The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 February 1901

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    19 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, sth5 th FEBRUARY, iigoi. DAILY ISSUE, No. 4098
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      734 1 P Office. Telegraph St. Sr Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co Steamers f< r CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, rFYLON. INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, j MARSEILLES. GIBRALTAR. SJaITA BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. ■jvro.^h P k of lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for I Ckin't Coast. MAIL
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      781 1 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGA. TION CO., LIMITED. TO FENANG, RANGOON fc CALCUTTA One o» th« Coroo*ny'» steamers ii intended t* le^re Tai.ione Pagar Wharf every week. Passengers and Cargo booked by the abeve steamer* «t through rates to all ports in India and Oivicn also to East Afciom Ports, Mau-.;ius,
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      594 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPI}. Umdir Contract with thi Nithbrlands India Gotirnmint Agents at Singapore. Shfps Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Collyer Quav THI UNDBRMBNTIONBD DATBS ARB ONLT APPROXIMATE From Expected Will be despatched lor Van Outhoorn t'adang via porrs Feb. 3 Penan*, Sabang, Olehleh and via W. C. ports,
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      642 1 aHE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers. &c. *T* H•' and Marine j 1 Engine Repairs ol all descriptions, in the most j I ii r Umj superintendence of European Shipwrwhu and Engiosafs. Docks up to 500 feet in length and 21 V. harf
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      741 1 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. J A EJ!ER U V P B C fu P J?D A i: Sterling Reserve $10,000,000). oilver Reserve j.ooooooi' 12 000 000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS j 110.000,000 COUBT OV UIBBCTOBS. N. A Sibbs, Esq.— Chaikmam. R. Shbwan, Esq.— Deputy Chaibkan. E. Goetz, Esq. Hon.
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      458 1 CONDENSED MJIJ 1%/f t S r irfe &\(m3k If J I ;i: J^- *"'6-2'-w |feCr-.i Guaranteed W Ful, cream. BM^est Sale in the World. "C ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE LIFE Total luvbstbd Funds £q 722 88<: THE LARGEST FIRH OFFICE IN THE WORLD. Mar ,6 B °USTEAD ft Co._A f
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      446 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY A NO *J»OYO KISEN KAISHA (ORIENTAL S.S. CO.) VIA INLAND SEA OF lAPAN»AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted to England France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic line of steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada. Rates
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    The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1901.
    1032 2 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1901. llrrr ail t!.» Pr'-- Or I ri| t•« < I'rr p.-r 7r..«>, t., r „r., 1^< l pr»f draw, I-oyalty, and !.aw. The Strait* Chinese Magazine for l-»e-cember, thus discourses on recent changes in the Municipality. Tub M'nicirALir v <Juite a little
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    210 2 Mr Wee Thiam Tew has been duly elected a Municipal Commissioner for Kochore ward ot Singapore. At 3 p.m. he had already 26 votes, and as the election is not contested 20 votes are sufficient to ensure election. The P. O. outward mail steamer Bengal left Colombo at 1 1
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    THE LATE QUEEN.
    380 2 At the Darul Adab Club a special meeting was held last night, when special prayers were read by the Honorary Secretary, Mr. H. M. Sirat. We quote them, and a free translation by Mr. A. M. Patail of the same.— Ilahi kushuf adohi gerhana, Shamo Inggris di
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    "NO OFFICIAL EXISTENCE."
    252 2 I can thunder like Jove on his cloudrt throne, V my dictum humanity trembles. Of justice and progress I'm right in the van, And my cult a hierarchy resembles But the claim- that my power, my position and wealth lid establish, are met with resistance, And I'm
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    A LATE QUEEN'S SCHOLAR.
    324 2 Many in Singapore will be sorry to hear that Robert Hoisington, the brilliant young 'Jueen's Scholar ot a few years ago, has died of consumption near Jaffna, Ceylon Mr. Hoisington was the son of the Rev. H. L. Hoisington, formerly of Singapore, and took high honours
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  • SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
    • CHINA.
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        SCANTY INTELLIGENCE FROM PEKING.
        20 2 SCANTY INTELLIGENCE FROM PEKING. (Special to the Singapore Free i', t Hongkong, s th Feb Jhe,e is a paucity of
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        CHINA AND GERMANY.
        29 2 The Late Baron Von Ketteler The Mission of Apology Prince Chun has started for Jerman apologise for the murder of bar Ketteler, the late German MirJtl^
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        THE LOOTING MISSIONARIES
        29 2 Arrest of an American Reverend. The Revd. Dr. Amenr, O f the Arn e r,r Missionary Board, has been arre^d Pekmg, for abetting native Christian burglary.
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        THE CHINESE COURT.
        18 2 Its Probable Destmation. Native reports state that tr, Chine* Imper.al Court is going to CbeagU
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        A DECREE BY THE DOWAGER.
        30 2 Cooperating with the Emperor She will Foster Reform. A private decree issued by the Earn Dowager states that she and th united, will introduce reform
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    • SOUTH AFRICA.
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        BOER COMMANDO MOVEMENTS.
        36 2 BOER COMMANDO MOVEMENTS. A Fresh Raid Anticipated. An official despatch states that a com bined movement of several Boer cor.. mandos is taking place withr Colony, and a fresh invasto;: of Ca r < Colony] is anticipated.
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        Garrisons On Their Guard.
        18 2 The garrisons south of the Orange Riv:: are warned to be on their guard.
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        THE GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION.
        32 2 THE GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION. All British Subjects Appealed To. A proclamation by the Governor of Cape Colony appeals to all British to assist the authority in view of an anti« cipateel considerable invasion.
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        POST AT MODDERFONTEIN CAPTURED.
        30 2 Its Relief Not Feasible. A thousand Boers have captured a post at Modderfontein to the southwest ot Kngersdorp. An attempt to relieve the post pruved unsuccessful.
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        The Prisoners Liberated.
        17 2 The officers and men captured arc arm ing at Vcreeniging. London, Feb. jth, loot.
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    137 2 Ihe homeward P. and O. mail Am» sular, Capt. Leigh, will leave for Europe at 8 a.m. on Friday next, the Bth mat Continuous heavy gales and hurricane, have been experienced in the Pacific Uunng the past month, and vessels ending from the Lnited States to China and Japan have
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      349 2 c Rotinson Piano Co., Ltd. U, RAFFLES PLACE, Sin .ipore. Telephone No. 191. J Piano Makers, Tuners Repairers. Music Musical Instrument Sellers. John Little Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE. Arc now showing a large variety of American Carts. These Carts are built to our own specification and are Strong, Light and Durable
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      58 2 CLEARANCE SALE 50 Reduction on all Goods, for Ladies and Gentlemen EXCEPT PERFUMERY CLTLERV Maison Paul R»ffl KtM u^ A Saloon Jan 30 nd 3 Battcr y Road -20.2 1 KKi^i^ on Y incm Answer. 1 w_as cured, and have not since been Tro Jbtod with rheumatism." Sold by all
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      578 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. Club Established 1864. Whisky Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. (PRICfc I-ISI ON APPLICATION.) t-eb. 5 t.ths. TO BE LET *T*HKKE newly built comlotiablt (.ompuund A Houses ai Princep Street. Apply to STEPHENS PAUL Jan 2y K TO LET pOMPOUNO dwelling hou;>e, No. 5.^, Kramai Road. Apply
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      557 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS BIJOU THEATRE FOOT OF FORT CANNING (Entrance facing Ice Works) TO-NIGHT Tuesday, jt/i February and Every Night at 9.30 sharp D'Arc's Marionettes SPECTACULAR DRAMA "Babes in the Wood." PRICES OF ADMISSION. Bone* to hold four $10. I Unreserved Seats Reserved Seats 8 2. I Pit Socts. Gallery (for
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      210 2 The Week Tuesday, sth High Water ll.^l a Municipal Election. M. M. Mail Outwards, due. Penang Races, First Day. Legislative Council, 2.30 p. Polo Club, Exchange, 5 p. S.V.A. Battery Dnll in uniform. S.V.R., A x B Co. Skirmishing Drill. D.B. of Gen. Purposes, 5.15 p. District Grand Lodge, special,
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    S. V. R.
    66 3 There will be sectional tiring .n Tanglin Rifle Range for A. and B Companies 5, V. R.,on Saturday, *.t!i inst., at 2 p.m.. I sharp. All those who have been exercised in their Company's recruit course must attend. There will be individual practice at 200 and 500
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    THE PRINCIPALITY OF WALES.
    90 3 It has been said that a Prince of Wales must be born and not created that is to must be born to a reigning monarch, —and that consequently neither the Duke of York nor his son will assume the title. To those who hold this opinion,
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    THE LATE QUEEN'S CHRISTMAS.
    344 3 Canadian newspaper after giving details of Her Majesty'? Christmas at dsborne, the Royal Children'^ Christmas tree, and the preparations for the Christmas dinner of the entire Royal Household, goes on thus The Christmas dinner comes on Christmas night, and the baron of beef on the eide-board
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    D'ARCS MARIONETTES.
    132 3 I'his well-known Company re opened ut night for a short season, under canvas. m the iite at the foot of Fort Canning. There was a fair audience and although he corr mencement of the programme was d until rather a late hour, the rere*> Tchanical effects produced with
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    PAHANG GOLD.
    49 3 Ihe following telegrams has beta sent the secretary of the Raub and Batu < ah Companies Telegram from Raub. dated Feb. 4th. January crushing finished; 3,100 tons realized 1,260 oz. smelted gold. Telegram from Batu Bersauah, dated Feb. 4th January crushed -109 ton= itone for 73$ :hed gold.
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    THE ARMS IMPORTATION CASE.
    350 3 Both Con <Jl vshid. the Supreme Court this morning, the Justice delivered judgment in the of Mr. A. von Roesbing, of Messrs. Meyer Co against two recent ni convictions, one for importing i'ms and one for concealing arm-. Mr. Napier was for the appellant and ttorney
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    THE LATE QUEEN.
    793 3 (Telegrams via Rangoon. J London, Jan. a 4 Bv express wish of the Queen her funeral will be a Military one. Ihe Gatette publishes a proclamation signed by i th,- P;ivy Councillors declaring the Crown to have rightfully devolved upon the high and mighty Prince Albert Edward.
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    THE MISSIONARY QUESTION AGAIN.
    442 3 THE MISSIONARY QUESTION AGAIN. A recent number of the St. James s Uatttie has a very strong ly- worded leading article on e missionary question, from which we take a few sentences There is one f.»ci which we shall do well to k»ep m mind, and it if this, hat
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    16 3 I When a cycli»t i» thrown from hi* wh«el, ht ftclt the gravity of his potitwn.
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    PING PONG FAMINE.
    316 3 Ishtuatbd Thousands Turned Emttt Away. The deadly Ping Pong malady is upon us. With frightful rapidity, wilh an intensity of feruCHy unparalleled in ihe spoiling history of this, or of any other nation, the awfu! scourge sweeps pinging through our drawing rooms, and the flower of society
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    MINING IN THE PHILIPPINES.
    632 3 Gold, LtAD, < opier and Iron in Ariiit)*M R. OIMNION Of AN ExCERT. Regarding mining in ihe Philippines, the following is from a letter written by a practical miner who entered thtl'.S. rmy as a volunteer and served in Lu^on "At present -here are in Manila
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    65 3 I lie Lowenburg proceeded to Tanjong I'agar yesterday to discharge, 6,000 tons of Japan coal. The Sappho, which was about a month in Dock, has resumed her usual run to Ma acca and the Native States. The Paknam leaves today for her maiden trip to Bangkok The Charterhouse
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    122 3 Ihe first public auction of unredeemed pledges under the new order of Government was field at Messrs. Powell Co's. sale-rooms to-day It will be remembered that previous sales have been held at the Central Police Stalion, and that (as it is believed) a ring of the pawnbrokers and jewellers prevented
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    "STROKING THE T AND DOTTING THE I."
    226 3 {Daily Telegraph.) Excessive tea-ui inking induces, according to V rious oculistic authorities, certain maladies of i the eye. Of course, the mere l.<yman on reading such a statemtnt can only acquiesce. Although the organs are not visibly affected, a dullness of I sight
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    REDJANG LEBONG.
    275 3 1 he Chief Engineer writes as follows I began in the middle of December to drive a tunnel (No. 6 Adit; with the object of cutting the reef at the old workings, 125 feet north of the KJsa. on M*. 5 BiMit. I \enmh of the tuiuiel js
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    THK ROYAL ALLOWANCES
    542 3 Ihe Queen reigned in h r right, holding the rown bo*h by inheritance and election. Her lie rested on the statute of 12 and 13 Will 111. C. by which the succession to the Crown of Briitia *nd Ireland w.is settled on the PriacSM Sophia of Hanov>
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    A COLLISION.
    151 3 A collision occurred in the harbour yesterday morning between a Kling tongkang and a Chinese twakow. The twakow was sunk, with property value $407 on board, belonging to a Macao trader, ol Huklam-st. A London telegram to India dated ..'sth January, states that the Russian Admiral Alfxiefl has
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    MOTOR.CAR MONOPOLY.
    248 3 In a recent contribution from a Parting correspondent to the Malay Mail appears the following With regard to transport via Selangor along the Trunk Koad, it is hoped that State owned motor cars will soon be introduced, and enquiries are, M fact, now being made with a view
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    EXCHANGE.
    71 3 (Corrected UP TO February 5.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 2, demand 2 /°-fg Private credits 3 m/s 2/o}£ documents 3 na/s 2/1 credits 6 m/s 2/1,, France, demand 256 Germany, demand 207 India, T. T 152 Hongkong, demand *%dis. Yokohama, demand... par. Java, demand 123 Manila, demand '%dis.
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    PRODUCE.
    119 3 (February 5 > I in *07-5° Gambier 8.90 do. Cube No. 1 u.20 Pepper, lilack (ordinary S'pore) 28.75 do. White, (Fair L/W— s%) „4250 Nutmegs f iios to the Ib.) 56 do. (80s to the 1b) 76 Mace (Banda) 92 Cloves (Amboina) j» I jberian Coffee 17. Tapioca, small
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      264 3 LIFE AND VIGOUR FOR THE HAIR.— The only article which really possesses nutritious virtues for stimulating, and restoring the hair, is Rowland's Macassar Oil. It removes scurf, harshness, dryness, prevents the hair being injured by illness, and should always be used for children's hair; no other article imparts such a
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      312 3 OCEAN l^M STEAM SHIP |P^* Co. NEOEKi A D :.b STOOM. VAA.RT MAATiiCiIAPPI,' O'-EAAN. Tons. Tons. Achilles 701 1 Myrmidvm 2870 Agamemnon 7011 Nestor 3766 Ajax 701 1 Orestes 4653 Alcinous 6743 Patroclus 550Q Anchisei 2729 Polyphemu* 26!3 Antenor 553' Priam 2845 Calchas 6748 Prometheus 5S7° Cyclops 2066 Pyrrhus 3621
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      391 3 MAILS CLOSE I O-MORROW. For Per At Batavia La Seyne 8 *m Indragin Aing Ann 11 am Djambie Kian Ann n am K. Pahang, \c. Flevo 11 am Muar 6c Malacca Sultan 1 pm Bengkalis, flee. Hong Lee 1 pm Port Dickbon 8c Klang Hye Leong i PM Thursday. Labuan,
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      1684 3 SHARE LIST, FEBRUARY 5 th, igoi,' 1 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares Paid Dit. Bank ol bma and japa.^Ltd. Li Nominal, f 3,000,000 414,231 199,875X4 Deferred. £5 I a 0 -C Hell's AsIk-m.>s Eastern Afcemy. Nominal. 10,000 \k 8,584 8,584 £1 Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $4-S3 Sellers. 175.000 T S^oo*
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      1044 4 NOTICE TKE undersigned have removed jrom 5'5 A Singapore, Ist February, 190^ 6l NOTICE -THE Gambling Farm of Ihe B II r^«g 1 Coast of Sumatra excepting the <*"*»« Bengkalis, for the period from ist Apr. 1901, U 31st March, 1902, and from ist Apnl, 1901, till 31st March, 1904.
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      795 4 WANTED ABl LL Collector and Clerk from the Ist March. Secuiiy of $2,000 required. Apply to H. I. CHOPE.-Acting Agent. P. 8c O. S. N. Company. I Feb. 4 JL WANTED FOR PAHANG. TWO Settkment Officers. Salary £1,800 a year each Paid from open vote; Exchange compensation if eligible. Aopiv,
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      527 4 RILEY HARGREAVES Co., Ltd. Of^E AND WORKS SINGAPORE m i H P D Tanjonc Rhu RhAU bTKhtl TOWN STORE 13 Battery Rd. m m IMPROVED Steam Road Rollers By RUSTON PROCTOR Co. Ltd., England. Fitted with all the latest improvements; efficient, durable, simple and economical in fuel. Prices and Particulars
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      240 4 CHIN HOA HONG Go. TELEPHONE No. 50a. p>EG to intimate that they have established a branch at No. 71-A River Valley Road, where all kinds of provisions and groceries are supplied at moderate charges. Fresh paddy crushed food, flee, ItC, always in stock. All orders promptly executed. Public patronage is
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      532 4 John Little 6l CO, LTD. Black Silks Evening Silks Blouse Silks Dress Materials Costumes Tailor-made Gowns Mantles Ladies Jackets Evening Cloaks Silk Skirts Tea Gown Beautiful Lingerie Millinery Girls Costume Girls Jackets Umbrellas Dress Nets Indies' Under Linen Swiss Embroideries Guipure Lace Silk Chiffons Silk Blousf-s Tatteta Ribbons Sash Ribbons
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
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      898 4 VESSEL S E X P KCTED. Giving port 01 departure, and (.wtiera known) date due here, and name of Agents. Mik-ok-Wak. Admiral Barrosa, Spa., Riode J., due Feb. Blenheim, ri.M.S.. Chatham, due Feb. Gromoboi, Rus. cruis., due Feb. Hatsusb, Jap., due Elswick, Iwatb, Jap., due Elswick, Kasatak, Rus. t.b., due
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