The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 March 1901

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    19 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES, SINGAPORE: THURSDAY, *ist MARCH, j igoi. DAILY ISSUE, Xo. 4135
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    • Advertisement
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      765 1 Q Office. Telegraph St. Xr Wharves. Keppel Harbour. 0 STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG CFYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADENr, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR-VAI-TA. BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of I-admg issued for Persian Gulf, Continental ar.d American Ports, also for r, ,na Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARJ) iIUMEWARI) 1901 1
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      755 1 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVT TION CO., LIMITED. PENANG, RANGOON St CALCUTTA Onr ni the ComD-ny's steamers is intended ta leave Tai.tonr Pifar Wharl every week. •senders and Cargo booked by the at ove st ii ci» at through rates to all ports m India and Ov'ir also to hast African
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      624 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKB.TVAART MAATSCHAPPI}. Under Contract with thi Neth krlands India Government. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, lat? F DAENDELS Co.. 2-3 Coli.yer Quay THI UNDBRMKNTIONBD DAI KS ASK ONLY APPROXIMATE. From Expected Will be 'icapatcQed lor G.G.v Lansber^'t- Penang M.ir. 17 IV 1 <ir, Saba g, O.ilu h and
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      762 1 fJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI j** BANKING CORPORATION. \^^i^t 00 Sterling Reserve $10,000,000 "> Silver Reserve 3,000,000 j 1 3.°00,u00 RESKKVB LIABILITY Oh PKOi'!:!MTORS $io,ooooco COOKT Of IJIKECTOM. R. Shsw an, Ksq. Chairman. Hon J. Keswick Esq.—DKi-urT Chaib-an. Hon. M Ghav R. L. Richardson Esq. A. Kaupt, Hs 0 p. Sachsb, Esq.
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      494 1 Weal Milk C*^:: Enriched 20 per cent. fiSriittK' with Cream S Sterilized-Not Sweetened. **SV^^j A Perfect Substitute for Fresh __?*ir-^*^ Milk. JVj ORWICH UNION FIRE INSUR ANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. 1 D 170 ■> KOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY h. 7 m „com..:::. :J*t%Z I nsunnrp effected on alr-.ost
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      300 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND »J»OYO KISEN KAISHA (ORIENTAL S. S. CO.) VIA INLAND APANAND HON Throu^'l. granted to EiH' trance, and (i.'iminy by all trins-AtLi-u.-of steamers, and to the principal c iL nited States or Canada. Rales may bt obtained on application. ORDERS TO
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  • Domestic Occurrence
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      MARRIAGE.
      31 2 On Saturday, March i6(h, at the Presbyterian hurch, by the Rev. S. Stephen Walker, M.». ROLI lilnßdLD QISKN to Pal LA MaKUL BRITA, eldest daughter of the late Capt. Kahicke.
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      DEATH
      26 2 At the General Ho^pit*!, Singapore, on M.irch 20th, J oh. x Lbwis Je k ins, of Aberayon, Cardiganshire. Aged 35. Funeral at 5.30 p.m. to-day.
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    The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1901.
    645 2 The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1901. i nun 1 unbribed by Rr :*>on. Loyalty. »rd A^ the news of the situatiou up north filters m to us through various telegraphic channels, it is becoming plainer every day that Russia, m carrying through an allround polity of grab and
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    918 2 Public lighting is run on exceptionally economical lines m Moulmein, where the Mansfield Oil Gas installation is now managed by a Superintendent on fifty rupees per mensem The Imp. German mail steamer Bayern having lelt Hongkong on the 20th instant at noun may be expected to arrive here on Sunday
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    THE PHILIPPINES.
    166 2 In another year, it is expected that the English language only will be used m the Manila schools. At present, Spanish is the medium of education. A Brewing Company is being floated m Manila with a capital of 1,000, 000 (Mex.) It will be known as the American
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    THE SWIMMING CLUB.
    344 2 The annual general meeting of the Swimming Club was held m the S. V. C. ID 1 ill Hall (by kind permisi-ion of the Commandant) last evening, about forty members being present, Mr W. Makepeace, President, m the Chair. The report of the Committee says, among other
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    YESTERDAY'S LAND SALE.
    146 2 Hioh Ph At Powell Co.'s saleroom, yesterday, the following town properties were disposed of. T here was. a large attendance of Chinese buyers and the prices obtained indicate a very satisfactory »tate of the market Carpenter btree:, „y ears leases, dated 184 J. sq. ft. Ma 1
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    THE "VINHLONG."
    136 2 In connection with the floating of the stranded Vinhlong from Baranti Reef yesterday morning, it appears that this was effected by lightening the ship of 300 tons of cargo from the forehold and some coal and water from the middle hold, she tthen, with lug aid from the
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    TEMELONG HYDRAULIC TIN M. CO.
    150 2 The following is the report for presentation at the meeting of the Company on March 30th.— J The Directors beg to submit the Bilance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account for the half-year ending 31st December, 1900. Mining operations at Temelong were expected to start
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  • SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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      CHINA.
      49 2 THE IMPERIAL COURT. (Special to the Singapore Free f rfis Hongkong, March 21st, 10.45 am the| Court promised to star for Peking on the 3rd, it is still at Hsian.fu where the Dowager Empress and bet maintain a predominance. GENERAL GASELEE. General Gaselee is expected at Shanghai to-morrow.
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      THE MANCHURIAN CRISIS.
      96 2 JAPANESE NAVAL CONCENTRATION, The Russian Fleet Assembled. The massing of the Japanese Meet at naval ports is considered a< our.terdemor^. tration to the Russians, who hay. a fleet between Corea and Japan. Press Discussion m Japan Influential Japanese newspapercalmly the Manchurian Convention REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. RIOTING AT ST.
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      SOUTH AFRICA.
      65 2 DUTCH TRAINWRECKERS EXECUTED. The three Dutch Colonials who wer? convicted of trainwrecking and senter.ctd to death, have been executed at De Aa:. SEVERAL SHARP SKIRMISHES. There have been some sharp skirmisher between Gorringe's and De Lisle's columns and Kruitzinger s commando. FLIGHT OF THE ENEMY The Boers, who
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      NARROW ESCAPE OF THE MUSEUM RHINOCEROS.
      136 2 Yesterday afternoon at 5-30 p. m.. foments of cement began to fall down from the plaster rose" which adorn> the centre of the dome m the Museum. The attendants, fearing a total collapse of the dome, hastily removed the cases of rare insects from
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      SHIPPING NEWS.
      92 2 The French transport Vinhlong is now re-shipping all her cargo, stores and coals and every effort is being made to give her quick despatch. She will most probably get away to Saigon either this evening, or at daylight to-morrow. One of the lighters used for salvage operations went
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    41 2 > m We deeply regret to announce (says the N.-C. Daily News) that news has been received of the recent death at Peking o» the Rev. John .Dudgeon, M.D., CM, one of the oldest and best-known foreign residents m the Chinese capital.
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      493 2 A NOVELTY IN PIANOS THE KRELL PIANO AN AMERICAN PIANO Specially made for the Straits Settlements PRICE $310. GOLD AT RATE OF THE DAY THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. m RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. TELEPHONE No. 191. Mar. .2 33> Jgg_ Katz Brothers, Limited. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE SHIPMENT OF
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      788 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED FOR a tank installation near Singapore a European or Eurasian for outdoor work. Apply under letter H.co Fret Press. Mar. at 25.3 RAFFLES INSTITUTION WANTED (or the Raffles Institution, THREE JUNIOR ASSISTANT MASTERS to teach m the Lower School. Apply personally to C. M. PHILLIPS, Raffles Institution.
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      161 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS TEMPORARY OFFICES A CLOUETjbegs to notify that he has taken temporary Offices m 8 Battery Road lately jcrupied by the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. Mar. 21 25.3 The Royal Visit. FLAGS FOR DECORATIONS 5* fc FLAGS <* from to a dozen upwards may be ordered from ALEX. FOX CO.
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      188 2 The Week. Thursday, 21st Hi»jh Water 10.46 a., 11.8 p. P. Sl O. Mail Homewards, due. Furniture Sale, Goodwood," Powell, 1.3a p. At Zero," Town Hall, 00. P. 6c O. Mv» Friday, 22nd High Water :—i 1.29 a., 11.39 p. P. 4c O. M<*:l Homewards closes, 6 a. Singapore Club
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    UNKNOWN
    471 3 A quiet but pretty wedding uime off yesterday afternoon at St. Andrew's Cathedral when Dr. 1. liill Jamieson of Penang was married to Miss Mary Mines, daughter of Mr. J. Jessop Milnes, of Huddersfield. The ceremony was performed by the Revd. D. Holland Stubbs, the choir also assisting m
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    TELEGRAMS.
    402 3 {China Mail De Wet is going to Pretoria to participate m the peace negotiations now m progl L3S lk«c wilil Lorrf kiloksnar An airly settlement is expected. The German Legation has purchased the Peking Club property adjoining the Legation compound, and has also entered into ar arrangement with Sir
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    "AT ZERO."
    132 3 This Musical Romance will be repeated this evening at the Town Hall at 9 p.m. tharp. The Straits Cy< le Agency, who are laying themselves out for decorating premises for the Royal Visit, desire it to l»e known that the earlier orders arc- placed with them, the more
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    TWO FIRES
    1108 3 The very rare occurrence of two fires on the same day, and almost at the same lime, somewhat startled Singapore yesterday. The first call of ihe Brigade was to the Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Balestier-rd., where it was found that one of the leper wards had caught fire.
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    S. C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    502 3 The special attention of competitors m the tennis tournament h called to the alteration m the time of sterling pliy. Players with their umpires mu^t be at the Courts not liter than 5 p.m., by the Tourname t Clock (445 for championship final tie;. Should boih
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    THE EXECUTIONS IN PEKING.
    349 3 Thr Prkirnj correspondent < f the N -C. Daily Neu> wrote on the 26 h February: At 2j> to-day, the 26th of February, extreme penalty of the law, by dccnynatio n By 10 a m., an eOOI BKHM crowd 1 f both Chinese *nd loreigneif had
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY.
    230 3 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant, Smjjapoie Volunteer Corps, Head Quarter Office, Fori Fullerton, Singapore, March 21st, 1901. 1. DOTIIS: Orderly Officer for the ensuing week l.i< vi. F. Hilton. Orderly N. C. O. for the ensuing week >>t r^t H. Heaney. 2. Parade
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    OVER THE CHESS-BOARD.
    629 3 Gentlemei, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastime*, playe at chesse, the as'ronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whe tes tuyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body m the mean season." All communications should be addressed to the Chess Editor, Singapore Free Press."
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    CHESS NOTES.
    497 3 Do not I* t theory smother your own originality the pleasures of memory are many and great, but surely one of the smallest of them is to win a game at chess on a purely book" variation. In the lty ot London Championship Tournament, Mr. T. F. l-awrence,
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER RIFLES.
    444 3 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'blf A. Murray, Commandant Singapore Volunteer Corp«. Head Quarter Office. Fort Fullerlon. Singapore, 2ist March, 1901. 1. Duties Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Lieut J. MacLennan. Orderly N.C.O. (or the ensuing week A Coy. Sa. H. W. Miarp. B Coy. Corpl.
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    EXCHANGE.
    74 3 (COKKECTED UP TO March ji Un London. B»uk 4 m/- 2/o, b demand 2/0 Private credits 3 m/s 2/0/,documents 3 m/s 2/0! credits 6 m/s 2 /°H FRANCE, demand 251 1 Germany, demand 204 Inijia. I T 1501 HONGKONG, demand {%dis. Yokohama, demand.. i% par, Java, demand 121 Manila,
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    PRODUCE.
    118 3 (March 21 1 tin 564.50 Gambler 8-750 do. Cube No. 1 n.6 Pepper, Uiack (ordinary S'porei 28.7s do. White, (Fair L/VV—5% „43 Nutmegs uos to the Ib.) 56 do. (80s to the Ib) 76 Mace (Banda) 92 Cloves (Amboma) 33 Liberian Coffee 18. Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality, 537
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    SHARE LIST, MARCH 21st, 1901.
    429 3 yUOTATIOH. CANTAL. PAID U>. SHARES PAID DIV. Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. Nominal. < 2,000,000 414,331 199,875X4 Deferred. iS'tf I 1,250 Zi Bell's Asutos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 10,000 3<s8 f 8 5 4 1 4 1,410 unissued Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3.80 Sales. 175.000
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      115 3 An Honest Medicine for La Grippe George W. Waitt, of South Gardiner, Mo., says: "I have had the \vor*t cough, cold, chills and grip and have tikcn lot- of Irish of no iiccount hut profit to t It* wdpg. Chamfxrhiiu's Cough Ki-moly ia the only iliinj; that has (Imic uiiy
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      324 3 OCEAN I^^ STIAM SHIP |j* Co. NEUERLAND^CHE bTOOMVAART MAATjC j APPIJ -"JEAAN. Tons. lons. Acntlles 701 1 Myrmidon 287 c Agamemnon 701 1 Nestor 37^6 A/ax 7011 Ortstes 4653 Alcinous 6743 Patroclus 5501, Anchises 2729 Peleus 7200 Antenor 55^1 Polyphemus 2613 Calchas 6748 Priam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Datdanus
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
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      222 3 MAILS C'-OSE h,,r Per At ■< U 'IP M 11 W fcu'ope Bengal 0 AM X t'ahann, ace. Aing Hin IPM Malacca, ace. Ban Whatt H\n f* PaltmbatiK Ophir I S»TURD»T. Samjrani; ai B^iavia Hok Tjiet fAH I.aLuan ac Manila Chiengmai II AM Penanj» Pt,i Smg 2 rt» 11 ac
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      1022 3 V X l k L>. IN FUpb and To CorT-trarder'. A A""1 I Algfrin.- Prit M6B BD. Hunt Kch. t^ Peaaag I'neerteia. (■.•ram Out. M 0 Pool Mar. 19 IJliio IVinhloag Fr. :i.'-< s Campion Mar. SO Toulon M B— h— Out. (»U(» Oominicu- Mar. z<» |{|,i.. I anjumaaain Au.
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      181 3 BONOKONO WVATHKA 1 BLEOBAMH BaroaMter, rednoad to 33 I ihreabeit, and to tin- level of tbe aea m Laehea tenth, and hundred! ha. M anils baro. readinga m millimel re». Temperature m the shade m < r. Fahren-v-ii trt,.y: huiui.iity <>t all aatnratad mh a noUl ore i« ing 10
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      503 4 BOARD LODGING /■^OMFORTABI Eand Airy rooms for bachelors or married couples at View House, Mount Sophia. Fine Tennis Court. Mar g 23^_ BOARD LODGING WANTED one or two gentlemen to hr^rd wan a private family house nicely s mated .lose to town and^tennis eour,^ Jan. 21 BOARD LODGINGS Mar. 13
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      850 4 FOR SALE BAY Australian cob, quiet m saddle and harness and an except ionally (food mover 2 wheeled gig and «-t of nearly new Harness. Price complete 8600 Apply ,> DALLAN'S Australian Horse Repository. Mar. 2 FOR SALE PRIVATELY. A SAILING YACHT m first class order, built of tcakwood, copper
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      871 4 WANTED competent and reliable Eurasian j clerk for Engineering Fitting Shop. Address T. 1.0., c/o Free Press. Mar. 14 uc WANTED FOR a Tobacco Estate m British North Borneo two capable Chinese Surveyors, able to use instruments (Theodolite, etc.) None but holders of good certificates need apply. W. MANSFIELD* Co.
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      440 4 ji&jf *Md§ fill VI I ll> rWT |si| Natural Toilet Preparation*. |SVj? x« A Toilet 'Lanoline' >•< ri.,7upjn6v Mi r^^^Bf^B^ rough v'lni /<■•'/■ 1, t omplfx H/lis *rjr I^Ep.' ffi&^jM 'Lanoline' l-ikt s..ap t Ja#^T VJ' v*^3 Nfuer irtitat- md A» --pj tht shin tuuph fT~ LMaDTltL^S?'' Whi.l. II 1
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      333 4 COLD STORAGE THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY AGAIN notified that the STRAII, l< f. Co., Ltd. have at their Ice Factory, Mtrbau Road, a specially constructed Cold Storage Chamber 01--200 TONS CAPACITY. Temperature about ir< ezing point. Full partii ul >r- of term- un which arti- Id may be stored thereta
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      1048 4 VESSELS EXPECTED.^ Giving port ot d-parture, .unO (where Known) date due here, and name of Agents. Mrn-op-War. Acheron, Fr., Toulon, due Mar. Amuk, Kus., Europe, due Mar. j Annai-olis, U.S., 1 000, Hampton Roads, Apl. Can opus. H.M.S., Malta, due Mar. Dolphin, Rus. t b., H urope, due Mar. Frolic,
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      602 4 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser CABLB ADORKSS.-AJvertiser, i,^ a p or Tblephonb Number.— No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Sing» pore "pHE leading English Newspaper »k. A Straits Settlements; johore, Federated Native States of Perak, Selan. gor, Sungei Ujon^, Pahang, Sembilan; British North Borneo; S Netherlands Indies,
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