The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 May 1901
1901-05-23
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section18 1901-05-23 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, 23RD MAY, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 418618 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement778 1901-05-23 1 Yf O Office. Telegraph St. Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued hf Persian Gulf, Continental and American Pot is, also for China Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWARD778 words
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Advertisement776 1901-05-23 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND »T»OYO RISEN KAISHA 'UNTAL S. U. CO.) VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted to Engla nd France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or776 words
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Advertisement652 1901-05-23 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract w tk thb Netherlands India Government Agents at Singapore, Sh^s Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collyer Quay The undbrmentioned datks ark only aitkoximatb Steamer From Expected Will be de«p«tciied lor on H.ouwtr Deli via ports May 20 Paneh, Ass.ihan, Deli M Coe Batavia652 words
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Advertisement114 1901-05-23 1 AN IDEAL TONIC. SERRAVALLO'S TONIC. (BARK ac IRON WINE) «> >— L o Nov «5 mwi ONE Medical Man m every SJX Tnrou^hout England his placed on Record his opinion that COLEMAN'S WINCARNIS IS UNRIVALLED for Recuperating the System AND FOR Regaining Lost Health COLEMAN'S WINCARNIS i, an elegant combination114 words
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Advertisement658 1901-05-23 1 fTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. j PAID-UP CAPITAL tiooooooo I RESKRVE FUND— *i 0,000,000 Sterling Reserve $10,000,000) Silver Reserve 1,000,000 I *H.oo°.°oo RESERVE LIABILITY OK PROPRIETORS 1 $i0,000,00c COUB 1 DIBBCTOKS. K. Sin was, I- sq.— Chairman. I v on i' *—mcX, Esq.— Dhputy Chaibman H. X [omkiws, Bsq. jR.658 words
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Advertisement516 1901-05-23 1 I J^ O I Itli Tf t l^^^^^fc Enriched 20 per cent. feiAi MriK* with Cream j^^^S Sterilized-Not Sweetened. Ij^^^^J A Perfect Substitute for Fresh Milk. N° A R^i CH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. Established 1707 FOR FIRE INSURANCfe (SnLY. Amount Insured Loss.sP^d X 335.000.000 FkuinnNu516 words
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Advertisement479 1901-05-23 1 \Pt!^PHOGIYCEftAIE \yRUP I PHOCP/,96LrCE/tA7F WINE W. OSf-HOt, I YCEPm iE CAhSUL £i 8, rue wuienne. PARIS FRANCE NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Lm.) "TSn r A regular hORTNIGHTI.Y Serv.ce is tamed J.-tween |apan an.l Kurope by the foil NEW TWIN S( REV .r- *.\IKKS, Uadi r Mail Contracs479 words
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Article26 1901-05-23 2 Domestic Occurrences. MARRIAGE. Minto— Wise. On Apnl -,rd, ai St. Paul's, I'erth, \V. A.. JoHM Ain^lik Minto to Ei.iih K.ikn. thud .laughter of Wi11.,,m Wise Isq.26 words
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Article, Illustration753 1901-05-23 2 The Singapore Free Press. THURSD AY, MAY 23, 1901. A consideration of the general j^stem of public hackney carriage! and their tan tables, ihows that one important fat tor and all that results from that is ignored. When a hackney <arriage is engaged thpre i-* pony to do the tra<753 words
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Article30 1901-05-23 2 TIPS FOR TO- DAY. First (iriflin Handicap. Farrier. 11 Read Stakes. Vagrant. Second Griflin Handicap. Atherton. Club Cvp Residue. Tanglin Cvp Orpheus. Roadster Race. Lock. Pavilion Stakes. Katak or Keswick30 words
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Article100 1901-05-23 2 The ShifC liner Denbighshire from Kuchinot/.u arrived yesterday with a car^o of about 5 000 tons Japan Coal for this port The Russian Volunteer steamer Tambov, homewud bound, arrived from Port Arthur i yesti rday aitrrnoon. The steamer Urathburn with general from New York, is now at faujong100 words
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Article114 1901-05-23 2 Professor Peterson, who has just astrmond Chair o( M<:-.ic at 'inn- University, trlU a good story with reference to h^ app.inttii.-nt The retirement of Professor Marshall Hall and the election of his caused much controversy m M< Iboarne, and Profes< I received many cablegrams114 words
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Article680 1901-05-23 2 Clever Galloway Girl. Ihe narn<- of L:>enezer Black" was for tf.»: la-t thirty or forty years a houvj-v.',,-fl m Galloway as that oi the Fiscal of the historic old Royal Burgh of Wi town. I here may br Galloway men m the r-ar East who have met680 words
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Article91 1901-05-23 2 Harmston's high jumping contest on Monday evening bids lair to prove very exciting. Amongst those who are riding arc H. Wool, the clever jockey from India Kirwan, Peerbux and R. Hoyt. Others wishing to enter should give m their names to Mr. Love at the Hotel de 1' Europe The91 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article43 1901-05-23 2 A Proposal by Lord Lansdowne. The Marque.ss of Lansdown of Slate for Foreign Affairs, ha to the Powers a plan whereby China may pay the Indemnity by bonds reproach Power's share of certain i which will be ear-marked lor paymeut43 words
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Article48 1901-05-23 2 The bonds would be payable by a board, which would distribute t!-. i Powers. It China defaulted m her payn the Powers would be collectively iffecte London, May 2 2nd, tgoi. The above telejjram was receive issue of Ihe Singapore Frc<- f're I yesterday afternoon.48 words
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Article26 1901-05-23 2 Kruitzinger, with joo men, ha- n ed m Cape territory. This fre^h invasion is due to ti nued British harrying movement Southern Orange Colony.26 words
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Article40 1901-05-23 2 Reparation Will Be Insisted Or.. Lord Lansdowne stated m the 1 Lords tliat the Government wer determir ed to in^i-t on reparation for Urn of Turki>h officials m regard to th<: fore;^ post •offices. [Lei40 words
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Article54 1901-05-23 2 ACCIDENT TO SHAMROCK II. 1 While \\\<: King and Sir Thoma on board the yacht for a trial trip on the Solent a squall (.aught the yacht and snapped tht bowsprit. Immediately Uk: topmast and t mainmast, weighing a couple of I lapsed and fell54 words
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Article25 1901-05-23 2 All on board had a miracul. THE SANGFROID OF THE KING The Kin^ preserved complete comjjo sure, and returned to London tor,25 words
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Article51 1901-05-23 2 A Naval Demonstration. H. M S. battleship Cesar and of India, and the eraser Gladiator have been ordered to proceed to Salonika This is b n account of the acuities over the action of the TV postal authorities. London, May -'3rd, rgo/, London, May 23rd,51 words
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Article256 1901-05-23 2 The 11. st- amer Sydney, with th« outward French mail of the \rd May, isdu< here on Whit Monday, from Marseii she was to leave Colombo yesterday The Bangkok Times says The subject of servants registration is still exciting 1 good deal of interest m Singapore. No one there seems256 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement295 1901-05-23 2 GOLD STORAGE THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY AGAIN notified that the Straits Ice Co., Ltd. have at their Ice Factory, Merbau Road, a specially constructed Cold Storage Chamber OF 200 TONS CAPACITY. Temperature about freezing point. Full particulars of terms on which articles may be stored therein can be obtained from295 words
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Advertisement550 1901-05-23 2 RAFFLES HOTEL. Race Week. SPECIAL DINNER. MAY 21st String Band m attendance. Criterion Dinner. MAY 23rd String Band m Attendance Special Race Dinner, MAY 25th String Band m Attendance Dancing after Dinner. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. May 14 255 WE BEG IO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO PERFECTION CURLY CUT TOBACCO, In550 words
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Advertisement742 1901-05-23 2 WANTED immediately a Eurasian clerk for Christmas Island. Must be sharp at figuers j and write a good hand. Apply tc BOUSTEAD C0.,-Agenfs. May 21 1 WANTED an European with a knowledge of Book-keeping, to assist generally m the Accounts Department of a large office. Apply with copies of testimonials,742 words
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Advertisement752 1901-05-23 2 TQ. DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS AUCTION SALE OF SHIP PROVISIONS. AT OUR SALK ROOM Tuesday, jsth May, at 11 a.m. Seven cases each cwt. Ling Fish m tins five kegs each 50 lbs. Corned beef, four large New Zealand Cheeses m tins and five casks each 220 lbs. Salt beet. Just imported752 words
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Advertisement61 1901-05-23 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. \I7 ANTED lor a Tank Installation a Chinese Clerk with a knowiorigo of book-kf.pin-«o<ml hand-writing. Salary fM, Apply P. S., 1 0 Frer Press. May 2.^. 27#5 WANTED Snirrmci Ci-brk. A smart Kuropean. One with some local experience preferred. Apply stating service, age; and s.ilary desired. to BNQUIRER61 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous179 1901-05-23 2 The Week. Thursday, 23rd Hi^h Wa.er 0.54 a., 2.24 p. Singapore Races, Second I N. I). 1.1. Mail Outward-, due, 4 p. Race Dinnf-r kv I i Lodge St. George Regular, 3. 45 p. Friday, 24th Hitfh Water 1.43 a., 3.15 p. Victoria i Public Holiday. Banks Close. Feast of179 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter257 1901-05-23 3 j> ime Editor. v; jK There must be many m Singapore -ho like myself would be willing to take much trouble to secure such a desirable end •s the registration of servants. In what way can we, the public, stir up those m power Who arc the257 words
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Article174 1901-05-23 3 The Malay Mad says \Y<- .i'c lorry to s-ay Mr. Groom if WOTM to-day (ao in~t Sergt. Greer, late of the Km >wn, is to be ofltrcd the Secretaryship of the Club. The Perak detachment of the Gui are coming here for mobilization purpo .e\t month. The durian174 words
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608 1901-05-23 3 A N !M TO FaMB. RaISSO Tllf GrEIIESI SmBLL. The //am/ skirt 'J of contains a peculiarly weird portrait of Sir Henry McCallun it might have but for t I ial uni—accompanying an account of the iveo to Sir Henry by the Mayor of Portsmouth.608 words
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Article1082 1901-05-23 3 A Batch oi New No\bls. In her preface to A Vizier's Daughter A Talc of the Ilasara War M^. Ul Hamilton, M D., tells us that she ha-, been pressed by her fritnds to turn her experiences of Afghanistan to literary account. As Court Physician1,082 words
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Article463 1901-05-23 3 Ordinary Mbrtisl, WbohBSOAT, Mo MHO, 1901. I'rksknt Mr. J. O. Anthony (President) md M.ssrs. W. A. Cuscaden, F. K. Ja^o, T. Sohst, W. Kvans, A. Barker, A. Mose>, Wee 1 hum l"ew, Choa Giang Fhye and Lee Choon Cjuan. IfIIUTI The minutes ot the last meeting were confirmed.463 words
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Article349 1901-05-23 3 (Lantal.) neß „i the rise m the price oi coal some time ego, the passenger fares between India tad England were raised by ten pel M*. Would ,t be 100 much to ask that the Liners' Conference should MM take the mailer into their considerate with a349 words
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Article240 1901-05-23 3 By way of supplement to our remarks yestcnlay on this dec'-a^-d oßi* er a h«me i paper ha^ this interesting rctt rence to the 1 late Sir William < Sir William Grossman never rose to be Inspect- I or-Genernl of Fortifications, but he held nearly all but240 words
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OVER THE CHESS-BOARD.
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Article, Illustration36 1901-05-23 3 |{> K. K. T., Hough (Fr B White ti j.! is three now \W .ire .i\>\f tins week 10 give an ■■^m lem I)) .i i ti^'U r v and hai some pretty iriations.36 words
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Article121 1901-05-23 3 tly I I 1 ;>ionshi{ tournitni.t Chess Club. (a) The one admissible t'jnd.irn>:ntal variation X nh nut generally Hite. •■-O4 1 BP I', Ktx P P-Q lv X-; i why not I'<j4 at once. lute's position is mani- Ivsin^j move. B> I tern more I h»rc wdhing121 words
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Article389 1901-05-23 3 1 h*. Not aland champion Kip was wi Mr. Fonyth, the mventor of the Fortyth notation. T! c vdMinown problemist, Karl Behting, lately won first pri/e m a large lourney of players at The South of England won the grwt correspondence ma eh, irrt-ppcMve of the unfinished (jamts,389 words
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Article98 1901-05-23 3 A correspondent writes to a London paper asking where are the Men V' He says:— "This maybe of interest to yout readers Easter Sunday, 1 1 A. m., St. Peter'b, Katon K|tt«re— joa females and 4/ men previous Sunday, St. Paul's, Knightsbridije—morning V ivice, 175 female.^ and 4 males." We98 words
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Article209 1901-05-23 3 Lord Londonderry made a very interest"g speech at Bristol the other day on the J ost Office. He pointed out that Chan:ellors of the Excl.«quer lor the last two )undred years had looked to the Post Dffice for revenue. If U>e revenue received vere to be spent m209 words
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Article82 1901-05-23 3 SOU", FAIR. DELICATE SKIN.— A clear ir,d healthy complexion produced by usinj,' Row* \si)'^ Kai.yijuk, the most soothing, healinjf, :urative and refreshing preparation, and warranted larmltss to the most delicate skin. It prevent-. md i> moves Freckles, Tan, Sunburn, Redness, ftonghnen, hcalt Cutaneous Eruptions, Irritation, Stinjji of Insectb, Hc/erna, Uurn>,,82 words
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Article70 1901-05-23 3 COKRECTED LP TO Mi> 23 On LONO Bank 4 m 2'o> a demand 1 11',,, Private- crediti 3 m/i a documents 3 tn/s credits 6 m/s 2 France, demand 149J Germany, demand Inuia. I. T 149 Hongkong, demand k% Yokohama, demand ..2%pm. Java, demand 1 19J Manila, demand i4%pm.70 words
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Article106 1901-05-23 3 (May 23 I r» ?74Gambicr '''7 re. Cube No. 1 13.87 -r, i'-l^cU (ordinary Spore) I co. White, (Fair L/W— s% 46. 4utOMo lies to the Id 54 do. (Boi t<> the lb; 60 M»C« I.Bar.da) 92 Amboir.a) Liberian Col Tee «7-5O •>'-a, btnail pearl (Fak qui'ity, <>. cV.106 words
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Article48 1901-05-23 3 A Tinif Rail at Fort C inning and one at Pulau BnnJ bill eMfc fcf M Btappore mv 1 1 in> liwwlllh in<-;in tiiiu- <i hrx., 4 mill., 35 MO.J Ixjint; lidi^ti-d live minutes previously. To-d;iy Fort Canniug and I'ulau lirani both Ml wrroctly.48 words
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Article248 1901-05-23 3 Juotatioh. Paid. Dividends. Bank i I ind |anan, Ltd. ,£i Nominal. Deferred. Rett's Asbestos Kasteri laancy. Nominal. Bersawah Gold Mine Co. 13-75 Sellers Clear Water Dairy Parm Lid. Jloo j Pnajajr and Naaw Ltd. $87 Sales. 10 tor anj 1900 f,% Debs. Par. l3fi/--\ io<-248 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement156 1901-05-23 3 A Very Remarkable Remedy. It is with a good do.il (.1 ism Bad **Oa--1 Hti.ll 1 Ikii I rccommond Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea IJ.-iin-.1y," iayi Dniggisl A. W. Sawt.-11.-, oi Hartford, Cam*. "A tody customer, seeing <h<- re—erty expowd lor ak <>" ■yakowoMS Mid tone: I iwOly believe that medictM156 words
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Advertisement313 1901-05-23 3 OCEAN |^4^ STEAM AND NEDERLANDSCHE STOOM. VAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAN Tons. Tons. Achilla 7043 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 701 1 Nestor 3809 A tax 70^9 Ortstes 4653 Alcinous 6743 Patroclus 5509 Anchises 2729 Peltus 7500 Antenor 5531 Polyphemus 2613 Calchas 6748 /Viam 284s Cyclops 2066 Prometheui 5570 Datdanus 4653 Pyrrhus 3621 Deucalion313 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous207 1901-05-23 3 MAILS CLOSE 1 For I'er At Penan* l)Hi Htb 3r* j i klang Phym 3 r* M 8c Mj I Pewnji <v Nuw York Sambas Ac Singkawa i .l r a« ji toll Dtlt fee Co*m g Colombo /Itdh Marti Sam Karimon Island 'j am Manila KtU 9 vs ICOk207 words
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Miscellaneous1085 1901-05-23 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Mci-of-War Flag and Tons Co nmanders Arrived From For When Itsakuahiau Jap. croia., 10^33 N H May s5 .lan. crab. 1(200 M M L 8 B 11 M Dot. 275 Inn I otheT Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For When \ii,i,,,, Brit. MO *h .\|.l.1,085 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement570 1901-05-23 4 BOARD THREE large rooms vacant at Erin Lodge, two tennis courts. Charges moderate. May 6 '-6 ROOMS with board, suitable for married couple may be had with private family near town. Apply G., t/o Free Press. May 10 6 I TO LET f~* ROUND Floor Office at 1 Robinson Road.570 words
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Advertisement674 1901-05-23 4 CATHEDRAL OF "THE GOOD SHEPHERD". TEN DERS, accompanied with plans and detail A ed Estimates for the reconstruction of the roof and ceiling of this Cathedral are invited. All information and particulars may be obtained from the undersigned. REV. H. RlVET,— Vicar. May 14 17-° GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. TENDERS will be674 words
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Advertisement959 1901-05-23 4 aj^ < f^ >^A& *HE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LTD. Shipwrights, Engineers, Iron and Brass Founders, Wharfingers. *c. TPHIS Company executes Ship and Marine x Engine Repairs ot all descriptions, m the most efficient manner, under the superintendence of experienced European Shipwrights and Engineers. Graving Docks up to 500 feel959 words
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Advertisement244 1901-05-23 4 (^1 i^^l^^^'^^ Health exhibition, London. aa^^V i f HrlH-h 'Ui/^j/ l,,urnal j, exc ellence established a r~/\/\r\ ""eputation Of its OWn." FOOD for ll^r/HI^I I O, Pre P aratlOn IfS^VALIDS and the AGED. w f i»^, B Hrf, 1./l tlon( N^^^ "It is invaluable." t!. h ,'L' lt lk hlifhlv244 words
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Advertisement1364 1901-05-23 4 vessels expected. ulvmg port 01 departuie, »n<J (whrre known) date due here, and name of A«enn. MIN-01-W -X Akudm, China, due June Behn Meyer. Donac Austrian, W. C. Africa, due May Kclip-e, H.M 5., Chatham, due July Marco Polo, Ital., Spezzi.i, due May Prresvikt, Rus. b'ship, Europe, due May Poll1,364 words
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Advertisement715 1901-05-23 4 Per N. D. L. Kiautschtu, due U nr a A. Jahns, Mr. and Mrs. H. SpieU \i T ou te Wjllems, Mm A. J. van l^ h Mrs. Widmer, Mr. Bezkhptm vn,"', Biurat Gehrts. Mr. Barendse. Mi lr Mohr, Mr. Fritz Niquet, Mrs. 1.1, Mr. M. Baumann, Mr. A. U715 words
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