. For instance the Ceylon Observer says The only remark that1,232 words
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Article207 1900-12-07 2 A match will be played at the Tanjong Pagar ground on Sunday, between a Police team and a team from the Rikisba Depot. Kick-off at 5 p.m. ANOTHER ARMS CASE. At the Police Court this afternoon, Philips Terry, a commercial traveller, was charged with importing thirty six revolvers without207 words
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80 1900-12-07 2 Shanghai, November 27th. Last evening thirty French soldiers on leave had a collision with the Municipal police, the formf-r using swords. Several persons were wounded. It is stated that this affair was done m revenge on account of a reported attack by British80 words
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Article81 1900-12-07 2 Some good prices were realised at the land sale held by Mr H A. Crane, at the Auction Rooms yesterday. Three houses m Jeidah-st. fetched $4,500, one m Clyde-st $1,800 and two m Palembang rd., $3,100 A house m Hadj^e Lane went under the hammer for $1,250, two81 words
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Article163 1900-12-07 2 The Kobe Chronicle says Lieut Phillirr.ore. of the British warship Barfleur whose nomination for the Distinguished Service Order was announced by telegraph, dirl admirable service on the Seymour Expedition, and also at fie attack on the native city of Tientsin. Wli^n the 9th U. S. Infantry, under163 words
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Article394 1900-12-07 2 Owing to an insufficiency of special juro.s, occasioned by several bring challenged m the murder case against Lv Ah Kuang and Liong Ah Kang yesterday, the trirtl has been postponed until Thursday Best. On that d tte also, the new trial of lan Hre Koh and Awang. for394 words
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Article98 1900-12-07 2 U.S. Cruiser Lost at Guam—am Island Devastated. Manila, 29th Nov.—The U.S. cruiser Yosemtte was wrecked m a typhoon at Guam on the 13th Nov. Five of the crew were lost, the remainder being rescued by a collier. J Justin Mand was devastated by the typhoon, one98 words
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Article215 1900-12-07 2 SOUTH AFRICA. THE CAPTURED DETACHMENT AT DEWETSDORP. Whereabouts Unknown. Nothing whatever is known of the fate ot the 450 prisoners captured at Dewetsdorp. HOLLAND AND SOUTH AFRICA. Dutch Premier No Psychological Prophet. The Dutch Premier has declared to th* States-General that he is unable to foresee the psychological215 words
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Article303 1900-12-07 2 Mow to Marry and Start a Grocer's Snof. If "an oyster may be crossed m love" that interesting mollusc ha* been found per contra to pror ote the love affairs of mankind. There is an ancient fish-like smell about this yarn illustrative of the beneficent influence of the303 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement1667 1900-12-07 2 Katz Brothers, Limited. ""T" BAY MARE "<.UCILLA 0: \\fINNER of Roadsters' Race at last MeetX*>^ f** 1R A splendid hack, has carried a lady. Great Clearance Sale Tr"'™»°^™^ for cash. TrkVin T ifflo NOW PROCEEDING J onn 1-1 LUC T T* TN C LTD Last Two Days t FRIDAY AND1,667 words
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Advertisement687 1900-12-07 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED /")NE Dumpy Level and tripod; also sixteen feet staff. Apply GUTHRIE Co. Oec j7 B.u WANTED riENTLEMEN to buy White Kid Gloves. Price 65 cents and $1 per pair. WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW k Co. J^ CJL loia WANTED CTORE-KEEPER. A reliable man with ex- perience m General ProHucc.687 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous169 1900-12-07 2 The Week Friday, 7th High Water —10.15 a., 11 .^3 p. S.V.R. Rccruus Drill, 5 p. Mark Lodge Regular, 8.30 p. Saturday, Bth 1 Hnjh Water :—10.55 a. Furniture Saie, Grange-rd., noon.' Golf Clvb —Handicaps. Cricket—S.V.A S.V.R. v. S.R.C. Probables v. The World. Star of East. 1 emptr^nc lub, 7.30169 words
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Article1625 1900-12-07 3 Doc, Killing m Penang To tui Eoitob. Sir, Will you allow me to comment 1 briefly on a paragraph whi< h appeared m your issue of December tie Ist. lean throw some light on the subject alluded to m it. More than one effort has been made by persons1,625 words
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Article43 1900-12-07 3 CHOLERA The lowing cholera 1 ases were reportc i•. ria I ca -k' l -road. 1 41 h Mil*, hnigi-road. 1 x 1 P b ing- road. 2 -d>nce unkno*n. Tr tai .a- and 4 Heaths. Total to date 14.2 cases, 1.27 deaths.43 words
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Article300 1900-12-07 3 Ihe return ol Import* and Exports for th»- Quarter ended Jji 3 >th, 1900. show a fair incrrase < retains lor the cor-rr-p n lii 1 tf the previous -^a ot unijoit both m dI ar and g values, i 3 more maik^d than t it of exports,300 words
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Article342 1900-12-07 3 [lli»- following paragraphs were inadvertently osakted yestcrdayj. The vft-ran < J.'ss pUyer, M. An ous dr Kivicre ha* succrrded m obtaining 30/ 00 francs fr m M. CamiLe BUnc, for an iwHf natisual Chms I urnammi at Monte < arlo m February next. T h.- programwe wnl be issued342 words
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Article481 1900-12-07 3 The f'lllowi'if? c >mments from Indian papers refer to Straits' horses sent up to Calcutta. The Crown was r.g.iin added to H. H. ibi Sultan of |ohore's Mffiim tins year, and m .ill likelihood, CaMer will ride the black jjelduitf. arUSM pedigree at peats t t>e unknown H481 words
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402 1900-12-07 3 Railway Kollisi. Stock. Calcutta, Nuvtmbrr 1 51 ri The Calcutta Port Commissioners, at tli«-ir last melting, cons dcred the proceeding, ot the Finance Kitab.'ishment Committee on a net- i»y the Vice-( tiairman, reporting the r< suU f ttndmrt invitci for n ne locomotives and 151 t^402 words
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Article626 1900-12-07 3 The New York. H-rald print! tins despaun from Varcouvrr Mr. B. I-ei^h Hunt, an eccentric New Yorker, who made many millions m Corea, got gambln^ on tlie homewa'd voyage with Baron de S-iint-l^urent, the Btlgi-tn ViceConsul at Shanghai, eventually w.nning i^, oo do. I .M at poker from626 words
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Article281 1900-12-07 3 (Daily Press.) Shanghai, 29th November. Tientsin despatches dated yesterday, report that Boxers and soldiers are creeping back secretly to the neighbourhood. A very uneasy feeling is general among the Chinese at Tientsin, all expecting trouble when the port closes. A serious reverse to the German expedition281 words
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Article79 1900-12-07 3 lel-grams liav^ hren recelvad hy the various Viceroys an<J Governors of Provm<<->, from l.i Haag-chaag, telliag them tliat ihey will have to contribute a total of Fls. 30, "00,000 annually, < omm»-ncir)i» from n>-xt year, towards paying off the indem« 1 ity Cl m. 1 will have79 words
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Article522 1900-12-07 3 A Hsiao, tele grass reports that the famine ia that province, especially m Hsian Pr»-- tiur- is bo 1 a<l thai the iahabitaats have alreadj h > rt lo the eating of t ee teaves.ro tc, wbt!»l assoagst the hilly distiicts m the vicinity, recour-e has522 words
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Article108 1900-12-07 3 The Dowager Empress proposes toremain *t 11-ianfu and m allow the Emperor t<i r- turn io P- king when peace las been concluded Minis m:ks' Confkkknc. k— Sir E. Satow's Proposal. London, h November. Dr Morrison telegraphs to the Times, that the Foreign Ministers havt accepted108 words
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Article49 1900-12-07 3 The hospital ship \fame passed through the harbour at nine this morning, on her retuin fiom China. The Siak, which has been m Keppel Dock for a considerable time, left for the Roads this morning. A Dutch steamer went through from West to East at noon to-day.49 words
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Article115 1900-12-07 3 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Corps, Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, December ;th, 190* 1. Duties r# Orderly Officer for the ensuing week I ieut. F. J. Kenjaheld. Orderly N. C. O. for ihe ensuing week Corpl. K. Wallace. 2.115 words
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Article489 1900-12-07 3 Prevention, «-.iys ihe proverb, is better th.in cure. So it is. and vastly easier. lh.it is, when >ou knmv ho-w to prtvent. Jhe town of London would n«t h.ivr l-ci-n s( our^ed by the plague if people had known ho* t.. prn< tit it. Hut489 words
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Article143 1900-12-07 3 SHARE LIST. DECEMBER 7 th, 1900. ,<_. QUOTATION. «;ap ITal t 4ll ,|p. SH4Rt p 4(l> Ml iMmAf Nominal f I "k^U Fraser anH N«vf I. 1. iWSellers 6% Deb«. prem US.ooo V Hon K kon, a,.a Hank $5,7.50 <, fc J*b» M,n,^,^r«ul,n^ o. ,5.80 Sales. 4", J^» Rts W-aeiiers.143 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement359 1900-12-07 3 Facts of absorbing interest to those who are m the clutches of kheumat.sm. One cannot be lo > quickly cured of Rheumatism. I"<» tfet rid ol ili.iv: artful pains th.it mak.life a never Mdfog series of torture, now milde now excruciating, to-day m bed, to morrow hobblink; around m crutches359 words
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Advertisement290 1900-12-07 3 OCEAN jfcfl^ STEAM SHIP |p^* Co. NIDIRI A I ST .1 VAAK'i -A i A EAA Tons. lons. Achilles 701 1 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 701 1 Nest<r 3766 Ajax 7011 Orettes Alcinous 6743 Patroclus Anchises Polyphemus itt\7, Antenor W3I Priam 284s Calchas 6748 Prometheus {57a Cyclops ><.66 Pyrrhus 36^1 Datdanus290 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous613 1900-12-07 3 n«ta .1..] .on* CojaMMojf)an VaOOata FIMBATom Maatera Arnwe.l -onaieoee. AJ^x But. 4477 Km Dec. 3 Yokohama ManaiaM London.!' A«ii«B«t Brit. 1 I Anyus Nov. 2, KeUntaa Woe Bin Kvantaa A-r*toon Apcar Hr... 2879 y Deft Calcutta sar. at M H A*'M-kc Jap. ftvx> Trennt I Hongkong Pat. Simona Penang I)613 words
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Miscellaneous248 1900-12-07 3 Dec. 6— Per A. Apcar Capt Bus N •V I). K. G Mr, B Mrs. M. M«ycr, I<-. J n ih, Miss Sol om I Jud-ih. Mrs A U%, Mrs \mdak. Dec. 7. P er C:rjl,t,.i 4r. J igean\. Ihe laro fiOM M Ball at Kort MMMM Mi >M Uh248 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement792 1900-12-07 4 Katz Bros. Christmas LIMITED. AND ~^B££3B2£#&™ New Year X'MAS NEW YEAR cards Presents SINGAPORE VIEWS Under the Most Distinguished Patronagi ov With Greetings JjjlUftl. (INSPECTION INVITED) H. R. H. the DUKE of CONNAUGHT Katz Bros. LIMITED. j|i^3 T^^l^^^^ T 4.4.1 /x H. H: the SULTAN of JOHORE. John Little B792 words
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Advertisement833 1900-12-07 4 RILEY, HARGREAVES Co., Ltd. ENGINEERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, BRIDGE AND SHIPBUILDERS AND GENERAL CONTACTORS. SINGAPORE. r I L" 1 ATV X T i." 1 f.^ y M9BU«, IN SINGAPORE NATIVE STATES SOLE AGENTS FOR The Improved Portable Steam Engines Estimatcs e ivcnf °'^ttign g T3TD4. -o 4- »r« t^jt^i,833 words
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Advertisement618 1900-12-07 4 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION "T*ENDBRS will be rttcivid at |kt Colon w A Secretary* Offca, up to noon of the 20th I rimbcr, lyoo, for Pie fol.uwmg works Providing fitting-, for filing papers on the mezzanine flour of Ro ord Rjom, Colonial SeLretar/* Office. PIMM and Specifications may b<: seen, and printed618 words
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Advertisement231 1900-12-07 4 THE HORSE REPOSITORY Ex s s cur us Begs to inform the Gentry of Singapore that he has 50 Horses. Cobs and "Po nies suitable for all purposes which have been carefully selected for the requirments of this market, and all 4 broken and ready for use shortly after arrival.231 words
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Advertisement1226 1900-12-07 4 VESSELS EXPECTED* BiGlving port 01 aepanurn, and (where kno*n) ditr dvi ritre. ana name of Agents. MjM ••EaWtl AOMiKai Bußtti Spi., RiodcJ.,due Dec. Gloky, Portsmout 1 due Dec. Gr<.muboi, Rus. cruis., Dec. Hatsusb, Jap.. F.lswick, Iwatb, Jap., Elswick, Kasatak. Kus. tb., Dec. PoLLArM, Kus. cruis., Dec. Pola. Aust. Dec. Poltava,1,226 words
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Advertisement660 1900-12-07 4 NOBELS Explosives Co., Ltd. GLASGOW. MANUFACTURERS OP Dynamite, Gelignite, Gelatine Dynamite, Blasting Gelatine, Detonators, ALL KINDS OP Safety Fuses, d Electric Blasting Apparatus The above Explosives, being all mc^u tactured m Great Britain, are made to Pass the high standard of safety and purity tests imposed by the British Government660 words
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