The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 July 1901

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1 4 The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
  • 17 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, 2nd JULY, }igoi. DAILY ISSUE, No. 4218
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 816 1 jV* o Office. Telegraph St. XJJ Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. S'eamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, FGYPT, MARSEILLES. GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. j t n Through Bills ol Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast. MAIL
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    • 778 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND rpOYO KISEN KAISHA (ORIENTAL S.S. CO.) VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted t3 England France, and Germany by all trans- Atlantic lines of steamers, and to the principal cities of the United Slates or Canada.
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    • 447 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract with thi Netherlands India Govsrhment. Agents at Singapore, Ships Agency, late I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 Collyer Quay The undermentioned dates are oslt approiimatb. Steamer Prom Expected Will be despatched for on de Klerk Moluccas via June 13 Bawean, Soerabaia, Bali, Ampenan, Macassar, Bwcol, Soerabaia
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    • 181 1 Fraser Dcaoc timiicd Printers, Publishers, Account Book Manufacturers, Commercial Stationers. Publishers „J The Singapore and Straits Directory, Thp. taMNH and Snum RoUQI Diary, Tut Traveller s» Malay I'ronoi nciv. Hand- Book, Mai w the Town oh Si\«.ai>oke, &c, &c. The Moat Complete and Up-to-date Printing Office m the Straits Settlements.
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    • 722 1 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAJD-UP CAPITAL I 0 oqo q^, RESERVE FUND— •♦•0,000,000 Sterling Reserve $10,000,000) Silver Reserve 3,000 000 j Jl 3 100 1000 RESERVE LIABILITY OK PROPRIBTOPS I 1i0.000.00c COOn Of DIRBCTOBS. F. Shkww Msq. Chairman. Hon. J J. Brll-Ikving,— Dkputv Chaibman H. E TOMKINS, E« I
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    • 484 1 Milkmaid >«tt||Ba^ BRAND fesM Miliz i |M Will!! '.J («if .'-iJ Guaranteed i?,,n s this Full Cream. trademark Largest Sale m the World. fSTORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY OF NORWICH AUD LONDON. ESTtILI. HID 1707. FOR FIRE INSURANCE ONLY. A-o;,*t Inslrbd i 335,000,000 !^«sP*'D 7T,*****0 .HfM.LM INCOME iQOO Inaurar.te effected
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    • 290 1 ff=n RIGAUD'S 3| Kananga, I TOILET WATER 3 RigaudsßanangaWa n ill AIBh <he K. P^» -'-ifl bitei, femvi-' RIGAUD <•■ iuiit.il mv JOHN WALKER SONS I Old Highland Whisky EXTRA SPECIAL as Mpplied to the Sport* Qub, London, WALKER'S SPECIAL I'o be obtained wholesale from PSTIVEN k Co. JOHN LITTLE
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  • 1104 2 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1901. b*A by gain ofi^n pr»r»p». draw, to R'Ution, !.oyalty. »nd L»w. The Singapore public may remember that on the ist of May attention w:s called m the*e columns to tht fact that the Annual Police Report for 1900 contained this significant passage
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  • 240 2 Mr U. A. 11. Brown has been appointed Secretary of the Penang Chamber of Commerce A Japanese girl, Miss Yone Yanaj,'isawa, 8.A., has taken the degree of M.D. at the California University. It is notified that Hon J. H. Stewart Lockhart, c.M.c, having returned from leave uf absence, has resumed
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    • 15 2 Attempts to organise Pro-Boer meeting throughout the country have proved un successful.
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    • 29 2 There were violent scenes at Leed-, where the speakers (after a meeting) had to be escorted to their homes by the poliofollowed by huge threatening crowds.
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    • 42 2 (Later.) I he trial of Earl Russell for bigamy will takr place m the Royal Gallery of th' House oi Lords on the 1 8th July, under the presidency of the Lord High Stewari the Larl of Pembroke.
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    • 37 2 Boers Invade the Trans-Kei. Fouche's commando is seeking remount and has entered the Trans Kei which hitherto been tacitly excluded rrom the operations on both sides bei au*>e a nativf district. London, July 2nd, nju>
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  • 393 2 H. M S. Hermione mm to leave Hom,--kon^for Kngland, via Bangkok, last Saturday June.) The King of Siam is purchasing about Mt> Java ponies Half a do^en have already arrived m Bangkok. It is generally believed m Berlin that t idd Marshal Count von Waldersee will be created a Prince
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  • 88 2 lhe agenda of business for the meeting ot Municipal Commissioners tomorrow includes a motion by Mr. Evans re super annuation fund, a motion by Mr. Cuscaden re changing the name of Back-rd and consideration of a report by the Registrar of Hackney Carriages etc on nkisha traffic a
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 97 2 QOWELL pOBINSON'S ANNUAL CASH CLEARANCE SALE. TEN DAYS ONLY. COMMENCING Monday, July ist. A GENUINE SALE A GENUINE SALE A GENUINE SALE OF REMNANTS AND ODD LENGTHS REMNANTS AND ODD LENGTHS Flannels, Coatings, Serges. TWEEDS, CHEVIOTS, ANGOLAS, HELMETS, HATS AND CAPS. ALSO WHITE STRAW HATS Sale Price from $1 each.
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    • 754 2 KATZ BROS., LTD. Clearance Sale CASH ONLY Monday, July Ist. Tuesday, July 2nd. Wednesday, July 3rd. Thursday. July 4th. Friday, July sth. Saturday, July 6th GREAT BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS See Supplement of this Paper. June Kellp Si Walsh, Cimiied, 32, Rama place RECENT FRENCH NOVELS THE NEW GAME Sa
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    • 121 2 TODAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. ■■■gTT- \X7ANIKD by a gentleman employment as vv Assistant on an Estate or m an Office. Apply S. 1... c,o Frer Prt^. J»'y 2 5-7 EMPLOYMENT \\7A\TKD a junior clerk, Chinese or Eurasian. Neat handwriting and previous ofhee rupenence desirable. Apply co trtt Pren. l ui y 2
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • 207 2 The Week Tuesday, an* Hnjh Water 1 11.12 a., 10.23 PSelangor Races, First Day. Legislative Council, 2.30 p. S.V.A. 2.s R.M.L. Gun Drill, 5.15 p. S.V.R. Company Drill, 5.15 p. Philharmonic Choir, 5.15 p. Warren Shield Football— R.E. v. 12th Co. R.A. Wednesday, 3rd Hitfh Water .—11.44 a., 11.0 p.
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  • Correspondence.
    • 136 3 to TH« EDITOB. DEAR SIR, Mr. Curie's .c > I n Kaub js m my opinion based on wrong data. He informs the anxious shareholders there are large ore reserves, unpayable. He also informs them that he could name fifty improvements which would reduce the cost of production. Now
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  • 117 3 The steamers 'Jupiter and Saint Irene, both from New York with American oil, left yesterday after coaling for Hongkong and Japan respectively. The Dutch mail steamer I'an Dicmen, connecting with the homeward German mail Sachsen, arrived at 5 p.m. yesterday from Batavia. The German transport Rhein, which ar
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  • 208 3 The following is a list of the handicaps tor the President's Prize A Class), J. Holloway, W. C. Southam, G H. Stitt, A. Y. Gahagan and Lt. Mitchell (scratch) A. F. Comrie, E. Bramall, S. Reid, I) Miller, and Rev. Holland Stubbs, 2 W. A. Dowley, W.
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  • 371 3 The well-known Col. William F. Cody, (Buffalo Bill) has been interviewed by the New York Sun on various topics, including that of the complexion of ihe fair of different nationalities. Col. Cody remarks 'Of course, 1 think the American women are iHe finest
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  • S.C.C. LAWN BOWLING TOURNAMENT.
    • 146 3 Double Handicap. Mackenzie and Sime beat Mac Donald and Winers, 21—18. This w»^ ;t capitally contested game and productive of some good heads. Sime was not playing up to his usual form and match was more of a contest between M' Kenzie and Withers than anything else, Ma<
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    • 9 3 CHAMnONSHII. Withers v. Sime. Hcauclerk v. MacKen/ic.
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    • 11 3 II AMI'JONSBir. v. bcoular. MacKeruie or Beauderk v. Hollowly.
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  • 1137 3 (By a Straits SfORTSMAK at Homb.) To the many successes gained by foreign horses m our big handicaps at home must now Lc added David Garrick's victory m the Chester Cup, and that at his first public attempt, as the horse had never before faced the starter
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  • 49 3 Rajah Malck, a son of the ex-Sultan Ab dulla, was married a few days ago at Teluk Anson to the daughter of H. H. Raja Musa, the Raja Muda of Pcrak. The Rajas from all part* of the State attended the festivities, and the occasion has OMNed much rejoicing.
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  • 1578 3 {from our vun Corrttpondent.') Kuching has worn quite a gay aspect during the Race-week, which, by the way. we managed to stretch, this year, by ap pointing race days m two weeks. The advent of out-station officers, and the welcome addition of a few ladies at such
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  • 593 3 Major Mackenzie, who commands the various volunteer units at Shanghai, some nine or ten, made some strong remarks the other day about the men who hang back m time of peace and expect to be trained when a crisis is on. I he New Press, while thinking some
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  • 150 3 (Daily Press Correspondent) June 18th. The British flag, which has not Mown m Hainan for 14 months, was rehoisted on May .'Bth, at the British Consulate, Hoihow. Its absence during that time has not been due to any cessation of friendly relations between the British and Chinese Governments, but
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  • 125 3 Heavy Sertf.ncbs Inilictbd. Rangoon, June 17.— The case against E. VV. Vanspall, Superintendent of the Burma Secretariat and Nga Pc Co., accused of extorting money by false representations and of abetment, concluded after a trial lasting six days. The jury unanimously found the first accused guilty
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  • 109 3 We understand (says the JV.-C. Daily Ntw) that the objection of Great Britain to an increase m the duty on rice is entirely an economical one it is felt that m the event of a scarcity m China the existence of a high import duty on such
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  • 399 3 Singapore, July I, tgoi. The pruti quoted are general ty those current at Clydr T< trace Market. At (he other markets there may be small variations. Beans, Long per catty ct. 4 Do., i'ltnch do. 13 Beef do. 19 Beef Steak do. 25 Bean Sprouts do. 2
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  • 170 3 NEXT MAILS DUE. Prom Enoland -.—per N.D.L. Stuttgart on July 4th, with English mails of June loth, answering letters despatched from Singapore on May 1 6th. Hrom China: per M.M. Sydney, on Sunday, July 7th. Mails already despatched for London n-Moncnw For Per A I Baiu Pahai Renuit
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  • 118 3 (July 7.\ l *7»-25 Gambier 9.65 dc. Cube No. 1 1375 Pep: er. '-'.lfcck (ordinary Spore) 28.75 do. White, (Fair L/W— s% 45-5° Nutmegs nos to the lb.) 52 do. (80s to the lb) 64 Mace (Banda) 9a Cloves (Ambcina) 33 Liberian Coffee 17.50 Tarnoca, small pearl (Fair quality
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  • 199 3 QcOTATtOM. P AID DIVIDBNDS Bank o( China and Japan. Ltd. li Nominal, l Deferred. 2s<s/ Bell's Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. 7*, Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3.75 Sellers. $c Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 4, 00 7 Fraser and Neave Ltd. $86. ?5 o 0
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  • 76 3 Corrected up to July 24 On London. Bank 4 m/s i/n£ demand Private credits 3 Wkft 2/0 documents 3 m/s 2/0/,, credits 6 m/s 2/o,^ France, demand 3 47\ Germany, demand n India, T. T 148J5 Hongkong, demand £%dis. Yokohama, demand 2*% pm. JAVA, <iem,-\nd 1 18' Manila, 'Ifman
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 207 3 HAIR PRESERVED AND BEAUTIFIED.— The only reliable preserver and restorer of the hair is Rowland's Macassar Oil, which closely resembles |the oily matter nature provides for nourishing and stimulating its growth, without which the hair becomes dry, thin and brittle. It prevents baldness and scurf, strengthens the hair, and for
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    • 318 3 OCEAN |^4^ STEAM SHIP |f** Co. h Nil NEDERLANIf.CHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIj OCEAAN. Tons. Tons. Achilles 7043 Myrmidon 2870 Agamemnon 701 1 Nestor 3809 Ajax 7039 Orestes 4653 A lei nous 6743 Patroclus 550Q Anchises 2729 Peleus 7500 Antenor 5531 Polyphemus 2613 Calchas 6748 Priam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • 1104 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Men -flf- War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived Frorrr For When K""s° 'V'.'-^'l'.."' Hamilton Jun..:, Lal.u,,, "n Ilh ijMj Hr.t.g.b. ->. fllM Jun.. 17 Hongkong Uncertain. Am. «.v., n<(. MelM |ue29 ManluT^ Uncertain Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For When Ar.a.1,.. Gor -r, :ill-Hil.i.l.ran.k
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 678 4 REUTER'S TELEGRAMS ARMY REFORM. Lord Raglan, Under-Secretary of State for War, during the course of a debate on the Army m the House of Lords, declared that if the inducements to recruiting proved insufficient, the Government would not hesitate to submit proposals necessary to j secure an efficient army. During
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    • 1238 4 FOR SALE PIANO, Second-hand m good condition, 3; years old. Cost $300, to be sold for ;f«so cash, can be seen any morning before 1 2 o clock at 3, Lloyd Road. June 29 FOR SALE. TURNOUT: Bay Mare (14.1 good hack), buegy and harness. GREY PONY MARE a good
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    • 538 4 WANTED A CORRESPONDENCE clerk, Eurasian pre- ferred. Apply *>th own handwriting to K. R. c/o Free Press. July i »Sf WANTED BY an Englishman, board and lodging with private family, convenient to town. Tennis S. c/o Free Press. June 27 5 7 WANTED for Pahang, Good Chinese Office Cleric. Apply
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    • 1232 4 JUST UNPACKED A NEW SHIPMENT OF THE CELEBRATED Werner Pianos INSPECTION INVITED. THE ROBINSON PIANO O L™ 33 RAFFLES PLACE. TELEPHONE 191. JwM's tuths MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE 0: Issue of Municipal Loan 1901 amounting to $1,000,000 at 5 per cent. The Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore, having decided
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    • 867 4 TVyfK. Goorpe Laws, m.k;ai.m.m. :> BatUry iVI laad, ■■fapofa, har!ag had 17 years mining experience m the Kast is now open to examine anil repurt on or -urvuy ininin^ Bfppa* Haft| or aMaj ■laaiali audmolaU at short notice Terms reasonable. May 28 28.7 NOTICE INFORMATION rajßftfag the conditions on which
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    • 591 4 DOOMS with Board with English family dose to Town. Good tennis ground and stabling Terms moderate. Apply to B. C. c/o Free Press. Ju n ejs 15.7 TO LET I.TOUSE No. 49, Killiney Road, by x x JOSEPH ELIAS, 27 Malacca Street. June 13 "TO LET Kildare No. 363* Bukit
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