The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 November 1904
1904-11-05
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Title Section18 1904-11-05 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 5, 1904. DAILY ISSUE NO. 521718 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement890 1904-11-05 1 S flbbmigemttrtg. P. Q. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon Aurtralia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. ft ThroTijrh Bills of Lading ironed for Chum I I Coa»>t, Permian Gulf, Continental, and American \'{t Ports. ÜBR Steamers will leave Singapore on or about f l' MAIL890 words
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Advertisement701 1904-11-05 1 Norddeutech ;c Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GESUAN MAIL LINE. The feat «nd well-known mail steamer, of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, SouthT l la Gil^ Ur Q <*"»> N»PI-, Port Said. k^L' C<>}<»»*>. Penang. Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki and Kobo to Tokohama and back. They are701 words
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Advertisement503 1904-11-05 1 SIHCAPOREJ^ND^X^A^JI RAILWAY. FROM Ist NOVEMBER, 1904, AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Train Service for Week Days an Sundays. extra trains on J SUNDAYS ONLY Down Trains Down Trains. SINGAPORE ...iSfe TM ii'oo IV»S ,'J i& ~ZT Up Trains JOHORE -y- Up Trains. (Abu Bakar Pier) .</ 7.48 a"> ffu 148 I*503 words
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Advertisement383 1904-11-05 1 a» >ot 12 WAVERLEY HOTEr II No Special Dinners II m,****"* Ul e Triem of two Expert •J2^., Ho<- ook n< >» prepared to IT'Z'Z-rt 1 7 U nd equal to any Hymnal dinner, far Ulf the price. Moderate < hargeN for hoard and lodging. Subscription for tiffin fll monthly.383 words
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Advertisement545 1904-11-05 1 Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Paid-up Capital 910,000,000 RIbBKVB FtJWD StorUag Reset ie $10,000,000 m MnM Sfl^r Beeerw... J 7,000,000 j |J 7 UO0 000 Rbsbktb Liabilttt of PBOPBiBTcrBe 110,000.000 Coumt or DiaaoioM. A. J. Rathovd Seq, Chajbmam H. E. Tomkisn Beq— Dßrrrrr Chaibxax. E. OoVrz, Eaq Hon. R. Shbwah545 words
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Advertisement402 1904-11-05 1 RAFFLES HOTEL SPEGIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY, THE sth INSTANT SKATING AFTER DINNER FOR DINKH9 ONLY IN TIIK MAIN DIN,N<; ,|.\1.1. Kov BANJ) VTTKNDAV RUBEROID ROOFINC AND_DAMPCOURSE Ruberoid caiv^RS".; cooler d easier to i ay th. Galvd. Iron or any other Roofing Materi! RuberOid D ro^ S g!" tely Water-proof. Vermi402 words
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Advertisement214 1904-11-05 1 W iii pay 4{ 1 ,(x Hi BtawVl t« 55 or previww .1 a f advantage, of In- As.M iMKKntATK I'AIMMI Or CLAIMS I'OLICIKS I'.-.v-iULr.Kj^BABiB A*' Tbars. KtfS^? AT on tv> of the Policy. I Thb Latb«t OlWJuLni and menU m the rarioua scheme* oi lsi.un.noe adc "rtjs^from the daU>214 words
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Article, Illustration949 1904-11-05 2 The Singapore Free Press. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1904. ,,m. Or this present war between Russia and Japan one thing is certain, that the great bulk of the human race who are watching its proirress do not realise its historical importance. To the financier it is largely a matter of •novement949 words
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Article753 1904-11-05 2 Malacca Assiws rorauieuce on Not 22. The Pawnbrokiug tender* for Peuaug for l£X). r >-07 reprewnt a total of *5,057 per month. in order to open the end of Man*<x»r-Ht, into High-bt, Singapore, a declaration i* made for the acquisition of 1,3:33 ft oi laud in house No 6 High-st.753 words
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Article85 1904-11-05 2 SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. THE LAST DAYfToF i PORT ARTHUR More Captured Forte (Special to the Singapore Free Press") Hongkong, Not 5, 10.20 am. The result of the geoeral attack on Port Arthur on the 29th October, Saturday, is that the 0 forta of Erlungshan. East Keekwanshan, Punlungshan, and Singsushan are now85 words
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Article124 1904-11-05 2 Treascbt Cabe Dirmimbd. The Treasury cheque caw occupied the *t- F< tention of the Auize Court the whole of re. tenlay Hi» Lord»hip the Chief Justice commenced hw wmmmg up at 3 pm, and at 3.45. the Jury retired to consider their verdict The Court t wa« crammed124 words
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Article126 1904-11-05 2 j The Mavm Co wiU not parade at rt am. <m 7 Monday, but there will be a parade at 5.15 p m on Monday r On; account of the large amount of raia bare had latolr the Race course i. closed for traminx until further notice. The case against126 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement1404 1904-11-05 2 gtitotrtiscmcnte. Werner Motor Cycle for Sale, m first claw order. Apply to G. SABATIER, Royal Hair Saloon. Ott 31 30.11 WANTED A CHINESE CLERK AccuBtouied to book-keeping, for a local Banking office. Apply stating qualifications to E. R. S. c/o •'Free Press." ft 4 uc WANTED Hoard and Lodging for1,404 words
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Advertisement652 1904-11-05 2 ggjfraw •SUfcrrtignnfUts SINGAPORE' GOLF CLUB. A Prize baa been piesei.tt.l bj tlie Playing Member* of the Singapore Polo (Jub. Invitations U> compete are extoii'l*»«l t<> Lmtkr* (MemI bers or others) miug tho liuks of the Singapore, I Sepoy Lines. Singapore Harrison, or Kef pel Golf Conditions: —Match play, uasksf -<j>»*ciai652 words
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Advertisement153 1904-11-05 2 _CoJmj)B S&brrtisKmrits WANTED TO BUY Pair of Siamese cats. Pair of fox terriers, Apply to BAFFLES QUAY 6-a. Nov 5 no WANTED A Chinese Bazaar Krani, with a thorough knowle<l£» of th» Tinport Market Good salary to a comjxt at man. Apply to Z. o Free Press." Not 5 ac153 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous203 1904-11-05 2 HEgE WEBK. SaTCBDAT, 5tlT>^r H High Water 8.28 a., *45 p J Rowing Club Race*. J Football S VIw Band Drums, Tanglin. M S V A Parade, 4.30 p Fitzgerald's Circiu, 9 p M BUHDAT, 6th g High Water 9.1U a, 9.42 p 23rd Sunday after Trinity. 1 Swim Club.203 words
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Article1406 1904-11-05 3 'All Rights Reserved.] Uy Sik 11. H. Johwston, a cm.a. (Author 0/ The Hi^ory f a Slave, Ac Miss Jane Plex sat on the shady verandah of her wattle and daub house m East Central Africa, gazing over a rolling plain bucked bj a jagged rauge of indigo1,406 words
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Article2176 1904-11-05 3 No nineteenth century jeiaonage baa bequeathed a wore numerous p-<->geny to the twentieth century than Mr Wilkina Micawber, tha man who was always waiting for something to turn up." As with tlie piogenitor, so with tht progeny they tura up nothing themselves, but wait for Komethin^ ».•>2,176 words
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Article384 1904-11-05 3 A RUSSIAN GENERAL ON THE WAR. 1; .a.i.-ni An mt. r. -tin^ :nt.r\i.w with »;»-u. eoenmaadcr ..i .;th |> u published m th.- Novosti I ll KoHMiaoff, vs;n 5..\,. r .-ly m t'r..,,, 1,,,,.,,. fIl si health iwoii l-i th. niem ht .WUr.-i thai th.in rjtnek-iriag amlWv Mid work. There384 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement904 1904-11-05 3 Kcllp vj Waisb, ftmUed, 32, KaHks Place NEW A LARGE ASSORTMENT COfLONIAL LIBRARIES. I OF IWUBMLE HARNESS, by Anthony Hope. TO JOB T Co, by J«»rom<> K. Jerome. r the Lionet god. i i r. Hkk*- ECCGIIt IN OV6IS T afe2 P- AI>VOOATK U V W BY POPULIR AUTHORS. i904 words
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Advertisement481 1904-11-05 3 Amateur Coif Championship tot India t be i East i Competition will be held between 31st il*r, 15*01, and 2nd January, 1SM>5, under me condition a* formerly. Bj kind per- of tU Totrygtmge 0l«>>, pkTf will take over their link*. There will also be an Open r p over Barraokpore481 words
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Advertisement518 1904-11-05 3 Debility Perhaps you eat enough, yet you do not get much benefit from your food. You keep thin and weak; are tiled all the time, and your nerves are m a bad way. Why not stnngtheu your digestion and get rid of your debility t Head them* worda from Mrs.518 words
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Advertisement113 1904-11-05 3 BATAM BRICK WORKS BbuNZB Mt:i-\i-FEVAXG HANOI Assorted Bricks Supplit ra Prices Moderate. Office 135 Prinscp Strt. 8. 8. ALHADV Sept 30 f,,,u JAPAN COAL J Mitsui Bussan K^ X^L (MITSUI Co. 1 Head Office. No. I, SI'RUG i London Branch: 34, LbblSl. Singapore Branch: 2, T jM OTHER BRANCHES ,-CHu,113 words
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Article1285 1904-11-05 4 The lon>?, hot, Exstern day hnJ ilr.iwn U> its suddeu close. V T' V the quickness of a falling blind th« dark i\ mof the coining night had dropped upon the heated, fevered earth, bringing those few moments of relief and heali'i.; that only dwellers iv tropical lands1,285 words
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Article1362 1904-11-05 4 No 111. Tli." farcical nature of the situation created »>v the deofci *1 of Mm Hoi Wlll v af>p»trent when the Mtowiag facts are Uken into cyiifiil»Tiition Tbe di««seutient miu>rity, to whom tli^ Lords have awarded the spoil*, consists of a few niiuiftfts, variously estimated at1,362 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement139 1904-11-05 4 G.QTOMUNE&Ca Zjrf&x^h HAVE JUST OFc-INt-D /a*" Fine Collection of Japanese Curios iji^ SUITABLE FOR X'MAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS W^ *P2*, Calendars for i^os SBIX %s&r^ /JV GRE2IT VARIETY *^^r^ f tf RS^^* Ladies Gentlemen are kindly requested to inspect early *D^y\&£3 Riley, Hargrcavcs Co, LIMITED. Mechanical and Electrical Engineers,139 words
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Advertisement195 1904-11-05 4 K&K X X KUHN KOMOR The Leading Art Curio Dealers IX THE BAST JUST RECEIVED LARGE COLLECTION OF Silver-Goods of every description Ivories (Urge small figures) Satsuma ware Bronzes Cabinets Screens Silk Kimonos Silks for Blouses Embroidered Silk Purses Panels Water Colours Inlaid Phcto frames Kakimonos. DO NOT BUY ANY195 words
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Advertisement634 1904-11-05 4 A SURE CURE FOR CROtfl The first indication of croup is boarseaM m a child subject to that disease it may rB as a sore eign of the approach of an I Following tr ia hoaraenesj i* jgj-uliai* cough. If Chambsrlain'e Couglillen;' given as soon as the child becomes botflin.634 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article39 1904-11-05 5 Lord Lansdowne's Statement Russia's Tone Conciliatory Lord Lansdowne, in a communication to the London Chamber < >f (.\nnmeree, states that Russia has met all the representations of Britain and the United States in a conciliatory spirit.39 words
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36 1904-11-05 5 The Exercise of Russian "Rights" He understood that the Russian Naval Commanders hare recently been furnished with initructions which would ie«ult in their exercising their rights less Texatiously in future.36 words
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26 1904-11-05 5 r Government wu unable to find any grounds for the suggestion that the Russians favoured German ships as compared with British.26 words
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Article25 1904-11-05 5 It wu olmoualy impouible fur 'any governi/S flMnt to inform shippers whether particular cargoes were entitled to immunity from seizure.25 words
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Article36 1904-11-05 5 !The Foreign Office replying to a question from shipowners, declare* that it is not permiuable for shipowners to charter their boats for the purpose of following the Russian Fleet with coal supplies.36 words
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Article25 1904-11-05 5 Admiral Walker's squadron followed KoEhdtectrensky's the whole way to Tangier at a distance of fire nnW, the whole cleared tor action.25 words
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Article23 1904-11-05 5 The SiMoi Veliky, Oilabiya. Admiral Nakhinioff, and Dmitri Donakui uudrr HearAdmiral Foelkersaun b?ve lelt Tan^ii-r for Soda Pay23 words
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Article21 1904-11-05 5 It u reported that .Stoeawl id wounded in tb« 9^ Utest fighting, of which the issue i-* still uncertain21 words
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Article57 1904-11-05 5 A Graphic Account Keuter'd correspondent before Port Arthur rubles a despatch of r >.0<>0 words, describing the Y the progress of the siege from day t.-lir I and it furnishes a remarkable history of the I stupendous struggle, of inrrsnsnt frantic assaults upon impregnable defences,57 words
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Article23 1904-11-05 5 The Russian search lights and itar shell seem to hare largely conduced to rendering the It hard -won trenches untenable.23 words
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Article28 1904-11-05 5 During the week from Aug It to Aug 24 the Japanese lost 14,000 and onlj 206 were jA left oat of one regiment 2^00 ctrong28 words
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Article13 1904-11-05 5 B«ri-beri raged during the wet months owing to tbe fermenting rice13 words
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Article30 1904-11-05 5 Colonel Lawson, on behalf of the King, called »t the 'Japaneae Legation and offered Hp congratulations od the birthdaj of the 9f Emperor of Japan30 words
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Article30 1904-11-05 5 1* The result of tbe Glamorgan election is that m Mr Richards, the Labour Candidate has tecured 7995 votes, while Sir Cockburu, an independent Urrf reformer, obtained 3969.30 words
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Article30 1904-11-05 5 1 An Armj Order announce* that four capcaptains or lieutesiaato will be elected aonuallr for two vean' ntudy and refidenoe in Japan London, Not ft,30 words
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Article182 1904-11-05 5 Ltutt evening a strong team selected from the warships now in port, met the S. C CL team <>n toe Esplanade. From the kick off the Clai> were i»re«eut and ntrel v left their 25. and as a result the Navv right got in' at the corner, the182 words
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Article55 1904-11-05 5 After the 300 yds race has been decided tomorrow a club team will play the Nondescripts. k A Team* Club -A. Dark*. P. Dark*, J. J. Lloyd, I C. M. Headmen. Henderaoa and J. W. Thoowon and A. N. Othmr. HondowcripU.— ▲bcaou, Jackson, Mieo), C. Darke, 1 mtU,55 words
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Article60 1904-11-05 5 if IJThu circus is baring a marvellous run of success m Singapore. Last evening mw another L^^ Urj^ attendance. Man/<>ni'»» performinK dogs, I «md Mr Montgomery' b act with the Hvngiirian I horse* met with particular applause. On Mon- day evening His Excellency the Ooreraor will I patronise60 words
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Article1681 1904-11-05 5 Quit'/fiti it'i'i,,/ Itoiuine* vottri ettjarrago lilklli JCVESAL. lean ago, when the late M Bl<vh, the celebrated arm-cbair tactician and military expert, issued his great work iv which he laid down the conditions of future warfare, he startled a good many people by stating that for active1,681 words
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Article302 1904-11-05 5 Obdihaby Mseeijio Novkmbck 4. 19«>4. Pre»ent Mr G. Brodrick. Pnwident. Ms— ii Murray Robertson, Rowland Allen, Choa Giang Thy*. Lee Cboon Giutn, F. Jago. and C. J Sawders. Presidential Remarks In hw opening remark* the President said that th* Bank balances were $611,151-90 of which littjsWiii were on302 words
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Article435 1904-11-05 5 Takes tub GtonONSTI N sate Pubt Abthub. The Pbellde to thk Shaho Defeat. St Petersburg, .Sunday. Oct 9 —General Kuropatkin ha« ismif 1 (bin fallowing order of tb« day to hi* troorm. dated Mukden, October 2:— More than *cv»u month* ago toe enemy treacherously fell <ijou435 words
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Article20 1904-11-05 5 The Malay Mail understands that Mr W. T. Taylor, the Resident-General is about to join the ranks of the automobilistt20 words
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Article1206 1904-11-05 5 Fkiuav, NovEifSBR 4th. PrMSNT His Excellency the Governor (Sir John Anderson, k.c.m.g.) The Hon'ble the Aot Colonial Secretary (F. O. Penney.). the Act. Attorney -i .^nl. H. H. Hudson) the Act. Col. Tivaxutvr (JO. Anthoniu) tbeColfengineort Murray > the Anditor-«JenerHt (K. C. Hill.) <». 8. M array. W.1,206 words
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Article83 1904-11-05 5 boe« the way seem dark and dreary r Would'st thou almost welcome death Does life's burden make thee weary P Stand up, fight on, fight on I» thy lot too full of sadness t Is the silver lining hid F Art thou robbed of all life's83 words
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Article220 1904-11-05 5 The southern Chinamen at work on the New Comet, South Africa, arc generally held to be inferior m physique and intelligence to the more recent arriraU from northern China jet tbeae southern Chinamen continue to make steady progreaa, and the number of feet drilled per bead is up220 words
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Article66 1904-11-05 5 The finest quality of grauulated loaf sugar is uaed m the manufacture of Chamberlain's Cough Bfim^dj. and the rooU used m iU preperation give it a flavor similar to maple ajrup, making it quite pleaMuit to take. Children like to take it and it ha*66 words
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Article57 1904-11-05 5 (COBBBCTSD VT TO S<>\. ">.» B"k*«> 1/11 J <Wbmo 1/llj Private credits 3 m/« 1/11^ cred.U rtin/s 1/Hj Pbajicb, desnaad .< 243j Gbbmavt. demanl... 197» Ikdia, T. T. 143* Houoioio, demand 4; di# Yokohama demand 96 Java, demand 1] Bakokok, demand 59; SOTBBBIQWS, $10.40 Bank of England Kate 357 words
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Article134 1904-11-05 5 (Not. 5.) Tin 79..W) Ghunbier y. do. Onbe No. 1 M 14. do. do. No. 2 12. Pepper, Black (ordinary S'por») n 281. do. White, (Fair L. W. 5 p*., M 42.' Nutmegt 110 to the M 48. do. 80 to the It. 80 Mao* (Band*) 145. Olorw (Amboina)134 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement5 1904-11-05 5 Engineering Tools NJcAUster Co, Ut.cJ5 words
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Advertisement319 1904-11-05 5 ADELPHI HOTEL "HANOVRRIW DIXXER InhonourofthtHirthdayol H. M Kin* BdWMd VII SPECIAL DINNKii ON SATURDAY, 12th"inst f at 7.30 p.m. oele.^tethJ^ion* C nTenienc ot t^f. hart (ho Hen a g^^, Noms KESERVE BUVi I4BLI 1211 OCEAN STEAM SHIP Co!, Ltd AND China Mutual Steam Nay. Co., Ltd The Companies' steamers are319 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous414 1904-11-05 5 SERVICES FOR TO-MORBOW. St Akobkw'b Cathedral, Matins and LfttHy. 7.45 am Choral Communion. J».15 am Holy Communion (Plain.) 5-30 pm Evensong and Sermon. Garbikoh Cbckih Sbkvicbs. 7 am Tanglin. 9.45 am Blakang Mati. I#.4S am Pulau Brani. Holy Communion each place lot Sunday m month. Bethcsdl, Bbab Babahßd. 9 am414 words
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Miscellaneous745 1904-11-05 5 VESS E L^ IN PoR T Ba»t»«ore Amer cruuw 44 1 3 Bri^', am Unowtain t;"«y Brit cruiser ll>,ooo Ta£ v'l U> Mamila 5 Eunraln. Brit cruiaer 12.000 N.p£ r V 3 I 1?*~* RRd«o d ErW! rit 12...50 Stopford J^J S" 1 11 6 E«m^ Brit nl v 1070745 words
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Miscellaneous403 1904-11-05 5 PL■AKA N C X S No\>in l«r I. Er-tna, Brit, ktr., Mul.-.. f..- D B water. ..-I, I'-ntakota, Bri- Pontianak. Brit «ti II m Siantan anl Natunaa. li-.th.Dat itr, V.-t.r. -ijajii r.. nwt Van Riebe^oW. I Altin K Dot. str NeijU. for Bandjerniu*. Bill kv.1.,; Prinz WaUamm,Q r.»tr.,t j v403 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement757 1904-11-05 6 no net. hereby notify that we hare dismused r Omar, our lat« bill oolta-tor. from onr -\.loy. He is no longer authorised to collect monies m oiir name, nor is he authorised to nsact any hesinesa m our name. x !B SOON Co. (leiK'i-al Bssrs, ll 1 (♦> Orchard rd757 words
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Advertisement667 1904-11-05 6 HHbrvtisrmnus. NOTICE AUCTION SALES IN JOHORE. The undenigSMsi have been authorized by tbe JOHORE GOVERNMENT to oondmt SALES BY AUCTION m the territory of TOHORE. POWELL Co, Auctioneers. Sept 23 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. NOTICE Consignees or cargo are hereby notified that from the Ist December next, and until667 words
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Advertisement898 1904-11-05 6 •mmx tusenxenuj* MORTGAGEE'S SALU r, r.K>4, at 2. ;30 p.m. Land^and six hougfu known as Kos. 65-1 to >5-(.< i-enin^oon Road, ;uid Nos. 1 *ud 2 Dunman Sti*oet. Singapore. For partiouhirs see circulars. POW£LL Co, Auctioneers. Sisson Delay. Solicitors. < 4 8.11 MORTGAGEE'S" SALE Tnrtd-iy. 8/ A X 1 i.898 words
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Advertisement575 1904-11-05 6 gUbfitisfmnug. Y.'SHIBUYA&Co. HAVE JUST UNPACKED HIGH CLASS Japanese Curios SUITABLE FOR X'MAS* and NEW YEAR PRESENTS. Wot 3 ttb« I Notice of Removal. THE PHARMACY I CHEMISTS. DRUGGISTS AND OPTICIANS I REMOVED TO I ROAD No. 2 CHARTERED BANK BUICDING. J Dr. G. von WKDKL. TO ENGINEERS, SHIPOWNERS AND OTHERS.575 words
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Advertisement429 1904-11-05 6 TO LET I Sample Rotrtbs. and Show Boons. Apply. ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd. Feb 23 uc TO LET. A Ma-aide bungalow No. 18 Confederate Kctate. Apply B N. ELIAfI. Prince Street inwa oc TO LET One newly -constructed building m Rol*in»on Road clow to P. AO. Company's Office. Ready I429 words
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Advertisement529 1904-11-05 6 IMPORTANT DISPLAY OFGentlemen's Hats I I Perfectly New Goods, New Shapes, New Styles. I STKAW HATS" STRAW HATS J CourM Plait Btraw mX i >' m Hatrt with Silk Ribbon i M and Sanitary head g Price i. 35 each. Pr.'ce «eh. X SUPERTt)R STRAW MATS ROY'S STRAW HATS MEDIUM529 words
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