The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 November 1913

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    15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14 1913. NO. 7,984
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    THE DAY'S NEWS.
    219 1 The United States 16 inclined to freeze out Huerta by stopping the cash. At the same time notice has been given to both parties not to interfere with oil properties —Page 9. Notwithstanding that they have had to grant concessions to their officers, the P. and 0.
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    THE AYAH AND THE AMAH.
    981 1 THE AYAH AND TH E AMAH. oh ayah, in your hours of ease. Wit a friends, and betel nuts, and MMN You calmly while away the hourDisplaying lengthy vocal now i I'uconscious. that your charges wait Wondering what makes ayah 1 "No Missie, isse very narty child ;art plenty darls
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      127 1 LAST NIGHT OF THE MUTE DRAMA ON THE SCREEN ENTITLED GERMINAL i wh'.lt- i eri<>d ol the second show and which h;is httu ATTRACTING THOUSANDS TO THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. mmencing at 9 p m. Sharp Complete Change of Programme OF SELECT PICTURES IN THE Ist SHOW 7-30 TO 8-30
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      317 1 I THE GREATEST YET! I I THIS IS WHAT ISSUES PROM THE THROATS OF THOSE WH 3 HAVE SEEN 1 ZIGOMAR, THE EEL'S SKIN I I THE MOST EXCITING, THRILLING, SENSATIONAL DETECTIVE f STORY IN CONNECTION WITH Ist ZIGOMAR SERIES ZIGOMAR v. NICK CARTER I TO BE SUPPORTED P v
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      169 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Sick people ought to get well— if you believe an advt on page 7. Notice to creditors of H. Pearson and Co— Page 2. Notice from the Consul for France Page '2. New steamer sailings on pages 10 and 11. Eleven birds of paradise for sale Page 7.
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      130 1 THE WEEK Friday 14th. High Water— lo. l a.m., 11-5 p.m. Full Moon. Hockey. S.C.C. (2) vs R.G.A. Children'? Concert Vie. Hall. 5-15. Y.W.C.A. Prayer 'Europe" £-30 pm. Saturday 15th. High Water— :o-36 a.m., 11.41 p.m. P. O. Outward mail due. S. S. Government Holiday. No Issue of the "Singarore
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    OUTRAGE IN JAVA.
    442 2 shots in the Governor's Palace Mond.> Moi the l>eli Couraut. aajl l 'inai»R contains the following ibJss] from Java of a shooting out in which Mr. Leonard David, a well known professional pianist who was in the its a few mouths ago with the Maswas the leading
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    NEW "REVENGE" FOR THE NAVY.
    106 2 It has been decided that the new battleship provisionally ordered of Messrs Vickers. Limited, is to be named Revenge, and not Renown as previously announced. This brings back a famous name to the y. The first Revenge, built at Dept- in 1577. was of 500
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    COLD STORAGE INVENTOR STARVING.
    216 2 A distressing rumour has been spread in I't-ris to the effect that M. Charles Tellier, inventor of the cold storage industry, IOiZ of starvation in spite of the fact that a .£4, 000 subscription was raised on hi^ behalf by the International Cold Storage Association. Mr.
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    TROPICAL DEBILITY.
    211 2 How to Overcome the Weakness it Causes. Sir Thomas Stevenson and Sir Shirley Murphy, in their treatise on Hygiene and Public Health." write with regard to the effect of the tropical climate The digestive powers are lessened, the nervous system is depressed, the functions of restoration and blood-making
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    A SWOLLEN KNEE
    122 2 is about as painful an I inconvenient as anything you would find in a day's journey. And it is dangerous a swollen knee leads to permanent lameness. Read what A. C Lehman, of Waynesboro. Pa, says: I have been the victim of a large swelling on the
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    THE SINGAPORE MARINE INSURANCE AGENTS ASSOCIATION
    44 2 FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, Singapore. It is hereby notified that the offices of members of the above Associations will be closed mm the transaction of Insurance business on Saturday 15th November, and Monday 17th November, being Public Holidays. 12-11
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      562 2 ORGANS r-rii. nw /aai— A— —^w/ mW IntßmMMk _dtf* i fir -JH c ~^v am l^B FROM e|>3e># THE ROBINSON PIANO p. »d. Notices STRAITS MERCHANT SERVICE GUILD. Room 81, Colkm\n Street. Dates of Meetings, at 8.30 p.m. Tuesday, November 18. Wednesday. November 26. Thursday, December 4. Friday, December 12.
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      709 2 Notices NOTICE. IN THE ESTATE OF RAVENA MANA PAYNA REENA MOONA MOOTIAH CHITTY. Pursuant to The Conveyancing and Law of Property Ordinance 1886 section 46 notice is hereby given, that all creditors and other persons having any claims or den. ands against the estate of Ravena Mana Payna Reena Moona
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      785 2 Notices If. PEARSON Co., ALOR STAR (KEDAH) AND TRANG (SIAM). NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Messrs. H. Pearson Co of Alor Star (Kedah) and Trang (-Mam) having executed a Trust Deed for behalf < f their Creditors in favour of Messrs. Henderson and Many. Accountants Penang. All Parties having Claim Against Messrs.
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      638 2 Notices GOVERNMENT NOT CF Tenders uill t Saturday, th* Bad Master Attei .laiit < Mb. i supply of rations for the Mam Singapore. f..r the year 1914. Forms of tender may I Master Attendant's Ofhc. Tenders to be sent in in ssali marked on the outtTenders should I samples of
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      389 2 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES.! PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 3 a.m. A t-cQ pm. Servicer i a.m. tfonday Bohool. Ktv. William Kuncimau, M.A., B.D. PRINSEP STREET CHURCH. 9 a.m. (Malay) Mr Tan Boon Chin. 7-45 p.m. (English) Praiso Service. Rev J. A. B. Cook. BOUSTEAD INSTITUTE. 8- 5 p.m. Service. Speaker: Mr. H. S.
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    COTTON CULTIVATION IN SIAM.
    385 3 The Board of Trade Journal publishes ths following inform ition compiled by the British Consul at li u>gkok, relative to cotton cultivation in Siarn. M About twenty years ago cotton was one of the commodities regularly exported from Siam, the product going to China for the
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    HIGH SPEED PRINTING TELEGRAPHY.
    251 3 In the Creed system of high speed automatic printing telegraphy a machine worked with a keyboard like that of a typewriter is employed to punch the paper tape with perforations representing the message in the Morse code. This tape, which is the same as that produced
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    FREE TRADE BREAK-DOWN.
    258 3 A Government pledged to Free Trade has now been in office for seven years, and it is interesting to examine how far they have beeu forced by circumstances to depart from the attitude of strict Cobdenism with which they came into office, and how far the course
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      399 3 < ;r I—~.1 the Digestive Organs. aaspTu T <* An ,er s Emulsion eminently LinL,™ l™n,T» S, on,aCh and bowel disorders of a catarrhal! rSMßtame. ulcerame or tubercular nature Petroleum passes through the stomach unchanged and hence ass lubricating. heSnVeSta Schout d tn sastnc or' »^nn.?ca^^^ 1 a, nervous dyspepsia,
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      319 3 The Worlds ;v:i|:||§ DsnHfr-ice t^ Look after your teeth If you don't they will fall into decay and you will lose them, and probably your health into the bargain. There is no excu-e for neglect when for a small outlay you can be sure of keeping them in good condition
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      269 3 jo V ABSOLUTEL <*CV PURE GRAND PRIX PARIS 1889 \>V BEER THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd., SOLE IMPORTERS FOR KEROSENE OIL ENGINES THE IDEAL FUEL IS "Cross" Kerosene THE CHEAPEST REFINED OIL ON THE MARKET "Cross will give you MORE POWER at a LOWER COST THAN ANY OTHER OIL OBTAINABLE
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      1056 4 °jeat Anaemia, COMPLETE FERTILISERS Increase your sales LWant of Appetite, iIFOR THE T «o P cs ,1, 0 I asr&'Sffl»*W=!"^=- R J IGeneral Weakness, V"-^ SfSf. SiXKrScnUrS j WHITERPRESS I Overwork. i^d. B£sr ffESlyirs (a multiple ty^wHter and prints press) PPRfIWAI RHIQ Q fl N SOi T S aF6aIIa 1
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    A VEGETABLE GIN TRAP.
    433 5 I n Worn.: I' IP now rsyt Nature ft ßlfll li I: "i.t n ii!\»Mition. One of :h*' BMMI of this is r,> 111 a little plant which is only .1 (jrowiujj in tin- b kflt of Carolinn. \n airouiit of this plhiit is given by
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    MAI TENG RANG.
    353 5 The durability of mai tt-ng rang is. wo r, attracting the attention of local mm who are in touch with BOjefß m 1 Europe. Its toughness and longevity have been fully laatai on the Railwayi and ataawhara. <»n the broad gauge line alone there are over a
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      MORNING DAILY To Our Readers.
      56 5 MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. Singapore Free Press is a Morning and is on sale at depots, from an early maammj I Sun-iays excepted I. Case i n < ruts a copy. Subset it- i ssfsti will be delivered 1 atthett i'-uli in, >, (or townofflcesor godowns <n o'clock each
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      RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION
      100 5 :>ne month $2.50 Ihree months $7.50 year $30 Postage— so cents a moatb extra For subscriptions sent to the Office in Advance, and without a bill being presented, Ten Per Cent Discount is allowed. But the payment MUST BE IN ADVANCE. The Singapore Free Press contains all
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      220 5 n L* ji- Pcprc-^rn Breath X^^N. (-i b t.sec T\>o* MOTC r SOCIAL KEY kM-aeannnyz^S^S^ 1 Xat moo; VK p wu PREVENTS v|o P D.cny RrxdTHEy uK| it w CJ36& Crescent Ribbon J Dentifrice. i^ sSSSSSSSsSSSssassSBsa WORLO -w pENCWNID ORANO^^''^/ STUHR. 6EHU.KE SAVSARE, I AHCHQWES IN BHINE I (SxMod Sardols).
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      326 5 Have you used this Beaut.fier? V 'WW /"'HAZELINE' I SNOW" Let the skin be rough or dry or greasy, dull and colourless or too florid, "'Hazeline 1 Snow" will do more to restore its fine texture and youthful freshness than any other preparation. lt Hazeline Snow" effectually cleanses the pores
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      578 5 GLOBE FLUID FOR Cleaning and preserving boilers. Please take notice that we have appointed TAY OUAN KIAT. CHOP CUAN KIAT ft Co. of 37 Phillip Street, Singapore, our Sole Af»ent in the Colony and the h traits Settlements and the Federated Malay States and Johore for the sale of the
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      380 5 TO ADVERTISERS. The format of the Singapore Free Fr#—* will secure for your advertisements pw minence. Systematic classification will facilitate reference. Advertisers get all the value ol an old established reputable newwpap« i dell* vered in the Early Morning, when it ana be leisurely perused, and make the deep* >i
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    BRITISH ENTERPRISE AND INVENTIVENESS.
    544 6 For years the charge has been made against Britons that they are lacking in enterprise and employ antiquated methods of conducting business. That there has been considerable truth in the statement few will deny, for we have not always displayed that resourcefulness and adaptability which have
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    TIN IN ALASKA.
    288 6 In speaking of mining conditions in Seward peninsula, Governor Strong of Alaska incidentally called attention to the fact that there is a dredger working on the placer tin deposits in the York district, which will have an output this season of nearly sixty tons, which will hring
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    PASSENGERS EXPECTED.
    612 6 Per P&O str Macedonia, connecting with the str Assaye at Colombo, due Nov 14.— Mr Mrs Kendall, Rev C D. Wood, A. W Still, Mr Mrs Aitchison, Mr Mrs Mathewson, Miss jM. Geary, H. G. Small, T S. Adams, K. G. Wilde, A. V Rooth, Mrs Pieniger, Miss
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    Homeward Bound.
    147 6 Per P A O India, connecting at Colombo with Moldavia, sailing Nov 4.— W. M Currie, Dr Mrs Fowlie, Miss Whyte, Harold Leonard, Rev J.Bolton, Mr Mrs H. Elphick, F. S. Lyon' Mr Hierness, R. H. Adame, W. Owen Gr filths, Miss K. Read, F. Apis, Mr Robinson,
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      68 6 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT. To His Majesty King George V. DUNLOP MOTOR TYRES ARE UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST. DUNLOP PRICES ARE UNDOUBTEDLY THE CHEAPEST. THEN WHY BUY Inferior Makes at Fancy Prices? TRADE (JH^fcv MARK THE HALL MARK X^^^^ A MOTOR TYRE. OBTAINABLE AT ALL GABAGES DEALEBS nVBtnW GLASS AND PORCELAIN RUBBER
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      58 6 MARTIN'S Jr^lforLidllFsl PI LLS fU!!??** R"?!fll ,or "Wl"*""**** Thoawndtet M"i P bo* of Martini PUls in the hou»e. vo that on the fink qep of any Irregularity of the Sjntem a timely dote may b* atahustered Tfeme who tarn then* re< ommen.l them, hence they •^J«on»i»le At al Otenusta and
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      245 6 GOLD WATCH FREE CPEAT OFFER BY A WELL-KNOWN F RM. IT COSTS YOU NOTHINC TO TRY. BRETON |0 IFF 1' anyone who c.in su;>!'.y the t .v known 1 i y.^r.lcnms, and ml Bero a £3 La-iy's SOLID GOLD WATCH I Ice r. a.- a '"t. (ai.Fl. nthret -i:< ma
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      297 6 Continental Tyres. BEST CHEAPEST HAVE YOU RECEIVED OUR Reduced Prices? IF NOT APPLY TO THE CONTINENTAL TYRE RUBBER Co., Ltd. 17, COLLYER QUAY. Telephone: 290. Tol»yi CONTINENTA J^fefL DO YOU REALIZE .V>^3BP^sSnsfcini^ that the cure of the Mouth and Teeth is an important '^^^I^m^mmmrj be overlooked if we would enjoy
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    MOHAMMEDANISM IN MALAYA
    1221 7 ifl and West f or study of missionary problems. an urtn le by M.D. on the above subject. rvcent writer, the author begin* [slam its real strength not ich in the ancient seats of power in as iv the border inarches of ■MM and in the island
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    COOLIES' WAGES.
    321 7 <To the Kditor of the Straits Echo>. Dear Sir, I welcome the decision of the planters to reduce the wages of the coolies working under them. These are the days of competition and not of sentimentality. These are the days of the principle of mi^ht is right. The
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    MR. TAFT WASTING AWAY.
    169 7 Paris, Sept. 26, Pad news come from New York in the mail despatches of the European edition of the Herald ExPresident Taft has lost nearly six stone in weight since he vacated the White House last March, and is now a mere stripling of seventeen stone.
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    "SOON FELT A LOT BETTER "
    342 7 "SOON FELT A LOT BETTER Hongkong Man Regains Health Through Dr. Williams' Pink Pills There is nothing so easy to lose in hot climates, nothing t o difficult to regain when lost, as vigour and vital force. Once these two essentials for health have slipped away from you there remains
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      249 7 Wanted WANTED From Ist January, 1914, Furnished House 3 to 4 bedrooms, Tanglin District preferred. Apply R. c/o Free Press." 20-10 mwf uc DRAFTSMEN WANTED Architectural and Survey Draftsmen wanted. Good salaries to capable men. Applications together with a copy of testimonials to be sent to Y. 316 c o
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      465 7 To Let OFFICES TO LET In Commercial Union Buildings. Apply to the COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY j LIMITED. uc. TO BE LET FURNISHED. "Balmoral" Stevens Road, for one year from the 6th April, 1914. Apply H. ROLAND LLEWELLYN. 10-11 uc TO LET PARTLY FURNISHED. 8-D, Oxley Road, Stables etc. Apply
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      851 7 Auctions IMPORTANT AUCTIO.N SALE 0. Java Wax Polished Teak Household Furniture, Piano-Pianola, Plants, Tennis Gear &c. Th< property of Dr. J. Coronki. At Holland House No. 37. Caimhill Road On Saturday, 22nd November, at 2 p. m. ROOM iT^i P f ,AN0 T P,Ar,OL Yon Feilitzsch A Co.. Brussels. THE
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      DEATH.
      26 8 Paulusz John Gerard father of Richard and Cyril Paulusz), at St. Angufitine's, HaveIrck Town, Colombo, on the Bth inst.. aged 78 years and 2 days.
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    The Singapore Free Press. Friday, Nov. 14, 1913.
    1607 8 The Singapore Free Press. Friday, Nov. 14, 1913. Here sha'l the Press the Peopie s right iiaißtalc Cnawrd uy influence «nc? unbribed by gain j Here patriot Troth ber £bricus precepts 4ta« Ptarlgari to Religloa LovaJtp w:d L*W. One of the quaintest misapprehensions that could possibly be enteitained may have
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    560 8 Mr Arther F. Eves, Executive Engineer, East Indian Railway, Cawnpore. died on Saturday, the 19th inst. The engagement is announced of Mr Harry Lambe, manager of Harrisons and Crosfield, Batavia, to Miss C'anne. daugh ter of the assistant Resident, Batavia. I At Hongkong on Nov. sth, the wedding took place
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    IPOH LIBEL CASE
    70 8 I POH LIBEL CASE erdict of >.. <hm» real Om Omm Vmm lash, Nov The libel case in which I Dennys is suing th ceeding in the Supieme Ossrl m defendants hold that there iM and contend that the nrr been mitigated by the prompt p tion of an apolog\
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    LIBEL ACTION
    80 8 i I rum (hir Omm '<///< Kuala Lumpur So\ The libel anion Ldv I'lm D (i. assstSNa m mm i>l stage yesterday wheu Osssssl feuceha\ 'ing t-p. east want into box and that there had wm between himself and plaintiff, and version of the rsrioua up to support
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    PERAK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
    65 8 (From Our On n C(>rr<>sp<m4\mm\ Ipoh. Nov. If. At the meeting of the Perms Ch Commerce yesterday evening it that the body I ning in influence and membership. Mr .1. H I reelected Chairman, and Messrs li (ioet/.ee. Fleming, Dal/iel. Jul. l'hysic were appointed on the
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    COOLIES IN HOSPITAL.
    389 8 Groverameat can mice no Ch; (From Our Own CsrrsjssnsM.) Ipoh. Nov Mr (iibson. the lp« h Magistrate, gave judgment to day in the ca6e brought by the Medical Officer against Mr Oscar l>a\ manager of Lahat Mines, for payment of a coolie' 6 hospital charges. The action
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      310 8 MACGREGOR CALDBECKiC 3 LONOC* GLASGOW AS SUPPLIED TO ne House of Lords, The House of Commons, London, And to The Houses of Parliament, Ottawa, Canada. CALDBECK MACGREGOR Co SOLE IMPORTERS. MANILA I These prices include freS .-a———— delivery to any address in I II A ff\ the United Kingdom. m^
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      68 8 NEW SOUTH WALES The Premier and Mother State of the Australias. I The land of reward for Capitals Commerce Industry. The direct steamer services between Singapore and Sydney, the great Commercial Centre of the Commonwealth offer special facilities for Reciprocal Trade. For any further particulars. Apply to J. B. SUTTOR,
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    PREROGATIVE OF MERCY.
    136 9 UNDER LABOUR PRESSURE. More Larkin km Cahls]. g% S .lon Nov. 13. It was announced at lay that 1 krvaros. consideration the fact that tint putted the etrike> leader Larkin on I r tie indictment, including that I i M<l that the sadod to Larkin •>pect of
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    HOME POLITICS. Lib. and Lab. Danger.
    53 9 HOME POLITICS. Lib. and Lab. Danger. 'ii. No\ IS. Mr Dillon, speaking b, deplored the teudeuoy of the and Labour parties to split: it ■•ant fl for both. He aat the exclusion of any part aid defeat the whole object of M Role Ml the provinces had got to ■d
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    LABOUR DISPUTES. New Zealanders Charged.
    459 9 LABOUR DISPUTES. New Zealanders Charged. •>n Nov. IS Six of the strike \e been charged with using lis language and are under arrest, ng refused. London Orchestras. iou, Nov 12. The music hall or- -pnte has been settled. The question of the employment of non unionists has been referred to
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    JEWS IN RUSSIA.
    95 9 DUMA NOT PROGRESSIVE. London, Nov. 12 -A St. Petersburg ■SSSSSje says the Duma has rejected by 161 votes to 92 a motion by the Constitutional Democrats to confer equal civil rights on everyone in Russia. The Democrats urged that so long as the Jews did not enjoy
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    LAUNCH OF BENBOW.
    38 9 Another Giant. London, Nov. 12. The superdreadnought Benbow has been launched at Glas U >\s by Lady Randolph Churchill. She is i 0 tons with a speed of 21 knots and carries ten 18.1 gun.-.
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    P. AND O. DIVIDEND.
    52 9 Not Affected by Officers Rise. Loudon Nov. IS The P. aud O. Company has declared a dividend of six and a half per cent on the deferred stock with a bonus of five per cent, making a total of tifteen per cent for the year on
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    PRAISE FOR JAPAN.
    62 9 A Dozen Years Ago. London. Nov. 13. —Sir Claude Macdouald lectured to the Japan Society on the Japanese detchmeut during the defence of Peking Legations in 1900. The Japanese Ambassador presided. Sir Claude praised the heroism of the Japanese contingent under Colonel Shiba and said that but
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    THE PENANG IMMIGRATION CASE
    214 9 The case against Captain Peters of the steamer Malaya, for alleged abetment of four coolies in attempting to leave the Settlement of Penang, has been again postponed to Wednesday next. Mr C. I>. Ahearne, of the Immigration Department, intimated that Mr E. W. F. Oilman, the
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    KUOMINTANG RAIDED.
    287 9 Tokyo, November sth. The Peking correspondent of the Hochi Shituhun states that on Tuesday evening three detectives raided the headquarters jof the Kuomintang. Many members were arrested. The President, Yuan Shi kai, charges them with being in communication with the leaders cf the revolution now at Tokyo. The
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    MEXICO.
    206 9 STARVING OUT HUERTA. Cutting off Supplies. Washington, Nov. 12. The Lnited States is seeking the acquiescence of the Powers in a policy of discouraging the granting of financial aid to Huerca. It is believed that a few weeks of financial isolation will force iluerta's retirement. Mr Hale, who is
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    LAKE STORM.
    22 9 Ottawa. Nov. 13. Twenty cargo steamers and probably a hundred lives bave been lost by a gale on the Lake.
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    OBITUARY.
    39 9 London, Nov. 12. The death is announced, from Hobart, of the Hon. Sir John George Da vies, Speaker in the State Parliament of Tasmania. The death has also occurred of Lady Strathcona, wife of the Scottish- Canadian magnate.
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    FRENCH AVIATOR KILLED.
    515 9 London, Nov. 12. At Paris the famous aviator Captain Lagarde has been killed. He was caught in an eddy and fell and was crushed by his engine. The M.M. Company's steamer Guadiana left Saigon at 4 p.m. on the 12th instant, and may be expected here to
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    THE COLONY'S TRADE.
    492 9 LAST QUARTERS FIGURES. Singapore Big Increases. For the quarter ended September the imports of the Straits Settlements totalled in value »1 17,558,410, an increase compared with the similar quarter of last year of two and a quarter million dollars in value. The Singapore total was 981,517 43.J
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    SHARE CIRCULAR.
    157 9 Fraser Co.'s Singapore, Nov IS. A more hopeful view is prevalent owing to the sustained rise of Rubber, but shares have not shewn the equivalent improvement. The Local Rubbers are affected daily by the London advices, but the small fluctuations that are made there make dealings here restricted.
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    UNKAI MARU NO 2 TOWED INTO SINGAPORE.
    114 9 The I'nkai Mam No. 2, which has heea on the rocks near the Horsburg light since November 2nd was towed into Singapore yesterday afternoon. At two-thirty yesterday morning she was successfully shifted from her perilous position on the reefs, but it was found
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    66 9 The total tin exported from January to October 1913 from Perak (excluding Cpper Perak) was 410,145 pkls, from Selangor 213,798, from Negri Sembilan 26,041, in each case a decided increase over 1912 figures. The figures of value (in Singapore) were Perak 941,710,301, Selangor 921,740,562, Negri Sembilan 92,661,850. A total increase
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      219 9 ROBINSON Co. New Casement Cloths IN FAST COLORINGS. HHft W NOW ON SHOW sjf j Plain Colors +M$ 50 ins. wide 55 cts. per yard f with all the latest BorderiSSßy ~lj§ f f ni g s to match. I Bordered Casement Cloths g c 36 ins. wide 35 cts.
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      368 10 Shipping NORDDELTSCHER LLOYD. FOR FOR EUROPE. The Imperial German Mail Steamer, "KLEIST 8.959 tons. Captain Maass. left Hongkong on Wednesday tm ruing, the 12th instant, at 10 a.m and may be expected t»> arrive here on Sunday morning, the 16th instant, at 10 a.m. She will probably despatched for Europe
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      530 10 Shipping INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd Direct service tc Japan via Hongkong Shanghai and to Calcutta via Penang from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtsze Ports. Formosa, the Philippines, Ac, Ac, Ac. STEAMERS. Tons Commander Kutsang 4,895 R. C.
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      641 10 Shipping N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twinscrew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the
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      564 10 Shipping Hamburg America Line, Hamburg Deutsche Dampf schif f-f ahrts Ges, "Hansa" Bremen. COMBINED SERVICE. i The steamers of these companies maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Emden, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a
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      717 10 Shipping N.D.L. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mall steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice veisal Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtan Nagasaki and Kobe
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      659 10 Shipping P. &oT STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon Australia, India, Aden, Egypt Mediterranean Ports. Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued tor n Coast, Persian Gulf. Continental and AmaZ Ports. Wtt Steamers will leave Singapore on i aba* MAIL LINES Homeward (for Eurgi From Singapore, connecting
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      788 11 Shipping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND Western Pacific Railway Co. I New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu and San Francisco to all points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Ton Triple Screw Turbine Liners M SHINTO MARU TENYO MARr" anil M CKIYO MARC" the Queens
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      786 11 SINGAPORE'S ONLY COMPANY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF ANY EASTER C^hrtY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, EX. The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies
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      491 11 The Eastern United Assurance CORPORATION Ltd. Head Office— Singapore. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). Authorized Capital $5,000,000. FIRE DEPARTMENT.— Risks accepted on Buildings and Merchandise at curreLt rates. MARINE DEPARTMENT.— lnsurances effected on Hulls and Cargo. For full particulars as to rates and all other [nfoimation apply to J. D.
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      346 11 FEDERAL LIFE Assurance Company of Canada. Established 1882. Direct Government Supervision Government Audit. Policies are WORLD WIDE and mm Forfeitable. Large Nett Surplus abovr liabilities fot RESERVE and all outstanding cairns New Business, 1912, over 1 3,90G,00C.K Cash Loans, Settlements, etc, made local* Numerous modern schemes. J. H. KVAHB, Manager,
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    HUTTON'S MARKET REPORTS.
    532 12 Thursday, 16th Oct. (ottou prices have continued to lease during the past week and it is asked by some as to whether they are not finding their proper level, but we do net consider fluctuations are yet at an end. The South is selling very freely, and
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    SEAMEN'S UNION AND WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
    387 12 An Emergency Committee meeting of the Executive Council of the National Sailors' and Firemen's Union of Great Britain and Ireland was held on 14th October, at Maritime Hall London, to take into consideration the advisability of consulting the whole of the members of the Union
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    A NEW TYPE OF ARMY BOOT.
    246 12 The nineteenth annual International Shoe and Leather Fair, promoted by the Shoe and Leather Record, at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, one exhibit which may be singled out for particular mention is a new style of boot wbich, subject to tests, may be introduced to
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    BORIC ACID, NOT THE SALMON.
    191 12 No loLger need tbe morning after b forth the old excuse of the salmon did it." A Devonshire farmer has been can victed of selling eau6ages containing grains of boric acid to the pound and part of the evidence was this. Professor H. R. Kenwood,
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    47 12 Grimault's Skin Soap, so justly renowned of j its cleansing and curative properties in moving dobie's itch, Ac. prevents all skin diseases: it is nice to usf has a most refr. ing smell and should always be used in hot J countries in washing and shaving. 11
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    THE MAGNETIC GIRL.
    231 12 How She Compels Others T 0 Obey Her \Y 100.000 Copies of Romaik.u; g OA describing peculiar Psychic Powel to be distributed Post Free i of the Singapore Fro p wondeiful power of p, ence .\3agiietisiu. call it what you will, i by e\< lap to i
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      249 12 i€\mj h M l§Ba£/ till- > \U Jl -v) "t^^V/BF^ Note the following I f"~-—-^3^_ X^ /ri ./tIVOID the causes of tyre dererioiaC^^v^ /ii tion— abrupt starts, sharp turnings, (""^^vs/*** y y/k anc sudden applications of the 8 JmSML y^--—^ Si OE careful not to run on shaky or ■^fwJ^S
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      224 12 DYSENTERY AND DIARRHOEA BROWNS SPECIFIC. To be bad at tbe Sin'Gaioh;-: Msptasary, and of MISS BROWN, Qmmm River Valley Road. Singapore PROVIDING FOR THE FUTURE The very best we3ding gift a young husband can make his bride is an IN J POLICY, as such a gift guarantors her that protection
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    SUGGESTIONS FOR A BUREAU OF COMMERCE.
    324 13 Mr Dingle, iv a letter to the Globe from Shanghai, writes: Several prominent British manufac turers have written to me for advice as to how to commence business in the Chinese market. The letters convince me of the great need in England of a
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    MYSTERY OF FOSTER CHILDREN.
    306 13 Story of a Javanese Baky There was an element of mystery in n case which came before the Southward Coroner concerning the death of a child while in charge of a foster mother. In June last a couple, giving the name of Melbourne, brought a young
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    ESSAY COMPETITION FOR EMPIRE DAY, 1914.
    232 13 The following are the subjects and conditions for the essay competitions inter all schools of the Empire for 1914 For the senior competition the subject is Some tale of travel or discovery within tbe British Empire." The prizes are a silver challenge cup, value
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    RESEARCH IN TROPICAL MEDICINE.
    145 13 A telegram has been received from the High Commissioner of the Federated Malay States intimating that, in consideration of the importance of the London School of Tropical Medicine to the Government, a sum of .£5,000 has been voted as a contribution to Mr Austen Chamberlain's appeal
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    RUBBER ESTATE RETURNS.
    1307 13 The first total where represents figures for 1912, the last column represents output for calendar year to date in all cases. Year 1912. Oct. 1913. Allagar 98,500 16,700 127,100 Alma 9,256 63,233 Alor Gajah 47,871 9,765 76,455 Alor Pongen 80,830 8,600 84.672 Anglo Johore 47,193 12,504 100,205
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    TIN RETURNS.
    147 13 Year 1913. Oct. 1913. I i hI at 2,410 212 1,992 Bruang 451 50 Hruseh 3,415 1.775 Chenderiang 2,326 Dungun (Wolfram 264 Gopeng Consol 5,944 750 Heawood 4.4*6 BM l,loi Kamuning 612 Kanaboi 2.P06 280 Kinta 3,830 226 Kinta Association 5,042 4.2.'»4 Kledang 1,274 283 1 4 4
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    British North Borneo.
    31 13 Beaufort 61,616 60,184 British Borneo 101,170 89,940 Langkon 9)19,568 42,700 Melalap 10)49,972 61,124 Mernhakut Sapong 108,900 118,207 Sekong 82,887 10,108 99,220 South East 8,116 61,221 Tenom 81,075 182.660
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      223 13 SUPPLIES FOR Estates Mines Etc. Ant Exterminators. (The Universal,) For fumigating with Patent "Universal" Powder. Arsenite Of Soda. < For killing weeds.) and Locusts Calculating and Adding Machines. (The Brunsviga" and Bri-Cal.") Cement. "Borneo," and Buffalo brandsFresh stocks monthly. Cigarettes. (I >e Bes/.ke). n„ Mk .v Caldbeck Macgregor Go. Cigarettes.
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      29 13 Apioline Chapoteaut is superior to steel drops or pennyroyal and is a safe remedy for ladies. Recommended to remove pain, obstruction and the irregularities peculiar to tbe sex. 16
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      87 13 A Real Lever Simulation GOLD WATCH FREE. Jh übbted i\ »atfhe« to th of sSS.*. PmiJia ail over the S\. Cl 111 tto t onv >v^, *A o. i\o^V" 7^s?a^* I V-Tk,-- {r V 'f's ear w,! i MQ H rt i.t..u.- y our mn v... O ior W« rati
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    MEDICAL WOMEN FOR INDIA.
    836 14 The Government Okjht. Surgeon-General Sir Charles Pardey Lukis, Director- General of the Indian Medical Service, dealt with the medical needs of India in his opening address delivered at the London School of Medicine for Women. In the course of his address Sir Charles Lukis gave it
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    60 14 The soothing effect of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure is so great as to be almost beyond belief, until a trial has proved its worth to you. If suffering from a sore, relaxed, or smoker's throat, use a spoonful in water as a gargie, the relief is both instantaneous and permanent.
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      332 14 lEXJOY GOOD HEALTH AND SPIRITS BY DRINKING WOLFE'S Aromatic Schiedam SCHNAPPS It is not only the most wholesome spirit obtainabJ a stimulant for general use; it] il effect upon tli Irver, kidneys, and other organs as a pick-me-up, tonic or digestive, \\\'t j Si is al.wiys m. .1 mm 1
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      326 14 SL^^YOU WILL GAVE t' over 50°^ by making \ov.r jurchases bSSV through the post from tin largest firm U^'rf Bankropl Stock Buyers in the IV We hav<» tl*o tranced with the leading BX manufacturer- in the ki";-<lrin to take up the eSn over-production of their factories for disposal m9M in
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      222 14 SALE! SALE! SALE! ONCE A YEAR NOW ON TWO WEEKS ONLY Our large stock of tbe following goods is to be cleared at great Reductions Tweeds, Serges, Flannels, Coatings, Alpaca, Shirtine Silk and Linens of every shade and pattern. Straw Hats, Silk Hats, Tweed Hats, Helmets and Cans of latest
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    STOCKS AND SHARES.
    1462 15 Issued by FRASER Co,, Exchange aud Share Brokers, Nov. 13. Jap. Ibbub. Paid Labt D»v Buybrh kklukkm 85.000 28 2s AJlagar 9% l 10$ 2 4. 500,0' 0 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 5 0 6 0 150,000 2s 28 Anglo-Malay 8% int 8 9 9 6 50,000 2p
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    EXCHANGE.
    71 15 (Corrected up to Nov 18 Bank 4ms 2-4$ demand 2-4$ Private credits 8m 2-4 19 82 credits 6ti 2-4 15 16 Fkanck demand Bank 294 i I Germany, demand 238$ I India, T. T. 174 J j Hongkong, demand 14f Yokohama, demand 114 Java, demand 141 Bangkok, demand 66i
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    PRODUCE.
    208 15 Nov. 13. Tin 100 tone sold $90.60 Gambier 6 90 Gambler Cubs No. 1 10.78 Gambier Cube No. 2 10.00 j Pepper Black ordin. Spore 37f Pepper, (White fair) buyers 81.00 I Nutmegs (110 to the lh.) Nutmegs (80 to the lb.: 25 00 I Mace (Banda) 90.00 Clones
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      66 15 BUCHANANS an iiaiiaw ii i FAMOUS WHISKIES "Red Seal," "Black White," "Royal Household" •■p m^mmmmV^- 3mß \JB^ wL t i». fl^BS I I "RED SEAL" A thoroughly matured sound spirit. "BLACK AND WHITE" A choice blend on which the reputation of Buchanan's is largely built up and maintained. Royal Household
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      35 15 The Singapore and Straits Rough Diary for 1914 Pi ice $1.25 per copy $1.65 post free. PI BLIBHER8: FRASER AND NEAVE, Ltd. To be had from all Booksellers in Straits Settlements and F. M. 6.
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      921 15 VESSELS IS POUT. Flag and Took Commanders From Arrived I When Kuantan F.M.S. 249 Egdom Kuantan, 1510 F.> Dock Steamer* Nat. Tonnage Master From Consignees For Alting Dut 704 Kolk Pontianak, 91 1 Ships Agency Pontianak Ban Fo Soon Dut 222 Odink Pontianak. 12 11 Thong ft ibas 14 C.
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    TOPICS OF THE WEEK.
    1064 16 Qoicquid agniil nominee nostoi est far JO iibellL JUV.NAI- The Asquith administration cannot be feeling at all happy just now. It is living on the fiction that it holds the power of attorney of the constituencies to carry out Home Rule, and as many other things
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    KELANTAN NEWS
    360 16 A Tennis Tournamkxt (b'r'.Jtn Our Own Correspondent.) At Kota Bahru. on the 6th inst. Mr W. Laugham Carter, the Resident of the Kota Bahru Club, with Mrs Langham Carter, was present at the Padang and witnessed the final play of the L.T. tournament. H 11. the Sultan was
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    WILL CASE COMPLICATIONS.
    356 16 WILL CASE COMPLICATIONS. SENTENCBB FOR PERIURi In the Assizes case in which Iwn Chinese, Gau Chuan Tye and Gan Thii m It were tried on charges arising ou •> a will case which was heard in the >; i reme Court in the early half of last v«*r, the jury
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    VOLUNTEER INSPECTIONS
    126 16 On Wednesday night the S.R.E. (v) were inspected at Pulau Brani, running the search lights there, while the "S.Y.A. were also under inspection manning the Fort and fighting an imaginary enemy trying to get into the New Harbour, There was a large muster of over 40 Engineers under
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    CHILDREN'S CONCERT
    108 16 The next Children's Concert takes place this afternoon, in the Victoria Hall, at 5.15 p.m. The string band of the K.0. Y.L.1, will play "The Winning Fight" March (Holzniann* Pizzicato, The Serenaders tLangey Novelty, Teddy Bears' Picnic 'Bratton) Mazurka La Mousme (Louis Ganne) Piccolo Solo, Lilliputian (Brewer) Two
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    60 16 Invitations are out for the marriage of Mr Edward J. Horan on the staff of the Straits Trading Company at Butterworth to Miss Florence Jane Stiles who will arrive in Penang by the P. and O. steamer Simla, due here on the 19th inst. The wedding has been fixed to
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      462 16 IMPORTANT PROPERTY SALE. Estate of the Late Tan Kirn Cheng. There was again an exceptionally large attendance oi buyers at Messrs Ching Keng Lee and Co's Sale room on Wednesday afternoon, when the following properties were disposed of by auction and realized very good prices. No. 66 Kling Street area
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      251 16 SUN LIFE AS c s o u R P A A N N v CE OF CANADA. (INCORPORATED 1865). FUNDS (Exceed) -£9,932,000 CANADA'S PREMIER COMPANY. Experience has perfected, and ACTUAL RESULTS to Polic\ I made the reputation, and proved the guarantee, of this Cornp.un l'olioas. Apply for prospectus and pamphlet
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      72 16 SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES. 15th Saturday, 16th Sunday and 17th Monday. Johnston's Pier, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2-30 and 3 30 p.m. Club Bungalow, at 9-30 and 10-30 a.m., 12-15, 3 and 5 :;0 p.m. Four a side Team Race. This Race will be swum off on Sunday on
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      748 16 SHIPPING NOTES. The Holt liner Jason arrived from Northern ports on Wednesday evening and loads for home ports. Arrivals on Thursday morning included the Holt liners Protesilaus and Calchas both from home ports, the former with a large general cargo for discharge and the latter for bunker coal. The Lincairn
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