The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 August 1901
1901-08-07
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Title Section17 1901-08-07 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY, 7™ AUGUST, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 424817 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement807 1901-08-07 1 W~ f\ Office. Telegraph St. /fe Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers lor CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG. CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN. EGYPT, MARSEILLES. GIBRALTAR. MALTA, BRINDISI. PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for Perstan Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWARD807 words
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Advertisement756 1901-08-07 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND rpOYO KISEN KAISHA (ORIISTtLS.S.'O.i VIA INLAND >>E\ OH IAPAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted ID England France, and Germany by all irans-Atiantic lines of steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada. Rates may be756 words
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Advertisement936 1901-08-07 1 DE KCNINKLIJKE PARETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contract witb the Netherlands India Government. AGENTb AT SINGAPORE, SHIPS AGENCY, LATE I. DAENDELS Co., 2-3 COLI.YER (JUAV !hi undermentioned dates are onlt approximate. Steamer From Expected Will be despatched lor on Brouwcr Deli via port* Augt. I Panoh, \Y\\-.i, Amkm and Deli A up936 words
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Advertisement383 1901-08-07 1 NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co.. Ltd.) 113 fe A regular FORTNIGHTLY Service is mainUint'J bf-tween |apan and Kurop..- by the following NKW TWIN SCREW STKAMKKS. Undt r Mail Contracts with the Imperial Japanese Government. Specially designed for the Company'^ Kuropean Service, lighted throughout by Electricity, pro*. J*d with383 words
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Advertisement737 1901-08-07 1 tTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI XJ BANKING CORPORATION PAID-UP CAPITAL Jiooooooo j RKSERVK FUND.— Sterling Reserve 910,000,000) Silver Reserve 3.000,000 i »3.ooo,ooo RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS J 110 000,00c Court Of Dimctois. R. Shkwas Kmj. Chairman Hon. J J. Bell-Irving, DtKiirr Chaikma H. K Tonkins, Ksq. I K. L. Richardson F.jq. A.737 words
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Advertisement488 1901-08-07 1 MOTHERS SHOULD RKMEWB •I"" wlielini; :iu nrtilttliil I <m,<1 I.., .It. THREE DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERXST StUMfe v T^OOD U is easily Digestible and very Assimible and Nourishing I read.iy soluble and may be prepared in a few seconds. •mm from husks and indigestible matter, which would cause Irntat.on I"! FOOD WORKS,488 words
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Advertisement186 1901-08-07 1 -tW FRENCH RIME. THERAPtf i 1 i THERAPIOI\im A jkPHOSPHfl (iLVCERATE IT K JB B fl H' I K Tipoj^pB H I nervous ma Chapoteant Paris Fraice Abrams 1 HORSE REPOSITORY. 50 Horses and I Mi-> bhipmeni ha* been very carefully selected, and includes 3 handsome pairs oi Bays, I186 words
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Article, Illustration1152 1901-08-07 2 MM* At! V,r I re- IV,, k .r tll rfn.u.r, L'naweJ bf MtatMi ami imUib^d by gain litre patriot Truth htr nlorioii* precrpt^ draw r it,'. 10 R«li«ion. r .d \*m uNsiukrin*, th. kpecial t'>cu-,«ing of publii mi' ntion tbt> ytur upon1,152 words
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Article213 1901-08-07 2 E S'.L \M. h« f. I 1 N An EUSV Wlfl lok l-.s-.i <m. 1 1 1 GOAU re Nil. Ceatrar] to expectation, this Kane, which w; l 3 played on the Cricket Club Ground last night turned out to be a very tarn.; afl v I the213 words
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Article672 1901-08-07 2 Genera R.C Stewa Adverting to th* n India, if- <. f. ma;, I the I W at •>. tWIC'- II I'lb. 1 crt were then two polo d ied of for the p o:her compo^»rd <A n :tn on the 'c. »hj nidi coantiy-bri I672 words
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Article22 1901-08-07 2 I be battery ran 31 days m July crushing 1,001 tons for 15 tons 6 cwt oi tin oxide.22 words
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Article122 1901-08-07 2 lleesrs. Behn, Meyer and Co genera! at^' nts, forward us this report from Temelon^ Mr. George A. Wright repoits about the property of the Temelong Hydraulic Tin Mining Co. l.d. as leNowi I have only sampled closely on one section of the block of 25 acres laying on the122 words
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Article704 1901-08-07 2 1 h'.T«: wa i largi .iiuiiuricc at the Town Hall la-,t night to witness tlie production of the I pstart," aip adipti. n from Molu re's tamous comedy 1 C Bourgeois Gentilliomme," by Sin^aporr ain.n- i t-. und. r the .mspices (A the Singapore < »t In.! 11-704 words
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Article93 1901-08-07 2 The I', and O. s.s. Bengal will leave with the mails for Europe on Friday next the <jth inst., at 8 a.m., the mail closing time being 6 a.m. as usual. I)eva!'s Circus still continues to attract large audiences nightly at the*Beach-rd. site, amungst the special items Tiow being given93 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article24 1901-08-07 2 Ihe English and German press refer t, the common mourning over the Empre>Frederick's death as again uniting the two peoples.24 words
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Article20 1901-08-07 2 Fouche Attacks a Boer Refugee Camp. I lie Boer Commandant fouche attacked the Boer refugee camp at Aliwal.20 words
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Article23 1901-08-07 2 All the 689 Hoc 1 male refugees, with th exception of four, refused to join his com mando.23 words
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Article18 1901-08-07 2 A peace movement is spreading rapidls through the Boer refugee camps m Cape Colony.18 words
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Article31 1901-08-07 2 Sir Edward Satow, British Minister at Peking, has notified his diplomatic colleagues that Holland is unable to sign the protocol. I!. rCMOM for this decision are not stated. I. at >31 words
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Article20 1901-08-07 2 The death of the Empress Frederick ha. evoked widespread sympathy for the Kin^ and the Kai.ser.20 words
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Article13 1901-08-07 2 The Australian Houses of Parliament ha\» votcl addressee of condolence,13 words
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Article29 1901-08-07 2 I naval marKruvres have closed witl an important battle oft the Li/.ard. The result has been referred to the urr. pirea London, August fth t 1901.29 words
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Article446 1901-08-07 2 Referring to Lord Lamington's promu tion from Queensland to the Governor>hip of Ceylon the Glasgow Herald says —1 hpost m Ceylon is a highly desirable one m every way. The duties are comparatively li^ht, the salary is handsome, and the climatic and social conditions of the island leave little to446 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement558 1901-08-07 2 TOILET SOAPS POWDERS. PERFUMES. LOTIONS. CREAMS. All the above articles are highly recommended by the Medical Profession, The Soapb which contain Deodorized Mitliyol. ai" MM best Perfumed Antiseptic Soaps on the market Sole Agents. THE SINGAPORE DISPENSARY Ltd. 10 BAfffUß PLACE. July 18 UJWI John Little &Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. Sole558 words
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Advertisement639 1901-08-07 2 M on a ROVER CYCLE iucluHinc 3 Iffipi HJ TO LENP O\ I nit y<7 IHMt. \|i|.ly T. L. c,o Frtt t'n I I--*. VIOLIN TUITION \Ti.. 1. A. Kyi.-, law- Of MM i" W Mgßl 1..Mi.1. \vdney. will receive |ni|.il-. AHflrt P Resttnte, Singapore. Amj i IA I" AI»V639 words
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Advertisement667 1901-08-07 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. DV ii bachelor, one well furnished room. Oy the end of this month. Apply to Q. I"., c^o Free Press. Aug 7 M WANTED. "PNGLISHMAN, age 28, »eeU.-. oui|)loyineiH. Competent all round businessman, 10 y«»»r>* experience, London, India, and China. French, German and Hindustani. A. W. c/o667 words
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Advertisement132 1901-08-07 2 VTK. (ieorge Laws, m.b a,i.m.m. 5 Battery Ix1 x Road, Singapore, haviti; had 17 years mining experience m tho X isi is now open to examine and report on or survey mining properties, or assay minerals and metals at short notice. Terms reasonable. Ang 7 Went to Visit His Sister.132 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous176 1901-08-07 2 The Week. Wednesday, 7th Hi^h Water .'.40 a., 2.-4 p. Church Work Asso., R.jffk-s Girl School, 4 p. S.V.A. Di -mounting Be Maxim Gun Drill. Thursday, Itb Hi*h Water 3.49 a., .5.44 P--I'. Mail Homewards due. Tug of War, R.h. 12th Co. (B team). Singapore Catholic Club Dramatic hntertainment, 9176 words
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Correspondence.
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2318 1901-08-07 3 Ta the Editor. 13, Victoria Street, S.W July 10th, 1901. Sir, The First Lord welcomes criticism provided it comes from a legitimate source, that it is reasonable, and that the critics have taken the trouble to ascertain the facts, but complains that he2,318 words
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Article247 1901-08-07 3 '.v-it the total !-'•<.< ;<! M ON revenue aaium amounted to I pemiiture for thi M tints l_ X I '.n rtvi nuc .iccoui t in Borneo and hme ixpi i i,. In< se ti^ii'e-. show of the >i <r f-XL'cded tlie j :i'ure by £16,602,247 words
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Article44 1901-08-07 3 An obtrusive subject of discussion has been neatly shelved m conversation by a well-known American diplomatist. He was ai-kcd tl.e nature of his views on the feminine question. That,' 1 he said, has been a side-issue ever since the time of Adam" (Ribald man44 words
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661 1901-08-07 3 THE STRAITS GOVERNMENT AND IMMIGRATION. Oprn Dv or wrtrsis follow to the Editor of HM lt'>nc;k. w? D ily Prj^. Sir,— Clause No. 3 J ol the projected Straits immigration laws, recently sul muttd to the Council, is something entirely novel m the way of protective legislation, and w< u'd661 words
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Article272 1901-08-07 3 Ml receiving Fai Ka tarn >rre -pondence have >:n-. m onv- the erratic manner m whuh the homeward mai!> seem to be received .it present. With the exception <>: a German mail which:- never a very full mail delivered on ist inst., some two d<ys I iti272 words
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75 1901-08-07 3 To him who waits. A Bangkok paper says On Monday at 1 a.m. a police constable noticed a window ot a hoMM M the Tripetch Koad open, and a ladder, reared up against v. He promptly const. lultd himself a surprise parly and duly entrenched WaMeM well under cover. In75 words
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LADIES' LAWN TENNIS CLUB TOURNAMENT.
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Article93 1901-08-07 3 Mixed Do* blrs H imok hv. A. Class. Mrs. Coleridge and Mr. Von Berg scr. v. Mrs. Prtsion and Mr. Kainnit Mrs. Si'/rnarin and Mi. Mo-.iey XT. V. Misi Gunn and Mr. Penny Mrs. Kerr and Mr. F. D. Macta««art 4 v. Mr. anil Mrs. Ktul >*c93 words
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Article77 1901-08-07 3 Ladies' Siv.les Handicai. Mfi. Ktrr scr. v. Mr-,. GamSSSSf owe I. Mrb. Pickering i-,.^ v. Mrb. Saunders scr. I.ADIKS Dm I LKS MaNUK \l. Mrs. Salzmann and Mrs. Coleridge owe 15..* v. Mrs. Preslon and Mrs. Newton 15. Miss Ma and Miss J. Gunn owe 50 v.77 words
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Article210 1901-08-07 3 I he Manila /imes says Five hun «Ired teachers will leave Shu Francisco on t i twenty seventh of tin- month to take up their duties m the Philippines. Nearly ill are mal> No mure women will be appointed, at least for the present, as suita Me living accommodations cannot210 words
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Article75 1901-08-07 3 < (-wkRCTPD up io Aagust On London. Ba.nK 4 no/- 1/1 1 nrl 1,11 i'\ t crrtHts 3 aa/i '/''t'. d. < .imenls 3 m/s 1,11. credit* 6m/j fii 1 rRANCR, d«rmanci »Ki<.¥ANV, J'rn.ii. i I- ■|»IA. I T T45 HONGKONG, demand pm. Yokohama, demani 1 0% pm. Java,75 words
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Article147 1901-08-07 3 fITIOH P, H) DIVIDBNDS. NnfYliHT.. lefcn Hell Nomin ii. Bersa»ah Gold Mine Co. 81.75 Seller-. s Clear W.Ker > ,iry Farm f .tri. $100 Fra^-r «d Not* fed. »86. mat wm Hon^.v. T Zim I bonus 30/H/o Jelebu Mining and Tr*din X Co. $4.50 Buyers147 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement204 1901-08-07 3 A YOUNG LADY'S I IFE SAVED. At Panama. Colombia, by Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. |)i-. Chaßa II IM«T, .1 |ir»inin<-ni physician, i>l I'aiiimi, 'olomliia ma recciif li'Mir Lad MaMI I had us :i (.iti'tit ;i JTOnfj l.ldv feat! <>l ;ij;<- who tiad ri \i'\ I t iitack ■ii204 words
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Advertisement370 1901-08-07 3 PASSENGERS BOOKED HOMEWARDS N. Y. K. H I B.C. 11.11 I. CoL tad Mra F. Whit ley. I. KawaeaJ Mara, 30. Mra. A. K.j 1 rLeja, Mr. 11l 1 he Standard l"ime d A Time Rill .it F..rt Cinninfj and out- at Pulan Bran ry day at 1 p.m., EUagapora370 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous176 1901-08-07 3 ■vTAILS CLOSE Per V. P( IMMIg V \M I .Vu»- I st Pool .S>; l\i>itmnuK i I v( K. P-«fj^ ti^r, AfC. Atut; //in n(K>n J*> y/f i pm M«' S I I M Mala 2 pm I Sultan 3 pm B U /'iiranun^ PM I rniKganu v m I176 words
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Miscellaneous603 1901-08-07 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Me-i-of-Wai Fla s and Ton^ Commanders Arrived From For W Bowrin -loop. '.t*i ffiMin— |aae I Labwu 1 .S.VtHfh I 1 715 Wa -k Other Vebbels FlagsJ* Tons Misters Arrived From Consignees For Wher ■i,>l I 10W r -Inly -Jl I Babalan K(H)1 -lulv T, I. I603 words
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SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.
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Article100 1901-08-07 4 rSpecial to Singaport Free Press., Hongkonp, August I*l. AHer filling up with coal and inemagizine ammunition supplies, H.M.b. Eclipse, H.M.S. ins, and H.M.S. Daphne sailed from Hongkong hurriedly last night. It is stated that these cruisers left under sealed orders.. Hongkong, 2nd August, 2.50 p.m. H.M.S. Glory,100 words
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Article12 1901-08-07 4 Over tim incident th. re arr mans rumours afloat12 words
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Article97 1901-08-07 4 One of these is to the eftect tint H.M.^. Glory, with Admiral Cyprian Bridge on board, is ashore at some place not specified. This however is published wriA all ttH.M.S. Glory is due at Hongkong Worn Shanghai. Auuubt ist, U-4--Vithorities at Hongkong de*he METEiny intormation as97 words
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Article13 1901-08-07 4 The new Education Bill has been read a third time13 words
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Article19 1901-08-07 4 There is a dock strike at San Francisco, and business there is at a stand-still.19 words
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Article31 1901-08-07 4 The House ot Common- has voted the grant of £100,000 to Lord Robe:ts b> JM vote- t The minority consisted ot Irishmen and a few Radicals31 words
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Article16 1901-08-07 4 Kussia is constructing submarine boats similar to the French type but of waller dimensions.16 words
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Article28 1901-08-07 4 Mr. Vanrhyn. a member ot the Cape Parliament. ha> been arrested on a charge ot treason m connection with the Boer m vision28 words
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Article24 1901-08-07 4 I he Times, reviewing the political situation «n the Balkan. MJW that unusual anxiety is being displayed at Vienna24 words
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Article169 1901-08-07 4 A Koer ..ommando with two guns hM entered Portuguese territory, it is believ- d m search of eupplif■»ir Michael Hick* Beffc, Chancellor of the Exchequer, stated m the House thnt it was believed that th»- «um> voted for the war would sufhee antil January possibly until the end169 words
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Article13 1901-08-07 4 I The Tibetan Mission to Russia ha* left Moscow homewards.13 words
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Article20 1901-08-07 4 I Ihe wife of Mr. St. John Brodrick, Secretary ot State for War, has died suddenly.20 words
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Article27 1901-08-07 4 I The House of Commons ha* authorised the expenditure of six millions on naval works and six millions on military works, including a break-water at Malta.27 words
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Article13 1901-08-07 4 Ihe vote also covers increased coaling facilities for the fleet.13 words
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Article13 1901-08-07 4 military works referred to largely J w%;* no erection and reconstruction13 words
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Singapore Sporting Club.
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Article304 1901-08-07 4 luesday. jjnd October. First Raci. I he Maidkn Platb.— Value $400. A Kate for Maiden Horses— Weight .is per scale (lost.) An allowance of 141 b. to ex-Griffins imported into the Straits Settlements or Native States at a subscribed price of not more than $300. And 71b. to304 words
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Article309 1901-08-07 4 Thursday jjt/i October. Firm Kacb. The Firm Grim is Hasdk a»\— Value $300 and $50 to the Second Horse. A Handicap for (inffins that have entered for the Ist Griffin Kate No. 2) on ih<- First Day. Winners of either Griffin Rice on the First Day excluded. Distance,309 words
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Article431 1901-08-07 4 Satu day, 2bti: Octob' > Hirst Ra- I v \alue |}00, and Handicap for all :ed at ins Meeting. En■*io. Distance, k.f SmMHB Ka. i. Imk SCVBAI Stakks.— Value l4oo, and $100 to tht Segmd Moise. A Handicap for all Horses that lw.ve started at this Meeting. Xn431 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement416 1901-08-07 4 THE CHINESE TARIFF. Lord Cranborne stated that proposals have been made to include m the Chinese five per cent tarifl articles that are now free, except rice and cereaK The new Chinese tariff ki to come into operation on the Ist October. The Government has approved the China tariff proposals416 words
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Advertisement837 1901-08-07 4 agents for LEA PENIttS' A Wk •\M JM WORC v PURVEYORS TO EMPRESS OF IHDIA. CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORES. TO LET HOUSE No. 49, Killiney Road, by JOSEPH EI.IAS, 27 Malacca Street. June |J TO LET F7UKNISUED lor six months. 3 bodroonis, '2 sittiii£. rooms Mtt towii. Water laid ou. Apply837 words
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Advertisement390 1901-08-07 4 CALVE R 7 CARBOLIC DISINFECTING PRICKL* POWDER SO&i COUUIII n: fui Itttrmm h.wg oothing. preparation it* regular use prevent* nuM be uted m all cakes of Fevers and Contagi«u% oi*ea*et .•lyHeut and Skin Irritation r. C. CALYERT Cj.. M toll< I JAMES WATSON COS SCOTCH WHISKIES. AXE THE BEST VALUE390 words
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Advertisement334 1901-08-07 4 Bricks AM) Firebricks THE ALEXANDRA BRICKWORKS Co,. Ltd. ARE NOW PREPARED ro SI PPLIf Bricks at SI 5 per 1000. Firebricks at $75 per 1000. Fireclay at $27.50 per ton. Speciality m Boilei Scatwgi and Boiler Covers made to order. P«t hirtbef particular:, ..^ply lv THE BORNEO Co.. Ltd.. Af.H.NI334 words
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Advertisement146 1901-08-07 4 THE BANGKOK TIMES. Cable,—" Times Bangkok." The Lb4d.no Newspaper m Siam and widely circulated m Malaya, Cochin-Chma, China, the Straits Settlements and Burma. A Daily Newspaper with a weekly Mail Edition (20 p.p.) M f BMRiP T ,oN Dailt (postage extra) delivered free locally, $30 a year. Weekly, Post Free146 words
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Advertisement914 1901-08-07 4 WANTED VOl'Mi LAI>Y ASSISTANT, for tlm P 1 graphic Studio; one <B*faMe Bad willi k-.ini the minor branches ol the business and generally. Apply to CAMEKA," c/o Free Pre, July 21 \X7aiit.<l a three o> four roomed iHWSwitkia vv two miles of town. Vicinity of B yen l> id preferred.914 words
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