The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 January 1901

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    19 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, 3 ist JANUARY, *****. DAILY ISSUE, No. 4095
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      676 1 P Office. Telegraph St. O-. Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co steals for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANd. «vn)N INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, £IvPT MARSEILLES. GIBRALTAR. <[NDISI, VENICE. PLYMOUTH and': ONDON. TWOS** HUs of leading issued for Persian Gulf, Crr.ttntntal and American Ports, also for Chin* MAIL LINES. 01 IWARD HOMEWARD 1901
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      780 1 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LIMITED. 1 t'ENANG, l-.ANGOONk CALCUTTA t^e Comoany's steamers i* intended '•a VVharf t-very »t >'• -'OVed by U.e aL-ive j Mesmaca Ihraagk itr* to all port :o and Cr.- *lso to Ka.s; Airicafi Porti. MiraritMtt, and LaBOSM* TO MANILA, DIRECT. Taking cargo and passengers for
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      372 1 DX KONINKLIJKE PAKB.TVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with thi Nktherlakds India Gotirnmbnt. Acf.nts at Singapore. Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collver Quay Thi undbrmbntionbd datbs ark Mil approximate. From Expected Will be despatcßed tor HrouvM Dtli yin ports fan 28 Paneh.As.irnn. D<'li Jan. 31 Dc Caipeutier Hatavi.i Jan. 28
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      186 1 THE BANGKOK TIMES. Cable, Times Bangkok." Ihk Lmnw Nk wspapbr m Si am and widely circulated mi Malaya, Cochin-Chir.a, China, the Straits Settlements and Burma. A Daily Newspaper with a weekly Mail Edition (20 p.p.) SuSRdUsTIOM, Daily (postage extra) delivered free locally, 930 a year. Weekly, Post Free $20 a
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      726 1 I (JONGKONG AND SHANGHAI A BANKING CORPORATION. j PAID-UP CAPITAL liooooooo RESERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000') o.lver Reserve a.000.000 j |l2>t>o tOOO 1 RE6ERVK LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS 1i0.000.00e Coubt op Dikbctors. N. A Sißas, Esq.— .Chairman. R. Shbwan, Esq.— Dbputv Chaiiman f Gobtz, Esq. Hon. '<. M Grat A. J.
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      506 1 Ideal Milk 2!!3* Enriched 20 per cent. SbEALMIIKf with C cam lrjfosM) Sterilized-Not Sweetened. j^^^^^J A Perfect Substitute for Fresh E Milk. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE LIFE Total Intestud Funds £0,722 88q THE LARGEST FIRE OFFICE IN THE I WORLD. BOUSTEAD ft Co.— Agents. Mar 16 CANTON INSURANCE~OFFICK LIMITED, HONGKONG.
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      293 1 PACIFIC MA!? COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND <J»OYO RISEN KAISHA 'ORIENTAL S.S. CO.) VIA INI Ol- I APAN AND HONOLUU liitoukjh Paatacjc ndteti granted to England France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lin«. of sterner^, and to the principal cities of th< United States or Canada. Hates may
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
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      BIRIH.
      21 2 At Aitnria, Oregan, on Dec. lyth the wife of John H Whiukir, night editor ol ihe Astorian, of .1 son.
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      MARRIAGE.
      69 2 Dbnnys-Kkttlbvvkll— On 28th January 1001, at St.Ge«.rgc\ Church, Penang, by ihr Rev W. H. C. Hunker ley, Colonial Chaplain, Allbn Hhnry B«i.\ Dbnnys, of Penanc set on d son c.f the late Dr. N B Dennys. of S^ndakan, B. N. Borneo, to Blanche Josp.phine. youngest daughter of the late
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    The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, JANUARY, 31, 1901.
    696 2 The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, JANUAR Y, 31, 1901. r 1 ina.r.Uin 1 iirilinbrd by train ,t. draw. -i tr, Rttifim, I oyalty. and Law. 1 1 is (if no small interest to notice that, as m the case of .Singapore, public lighting is I (juestion well before the rate-payers
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    134 2 The Shipping Office will open from 10 to 11 a.m. (one hour only) on Saturday, Feb. jnd, for the purpose of rlearing vessels. The monthly ,-ewing meeting <»t the Church Work Association will be held at the Raffles Girls School on Wednesday. Feb. 6th at 4 p m. A Kugby
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    THE MEMORIAL SERVICE.
    87 2 We are asked by Archdeacon Perham to state, m connection with the Memorial S< rvkf at the atlu-l a 1 on Saturday next, that all the seat-holdcis who desire to use their seati, at the Service are earnestly requested by the Trustees to be m Church not
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    THE BROLGH COMEDY COMPANY.
    124 2 Mr. Allan Hamilton, the genial advance agent of the a^ove sterling dramatic company, writ- < a- folloari fiom Calcutta, under date i6:li J*nu-try "We sr.all bf m Singapore for four or five nights, comment tug on Wednesday, 27th Frb. The pi ys will be selected from
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    PENANG BUSINESS.
    121 2 Accord ng to Oir Pinan% Gazette the following were to have b. en brought be« fore the Legislative Council on Tuesday last. Motions. By the Hon. J. Bromhead-Matthe* > That it H devrable that the G -vernmer t should improve the iommu"tciHtion between \'en ng and Butterworth, Ptovi
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    MUNICIPAL ENTERPRISE AT SINGAPORE.
    152 2 Municipal Journal of Jan. 4th has thi> We learn that th< Singapore Municipal Council have ju^-t arranged to purt h,ii,t the wbolc ol ihe works and plant of the Singapore Gas Company for a sum approaching /5 > 000. The profits accruing m the first U
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    THE KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA.
    142 2 Si- A IjRDtU CMBt i k" Berlin, Jan. 21. Ihe jubilee celebration ot tin. foundation of the Kingdom of Pru--sia wa> a hri liant afT i r. I he hnijjer.ir Wi ham has create! a new Ordtfl «'f merit for Pru^-ian Crown officers. H»- also decrees
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    IN MEMORIAM.
    184 2 1819—1901. Aye. but our hearts are aching, and our -);n(jaihies arr dead. ["he fount *m of our tears is dry, and even hope has hVd We reek not of to-morrow, all overcast to day— We, fctricken, wail the awful news— our Queen has p^sst-d away. Deartrst Lady, Moiher
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    THE AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH.
    90 2 < ableuß'.m From the Olben Hkvrhbli Congratulations. 1 Sydney, Jan. 13th —His Excellency the Governor-Gent ral has received the following telegram from Her Majesty the Queen Accept my heartfelt congratulations for the New Year, and for the welfare of my new Australian Commonwealth." His Excellency has sent
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    467 2 The Danil Adab Club will bi Saturday ne\t. The number of deaths for Singapore fu 1 the week ending January 2>>th 11 ratio per rnille of 42. 17. Fever, b and phthsis claimed the most victim: Mr. David Cope Jnr.. who known as a profession il Australia, arrived by the
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    • THE LATE QUEEN.
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        THE PERIOD OF MOURNING.
        23 2 A Gazette has been issued dire, \i there be public deep raouroiog till 3rd, and half mourning till a
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        THE KING AND THE KAISER.
        46 2 The Colonelcy of German Ura KOo Guards. The Emperor of Germany ha t po the King to be head oi the 1 Regiment, of which the late Q was the chief. A detachment of the Regiment ticipate m the funeral procession
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    • SOUTH AFRICA.
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        THE FLYING COLUMNS.
        21 2 Th..- columns of Bethune a have arrived at CUnwilliam. Measures Against the Raiders. Operations will commence m a?
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        A TOUGH JOB.
        23 2 Country Pronounced Difficult. The ta.sk of repelling the iovaden I most arduous, a:> the country i< ol I difficult nature.
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        The Boer Munitions.
        13 2 The Boers are abundant!) stores and ammunition. London, January 1
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      358 2 WT Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. 33, RAFFLES PLACE, Simgapori. TILIPHONB NO. 191. Piano Makers, Tuners ft Repairers. I Music ft Musical Instrument Sellers Katz Brothers, Limited. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE STOCK OF English Made Harness BEST WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED \'t Double Horse Stable Requisites of Every Description. £fe Single Horse
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      353 2 FOR SALE CKVfcKAI. sheets ol 24 t» 'it. aLEX. FOX* v™ CommtMlori Affenu 45 Hi*i. Siiect. Ja< 2.2 C\^ saie, ai> of the best brand* oi Dutch Ciffars. Price mocicriu. Chop KONG TEONG HIN U < eel Street. Dec -3 3j3_ IFOR SALE A looa^co Press complete. Has been \er>
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      781 2 TO BE LET THREE newly built comfortable Compound Houses at Princep Street. Apply to STEPHENS PAUL Co. Jan 29 uc TO LET pOMPOUND dwelling house, No. 5-2, Kramat Road. Apply s-i Kramat Road. Jan 29 uc TO LET pOMMODIOUS family residence No. 5-B. Mount Sophia, unfurnished. Entry on February Ist.
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      915 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE THK following Establishments will be closed on I Saturday, February 2nd, being a National day of mourning for Her late Majesty Queen Victoria. JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. X \TZ BROS Ltd. ROBINSON Co. KELLY WALSH, Ltd. Jan Ji i.i FRASBR NEAVE LTD. THIS Company's establishment will remain
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      150 2 The Week Thursday, 31st Hik?h Water :—6.56 a., g. 1 p. S.V.R., B Co. Musketry Drill. Friday, ist Feb. H>eh Water —8.6 a., 9.58 p. S.V.A. Stand.ng Gun Drill. S.V.K., A be B. Co. Kayone- E Mark Lodge, 8.30 p. Saturday, 2nd Hitfh Water :—<j.j a., 10.40 Tai Piibum (Hindu
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    1220 3 Ordinary Mhiini, |»nu >ry joth. icjoi. PR"B»KT:- Or. J. O. AMth'i.i-z. (President) i Col. Pmntftiher and McMTB. B rker, Moss, Evans, >orut, Ue C'looll Gu .in and Choa GiMHg i Th\e. Absbn, —Mr, j aKO Mi" UTis, Ihe minutes of the two previous meetings were confiim. d. PMSIMBT*!
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    45 3 I he Singapore and Zvtena were uoth dock<d at Tanjoug Pagar this morning. The Tccsa p'm et-ded from the Roads to Kcppel Harbour and was docked yesteiday afternoon. R. M. S M*ktmk tecapacMd about the ist or 2nd prox. and will coal here.
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    TELEGRAMS.
    1208 3 Via Ceylon.) London, Ja«uiry 21s. Ihe Prince f Wales returned to LonJ m yoterday, aid nut Knipeior I Willitm and the Duke of C jniau^hi a thsitaiiuii. ThwiM th>y dr«MMt» Badunvn««i P» r and pr c td 1 > O->b m al 10 o'clock this mjr mix Knipeior William,
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    34 3 Mr Joseph Walton, M. P., forwards to the Editor a (HI it«;d copy of his speech m the House introducing an amendment 'o the Address on the question of Affairs m k China, 1
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    OVER THE CHESS-BOARD.
    91 3 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the estrono« mer's game, a 'd the philosopher's g«me, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season." All lonviiu'vcMions si uio be addressed to the L'hfss Kdi'or, Si^gapote
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    Problem No. 276.
    312 3  -  W. A. Shinkman Grand Rapids. By White to ptay .no ....i s hi Mw^a lw fc Below we give what is believed to be the most a «ciet r problem n record. ihe author»tiip is pM.iL)> <.p.,, 1., n^.il.on. but ii it. r..p,,,,H l.» hay» been by
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    Game No 260.
    130 3 _;ame from a tourney pla>cd m Kiev recer liy. A•• lifts v White -Hr lil.«cl< I\r Lichewnu. 1 PK4 •<■ K<-K?, 1 Ki-yß* PKj 11 B'J I jKt Xi Q 12 Bx Xt PxK* 4H. 1. P OKI |(a)i3 b■ X■ B PxP 14 <2 QSLh K-Ki
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    CHESS NOTES.
    361 3 Pay it' < n re-u ned d tin cable match bitw-rfn Strv^pore aiid Ba'avii, the Utt^r having wired jj .P Q IJ, Ihe po nion ;.Ror s little promise cf an Selling t^'intnalton and looks, m trfCl unccmmjiily like a draw. My way of eel- bratm < its
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    SHARE LIST, JANUARY 31st, 1901.
    120 3 SHARE LIST, JANUARY 31st, 1901 UUOTATIOH. CAr.TAL. P AI Ur. S HAR.S P4M, D IV. Hell -<k Kastern A.- Nominal. 4 i«^a»f4 8 S.'.SB4 i« Sagau^gftdja s&',jsr i-nss 3 Bfivsn^ jus- /*s=vj 'xs scrft "N—i-csw 35 .oo.oj'i J^L ';X.,,. North Kechau fiold M. Co. 14.70 Selht.. t i S o,ooo
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    EXCHANGE.
    75 3 (CORKECTED UP TO January 31.) On London Bank 4 m/s 20,, demand 2 ,oT\ Private or'dits 3 m/s 2/o{£ documents 3 m/s 2/rJ credits 6 m/s 2u\;. F<ANCE, demand 2^} G RMANY, demand -.205 In >ia, T. T 150 I H JNGKONG, demand l%di.-. Yokohama, demand .1 par. Java,
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    PRODUCE.
    113 3 (January j|.l 1"> $06.6.-, Gambler 8.55 ac Cube No. 1 1 s.jo Pepper, .'/.ick (ord,i.ar> 'pott; 2« 50 do. White, (Fair L/Wajjl j 4250 Nutmeg" I the '.h. 56 cio. (80s to the ll)i 76 Mhc (Bai.cUj M 9a Cloves (Amhoina) r L tlo^ nC tflr act na«r am.
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      1057 3 SIR ARTHUR HA\ OCX AND SIR ALEXANDER S 1 I I F.NHAM. We learn on very n liable authority by this mail (says the Cerhm Observer) that Sir Alexander Swetteuham will be our n< xt Colonial Secretary here. Sir Arthur Havelock returning to the East, to take up the Straits
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      146 3 YESTERDAYS LAND SALE. The following propettisi wen disposed of at Mr.-srs Pow« II and o's saleroom yesterday afiertinon A j)ic< f of i.iiid m Orctiard-Rd area 7,-50 sq. It., wiih the residt-rtce tliereon No. 3 Orchard Kd., was bought by A. S. D«sK( r for $7.5110; No. 64 South Bridge
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      209 3 SOP r, FAIR. DELICATE SKIN.— A clear ai d ht-alihy c>>m(ilexion produced by using Rowland's K*lydor, the m»>t sooihmg, healing, curative and retr-shing picp.r itmn, and warranted hartnli ss to llie most delicate skin. It prevents rtiid runovi-s Freckles, Tan, Sunburn, Rrdne->s, Roughness, heals Cutaneout Krupn us, liritation, Sting-, of
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      561 3 MAILS CLOSE I n.BIiKKI; W •"'or Per At Batu Pahat Sultana t r v 1 l-abuan, Ac. Tringganu a PM Penang Cheang Hock Kian t, m Brngkahs sc Bagan long Chay Un 3pm Sourabaya, Btc. Han Poh Guan PM Penang />,« Seng j pm i Ratavia Dt Carpentier 4 pm
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      1240 3 II r.a*. a»o i.bi Commnndert Arnvei W tmm AIuIRINB Blit ilo °P' '-°5o X- D. Hunt Dec. 93 Hon R kon X ta ,n Ask* Moore Hr i 7g4 Wca herell Ja. .2S M. -v \1 H k', M Akßatoon Apcar Bnt. 28 7 y Fey J n >'.B_ X
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      404 4 GOLD MEDAL. Sfe (^B i W r/le Brl fl> e <" c Journal excellence esUblished a j^V^^^v reputation of its own." FOOD for i V"" f ri INFANTS abie P'-eparation. 1 j| INVALIDS, and the AOED^l^^^-^^ Illne*. or .ft. It may nrw tx obUUned In se«l«d Tin* M ChemUt*. etc..
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      682 4 RILEY HARGREAVES Co., Ltd. OFFICE AND WORKS SINGAPORE SHIPYARD Tanjong Rhu READ STREET uinunruiXD TOWN STORE 13 Battery Rd. m m IMPROVED Steam Road Rollers By RUSTON PROCTOR Co. Ltd., England. Afl MnS^ws^ißw^. ■■■■■iw^^^^HKr Ifin^jßßPi Fitted with all the latest improvements efficient, durable, simple and economical m fuel. Prices and
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      664 4 II CALVEBi S i Carbolic Preparations COMPRISE The Best Disinfectants JmXSSHtSSSm I The Best Soaps 'TSSLSfiSm.'' t r-v *«v Tooth Powder. Paste The Best Dentifrices »"^'«>»<' < r-k yy For fto-e Ey«a, Cuts, Burn*, The Best Ointment »-.o A..m.n«. Atarded 100 MeJ'tis and Dir>on.-H> J ftr Superior Eu Can oe
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      149 4 Horse Cellar" Whisky. To be obtained from Mums, chin HOA hong i* Co., ltliL Road. HOON KEAT cv Co ANN LOCK Co. GEOK TEAT .v Co. YONG H<».\ SENG ,v Co. YONG LEE SENG U Co. GHEE SOON .v Co. AGENTS GUTHRIE|and Co. Nov 1 tuths uc THE HORSE REPOSITORY
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      195 4 GHEE SOON Co. Nos. 27 ami> jg ORCHARD ROAD. pjKG to inform the Residents of Tanglinand the Mirroundnifj district that they can now supply all kind- of Spirits and Liquors, Crushed Fcod anp Paddy also Fraser and Neave's Aerated Waters and all binds of Provisions, \.c. Delivered promptly wilhin a
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      708 4 Government of Pcrak. Nona TENDh-KS arc invited for the supply and u> livery m Taiping of one Six-Ton Steam Roadroller, m perfeci working order. Tenders must state the name of the maker and date of leaving the works, also the date by it will be delivered m Taiping. Tenders will
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      909 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port o: aepariu.c, and (whrre known) date due here, and name of Agents. Mbn-of-War. Admiral Barrosa, Spa., Riode J.,due Jan. Blenhbim, ri.M.S.. Chatham, due Feb. Gromoboi, Rus. cruis., due Jan. Hatsusb, Jap., due Elswick, Iwatb, Jap., due Elswick, Kasatak. Rus. t b., due Jan. Pullada, Kus. cruis.,
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