The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 March 1915

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  • 15 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. EN CENTS SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1915. NO. 8,101.
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  • 116 1 The Assizes were continued yesterday Pjge 10. News from our Java carre.^p indent will be found on page 10. The prisoners at Przamysl numbered nearly 120,000— Page 5. Our London rubber wire notes the latett dividends Page 4. An epitome of tbe services of the late Capt.
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  • 1189 1 Our village was thrown into a great state of commotion a week ago, by the sudden order that all light- were to be turned out, or completely obscured, from four-thirty every afternoon until seven o'clock on the following morning. The stout police sergeant brought round the news, and.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 319 1 TWO EXCELLENT DRAMATIC PRODUCTIONS. THE PICNEER CINEMATGSKAPH THEATRE-BEACH RCAD. SECOND SHOW, AT 9-15 P Jf. A Paths Dtmma with a Conscience 3 PARTS. By Y. Jules Mary. Author ut the Celebrated Screenplay HER DREADFUL SECRET A Vivid Us dm that cicala with a ph?.-e ol life Ibal will appeal to
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    • 374 1 PALLADIUM I i ORCHARD ROAD. Singapore's Premier Theatre. ORCHARD ROAD. j FOR THREE MIGHTS OXLY. CHARLES HOWIH and A. PHILLIPS With their Pbwerful London Dramatic and Comedy Company of Pick-d ARTISTES WILL PRESENT TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! DIRECT FROM V/YNDHATVTS THEATRE. DIPLfIMAfiY FRIDAY I A oier-t ciackMiiHU Drama. 'March 26th. RAFFLFS. SAT
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    • 134 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Clerk wanted Page 2. Notice re debts of Sri Slamat syndicate —Page 2. Bankruptcy notice re S. Anderson Page 2. United Engineers 6tock Dick's patent packing Page 1. Sale of the steamer "Hong Lian" by Powell and Co. Page 2. Traverß and Comp my for tbe celebrated Sledge
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • 117 1 THE WEEK. Thursday 25th. High Watf»r- Slti *.m 7- 8 p m Promu'g tion of Sentences, A. 15 p.m. Howitt Ihillips, Pallhdum. I Hi ujewarl mail due. Ann n iattnn T>ady Day. •'•c *4" s.m., 8-*4 p.m. Howitfc-Fl i Hi s, Pal anum. M. St. I'ouiewhtd mail expected. Municipal Meeting.
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  • 363 2 Silver OoibW The first report of the West African Currency Board has just been issued as a White Paper. It covers a period of over 19 months to 30th June, 1914, but no cur rency operations were undertaken during the first six months. The Board came into
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  • 235 2 200 Ybabs Old Family Secret. The funeral took place recently at Nunbaad Cemetery of Mr John Dalton, the oldest rat catcher m the country. He was horu m the l>orough 90 years ago, and died at Milcote street, South wark, where Le hud lived ior over 50
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 555 2 Notices 1 NOTICE. Anyone who is iv possession of any article, Clothing, Equipment, Arms, etc., the property of the Johore Military Forces are requested to return same to DA. A. Q M.G. Headquarters, Fort Canning at once. A. M. Thompson, Major. Provost Marshal. Singapore, 24th March, 1915. SPECIAL CONSTABLES. Aii
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    • 461 2 Notices EXCHANGE BANKS Will be closed on Friday, *nd April Saturday 3.d EASTER HOLIDAYS. Monday, 6th 938 14 CHILDREN'S DANCING A class is held at tbe Victoria Memorial Hall, every Saturday, at 10 a.m. Piospectus on application at the Hall. 4*l GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Applications are invited
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    • 381 2 Wanted 1 WANTED A shorthand and type wilting clerk with a knowledge of book beeping. Apply ti. B. c/o Free Press. 25 3 31-3 WANTED AN ASSISTANT STOREKEEPER. Apply to X c/o Free PresF. 23-3 29-3 CHANGE CF EMPLOYMENT WANTED. Experienced Storekeeper and Bookkeeper, trained at Home, seeks billet wbeic
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    • 358 2 To Let TO LET FURNISHED. CROVE HOUSE. Grove Road. 4 b*d rooms, Excellent Tennis, Garage and Stablings. W. DUNMAN, Grove Fstatf BS-3 uc TO LET FROM Ist APRIL. Bungalow Tan V Bryn," Oxley Road with four bedrooms, dining aud sitting rooms combined th)iou^hly repaired, pointed inside and out and gas
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    • 465 2 To let FURMISHED FUT TO LEtT*^ 21 The Crescent, Tanjong Katorl months from Ist May. Apply A E F&!°, h Guthrie Co., Ltd. "M^*-* ■Mlaasjj, 2-3 TO BE LET The comfortable and beantifully n[t n^ residence known as BiiQtosa. btev rs d Immediate entry. Apply t 0 llo^ POWELL A
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  • 993 3 The Lot of the People After the War. II ii very instructive and from a political point of view, important to eaten the working of the Prussian Junker's .1 just at present. It is obvious that |a bun. as iv Faust, two souls struggle for apressacy.
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  • 286 3 Owing to the death of the Hon. Robert Marsham-Townshend, the fnmily collection of Earl Sydney, Lord Chamberlain to Queen Victoria, will be sold by auction by Messrs Knight, Frank aud Rutley, earl} m the season. The sale, which may extend over a fortnight, will be
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  • 173 3 Lady Raphael's Allowance, Members of the Boase of Common? laughed very heartily recently OO being seriously informed by Mr Rccald McNeill that the wife of Si;- Herb ri Raphael i* m receipt cf tbe war separation allowance. The statement w:>.s made with Sir Herbert's lull assent, Herbert
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  • 81 3 O England, m the smoking trenches dying For ail tbe world, We hold our bnath and vratch your bright flag dying While ours :s furled. We say we're neutral 'yet each lip with fervor The word abjures), <) England, never name ua the timescrver Our hearts are yours
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  • 83 3 On Friday, the l'Jth inst., at St. George's Church. Penang, the Rev. F. W. Haines officiating, Mr Douald Saunders Gardner, Hanager ot Oaatlefleld E •rate. was married to Hiss Violet Mary Hoi mooted, of WeatOO super-mate The bride, who arrived by 'he P.audO. Oriental, was given away by
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  • 82 3 Frequently considerable trouble arisen i through the right Belt not being selected and the drives not properly arranged. I The GAXDY Relting which is world famous as for its strength, durability and gripp^S power is especially suitable for this climate and is not affected by heat or l
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 201 3 a^aasjjßflßjsjsjsßsjjssjsjssjjsjssjjs^ SI C lUI C M cl I C 111 C II O I i 1 ELECTRICAL MACHINERY FOR ALLUVIAL TIN MINING §THE MOST MODERN FORM OF SWITCHGEAR FOR CONTROL OF MOTORS FOR MEDIUM AND HIGH VOLTAGES. EMINENTLY SUITED FOR CONDITIONS IN ii^^S^BlL- MALAYA AS PROVED Control Pillar for 3-ptoass
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    • 717 3 i Auctions MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF THE BRITISH STEAMER HONG LIAN As She now lies In Singapore Harbour To be Held it Powell ft Cos Sale-room, ON WEDNESDAY, THE 7th APRIL, AT 2.30 P.M. PARTICULARS. The British iron pcrew steamer Hong Lian as she now lies m Singanore Harbcur. Length 90
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  • 1024 4 The Singapore Free Press. Thursday, March 25, 1915. iter skmll th* Press the ffcopfa right m&iatal*, Oa*w»d hy Influence and wbrfMd hy friai ■a* patriot Truth her ffkdDtu B—Mpßl tea* flrlafijal te Relteka. Urrt*3 cad I*». While all Europe is anxious to ascertain what action may be taken by Italy,
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  • 1282 4 It has just been learned that Lieutenant John Hughes. 4th Boyal Welbh Fusiliers, rcho was recently reported killed, met bi« death while resjuirg a wounded comrade. Dr Anderson. While he was dragging the doctor out of range a German deliberately bhot hiui m the back. A Sandokan correfpoudent writes: "Mr
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  • 42 4 LATESI DIVIDENDS {From Our Own Corresj, Eo:..ion. v r S.iaba pys IC and earn,-. feJ. 4^.000. Gotten Bom |lhXl '7[Wampoeslioara a profit ol t: I a deficit and carries forward fl her Share and CnHoiea tcneti area ga.uutmg. B
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  • 57 4 FIRE ON RUBBER ESTATES IN REDAH. (From Our Own orre.s'o: if i ,r i Damage ts; dollars Wftl r v a Lm I I jrubbec estates, on Utc !of Chinese OW«Mcchi| c Eacopein. Is tba ir| i spread ov t i u im of si) CI ar fooi oW trees
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  • 23 4 It fa as furtbi teres Corp. Lat 5-1J a I p r mote tight h a an v iL.-.: action.
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  • 13 4 i mbe eentei i Dl I 1 side tbe C: aa
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  • 105 4 TlH 0\ it is t t rain** rail > rf I rejected I HOM] HBCHotx i Itwua mammoth difficult* rhi M vt i M MB m -> u.i- eccenti U it.. Uam it ri- Um imei of I il .t» Btbal of the ri gt i- llllBtl
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  • 57 4 RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE CHINESE ARMY. I rdi aaa Teen, tl X ur baa Ebsb i the ProvitM to ths < and i sat th* pie ol i Ruai i tl too! ere may knov I h I alaee theii hind those of tr hicerf i n a i wai defunct
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  • 29 4 4S>*— i aan I ithal i Eroi tha mil I li. I 01 tfa mir, has, accordii b i IliUtai Ueadna i a a Lieutenant la a I Battalion.
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 164 4 CALDBECK, MAGGREGOR Go. /s**^Y hold Stocks of u^f^, mostly All Liqueurs P^f cf Repute. JyS''' SI SI I JeJ %sBjg|. COMMENCES 7CESO4V, 6f/? >4P/?/L I LASTS Ut^lctN DAYS ONLY HAS .BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. WATCH THIS PAPER FOR FULL PAGE ADVERTISEMENTS O:- SOME OF CUR LEADING LINCS. NC CATALOGUES ISSUED.
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  • 183 5 RHEIIIS BOMBED. German Attacks Fepulsed. [By Submarine Cable]. Kbctib'b Saanca. parts, March 23. The afternoon coae. laeaaye: The enemy has bombard* IBM and a German nviatoc dioppeU I m the city, hitting three civiliana. I rogressed m Champagne eastward ef yaj 190, The Germans twice violently u
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  • 102 5 Driven oft Eastward. I ra, March 23. The Press Bureau th tt at da*vn yesteriay patrols dis I party of the enemy near El Kubri Suez. Shots were exchanged. lanes estimated the numbers afi a th rasand infantry and artillery and a few The guns at
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  • 74 5 A Narrow Escape. March 23. A German aeroplane the North >ea bombarded for half the British ateamoi Eiiland ig v. satl from Argentina for the i Belgians and flying the Relief v. tission s enormous flag. The aaeaa ci Ihe mate m steering the ar io B
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  • 225 5 mm of thk French Consul Gf.nkral. Sfaieh 22. 6.25 p.m. The French are at francs 7 1. lay, the enemy again bombarded lathedial of >olssons. ml sod a: BparejOß (18 miles south ath ca:; ol VerdanJ violent counts b. .jcupied Reichakerkopf, lost yesi. j lay, m Argonne,
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  • 34 5 sottish Conceal, m aid of the war terminally fixed for sth March, I 'o be postponed owing to Bte, has now been arranged to v laec on Friday the 16th of April.
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  • 262 5 GENERAL FRENCH INTERVIEWED. MUNITIONS THE GREAT NEED. Allies 1 Favourable Position. [By Submarine Cable]. K butkii h ttstvioa. Paris, March 23. A Havas representative hashad an interview with Fieldraarshal French. The sole furniture of the Fieldmarshal's room, he says, was a large table covered with maps and some armchairs. The
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  • 119 5 Mutiny at the Close. Petrograd, Mar. 22. General Kuruaneko j Commander of Przemysl, issued an order prior to tbe sortie calling on tbe heroic soldiers to "cut your way through the Rus j sian lines acil rejoin the Austrian army which is now near us. The
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  • 144 5 Russians' Hugh Haul. Petrograd, March 23. The ex-comman-der of Przemy6l rerorts that the total prisoners are niue generals, 93 staff officers, 2.500 officers, 117,000 men, many guns and other booty taken by Russians. Petrograd, March 24. The communique 6a\s Przemysl surrendered uncondi tionally. The garrison of Pr/.amyslwas
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  • 68 5 Continued Export Doubtful. Washington. March 23. Experts of the Department of Agriculture consider tbe present heavy exports of wheat and flour to Europe cannot continue without endangering the home supply. An investigation made on March Ist 6ho\sed a surplus of ninetyone million) bushels of wheat above home
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  • 33 5 London. March 23. Cox and Company and the London and South Western Rank have entered on mutual arrangements for partnership m the extension of Cox's business m France.
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  • 57 5 London, March 23. Rubber 2s sd, tin 5. rubber 2s Bid. The Cairo correspondent of the Daily Chronicle states The British policy m dealing fairly and openly with the Egyptian people has yielded excellent results, for the Egyptians remain tranquil and orderly, and their newspapers express deep satisfaction
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  • 286 5 THE LATE CAPT. CULLIMORE. A friend has forwarded an interesting epitome of the service career of the. late Capt. H. Cullimore, of the Jobore Military Forces, who met his death so tragically on the outbreak of the mutiny m Singa pore. Capt. Cullimore, who was formerly m the Royal Mariue
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  • 313 5 DIANA OF DOBSON'S. I There was a fuir house last night at the Palladium*, when the curtaiu went up on the above play. i This particular play, when produced in|< London, caused a tremendena furore, deal ing as it does with sweating abnaes then coraraou m many of
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  • 135 5 TLe following properties were diaposed of by auction at Messrs Ching Keng Lee and Co.'s saleroom on Monday afternoon Freehold and leasehold rubber plantation situate at 13i miles Bukit Timah Road area G4 acres 3 roods and 9 poles bought by S.S.T. Kadirasan Chitty for 18,100. Freehold land
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  • 138 5 In tho District Court on Tuet-day, Mr W. Craig, Assistant -Postmaster General charged Yeo Cboo Leong, postman No. 87. of 130 8 Victoria Street, with opening a postal article, namely a letter, iv course of transmission by post. Mr V. D. Kuowles defended the accused, who was convicted and sentenced
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  • 416 5 One of the best evidences that Jack and Tommy Atkins, who were 6o cordially entertained on two successive evenings at the Picture Show at the Palladium, were completely enjoying themselves, is p»o vided for by the tone of tho running comments on the various Pictures. It
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  • 447 5 The Board of Licensing Justi s, com posed of Mr a. v. Brown (Chairman.) Com mander Badeliffs b.n., Doctor Middloton and Messrs Hooper, Pierce and Cunliffe, met again yesterday afternoon, to re con sidcr tho application for the ren< '.v>! oi the licen6e fur the Army and
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  • 52 5 A private message from Stockholm states that the reason for the delay, m the publication of Sven H edin's book dealing with his visits to the erman fiout, which was auuounced for Christmas, is mainly toecause the author has been requested to make a considerable number of alterations before publishing
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 203 5 MILLINERY JUST UNPACKED I AN ADVANCED SHIPMENT OF Ready to Wear Hats INCLUDING AH White Trimmed Hats. A MUCH LARGER SHIPMENT EXPECTED NEXT WEEK. ROBINSON Co. n M-rnmniTTM] im —lim lIIMMMBMMMM»La««MMMMMaMMMBMaMMUMMHMMBJM||MU|L|I|II«IIIM_JI__;_J_ I KELLY AND WALSH, Ltd. BOLE AGENTB FOR THE SALE OF WAR OFFICE MAPS NEW MAP 3 RECEIVED EACH
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 928 6 Shipping I KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 3—3, Collybr Quay. r»^r»F'K HONTHAr-T WTTH TRK NKTHRHIjANDP tndt* aovn rt*»M»*rT. KB Kock Billiton and Batavia Mar •SBKGKAWAsa Slngkawang, Selakau, Pemangkat and Sambas Mar 95 •▼am GoEsa Kourabaja, Sema«ang and Batavia Mar 2« Hoqendorp BerocLbang, Paneh, Asahan and BelawanDeli
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    • 551 6 Shipping ELLERMAN LINE. TO LONDON. s.s. "BRANKSGME HALL" sailing about April 5 TO MARSEILLES, LONDON LIVERPOOL. s.s. "CITY OF CORINTH sailing about April 10 For particulars as to rates of freight and passage money, apply to McALiSTER Co., Ltd., AGENTS. OPERATING I MODERN HIGH POWERED TWIN SCREW EXPRESS STEAMERS. 5
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    • 466 6 Shipping M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES For CHINA, JAPAN, CEYLON and MARSEILLES. HOMEWARD 1915 OCTWAKD Atlantiqne Mar 26 Nera Api 1 Polynesia Apl 9 Cordillere Apl2i Eruesft-Simons Apl 2 J Amazone May i Nera May 21 Chili Blay 21 Cordillere June 4 Stl&ntiqae .Tune i Amazone June 18 Polyni^ien Juue 2i
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    • 551 6 1 Shipping^ P. 0. BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPAQ i For China, Japan, Penang, Cc?U B J Aastraiia, India, Aden, Egypt Mediterranean Ports, Plymootfc and London, Tbroogh Bllla ot Lading Insure to, ohiMa Ooaet. Perßlan Onlf. Oonttnentai acfl hmm^l i Ports. II Steamers wiU letve Stngaport ou or uoo MAIL LINES Hombwaho
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  • 347 7 Lance-Corp. Fulton's Bull. A most interesting account is just received from tbe front, of one of the acbip^ements cf Lance Corporal A. G, Fir the crack rifle shot, who won the X ;g's Prize ai Bisley two years age. I |riil quote direct from the letter, written
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  • 218 7 The Turkish deieat at 'J or has cleared the whole cf the southern part cf the Sinai Peninsula of the enemy. Absolute tranquility now reigns throughout Egypt, and it has been amply demons- j trated that the attemptfl of the enemy's agents to stir up disaffection again&t
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  • 184 7 News fob cue: a. Mr. E. H. Edwards, of Rochdale, points out that Colonel Sir Francis Younghushand daily prepares news telegrams to the Viceroy Of iudm for the "prompt dissemination of accurate war newc m the iJepeudency*" He proceeds It is equally cecesBary thai
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  • 131 7 The attentive readera of the-* French official communiques regarding the pee gresH of the war will b^ prepared to sppr* date this There ie a t;ocJ atory m currency just now which, ii it ba nOt true, certainly ought to be, iya the 'Westminster Gazette,'' 'It ia ol .< French
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  • 229 7 The following passage, written m the sixties of the men of 1812, ia from Tolstoy's j ''War and Peace j "Pfuhl was one of those hopelessly, immutably conceited men, ready to face martyrdom for their own ideas, conceited as only a German can be ju6t because
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  • 142 7 Perak k C attain Sued. Atter a two days' hearing m Seremban. the case was concluded iv the Supreme Court. Kuala Lumpur, m which Tang Ho ?usd C. 11. Spencer, master of the "Perak." belonging to the Eastern Shipping Co., Penang. for $1,500, and cost?, the
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  • 456 7 Chronic For' Cheat Complaints, I Woods Great Peppermint Cure, la, M Singapore, March 22nd, 1916. Beans. Long per catty 06 do. French do 84 Beef per lb. 19 Beefsteak do a© BeanSproofci per catty 0* Bamboo Sprouts do Hi Blachan do 14 Biinjal^ do 04 Cabbacn Batavia
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 1976 7 E ONLY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY REGISTERED IN THE COLONY. LARGEST PAID-UP CAPITAL OF INY EASTERN COMPANY. PROSPEROUS and PROGRESSIVE. I THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. I HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, 01d°Jewry, E.C. 3 The Company has £20.00 C dnooslted with the Supreme Court of
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  • 1083 8 Volcano Power Station Dust Layiog Paint Caterpillar-Sweeper for Railways Insect Olfactory Organs A French Tobacco Electric Wound-Sterilization Checking Indian Decline Doves That Swim A Ditch Machine's Travel. Italy's newest product is electric energy from volcanic steam. Not far fiotn tbe little city of Volterra m Saxony is a
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  • 283 8 Reference was recently made to the investigations which the forest authorities of tbe Federated Malay States and the Straits Settlements have been making into the possibilities of developing an export trade m cutch from Malaya. On this subject a financial paper has been informed by interests
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  • 208 8 Probably no foreign representative abroad m recent times has found it so difficult to reach his post as has Herr von Hinze, tbe new German Minister to China, who eventually arrived m Peking an Jan. 17 last. He was appointed to succeed tbe late Herr von Hextbausen
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 310 8 Mobiloils 44 A GRADE FOR EACH TYPE OF MOTOR. 0 44 OILS THAT LUBRICATE MOST." A PLAIN TALK ON CAR EON DEPOSIT. There are three mistaken ideas on Carbon deposit. 1. Light colored '1 is commonly supposed to leave the least carbon deposit. 2. Heavy-bodied oils are often avcided through
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    • 153 8 All mothers desire to see their children grow up strong and hearty. To effect this the protection from chills, stomach ailments etc. muft bo sure. Such as is afforded by Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, a medicine known thrcught Australasia as the children's lifesaver. Never be without it m the home.
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    • 328 8 You need never suffer from Sore Throat! IF you arc susceptible to Sore Throats —as many people arc at this time of the year there is no reason why aou should remain so a day longer. Simply send to your Chemist for a supply of Formamint You will find that
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    • 168 8 jNETEEBLANi^-IKBLA COMMERCIAL BAM* BasanuußD i,-.. nmm n j NCMISAt G1&, 80,00 i C-. ->, f Paid-up 18,807,G00-h ntntve pi Qls. 7,760,000 A HkjlOOffk r (with Sofa-Offia .1 Head Aapici 1 EPANCHES Hongfef jr.araug. Bandoeng, v Tegal, Pecalongan. 11 rjllatjap, Ampenan suae OOBSEtFOIMSTI of Netherlands-India Bt I Japan 1 Europe, LOVDOI
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  • 1382 9 Issued by FRASER Co,, Exchange and Share Brokers, Mar. 18th. Gap. ieauK. Paid. Labs Dif Buthbs. Sellers. 80.000 SB 2a Allagat 7J% 1 7J lift 600,0! 0 1 1 Anglo- Java SB 8 10« 150,000 Ss 9b Anglo-Malaf 13% int 7 9 8 S 50,000 Sb U
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  • 55 9 Cobbected up TO March 24).. Bank 4ms 2-4 TB2 demand 3-4 1-16 Private credit! Bms S-4& Ihdia, T. T. 174 i HONGKON3, demai d 20 f Yokohama, denial d 114$ Java, demand I4lf Bangkok, demand 66 J SOVBBBIQNB, Bank Buying SH 64 Bank of Bngland h<» c f>% Bar
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  • 165 9 March 24. Tin (50 tons) 581. 82$ Gambier 8 SO Gambler Cube No. 1 13.00 Gambier Cnbe No. 2 9 00 Pepper Black ordin. a 'pose 22.(0 Pepper, (White fair) 87 50 Nutmegs (110 to tie lb) 21.00 Nutmegs (80 to tie lbj 22. 00 Mace (Banda) 80 00
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 247 9 SUPPLIES FOR Estates Mines Etc. Allt Fumigators and Sulphur Powder. Arsenite Of Soda for killing out lalang. Aspinall Varnish, Paints &c. Cartridges. Nobel's own loading with sporting Ballistite which holds more pigeonshooting records than any other powder. Cement "England" brand by The Ship Canal Portland Cement Co., Ltd. Disinfectant. Sanitas"
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    • 76 9 Q V.RIGAUD'S M Kawga |f| OF JRPAfI i TOILET WATER Ifw^^SH Beware fifr Jjjß 0/ imitations. B4nfl 7r ||ralpi V. RIGAUD i^^™*j^"^m| 8, rue Vivienne. 8 l ||M^ Piris-France The Singapore and Straits Directory for 1915. Price $8.50 per copy. $9.00 post free to pieces m Straits Settlements, Federated Malay
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  • Page 9 Miscellaneous
    • 227 9 NEXT MAILS DUE. From Europe.— Per B. I. Packet expected on March 87. From China.— Per M.M. Atlantiqne expected to morrow. Londos ***** Despatched Left. Doe. SrrtveS. Feb. fi P. &O. 8 March 8 Feb. 11 B. I. 12 Match 12 Feb. 3 3 M.M. PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per P. A
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    • 457 9 LATEST ARRIVALS. Lilt of vessels m port at 11 a.m. oa March 24, 1915. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks Carlyle March 23 Inner Roads Sri Muar Dilwara Vat Shing March 24 No. 2 Wharf Hong Wan I No. 7 Wharf Hong Ho Inner Roads Kaka M Dutch. De Kock
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  • 1070 10 (From Our Own Cot respondent.) i Weltevreden, March 20. The following wires have been received by Java papers during the past week m regard to the European position The Netherlands Government have notified foreign shipping that strong measures will he adopted to prevent on lawful use of the
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  • 248 10 i The programme for the Race inciting iin May will shortly be published. It has been drawn up with a view to meeting j any possible changes which may be neces I sitated by the class or exteut of the entries, aud as the prizes on
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  • 498 10 Kitchener's THOROUGH Work, The following part of a letter received by a Shanghai resident shows how seriously the war is being taken at home, and j gives a good example of the feeling pre vailing Doth soldiers aud sailors who are on short furlough or
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  • 540 10 i I Refore the Acting Chief Justice (Mr L. M. Woodward.) GfEL STAJUSERS SENTENCED Sinapoo and Seva Sambo Tamils, were couvicted of the attempted murder of a Tamil girl named Selam on New Year's Eve, by stabbing her. Sentence of Aye j years' imprisonment with hurd labour was
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  • 124 10 In the second p dice court yesterday, Mr Taylor, head of the Preventive Service, charged a hawker named Tow Hong Chooa with being m possession of BO Tahils of non government chaudu, value f J34 AOCUSed was arrested < n the wharves at Tanjong Pagar by tbe
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  • 124 10 The wedding was solemnized at St. I George's Church on Saturday, by the Key. jF. W. Haines, Colonial Chaplain, of Mr John Hunter Keer, formerly ol the Planters' I Stores and Agency Co., Ltd., j.ud now of j Messrs, Cuniberhatch and Co., Kuala Lumpur, aud Miss Edith
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  • 94 10 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK DIVIDEND i > Tbe Manager of tbe Hongkong branch of this bank is m receipt oi a telegram frotu the head office, Yukohama, to tbe effect that at the half yearly meeting of j shareholders, held at tbe head otlice on the IHh instant, it was
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  • 446 10 the? P& O steamer "Nubia," with a] homeward English mail, leaves Singapore ou the Ist April. She connects at Colombo with tbe Mongolia." The M.M. Company's steamer Atlantique" was to leave Saigon at 11 a.m. yesterday and may be t xpected here ou Friday the 26th instant at
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  • 155 10 QUADRUPLETS DOIKO Wj;ll. j Tbe wife cf M. Debrenil gave birth to I quadruplets at S\ ILLtire-de- tToust, Vendee, Prance, on January 7th. Kewsl received m London on February 1 at, says I the Dally Mail." was that the mother, and all four children have
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  • 173 10 The practice of polygamy iv Great Britain is being seriously advocated m the press as an antidote to the human wastage Camed by war. A very interesting cor respondence is goinij on m tbe "Ub Server," London's oldest wefkly news paper, on the subject of eugenics
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