The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 February 1914
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Title Section15 1914-02-18 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 1914. NO. 8.06315 words
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Article113 1914-02-18 1 A lapse of local history Page 7. Simpam Valley Tiu Co met yesterday Page 5. The Government majority has fallen to 62 Page 7. M. Quinton has refused Vedrines challenge to a duel Page 7. S. C. C. and L. L. T. C. tennis ties and sporting113 words
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Article1164 1914-02-18 1 The Castles of Warwick and Kenilworth, only some five miles apart, represent possibly the finest example of ancient castles in a 6tate of preservation aud tlnmost imposing group of ruins in England. I had seen Warwick many timeb in the pride of high summer and in the desolate starkness1,164 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement263 1914-02-18 1 POSITIVELY LAST THREE NIGHTS February 18, 19 and 20. SPLENDID FEATURE FILM In I Reels, Length 4, SCO feet. In Satan's Toils By the "Apex Film Co. of London. ANI> PATHES ANIMATED GAZETTE (179th Edition). 2ND Sun v. 9.1"> TO 11 P.M. An Excellent Variety Programme In Thl First Show263 words
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Advertisement268 1914-02-18 1 TO-NIGHT! at the TO-NIGHT!! IHARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH, I NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. M THE TOWN-STALKED DETECTIVE FILMS IZigomar Nick Carter J AND I Zigomar, The Eels Skin I LENGTH 10,000 ft. 9 DEPICTING THE MOST EXCITING. THRILLING AND fl I SENSATIONAL SCENES FROM START TO FINISH, will be screened from the268 words
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Advertisement145 1914-02-18 1 CHILDREN'S CONCERT. VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL. Thursday, Feb. 19th 5-15 pm. 16-2 19-2 TWO NICE PROGRAMMES CONVENIENT-SIZED PICTURES AMUSE AND ENTERTAIN AT THE MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRE, BEACH ROAD. Ist SHOW 7 30 TO 9 P. M. Into the (Desert Thanhouser) Pimple's Fire Brigade The Smile of the Peasant Broncho Billy's Love145 words
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Advertisement214 1914-02-18 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Compositor wanted for Sandakan Page 2Engine, driver for Borneo wauted Page 2. Malay Muushi wanted for North Borneo —Page 2. The best of brands at Caldbeck Macgregor's Page 7. Johore P.W.D. wants Clerk of Works and Surveyor Page 2. New programmes at the various cinematographs Page 1. Hamlet214 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous135 1914-02-18 1 THE WEEK. Wednesday 18th. Bign Water— 3-1 a.m., 4-37 p.m. L. T. Tournament begins (qual. rounds). P. O. Homeward mail due. Thursday 19th. High Water— 3 54 a.m., 7-8 p.m. P. O. Homeward mail closes, 8 a.m. Children's Concert, Victoria Mem. Hall, 5.15 Frldaj 20th. High Water— s-10 a.m.. 8135 words
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Article595 1914-02-18 2 Dr. Macnaraara. in an address at Herne Congregational Church, said that when a pupilteacher he was considered "good at Knglish." '*A friend of mine used to work my mathematics," he added, "aud I used to write letters to his sweetheart." Mr Fr. Bulow, the Danish Minister of Justice, arrived in595 words
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Article512 1914-02-18 2 Manchester, Jao. 22. Value? of the raw material have been slowly creepiug up again and we are at preseut on the same range of prices which were ruling early in December. The next ginning report is due tomorrow and this i will no doubt have some effect512 words
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Article455 1914-02-18 2 An increase in supplies without any corresponding increase in consumption led to a sharp reaction in the price of tin during 1913 from the high level of the preceding two years. The year opened i with* the cash price of standard metal at £229 108. per455 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement408 1914-02-18 2 THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, FOR BEST ENGLISH MADF GRAMOPHONES FROM $25 RELIABLE MOTORS. FINE TONED SOUND BOXES. SOLIDLY BUILT CABINETS. HIGHLY PLATED FITTINGS. Illustrations and price lists post frek on application. GUAN KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERB, 37. PHILLIP STREET. GOVERNMENT ft MUNICIPAL CONTRACTORS. L General Importers and Exporters and Commission Agents.408 words
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Advertisement748 1914-02-18 2 I Notices GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Tenders will be received at the COLONIAL ENGINEER'S Office, up to noon of the 3rd March 1914, for the following works Erection of fourteen Clerks' Quarters at PenaDg Lane 2. Erection of four additional Dressers' Quarters at the Tan Tock Seng's Hospital 3. Improvements to S.748 words
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Advertisement477 1914-02-18 2 I To Let That desirable con pound house Hart fell No. 14, Nassim Road, commanding a most magnificent view of ail Singapore. Entry Ist j March, 1914. Two Tennis Courts. Apply to ADIS ft EZEKIEL 3, Finlayson Green 18-12 mws u.c. TO LET A beautifully situated bungalow with large j477 words
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Advertisement566 1914-02-18 2 1 Wanted WANTED Kngine Driver for BrltK N Apply by letter OUTHRIf WANTED COMPOSITOR For Government Printh.. Apply GUTh. WANTED A Malay Teacher orMnn^ teach Malay both in Ai Malay to Sikhs and I'unjabi police of British N ith Bom. of Hindustani would bt of Salary S5 dollars a mom566 words
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Article1273 1914-02-18 3 Counsel's outline of Amazing Case The sensational Army contracts prusecu I tiou, which, it ia anticipated, will be before the Courts for many months to come, was opened at How-street on ,)\in 17. The charge, briefly, is one or conspiracy under the Corrupt Practices Act, the alle1,273 words
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244 1914-02-18 3 Tsingtao, January 24th. A fatal automobile accident occurred at Syfang, a suburb of Tsingtao on Wednes day evening, the 22nd instant. Three men with a Chinese chauffeur were returning from a ride in the country, and as they were putting near a restaurant in Syfang,N.C. Daily News - 244 words
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Article215 1914-02-18 3 The revival of discussion on the falling birthrate recalls to a contemporary some of the schemes of statesmen and others to encourage the rearing of large families. Pitt, for example, said that they should make relief in cases where there was a large number of children215 words
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Article56 1914-02-18 3 OIL GAS POWER. I)iesel, Semi Diesel, and Suction <ias Engines and Plants enquirers for this class of power would do well to consult. The Borneo Company Limited, Singapore, who represent rtrmg of the highest repute, which is a guarantee of reliable power and satisfactory running. Crude Oil Consumption from .456 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement563 1914-02-18 3 I FINE JEWELS. Kvery article guaranteed genuine and more than full value for tie price. are bow exhibiting a wide selection of valuable presents including Necklaces, u rin^>, Watch Bracelets, PunJants, Cigarette Cases, Watch Chains, BrooI ehes and a variety of desi^us in the latest styles of gold jewellery set563 words
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Advertisement162 1914-02-18 3 Ijjjfthe most essential quality! of a tablet in order to secure absolute efficiency is that it should Ml break up rapidly in wuter. Bayer's Tablets of Aspirin ■gg__ll are distinguishable from imitations by the fact that whilst the i _Z1 gg"U' n e tablets disintegrate in a few seconds with-out162 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement249 1914-02-18 4 *^A^Sterttized^\ MILKMAID '£^aß^ Vdt&ffit™"^ NATURAL STERILIZED MILK. U'J^^P^^ l^ULlfgg J^^^^ STERILIZED TO REMOVE ALL INJURIOUS BACTERIA 'f PRESERVED y$ retaining all the nourishment and flavour of thi frp^h^-t Si i 1- \Mmmp'-- B E IN ITS gg j and best cow milk. ''-Wkl MM, £1 once tried always used. |i249 words
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Advertisement391 1914-02-18 4 h s kirwan, \JK JLJAH Mil fj Fodder Contractor, Job Waster, Horse Dealer, Breaker Trainer VYINCHE3TIR HOUSE, 51MG 1PORF.. T. KT *J C J Telephone No. |fc fc TBUGRAIZB: SIEMENS, SINGAPORE. Abl A j f No 6 Immediate Attendance on Sick or WoundElectrical Engineers e Horses, Cattle or Dogs etc.,391 words
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Advertisement140 1914-02-18 4 PIONEER STAND A most Handy and Useful Apparatus. PIPE VICE Consisting of KIPt YICE STAPLE VICE to take pipes up to with Jaws 2 ins. diameter 3 ins Wlde FOLDS UP FLAT. EASILY CARRIED. Weighs only 75 lbs. PRICE FROM STOCK $30. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BEHN, MEYER Co., Ltd. I SINGAPORE.140 words
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Article1417 1914-02-18 5 \?:ierican Consul General f->r BOBg lon~ raiaes a rather rnportant p. int in < recfut report to his <Jo\ »rnment. th« mnin a Inch is that there is u tendatu y lhr Jiout the East to give up shipping ,pr:i to Kurope for oil extraction a in ti\')'.ir1,417 words
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Article470 1914-02-18 5 The report of the Escot Rubber Estates* Ltd., for the year ended 30th September, 191 :>, to be presented at the meeting on the 29th ult: stated that the rubber crop harvested for the season was 44,183$ lbs, which, after allowing for loss in weight in transit, worked470 words
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Article35 1914-02-18 5 THE EARLY OOF BIRD. (From Our Own Correspondent. London* Feb. 16. There has been a smart fall in speculative counters, owing to profit taking. The price of rubber has declined a farthing.35 words
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59 1914-02-18 5 Feb. 17. Offered for Sale Pikuls 957.04 or 127,605 lbs. Sold Pikuls 864.63 or 115,284 lbs. Sheet Smoked ...5118 to $137 Unsraoked 117 128 Crepe No. 1 130 136 H No. 2 ..119 129 n No. 3 107 118 No. 4 90 105 Scrap Virgin59 words
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Article189 1914-02-18 5 Singapore 17th February. The tone of the Auction held this morning was uncertain, buyers at the outset being extremely diffident and offers being difficult to obtain. Later the bidding improved considerably but it fell away again towards the close. Of sixty tons offered for sale about fifty189 words
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Article286 1914-02-18 5 London, January 23rd. Under the influence of a firm demand a buoyant market has been experienced, and prices have hardened appreciably since last Friday, Plantation Kinds showing a rise of about Ijd per lb. and Paras about Id. The best of the demand has been for Plantation286 words
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Article184 1914-02-18 5 The engagement is announced of Claud Raymond Heygate, the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, second son of Captain W. H. B. Heygate, Mapledene, Loughborough, and Edith Mary, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Bohun H. C. Fox, Maplewell, Woodhouse Eaves Loughborough. There is point in the rebuke of the skipper184 words
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Article483 1914-02-18 5 BARLOW 'S PRICES CURRENT. Singapore, Feb. 17. Messrs Barlow and Co's London wire reads. At to day's auctions some 59 tons were catalogued. At the commencement a very weak tone was experienced, the bidding being slow and prices showing a considerable decline. Later, however, competition improved and prices firmed up.483 words
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Article234 1914-02-18 5 The report of the Yam Seng Rubber Company, Ltd., for the year ended 31st October, 1913, to be presented at the meet ing at Dublin on the 28th ult, stated that the profits, after deducting all charges for depreciation, directors' remuneration, in-come-tax and commissions to estate manager234 words
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Article119 1914-02-18 5 A report on the trade of the German colony of Samoa states that although rubber is now the third most important j item in the Samoan export list the trees, except on one or two plantations, are i not old enough to give a large output. The119 words
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Article326 1914-02-18 5 Statutory Meeting The statutory meeting in connection with Simpani Valley Hydraulic Mines, Ltd., was held yesterday at the registered offices, Winchester House, Collyer Quay, Singa pore. Dr. Lim Boon Keng presided, and there were also present Messrs O. A. Kimmel, Chu Woon Poh, A. McAlister, D. D.326 words
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370 1914-02-18 5 In their report for the year ended September 30 the directors 6tate that the ground treated was 3,336,180 cubic yards, producing 1,339t0ns 6cwt. 2qr. 261b. of tin oxide, as against 3,157,549 cubic yards treated last year, producing 1,385t0n8 4cwt. lqr. 171b. The average yield this370 words
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Article770 1914-02-18 5 The second ordinary general meeting o( Pegoh, Ltd., was held at the London Cha ber of Commerce, Oxford court, Cannou street, E.C., Sir Ernest Woodford Birch. K.C.M.G. (the Chairman of the Company), presiding. The Chairman said: Turning to the accounts, if you take the profit and lost* account, you770 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement52 1914-02-18 5 FISH BRAKE SGROSSKE Trade M^rk. The best Oil on the Market for House Lighting Obtainable From CHOP CHIN HUAT HIN, 246, South Bridge Road. CHOP CHIN KWANG, 23, Circular Road. CHOP EE HIN, HO3, Beach Road. CHOP ENG JOO SENG, 30, Beach Road THE ASIATIC~PE^R~OLEUM Cov (Straits Settlements). LIMITED, WINCHESTER52 words
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Domestic Occurences.
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Article19 1914-02-18 6 See Teong WaH.— At 10, Balmoral Road en Feb. 17, to Mr. Mrs. See Teong Wan. a son.19 words
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Obituary34 1914-02-18 6 Wkk Tiang Hock, at 7.30 p.m., on the 16th inst., at his residence No. 39 Seah Street, aged 0 years. Funeral on Friday, the 20th inet., at Alexandra Road Cemetery, at 10 a.m.34 words
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Article, Illustration1469 1914-02-18 6 The Singapore Free Press. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1914. 9m» »r.a'i .at fm* me Peoples rifCt uilllltli Ommti t.y mflusnce and unbribed f«ln| Perc pMdal Traio her sUrlsas orec«pU J liljed to Pehaioo Lov*lt» »nA L*». Day after day the great question that, whatever happens, will make its indelible mark on1,469 words
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Article785 1914-02-18 6 The death is announced of Mr Louis Pitman Russel, formerly judge of the Bombay High Court. Mr M. B. Shelley has been appointed cricket captain for the State of Perak vice Mr A. B. Voules, transferred to Penang. Pathe's Cartoon and Joan of Arc are among the principal attractions at785 words
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Article580 1914-02-18 6 WHAT THK M/a if LIKK. Ms. .a, I Through the courtet-y of tl.e Messrs Swan and Maclaren. \< to give a description of the building which is to b, Chartered Bank of [Mia, China, ou the valuable time ago which is now in proa ance, over 15,600 square580 words
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Article236 1914-02-18 6 Mr Frederick W. Taylor, who has beer doing excellent work as Director of Agr culture in the Philippine Islands, has tendered his resignation. Mr McNair. acting chief engineer of the s.B. Anping was reported to the poll Bl6tult., at Shanghai, to have disappear^ A splash wa6 heard during the night236 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement139 1914-02-18 6 I GOLF! GOLF!! V II BEN SAYERS' fcf-'a&t I UNIVERSAL GOLFER JLI LIV |B ,-ST2?| >or '"^BSte^S^^ **J* PRACTICE AT HOME hit PRICE, t>/.OU. r^.. JM TOM MORRIS PULL RANGE NOW DISPLAYED [TIMS SPORTS DEPARTMENT A DELPHI HOTEL Musical Tiffin To-Day (from 1 to 2 p.m.) SPECIAL DINNER TONIGHT! Tour139 words
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Article108 1914-02-18 7 THE ULSTER CONCESSIONS. Early Disclosure Refused. Rm tkb'h SKHVirm London, Feb. 16. In the House of Coin n ou» Lonl Robert 1 il ked if tne (jovernmeut intended to propose the exclusion of I'Uter from the Home Rule v „juith sai 1 that he could not antici promised108 words
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Article57 1914-02-18 7 Feb. 17. The Government v fell to 62 in the Commons yester in the vote rejecting an anti Welsh church Disestablishment Bill amendment to the Audress. The tigures were 279 to The Tariff Reform amendment urging Imp»r.;il preference without taxation of foodstuffs and imposing a tax of57 words
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71 1914-02-18 7 London, Feb. 16. Dr Bird, suing as a ommon informer, obtained judgment for £13,000 against Sir Stuart Samuel for m the Commons while his firm, uel Montagu and Co, were under contract to buy silver for the India Office. v of execution was granted upon71 words
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Article72 1914-02-18 7 A Low Scoring Game. Durban, Feb. 16. South Africa against Knglaml made 170. V. Hinds scoring 51. Barnes took seven wickets for 56 runs. Kngland made 163, Hobbs 64. Carter look six wickets for 50. In the second innings South Africa made 32 for one72 words
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Article73 1914-02-18 7 New York Feb. 17. The blizzard has renewed and is interrupting the railways. The fire commissioner has warned citizens to take extra precautions against fire 3.9 the brigade is practically snowed up. The French liner Roma, with 418 pasaengers on board, wirelesses that she fa ashore in73 words
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Article55 1914-02-18 7 London, Feb. 17. Lord Claud Hamil toil's reference to the dearth of railwayMan has excited numerous protests in the papers on the subject. 5. Fay, general manager of the Great Central, in a letter, vigorously replies and says that the slur cast on British railwayman is as unfair55 words
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Article51 1914-02-18 7 Mexico City, Feb. 16.— The American v harge J' Affaires has protested to President tfnerta against the anti Wilson press attacks. Huerta has promised a cessation of them, assuring the Charge d'Affaires that he would no more tolerate attacks on Wilson than he would attacks upon51 words
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Article42 1914-02-18 7 London, Feb. 16. The Hamburg Amvnka liner Almeira, which went aground near Lama, East Africa, has been floated, after lightening her of 400 tons of cargo. <K e is apparently undamaged and the cargo is being re-shipped to day.42 words
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Article24 1914-02-18 7 Berlin, Feb. 16. Engineer Belliner has travelled in a balloon 1875 miles, from to the Ural Mountains. This a world's record.24 words
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Article29 1914-02-18 7 I'Ondon, Feb. 16. The meat strike has >pread to Melbourne, where the slaughtermen declare that the employers had proQised to relieve them of cleansing the abattoirs.29 words
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Article112 1914-02-18 7 PROTESTS AGAINST WAR OFFICE RULES. The Case of Canada [By Submarine Cable]. RjtOTBB'B ReBVIOB. London, Feb. 16. Vigorous protests are being raised at the meeting of the National Rifle Association against the War Office's requirements that Territorial competitions, including those of the King's Prize, should be112 words
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Article83 1914-02-18 7 Athens, Feb. 16. M. Veni/elos has returned from his European tour. He has told the Cabinet that there is a close understanding between Greece, Rumania and Servia. He has secured the maintenance of the status quo in the Balkans and has rendered Turco-Greek complications impossible. The Cabinet83 words
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Article63 1914-02-18 7 The Note Dubiously Received. London, Feb 16. The replies of Turkey and Greece have been received each making reservations. This leaves the situation much what it was prior to the presentation of the Notes. The Porte's reply is somewhat strongly worded and expresses keen regret that fhe63 words
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Article77 1914-02-18 7 Paris, Feb. 17. M. Quinton's seconds decline to consider a duel with M. Vedrines on the ground that the latter refused to give satisfaction to M. Roux whom he publicly insulted at Cairo. M. Vedrines iu reply said that he refused to right M. Roux because the latter77 words
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Article17 1914-02-18 7 Stockholm Feb. 17. Baron Hamarskjold has formed a Cabinet, with himself as War Minister.17 words
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Article372 1914-02-18 7 When Capt. Raffles Flint retired from the 8.N.8. Service, some Sanriakan Malays presented him with a silver cigar box and an address. The latter .might prove a useful exercise to junior students of Malay, so we print it in roman characters. Kapada Tuan Captain W. Raffles Flint.372 words
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Article1196 1914-02-18 7 The Formation Of thk S.V.\. It is not infrequently the case in this world that the attribution of merit for the performance of specific services loses its way, and lands on the wrong person. It is only in the interests of historical accuracy that the1,196 words
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Article223 1914-02-18 7 The following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs Powell and Co. s sale-room yesterday afternoon Freehold land together with the brick and tile roof residence known as Woodgreen No. 7 Upper Sirangoon Road, area 3 acres o roods 35 poles being part of Grant 194.223 words
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Article69 1914-02-18 7 The Winson Company of illusionists, jugglers, acrobats, etc who delighted large audiences at the Victoria Theatre, last week, has been engaged by the proprietor of the Gaiety picture palace, and enter upon a one week's contract, as from tonight. A further opportunity is therefore afforded69 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter95 1914-02-18 7 To the Editor, Dear Sir, The article on Shanghai Brown in today's issue of your paper is very interesting and recalls to my mind a story, I heard from an old shellback" in my sailing ship days. The story was about a British admiral and how Brown Shanghied95 words
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Article81 1914-02-18 7 Details are published of a story of piracy in the Persian Gulf near Busrah, in which two vessels from India were boarded and looted. The crews of both vessels, which were at anchor near the shore, deserted in panic and took to the boats leaving the skippers alone, one of81 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement50 1914-02-18 7 Oh would yon like to fish for pearls Or do yoa fancy pretty girls? '•Vith velvet cheeks and golden curls, I wonder r d do yoa ever get a cough And ever try to drive It off I Wood** Great Peppermint Cure will make you tough, 'Tis a wondtr I50 words
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Advertisement158 1914-02-18 7 China Dinner Services I THE SENORA 11 Complete sets for 12 People with -4 Meat Dishes 4 Vegetable Dishes and two Sauce Tureens. Pf?#Cf $19-50. Half Sets Supplied if Desired. In Delicate Pale Green or Pale Blue Colourings on white. ROBINSON Co. TRAVELLING REQUISITES SHOP SOILED 201 DISC OUNT OFF158 words
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Article426 1914-02-18 8 The prices quoted are generally those carrent at Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations. Singapore, Feb. 9th, 1914. Beans, Long per catty 08, do. French do 18 Btttf perlb. 20 Beefsteak do. 22 Bean Sprouts per catty 2$ j Banabo*. do.426 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement289 1914-02-18 8 Auctions I SHERIFF'S SALE DM Swee Wan an infant by his next friend Tan Sin How vs. Wee Boon Sin and others, at Messrs. Ching Keng Lee Co's sale-room Monday, 23rd February, at 2-30 p. m. All the right title and interest of Wee Koon Sin in Land and house289 words
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Advertisement508 1914-02-18 8 Shipping COMPANIA TRASATLANTICA OF BARCELONA Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Ports of Spain and Liverpool. The Spanish Mail Steamer •FERNANDO POO" is expected to arrive here from Manila on Thursday morning the 26th February and will be despatched for the above ports at 1 p. m. on the same day. For508 words
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Advertisement594 1914-02-18 8 Shipping OCEAN S.S. Co., ltd AND CHINA MUTUAL 8. N. Co Ltd Th 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 Marseilles, Havre and Liver594 words
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Advertisement651 1914-02-18 8 Shipping MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINE China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt and Marseilles OUTWARD HOMEWARD 1914 1914 Amazone Mar 1 Magellan Mar 2 I Atlantic] ur Mar 15 Nera Mar 16 Paul Lecat Mar 29 Aastralien Mar 30 Cordillere April 12 Amazone April 13 Polynesien April 26 Atlantique April 27 Magellan651 words
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Advertisement661 1914-02-18 8 1 Shipping Norddentscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mall steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southamp I ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connectinf I Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa' Port Said, Suea, Aden, Colombo, Penang Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtan661 words
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Advertisement499 1914-02-18 8 Shipping^ P. 0. BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPAQ For China, Japan, Penang, Ceyi On Australia, India, Aden, Eg ypi Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Billß of Lading issued tor Coast, Persian Golf, Continental and iJ?* j rOrtfi, B»eamerfi will leave Singapore on or a** HAIL LINES Homeward (for Eckow From Singapore,499 words
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Advertisement815 1914-02-18 9 Shipping Toyo Kisen Kaisha (ORIENTAL S. S. Co.) AND \X/estern Pacific Railway Co. eu. Route Via China, japan, Honolulu and San Frano to a-1 points in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. <*) 'lon Triple Benv Turbine Liners BHINYO MAKU", "TENJO iAKC '-IH the gueena ofrfhe Pacific. Equipped wtth815 words
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Advertisement1480 1914-02-18 9 SINGAPORE'S ONLY COMPANY, LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF INY fSSkSST PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, EC The Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies Act1,480 words
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Article181 1914-02-18 10 TURCO- PERSIAN BOUNDARY. Thk Delimitation Commission. Karachi, February 3rd. A correspondent writes to the "Sind Gazette" from Basra, under date the 24th January, states that on the 13th January the Turkish Survey Party for the Turco- Persian Boundary Delimitation Commission arrived there from Bagdad by "Basarah." Their names are Chief181 words
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Article1016 1914-02-18 10 The first total where given represents figures f 3 1912, the last column represents output foi calendar year to date in all cases. Year 1913. Jan. 1914. Allagar 161,750 17,300 Alma 83,233 Alor Gajab 85,855 10,000 Alor Pongsu 101,478 11,800 Anglo Johore 124,524 11,246 Anglo Malay 1,323,0371,016 words
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Article114 1914-02-18 10 Year 1913. Jan m* Belat 2,106 Bruang 499 44. Bruseh 1.267 Chenderiang Dungun (Wolfram Gopeng Con sol 8,735 Heawood 8,8 2Kaniuning 6,16-' Kanaboi 2,6 c 7 Kinta .V Kiuta Association Kledang 2.046 Krainat Pulai 4,7 Kampar 566 Lahat 6,69h Ml Malayan Tin 1441 Menglembu Lode '17 Middleton 760114 words
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Article28 1914-02-18 10 Beaufort 89,784 British Borneo 14 8,290 Langkon 79,700 T,»o<> Melalap 120,220 Membakut IM Sapong 16H,0C« Sekong 118,049 9,TT6 South Bml 61, Ml Tenom 196.660 19,02028 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement202 1914-02-18 10 J|||r your Children |=!§ofl against weakness $lff Jjl/ij by giving them QvlV I 'KEPLER'S hs£l r*f\r\ I i\/no On $A with Malt Extract jgSj kj^t) It increases their strength, builds fflffl K^yTj up their growing bodies and gives viM fiy*) them a hardy constitution. It KskA nourishes the brain and202 words
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Advertisement44 1914-02-18 10 DYSENTERY I AND DIARRHOEA BROWN'S SPECIFIC. To be had at the Singapore Dispensary, and of MISS BROWN, Grassdale, River Valley Road, Singapore. I TO THOSE HOMEWARD BOUND J. CAMBELL LATHAM Co., Court Naval Military Tailors, 59, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON W Mr. H. G. DISS.44 words
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Advertisement28 1914-02-18 10 p Most Certain Cure/j| I Physicians recommend them. I JrfHj Ot all Chemists. K| OLD PETER MACKENZIE'S GENUINE WHISKY The'best that can be had SOLD AT GAGGINO Co.,28 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1064 1914-02-18 10 PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per P A O str Medina, connecting with the str India at Colombo, due Feb 20.— Mrs A Miss W. Clark, H. P. T. Burbery, Mr Mrs H. Bevan, Mr Mm L. V. Fox, Mrs J. A. Webster, Mr A Mrs E. Everest, B. T. Knight, Mrs R.1,064 words
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Article1460 1914-02-18 11 Issued by FRASER Co,, Exchange and Share Brokers, Feb. 16. Jap. luacK. Pud Last Div Buybbb Bblcsbb 85,000 2b 28 Allagar 9% 2 2 2 7* 500,0' 0 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 4 0 5 0 150,000 2b 2b Anglo-Malay 24% int 10 4* 11 4* 50,000 2b1,460 words
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Article67 1914-02-18 11 Corrected up to Feb. ig), Bank 4me 1.4 J demand 3.4 3.32 Private credits 8 m/i 3.4 7.1a credits 6 m/i 8411 If France demand Bank 294 i Germany, demand 238$ India, T. T. 174 Hongkong, demand i?f% Yokohama, demand 114} Java, demand 141 Bangkok, demand se* Sovbbbignb, Bank67 words
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Article152 1914-02-18 11 Feb. It. Tin 50 tone sold 192.55 Gambier buyers «.5O Qambier Cube No. 1 10.76 Gambier Cube No. 3 10.00 Pepper Black ordin. Sport buyers 19.00 Pepper, (White fair) buyers 84.00 Nutmegs (110 to the Ik.) 24.00 Nutmegs '80 to the lb.) ..1 26 00 Mace (Banda) 90.00 Cloves152 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement155 1914-02-18 11 HumberettE m m AIR-COOLED $1,200 Nett WATER-COOLED $1,325 I Complete ex Garage. Latest testimonial from a Singapore purchaser: Singapore, 84h Dec, 1913. Mi <> s THE BORNEO Co. Ltd., Present. [>k\h Sh;^. With regard to the Huniberette I purchased from you ;i few inontlis ago, I am pleased to say155 words
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Advertisement86 1914-02-18 11 For all Stomach troubles. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. At all Stores 80 cents a bottle. The Singapore and Straits Housekeeper's Day Book. Names of Articles in English with phonetic equivalenl in Malay, T%5 J °Ki t^ in9 r BazaarB Aocoant < 52 weeks), Cook's Cash Account. Beef and Mutton86 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous928 1914-02-18 11 VESSELS IN PORT. FJau and Todh Commanders From Arrived Kor When GlatikDut D Win k Rhio <«* Dut Consul Rhio Gneisenau Ger b ship ***** Brumnghaas Padang, 5-2 G Consul ncertain Tiger Ger cru 900 Kowetten Belewan, 112 Ger Consul Uncertain Sea Belle F.M.S. 400 Ahmat P. Sham, 201 FMS928 words
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Article1242 1914-02-18 12 The activities of the Singapore Polo Club recommenced this week after a gome what prolonged off season. Regular prac tice games will be played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and Straits polo men may look forward with lots of confidence to a speedy return of the good old1,242 words
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Article100 1914-02-18 12 The result of the Medal Competitions for February were 26 cards were taken out. Lieut CVvery won the sweep. Ladies' Medal. Mrs Nicholson, 50 6 44 Mrs Everitt, 57 12 45 Mrs C. I. Carver, 49 3 46 Mrs Badham Thornbill, 57 9 48 Six cards were100 words
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Article173 1914-02-18 12 Malay Stahs Fkllow Prisons k. The case was mentioned in the Second Court before Mr Talma in which a i nmate of the Singapore criminal p -<n stands charged with a serious assa i en a fellow prisoner. The assault took place as far b i k173 words
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Article127 1914-02-18 12 Story of a Ring. Iu the Second Court yesterday, a Kling, Peter Naiken, was charged with dishonestly disposing of jewellery. The story for the prosecution told by Inspector McAfee who had charge of the case was to the effect that Mrs Evans, wife of the manager of127 words
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Article125 1914-02-18 12 A Faridpore correspondent writes to the Statesman that two of the principal accused in the Madaripore dacoity case are reported to have made sensational confessions about the anarchistic movement in Bengal. Some interesting diplomatic questions are raised by the issue of Egypt's new stamps. For the first time the inscriptions125 words
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Article490 1914-02-18 12 The following Ties will be played Today. Championship. J. A. Dean v G. G. Hill. G. E. Teale v J. H. K. Hesselink. R. B. B. Donnell v K. Hobahener. Lt. G. de Hoghton v Lt. D. M. Black. F. H. Streeten v F. Ruchwaldy. Lt490 words
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LADIES' LAWN TENNIS CLUB.
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Article19 1914-02-18 12 Mrs Hartnell beat Mrs Ganslos«r, 6 4, 6—o. Mrs Saunders beat Miss Menzies 6 2, 6—B, 6—2.19 words
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Article29 1914-02-18 12 Miss Gunn and Capt. Day v Mrs Hewan and Mr Mugliston. Mrs Saunders and Mrs Robertson v Mrs Ridout and Mrs Vowler. Mrs Hartnell v Mrs Peirce.29 words
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Article42 1914-02-18 12 B. Class, Doubles Final. Miss McLean and Dr. Naughton v Mr and Mrs W. Marsh. Miss Feindel and Mr Black v Mrs Saunders and Mr A. D. Allan. Miss Gunn and Capt. Day v Mrs Gansloser and Mr Miles.42 words
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Article124 1914-02-18 12 In preaching a sermon at Christ Church, Wanstead, composed entirely of words of one syllable Dr. Srnythe Palmer performed a feat which would probably be impossible in any other European language. Swift complains that English is overstocked with monosyllables, and this fact forms the basis of one of Heine's diatribes124 words
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Article132 1914-02-18 12 From a report made to the police by an Indian jeweller in China Street, Rangoon, a Eurman came to his shop and said he wished to purchase some sovereigns, and showed some currency notes. On ten sovereigns being agreed upon as the purchase the man seized them as132 words
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Article122 1914-02-18 12 The Holt liner Phemius is in from China and loads for home ports. The British India steamer Fazilka is in from Australian ports with part general cargo for discharge here. The P. O. homeward mail China left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and is due to arrive122 words
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Article111 1914-02-18 12 Radium. At Paradox Valley, in Southwestern Colorado, has recently been found what is described as the richest source of radium in the world. This radium is not extracted from pitch blende, but from uranium ore. The Coucible Steel Company America, at Pittsburg, which is one of the largest high-speed tool-111 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement109 1914-02-18 12 GAME. 00 CHINESE PHEASANTS, ENGLISH PHEASANTS, PARTRIDGES, GROUSE > < Singapore Cold Storage Co t Ltd SINGAPORE BRANCHES. Smokers of discrimination always select 15he GARRICR SMOKING TOBACCO [j^^-— _ZII3 Jin/ It has the distinction jj|||gj|l|l of invigorating the nerves and brrin of TOBAC^C^'^ the business man. By Appointment To H.M.109 words
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Miscellaneous484 1914-02-18 12 NEXT MAILS DUB. From Europe.— Per P. O. India, due Feb 20. From China.— Ptr P. O. China, due today. London Malls Despatched. Left. Doe. Arrived B. I. Jan 15 Feb 6 Feb 6 M. M. Jan 19 Feb iO Feb 10 P. &O. Jaa 23 Feb 13 Feb 18484 words
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