The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 28 April 1910

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    16 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE A DVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1910. NO. 6,893
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    ONE RAIL CARRIAGES.
    1052 1 It is quite possible that the problem of human transportation will be settled without reference to any point of support on the surface of the eirth, by the use of aero-planes or motor balloons. My name being Thomas, all I would remaik is "I don't think." Nor
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    120 1 The Budget has passed through com-mittee—P-ige 5 The death is announced of the novelist Bj >rnsen—Page 5 An alleged Japanese spy has been caught at Hongkong—Page 4 l\tra rubber went 11 8 at Tuesday's auctions —Page r >. The result of the Election of Deputy for French
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      290 1 NOTICE. ADVANCE IN PRICES. IDunlop Motor Tyres 10 per cent, Dunlop Cycle Tyres 25 per cent. Warwick Cycle Tyres 30 per cent. The above advances have been compulsory on account of the tremendous increase m the price of raw material. The Dunlop Co m the face of the continued abnormal
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      223 1 WESLEY CHURCH. A Sacred Concert will be given on Friday, 29th April at 9 p. tn. when the Cantata Kebckah will be rendered by a choir and orchestra conducted by Mr. F. Whitetield. Solos will be taken by Mesdames Curry and Krarup Miss Ida van Cuylenberg and Messrs. Payne. Procter
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      211 1 ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. THE BIG SHOW. First lhoice- Palhe's Unrivalled Series. TO-NIGHT 2nd Show at 9-30 p. m. OVERTURE BY OWN ORCHESTRA OF PROFESSIONALS. FR r M LOURDES TO GAVARNIE. FOILED. TAKING A DAY OFF. PYGMALION. S.C A.G.L. BENEATH THE GAS. Marvellous Trick Subject. CHERRIES. Comedy by Marie Thiery. HATS.
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      92 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. No performances to night at the Malay theatres —Page 1. Auction sale of sawmill machinery by Pow ell and Co. —Page 3. Choice selection of wedding presents on view at Little's —Page 4. Shipping K. P. M. Dutch mail, and N.D.L. sailing lists —Pages 6 and 7. Notice
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      412 1 THE WEEK. Thursday, 28th High Water -0.45 a. B. I. Mail Homeward c ***** 3 p Philharmonic Orchestra, 5 p Masonic Club Dance. Friday iitUh High Water.— o.1 0 1.24 p Governor leaves for Selangor. Municipal Comnaisßion, 2.30 p X. D. L. Mail Outward due. Lodge St. Michael Regular. Tangl
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    BAMBOO PAPER.
    515 2 Unfortunately for her paper manufactures, but fortunately for herself otherwise, India does not possess the great homogeneous forests of soft woods of the West which are tie prey of the paper millers. Also are the Indian forests conserved with a proper and jealous care. The Indian mills, handicapped
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    "THE GIFT HORSE."
    184 2 Mi John D. Rockefeller's scheme for employing bis huge fortune for public purposes has apparently not evoked the enthusiasm which be expected. Advices from Washington indeed state that considerable exception is being taken to the Bill introduced into the Senate for the purpose of establishing the Rockefeller
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    CHINESE NAVAL MEASURES.
    91 2 It is stated that the Chinese Navy ComEonen suggest that the Throne bo asked to issue an Edict encouraging subscriptions to the Navy Fund m China, and by Chinese colonists abroad, holding out ample rewards iv return for the donations. It is also sugtfes J that th<
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      35 2 Stomach Troubles. Many remarkable euros of stomach trouhave been itieeU-l by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. One man who had fepeut over two thousand dollars for modicine and treatment was cured by a few boxes
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      581 2 TO LET. NEWLYN COTTAGE TO LET. 17 Gilstead Road. Four bed rooms cacb with bathroom attached. Good Stabling. Immediate Entry. J. CRAIG, Sharon, River Valley Road. Feb 7 8.5 TO LET. 87-1, Tanjong Katong, a large two storeyed house well situated. Entry l*-t May. Apply to E. R. SASSOON, 23,
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      753 2 NOTIGES. SINGAPORE ELECTRIC TR4IWAYJ, LIMITED. RAISING OF TANJONG PAGAR ROAD. Owing to the raising of the level of Tanjong Pagar Road by the Municipal Commissioners, a similar raising of the Tramway Track is necessary. Consequently on and after Saturday, the 30th instant and until the work m completed the tramca^s
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      636 2 NOTIGES. ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS. The Monthly General Meeting of the Association will be held m the Rooms, 48h, Raffles Place, on the evening of Thursday 28th April 1910 at 8 45 p m. Business. General. Geo. B. HURLEY, Hon. Secretary. Apl 26 29.4 ItcTtapioca plantersT Planter has catch crop tapioca
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      564 2 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPY. NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY. Established 1824. Capital fl 45,000,000,— (ab0ut £3,750,000) Reserve— fl 5,752,885,— (ab0nt £479,407) Head Office m Amsterdam. Head Agency Batavia. Branches Penang, Hongkong, Shanghai, Rangoon, Soerabaya, Semarang, Weltevreden, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalougan, TjiUtjap, Djember, Mcdan (Deli), Kota-Radja (Acheen), Palcmbang, Padang, Bandjermasin and Macassar. Correspondents at Bombay, Colombo,
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      424 2 FEDERAL LIFE Assurance Company of (w Established 1862. INSURANCE m Force, over 137 son a«, NEW Bu.ine M 1908, over ,'S NET SURPLUS above liabiliti ZZ* and all oatstanding claims, over $2,076^000.00 (Straits Carrtncy.) J. H. EVAHg The Borneo Co., Ltd U _Jane Ag Dt< S[ S ALLIANCE ASSURANCF CO
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    THE FUTURE NAVAL BATTLE.
    353 3 th ttion* of offence and defurther increase m size advances, the known will probably develop p into a I Mttle unit, consist...l cruiser with attendant kittle, as we now know 5 modified, and the fleet future will, m course of time, I** ion of duels between
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    LIKEWISE.
    89 3 me remarks m the ie voluntary retire- > bare forfeited oked whether iDg its attrac- OUie9 who writes to wa i do not bei think that m my owu Di of a consider- iews of the I 1 1 am Dot ft disapwitha cries anc. Hat my Gotrved tor
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    FIRST STAGE OFSLEEPLESSNESS.
    97 3 I eaaily prevented than I: o m th( Apr I M Oood I Br»4 approaiaint may be detected. I pis the I ing upintheiuorniD^, I at the return I I Dess, exhilaration, I a keen desire to pluuge into w day. we have I bing rest and
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      THIRD DAY.
      204 3 Saturday, Uth May, 1910. 1. The Open GriiEn Handicap. VfthM £400 and $50 to the Second Hors«. A Handicap for all G-iffiris that have run at the Meeting. Entrance, $10. Distance Race Course. 2. The Stewards Cup. Value $400. A Handicap for all Ex-Griffins that have run at
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      SECOND DAY.
      254 3 Thursday, 12th May, 1910. 1. 7 he First Griffin Handicap. Value $400 and >50 to the Second Horse. A Handicap for Griffina that have entered for the First Griffin Race (No. 4) on the First Day. Winners excluded. Distance, Race Course and a distance. 2. The Ladies' Purse.
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      PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY.
      293 3 Tuesday, 10th May, 1910. 1. The Maiden Plate. Value $600. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight »st. Ex-Griffins allowed 7 Entrance, $20. Distance, Race Course. 2. The Lawn Stakes. Value .5400. A Handicap for all Ex-Griffins. Entrance, $15. Distance Race Couro«* and a distance. 3. The Pavilion
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      12 3 I' nial complaints dysentry coughs i*kfc \S oodB 1 Great Peppermint Cure.
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      761 3 7. The Ex-Griflin Consolation. Value $350. A Handicap for all Ex-Griffine that have run 8t the Meeting and not won. I Entrance $15. Distance, Scurry Course. 8. The Griffin Consolation. Value $300 and $50 to the Second Horse. A Handicap for all Griffins that have run at the Meeting, and
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      657 3 AUQTIONS. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE MACHINERY &c. AT CHOP CHIN HIN No. 266, KALLANG ROAD On Wednesday, 4th May, at 11 a. m. Comprising boring machine by Francis Berry Bind Sons, England planing machine gas sngine complete with tank &c by Crossley Bros. Ltd., Manchester a quantity of files, ihisels,
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      316 3 Weak and Wasted Children and Adults Grow Fat and Strong on 'KEPLER' (TRADE MARK) SOLUTION It works wonders m the early stages of consumption. Every particle helps to make flesh, blood, bone and muscle and to give that /fcr^-- **>< ~^m Xc p 1 1- rSolutirin increase ot vitality '^ffi^^
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    The Singapore Free Press. Thursday, April 28,1910.
    2257 4 The Singapore Free Press. Thursday, April 28,1910. Hi re Utafl the TV<-« |1m Peopl- 1 rid* maintain, pan; H«n patriot Truth ber > i-> n precepts dim* Pladgod to R< ligiob. Loyalty and Lw. To all those who take a deep interest m the stable and permanent continuance of the
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    358 4 Xo crime of any importanc to tbeChiefPolicdOfficer yesterda\ All the Inspectors ha-1 cle^n re: His Highness the Sultan of 1 has become an honorary member Malaya Footbill Association. Two Chinese have h?*':. snatching m J*kn Sultan. Oat ofth prisoners is a youth. Mr W. C. Mi^liell, senior magutntii district judge,
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      175 4 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. WINE AND PIRIT MERCHANTS. Champagnes Sherries Marsalas Madeiras Ports Clarets Burgundies Liqueurs White Wines Vermouths Hocks Rums Moselles Bittters Brandies EBottled Ales, Beers Stouts Whiskies Draught Ales Stouts. Gins SILVER CARD >\ ENTREE TRAYS, X DISHES. BON BON X DISHES/^ CHOICE y WEDDING PRESENTS\ now ON VIEW
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      99 4 THE MERGUI RUBBER ESTATES L TD NOTICE. The Directors have received a cablegram from the Company's Agents m Mergui informing them that the taking over of the Estates has been arranged. The Prospectus will be issued on the return of these gentlemen, when full details will be available. By Order
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    KITCHENER'S RETURN.
    33 5 BAT OF HIS FUTURE. ::ne Telegraph.— flsuter's.) F April 'J7 40 pm. lm\ Kitchener has arrived at Plymouth. l speciil articles and >f his work, aud speculations ling his I "Jre.
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    JAPANESE TOUR.
    31 5 Anivel at Capetown. \pril 27iL, <>S0 am. m from Cipetown states that ■> Ikom^" with the nbtn of the Jdpinese I'arlia"utertained v the mo6t The M Ikoma has sailed :08.
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    THE COTTON CRISIS.
    17 5 troin Atlanta slates that rnil<\>tUn hive been m the entire cotton belt of the
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    A DOWNWARD MOVE.
    10 5 I'.trt has declined to 1 1 B,
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    MR. DARBY INJURED.
    48 5 DRENCHED WITH ACID. Ipoh. April '17 ih. Mr H. E. Darby, of Bikam Estate, Sung* terrible accident on Sunday ichil a bottle of crude carbolic from a high shelf, the bottle turned itten I ?ne contents over him. lullv burned, but his is unaff acted.
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    KEDAH'S LABOUR SUPPLY.
    46 5 Ptantng, April i>7th. Arr moments have been practieillv com- .mission at the earliest possible rtunity of Indian labour to ivedah, ■l.iutan. inents merely await the ml of the G overt, mant of India. I <>f Inuiiin labour into at present. nmr m TT/MT/iTrrtir/N
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    A SPY AT HONGKONG.
    36 5 Hongkong, April :27th. A has been exused by the arrest M sketching it the Lyeemun He i.dorderly at the station and 1 to escipo from the Dock. Bail :>se<iuently allowed a $2 > <
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    A MOHAMEDAN CASE.
    159 5 rther evidence was taken by Mr Green, •trate, jreeterdaj, "m a case m mcd biu Cassim Mansoor was using as genuine two forced bh y A.damjee Kiibhov with abet m. [rJ Crabb u ty Public I'roselor the Grown. Mr R St. Braddell represented Mdusoor aad Mr F.
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    23 5 |i% Monthly Missionary Meeting will be 1 rineep Street Church, on Monday I- pm.aod iril] b d addressed by 1- Kuuciman, b d.
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    APPEAL TO ENGLAND.
    109 5 A DENUNCIATION. Mr Balfour Protests. (By Submarine Telegraph.— Reutar's) Rec. at 10.3 am. Mr Balfaur, speaking at a Primrose r^ague demonstration at the Albert Hall, urged the country to awake to the magnitude of the issue. H. 3 denounced as revolutionary the proposals, which he emphasised as
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    THE BUDGET THROUGH.
    17 5 Kec April :>7, 4 14- pm. The Budget has passed through the Committee stage.
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    THE TRADE AND THE BUDGET.
    28 5 The Licensed Trades have forwarded a petition to the House of Lords appealing to the House to reject an oppressive and unjust Budget."
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    HIS MAJESTY AT BIARRITZ.
    24 5 His Majesty the King had lunch with M. [soTolsky, the Russian Foreign Minister, at Biarritz, and afterwards left for London.
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    FAMOUS NOVELIST DEAD.
    550 5 Tbe deaths are announced of the famous novelist Bj jrnstjerne Bjornsn and Herr Tietjene. the chairman of the Hamburg America line. Bjornsen, Bjornstjerne, a Xorweg'an novelist and dramatic poet, was born Dec 8, 18 2, at Quickne, m Norway, where his father was pastor. He completed his
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    JAVA NEWS.
    485 5 (From Our 0»n Correspondent.) The Duke and Duchess of Mecklenburg and party visited on April 18, the Navyestablishinenr. They were met by the German Consul of Surabaya and the Director of the Navy whaif. "Afterwards they visited the Wood Trading Company of Eis't Java, conducted by director B3rnard.
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    SELANGOR NOTES.
    162 5 Malay MaiL) The half yearly meetiug of the SeUngDr Turf Club was held on the -J:?-d. The accounts show a gross profit, ot 13.750 The Galloway Rice was cut out and galloways imported as gritfias were admitted instead of ex-griffias. Gentlemen riders to be barred from riding. The
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    FRENCH INDIA DEPUTY'S ELECTION.
    39 5 We are courteously informed that a wire has been received from French India, that m the recent election on the 24ih April, Monsieur Paul B'uysen has l>een elected French ludia Daputy by a large majority.
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    128 5 Cipt. l>uns p ord has relinquished the AdjuUocf to the MiUy Sratas Guides to join the Jebon^ Kubber Estate. C ;pt. Gargill succeeds Cipt. Duasford as Adjutant to the M. S. Guides. Blue-books are not particularly funny publications, but tho title of the last one issued by the Common wealth
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    21 5 Morrhuol Creosote is a splendid and efficacious preparation m pulmonary troubles." (Unsolicited) J. W. Beaumont, m.r.c.s., England. 8 April, 1904. 9
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    Correspondence.
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    HALLEY'S COMET.
    299 5 lo the Editor, Dear Sir,— l observed, with surprise, the fhltS T r o P r thiB ™<>rning intimating hat Mr E. S. Fry, the Observer at the time Observatory on Mt. Faber, observed Halley's Comet for the first time yesterday morning, and that, m that gentleman's opinion,
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    YEO CHOO KANG MURDER.
    209 5 Mr Green, the second magistrate, was busy yesterday afternoon taking additional evidence m the preliminary emjuirv into a cWg« of murder broughtagainst two Heng Wah Chinese. The two accused were alleged to have hacked a countryman of theirs to death m a hut at Yeo Choo
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    MALARIA PREVENTION.
    171 5 The following letter has bsen received by the Editor of the Free Pres9 and is interesting as showing bow ready Government has been to take any nieius m its power to educate the native mind on the subject of Milan i prevention. It may be stated that the
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    214 5 A Klisg has bean arrested for stabbing 3, countrjmaa of his m the face with a knife. A remarkable article appears m the Japanese Journal M Asahi which throws considerable light up >v the relations between the land of tho Riling Sun and the United States at the present moment.
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      70 5 C:.a*er;ain's Pain Balm a Household Liniment. ji of rheumatism, or a twinge of i*hat. trouble is ham *m Balm drive, away the pain at I complaint quickly. First n relief. When a bottle of it ißMie house the pains of burns and y prompMy relieved, cuts and EJ o*ly healed
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      46 5 Peifectly Safe. Never hesitate about giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to children. It contains no opium or other narcotics and canbegi\<n with itr-plic confidence. As a quick cure for coughs and colds to which children are susceptible, it is unsurpassed. For sale by all Dispensaries r.nd Dealerst
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      41 5 Ladies who are about to become mothers and those courageous women who nurse tbeir own children, derive assistance and prevent the heavy drain on their strength, ly taking Dusart's Lactophosphate of Lime Syrup, which makes bone for the i baby. 18
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      130 5 ROBINSON Co. Tire now showing several new Models of MAIL GARTS PBRRMBUL7iTORS by the best Makers ROBINSON Co. THE GARRICK. CIGARETTE. S IA A LARGE HAND-MADE CIGARETTES. Packed m sG's Air-Tight Tins. OBTAINABLE AT MESSRS. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. ROBINSON CO. The United Asbestos Oriental Agency, Ltd. HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND
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      507 6 FOR SALE. MOTOR CAR FOR SALS. 5 seater, II 17 h.p. Star car with glass Kcrcen, Cape cart hood, lamps, head light and stepney wheel, lv v< ry good condition, just been overhauled and repa-'nted, and fitted •with new hooi and side screens. Bargain, owner going up country. Apply 15.
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      606 6 FOR ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE SYDNEY. s.s. COOEYANNA," 3,022 tons, Captain Strom, is due here on 9th May from Calcutta, and will have prompt despatch for the above ports. She has excellent accommoda 4 ion for saloon passengers and is lighted throughout by electricity. The vessel also carries a Stewardess. For freight
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      685 6 N V X JWN HAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SPRING PROGRAMME 1910 SAILING FOR Penang, Colombo, Port Said, GENOA, MARSEILLES, LONDON ANTWERPKitano Maru 8 600 tons on May 4 hoMAHi- 6,320 tons on May 18 Hirano Maru 8 600 tons on Juno 1 Tango Maru 7,463 tons on June 15 Kamo
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      396 6 OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND China Mutual Steam Nay. Co. Ltd. The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week, and from Japan homewards for London Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseil es, Havre and
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      722 6 P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Foi China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Out van I (for China) Devanba May 6
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      607 6 N D L Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremer IMPEKIAL GEKMAN MAIL IH| The fast and well known mail this Company sail fortnightly from Bi Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp So ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, c Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and \l Cf Port Said, Suez, Aden, C 0!,.; Singapore, Hongkong, Bhangha and Kobe to
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    THE LATE "MARK TWIN."A
    427 7 Laughorne Clemens, generally n by his pseudonym of Mark Twain," rC h ro at Florida, Missouri. Nor. 80, 188f. thirteen he was apprenticed to a 1 M the trade ie St. Louis, biUtdelphia, and Ken York. In for a short time pilot on the i Kiver,
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    TRAVEL AND EXPLORATION.
    210 7 In the April Number of Travel and Extion the principal explc ration article tivelj wit! :k, and is from the pen of Mr Harry de Windt (who, it "ntioned incidentally, is the brother- present R»j-i). The other which nny fnir'.y be considered to th€ category of e)*ploration,
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    RUBBER ESTATE RETURNS.
    365 7 Feb. Mar. Total. Allagar 1,850 2,050 5,900 Anglo Malay 49,718 53,167 152,191 Ayer M^ek 1,344 Ayer Kuning 200 200 Balgownie 7,596 9,028 25,231 Banteng 1/259 1,464 4,029 Batu Caves 10,124 13,611 29,835 Batu Tiga 5,200 6,300 16,857 Bcrtim 10,000 1 J,58* 32,088 Bukit Kajang 087 2,603 5,686
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    TIN RETURNS
    155 7 Feb. Mar. Total Pikuls. Bclat 171 431 Urnanjj 96 352 Bru «eh 180 14 4 515 Chenderiang 150 436 Gopeng G5O GBO 2,090 Jeher Kamuning $1,637 $5,870 $15,010 Kanaboi 830 221 971 Kjnta 550 560 1,610 Kinta Association 1,150 1,650 Kledaog Kramat Pulai 453 869 434 Kuantan 44.23
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    SHARES.
    1266 7 April 27. RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. Cap. fssua. Paid. Last Div. Buybrs. Sellers 85,000 2/ 2/ AUagar Rubber Estates Ltd 7 0* 7 6 150,000 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 25% Int. 1 13 6 1 16 0 •X000 2/- 1/6 Batang Malaka 4 0 4 6 30,000 1 1 Batu Caves
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    EXCHANGE.
    67 7 (Corrected up to April 27 Bank 4ms 2/4f demand 2/4 y 8 T Private credits 3ms 2 credits 6ms 2 France, demand Bank 295 Germany, demaud 240 India, T. T 174', Hongkong, demand 23^" Yokohama, demand 114 4 Java, demand l4o£ Bangkok, demand G6i Sovereigns, Bank Buying $8.54 Bank
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    PRODUCE.
    136 7 April 27. Tin* $75 05 Gambier buyers 11.8'J Gambier Cube No 1 15.00 Gambier Onb« No. i nora Pepper Black (trite. S'pon) 4 2 5 Pepper, Whita v faii) 26 Natmegt (110 to tk% W)^ 8.00 Nutmeg (80 to th« Lk) 22.00 Ma«e (Banda) h. M com Oiorea (Ataboic^
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      253 7 I I.-pp. rmint Cure for all interI M ntry coughs cclds be. THE YOKOHAMA DOCK Go Ld. No l Dock. i no. 2 Dock. No. 3 Dock. (In Course <>f Constiuction) w^l ng r L^ n^ th 515 feet Docking Length 376 feet Docking Length 481 feet •f Entrance 80
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      15 7 FRASER CHALMERS, U. Manufacturers of Mining Metallurgical Machinery. A1 rason, Cilfillan Co., Ltd. Eastern Agents.
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      13 7 TO NG PONG, Photographic Studio. High-Class Photographs and Enlargement. 79, SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD.
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      34 7 Pleasant— Soothing Healing. Prompt relief m all cases of throat and lunu trouble if you use Chamberlain's Cou^h Remedy. Pleasant to take, soothing and healing m effect. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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      47 7 There resided m a suburb, vVbere the residents are braver Than they are m other places, Which m»y have a better savour, A iuuHicUn full of crotchets With a voice inclined to quaver He kept its tone both clear and pure By taking Woods < ireat Peppermint Cure*,
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      1049 7 VESSELS o l_N POUT. a r ir I nd ToM Commandert Arrived From For Whe» Sea Mew Col. yacht 500 Murphy Apl 10 Malacca Uncertain Zahora Sar. Ycht. 98 Nandok Apl 22 Sarawak Sarawak Sia Tcht 107 Lingard Apl 25 Bangkok T^ncertain Steamers Fla* Tons Master Arrived From Cop«r«iie» "or
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    SPORT AT TANGLIN.
    542 8 AVith the completion by oach company of 5 g&maa out of a fix'ure list of soven, the regimental football league baa assumed a most interesting aspect with five teams having, at this stage, practicilly equal chancos of annexing championship honours. These are A B II W. and
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    S.C.C. LAWN TENNIS.
    77 8 S. C. C. LAWN TENNIS. The violent thuuiVrstorm which passed ever the town at 4 c'clock yesterday afternoon prevented the S CC. 'Tennis Touroament finals from being pi ivt d. Coneeqoently the throe finals have been fixed for tint* afternoon weather permuting. Pi n-.vi, Pajbs Fihaii I nee. Howe and
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    351 8 Hoy it takes or.o back to tho days of Retrenchment, when it was discoveied thai it cost too much to tire < If condemned black powder as a uiorriug and nu evening guv m Bingapoi <1 the following from the Calcutta Englishman. Who was them who used to attend Chiarini'a
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    HIS MAJESTY THE DEVIL.
    606 8 The ministering imps cf^-the Press were credited with an inferual origin at a very early f;ta^e m the history of print ng. Ac cording to the absurd old story, which still crops up occasionally, Johann Fint, cf Ment/, one of tbe earliest (J.mn.in printers, was the
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    THE PRICE OF OPIUM.
    327 8 Perhaps the most remark able feature m connection with tho letter written to a Bombay oontemporarj by Sir Sassoon David with regard to the enormous prices obtained for opium, is that Sir Sassoon David, who is looked upon as an expert should have baen so far
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    THE ALHAMBRA.
    112 8 Tue new programme at the Alhambra ciuemate^raph show iv Beach X ad is well up to the usual Standard of this excellent place of entertainment. The majority of the pictures are amusing, and there are others that are instruct ire and interesting. The trip from Lonrfoi to Gavarnie
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    WIRE NEWS.
    398 8 (Via Rangoon.) London, April 18. Twenty four thousand looters are pillaging Changsha and six thousand foreign drilled troops have joined the rioters. The city is on Are. The Governor has been killed and the otHcials have fl^d. Ganboats failtd to reach thd scene of the disorders owing to
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    NOVEL BUT HUMANE.
    289 8 A correspondent from Pabarg writes to our Kuala Lumpur contemporary as follows. Th:) great macs of Malays living en the banks of the Pahaug River will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of Western medicines. There will be no more need for them to submit themselves,
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    MARK TWAIN.
    289 8 His Last Illness. Mark Twain returned not long ago to New York from Bermuda, where be bad been for a month. The famous author, who was 74 years old November 80th, did uot look well, and he said he had a severe pain m his chest, which did
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    SHIPPING NOTES.
    247 8 A large quintity of frozen meat from Australia is being landed at Tanjong Pagar by the s a Guthrie," The Hakata Muu," will probably sail for Bombay to-day, after landiDg a general cirgo from Japan and China. The "Idomentus" is at present discharging 1,170 tons of general cargo
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    COURT OF ENQUIRY.
    19 8 A Marine Court of Enquiry will sit tomorrow morning to etMjuire into the loss of the"Kirkfitld."
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    S.V. C. ORDERS.
    518 8 By Lieut- Colonel E. G. Broadrick, Commandau f S.V.C. Singapore 26th April, 1910. S. V. C. Sergt-Major T. Mori is has been granted leave of absence from the 25th April, l!'lO, to the 24th of July, 1910. C.C^ M.S. J. W. Littlefield, r <; a., assumed duties
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