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Title Section18 1896-09-08 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER Bth, 1896. No. 47618 words
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Article372 1896-09-08 1 Prina Lobanolf, 145 \ir. Daniel Logan, 14.5 The Philippines -md C ib 1 145 The Hongkong CoiV.r:b.i»ion," 145 The Municipal Bill, 140 Anoth.T Australian Defeat] 146 Hung Changs Mi-s on, 146 Laojan Grievances, 146 ITie Ka->tern Question, 146 f r.t rt .N K'.\ S. Supreme i ourt. I Government372 words
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Article70 1896-09-08 1 (Corrected up ro September hank 4 m/s 2/ij demand 2/l| frivate credits 3 m/* 2/i-ij/i(> documents 3 m/s 3/1 J 1,, credits 6 m/s 2/1-15/16 On India. fcimk demand *79s On Hongkong. Hanfc i^mand prcm On Yokohama. hf.ik df-mand 2% preai Om Java. Bank >Wmai»d 1-^ 7 i Privai*70 words
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Article15 1896-09-08 1 Domestic Occurrence. DEATH. At the Central Engine Works, on theoth instant, John Lawson, aged 35.15 words
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Article404 1896-09-08 1 The next mail from Europe is due to arrive by the P. and O. S. S. Pekin on the 13th inst with London advices to the 21st ult, being followed by the N. D, L S S. Prinz Heinrich on the 1 7th inst., with the English mails404 words
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Article91 1896-09-08 1 September 7.) fm $52.65 (Jamhier 6.45 do. Cuoe No. 1 !i. Pepper, Black r or« iinar) Spore; 10.30 do. White. (Fair L/W=s% 16.50 Nutmegs 150? to the Ib.) 91. Mace (Banda) 96. Cloves (Amhoina) 17 >r» Liberian < ••'Jee Tapioca, small »>earl (Han «^u«*iu^ 3-2o do. do. takf (do.91 words
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Article, Illustration79 1896-09-08 1 (September 6.) Taken *i Kandang Kerbau Hospital Observatory 9. AM. 3P.M.9 P. M. Bar. '<td. 7,2 Fah 29.^29 20.791 29.859 Tempe-ature 55.1 88.3 82.9 Wet Bu;b Thermometer... 79° 11 77* i Dir. of Wind SS.K. S. S.E. Max. I v.\\.. snadr B** 6 Mm. do <io 7 Ma>..79 words
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Article326 1896-09-08 1 (Sept. Ist.) Prince LobanOFF has had but a short tenure of the control of Russian foreign affairs since the death of Count DE GIERS and the will of the Czar placed them in his capable hands. Though his own death has followed with a strange suddenness yet that326 words
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Article108 1896-09-08 1 Mr. Da niel Logan. THE Penang Chamber of Commerce may be congratulated on fixing their I choice, lor H. E.s nomination of their re- preservative, on so experienced and trustI worthy a resident as Mr. DANIEL LOGAN, to succeed Dr. BROWN in the Legislative 1 Council. To much sense and108 words
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Article455 1896-09-08 1 (Sept. 2nd.) A special telegram to-day to this journal announces the outbreak of a rebellion in the Philippine Islands. Coming at anytime such an event would cause serious disquiet to the Spanish Government. Occurring now, when the military and financial resources of Spain have been put455 words
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Article218 1896-09-08 1 The Hongkong Contribution." A correspondent, "Observer," writing to the Hongkong Telegraph, puts forward a novel scheme for the defraying of the Military Mulct by Hongkong, amounting as it does to some $360,000 annually. Instead of having the amount taken, as dictated, out of the revenues, he would have it contributed218 words
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Article780 1896-09-08 2 (Sept. 3rd.) YESTPRDAY the Legislative Council practically concluded their consideration of the Municipal Consolidation and Amendment Bill, passing it out of the Committee stage. A fortnight hence the measure will probably pass the third reading, and it will become law on January ist, 1897. The matters dealt780 words
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Article251 1896-09-08 2 All interested in the Cricket Campaign of the Australian team in England will be a little surprised to see that in the final fixture at Scarborough, an English eleven/ nominally not a representative eleven of England, has been able to inflict on the Australians the most emphatic251 words
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Article925 1896-09-08 2 (Sept. 4th.) If the ghost of Marco Polo still 11 walks occasionally upon earth, we feel sure that it must have followed with interest as intense as a ghost may be supposed to be capable of tceling,the magnificent progress of China's great statesman through Europe, a progress925 words
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Article188 1896-09-08 2 (Sept. s th.) It may be remembered that the inhabitants of Labuan not long ago made representations of what appeared to be just grievances under which they suffer, as a result of the administration of that British Colony being now entrusted to the Government of British North Borneo.188 words
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Article642 1896-09-08 2 (Sept. 7th THK due appreciation of the varying phases of a political situation, when our guide to that is, apart from accumulated experience of observation, no more than the fragmentary indications afforded by a scanty telegraphic service, must be always surrounded by the hazards of hypothesis. But642 words
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Article84 1896-09-08 2 During last year good pro^rc>> *as made with sanitary works in Bui ma, some twenty lakhs of rupees having Uee* expended for the maintenance and imj :< vrment of the public health. Rang***©, W* read, was immensely benefited t>\ iht rxpenditurr of thirteen lakhs oi< aatCf supply, extension> ol f84 words
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Article430 1896-09-08 3 A paragraph in a Penang paper says that once thereVas a Choral Society attempted in Penang, but judging from its lethargic somnolence, it has become a Chloral Society. The Telegraph Company's steamer SAerard Osborn left last evening at 7 p.m. for Java and Banjoewangi. Mr. Grigor430 words
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Article370 1896-09-08 3 Mr. Omar Dollie makes th<^ following nteresting remarks in the Globe of llic •nixed rnces that inhabit Cape Colony The Cape Colonists, with the exception ol Engishmen and recent immigrants, are descended from three distinct races— the Boers, native Africans, and Javanese, the latter having been politial370 words
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Article1001 1896-09-08 3 Before Sir L. Cox, C. J. Government and Compensation. This morning there came before the Chief Justice a reference under sections 17 and 18 of Ordinance VI. of 1890 (Appropriation of Lands tor Public Purposes) in the matter of the acquisition by Government of a portion of the1,001 words
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Article322 1896-09-08 3 On<t Tiang Soon* v m Chop Gax Chuan. This was an interlocutory application for an interim injunction against the defendants restraining them from using a certain trade mark f< Guan What, G. \V." on chests of tea imported or sold by the defendants. Mr. Braddell appeared322 words
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Article55 1896-09-08 3 We have reason to believe that there will be no attempt to carry out the meeting of the Malay Sultans until about April next year, when the N. E. monsoon ends and navigation from Pahang becomes easy, a point to be considered in inviting the Sultan of55 words
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Article51 1896-09-08 3 The Governor, who is about to take a trip up the East Coast of the Peninsula, will probably be back from Pahang on or about the 13th inst., H. E. will at once thereafter proceed to Selangor, arriving at Kuala Lumpor on the 14th or 15th51 words
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Article124 1896-09-08 3 The tournament of the L. L. T. C. was concluded last night, the final of the Ladies' Pairs being won by the Misses Bogle, who beat Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Waddell two sets to one. The final of the Consolation Handicap was also played, Mrs.124 words
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59 1896-09-08 3 In the Military Intelligence ot the Times of India it is stated that a notification has been published to thr: effect that the titles of Volunteer Engineer Corps are to be changed to Royal Engineers (Volunteers), and it is expected that shortly the title of Volunteer59 words
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Article271 1896-09-08 3 The President, in his monthly report for July (received Aug. 31st) says, in his finance paragraph It will be seen that our revenue continues to show a moderate increase, and the unavoidable suspension of some works owing to the weakness of our engineering staff gives a fictitious271 words
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Article215 1896-09-08 3 Mr. Tomlinson's report contains the following general remarks on the water works, which will be read with interest. Some experiments conducted during the month shewed that the water near the bottom of the Impounding Reservoir is very offensive and some trouble may arise therefrom. This is215 words
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Article290 1896-09-08 3 The following particulars are given vi this Company in a financial paper. Registered July 21, by Norton, Rose, Norton and Co., 57^, Old Broad-street, E.C., with a capita! of £2,000,000 in £10 shares. Object, to adopt and carry into effect, either with or without modification, an290 words
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Article168 1896-09-08 3 The Daily Graphic o\ Vugust the Oth contains a good portrait ot CoL Walker, Malay States Guides, and the following remarks on that officer's .areer in the Malay Peninsula Lieut. -Cd. R. S. Frowd Walker, i .m.<u., who has been appointed to the command of168 words
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Article286 1896-09-08 4 It is possible that Mr. H. Graves, who has already executed a private survey for the formerly projected light electric railway from Kandang Kerbau to Johore, may be recalled from Perak for the purposes of the detailed survey about to be undertaken by the Colonial Government. Xo286 words
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Article196 1896-09-08 4 The Government of India have decided to try i n a small scale, the experiment of arranging for the training oi Infantry Volunteers in gundrillata limited number oi places. As the stations where Volunteer artillerymen will be chiefly required are the places where there are forts, the196 words
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Article346 1896-09-08 4 On August 14th we published an account of Viceroy Li Hung Chang's visit to the Telegraph Construction Works at Greenwich. The following particulars from the China Gazette, give the details of this unparalleled record in long distance telegraphy. Previous to Li's arrival a wire had been placed at346 words
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Article76 1896-09-08 4 [be Btb May ne« is the last day for the P^P lc J>i Formosa to decide whether they "t!i l ii hM been decide;! that tloL ull renaai will not I,- reouired to haii^c ttieir usages and customs hi»H thai tl^ v may wear tl eir presenl irj tain their76 words
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Article161 1896-09-08 4 S. C. C. (2nd XI.) v. S. R. C. This match was played on Saturday afternoon, and resulted in a win for the S. R. C. by 19 runs. Scores F. H. Heaps b Valberg 4 J.Graham b Tessensohn 1 M. Woodward b Tessensohn 1 L. Dunman b Tessensohn161 words
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Article60 1896-09-08 4 (Via Bmgkok.) Th* Grievances or Cochin-China. Paris, August 24. The Minister of Colonies, after a careful examination of the demand of Cochin-China for separation from Indo-China, has decided to accord greater administrative elasticity to Indo-China and particularly to Cochin-China, but no hope is held out of granting the60 words
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Article475 1896-09-08 4 We are asked to announce that the local subscriptions to the Mrs. Alexander Memorial Fund" amount to 5157. At yesterday's sale of West Australian horses that came up by the Sultan, fourteen horses were sold at an average price of Si 3 3 each. Mr. H. C. Holmes, of Selangor.475 words
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Article1382 1896-09-08 4 His Visit to Osborne. On the sth August, about noon, H. E. Li HungChang and suite arrived at Portsmouth on his way to visit the Queen at Osborne. At the station he was received and welcomed by Admiral Sir Nowell Salmon, the Commander-in-Chief at Portsmouth, Admiral Sir Edmund1,382 words
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Article808 1896-09-08 4 A SlN<.\J'Oßl GOXKRNMENT H()l StO&I The following extract, i proposal Led) V: mantle and her dog, taken from the Lad) torial may interest some of our readers T1 much-travelled dog of a much travelled tnistn is the little aristocrnt named Kew l\u\ Chin, hi;' known to his808 words
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Article580 1896-09-08 5 H.B.M. Consul at Amoy states that \tiov i^ now tree from plague. rive Chinese were deported to China by me >.S. Mt Hriaifs which left for Hongkong this morning. Mr. Justice Leach i.» expected to return I j Singapore at the end of the week. He580 words
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Article95 1896-09-08 5 •-> rday. A field <»! about a do/en riders I from tli ross roads, Tanglin, the rsc lying alooe Nassiai Hill drive, over jumps at the >i*J< vi Massini Lodge, though tie lane ii to Rogie, turning lo tl '!'t do» the l»ii! into •road m•■ I"**95 words
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Article559 1896-09-08 5 The queer scheme propounded in the columns of a contemporary for a cycletrack and club-house, including tea-rooms, moonlight bands and ''social arrangements. reads like the prospectus of a company promoter, so sanguine is it of big thing-. A late product of the boom at Home, we fear559 words
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101 1896-09-08 5 THE FORESHORE QUESTION AT CHEFOO. Chefoo, August 1 8th The Russians occupied the disputed foreshore on Saturday, and heijan digging foundations. Messrs. Fergusson Co. applied for an injunction restraining them, but were refused. 1 hus the China Gazette We understand that S Claude Macdonald, the British Minister at Peking admits101 words
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Article68 1896-09-08 5 Yesterday some detectives, who were on iiti\ on Hong Lim Quay saw three Chii -< vo on board a tongkaog and help u>fives i<- the copra on board. I hey :r>ted as ihey were leaving with oi copra in their pos>e.~s;oii, but i okoctg f rom noon <»i. Saturda\ the68 words
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Article1527 1896-09-08 5 It is rather curious that we hear so little of poisoned weapons in these days. Now and again the newspapers report what they call a Tragedy from the South Seas or from Africa, such as the death of poor Commander Goodenough, or the massacre of that French party1,527 words
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83 1896-09-08 5 A CHINAMAN COMMITS SU ICIDE AT SEA. Captain 11. Ball, master ot the s. s. Pyrrhus reported at Colombo thai one ot the firemen en board a Chinaman —after the ship left Singapore committed suicide i>\ jumping into the sea. Deceased came on deck from the stokehole, sat down for83 words
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Article256 1896-09-08 5 1 Ch ina Ma I Con Arrangements arc being perfected foi the ai nual inter port rifle match. Singapore and Shanghai have been communicated with, Hopgkong having suggested that the match be fired some time during the la-t fortnight ot Octobei Singapore has acceded to this256 words
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Article241 1896-09-08 5 (Perak Pioneei Owing to vome fre-h cases of cholera oa uri ng at Jin Heng Estate, the State Surgeon leH terday for Bagan Sen c» rottie to tlie -cti i An enterprising capitalist proposed, we imder* s,taud, to hydraulically wash awa> several acre* oi land on the Larut241 words
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Article294 1896-09-08 6 Six cases of cholera and one of enteric fever have been reported since noon yesterday. Two cases of cholera were reported to the Police this morning in the Central division and two in the Kandang Kerbau district. The Marine Police were successfully busy yesterday, detecting three294 words
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Article237 1896-09-08 6 (B. N, B. Herald., he Court of Directors having received in detail the news of the late disturbance at Kaningow and its settlement, has been pleased to express its approval of the conduct of all the oiti-ers concerned especially oi Mr. E. H. Barraut, on whom responsibility237 words
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280 1896-09-08 6 THE INTER-COLONIAL RIFLE MATCH (1896) ii is suggested by Hongkong to fire the annui! Inter-Colonial Rifle Match on a late between llie 22nd and the October, j both days inclusive. his arrangement will, we understand, suit Singapore; and it is expected iliat Shanghai will fall in with the 'iatr mentioned.280 words
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Article337 1896-09-08 6 Championship. Skmi-Final. Dr. Fowlie beat J. B. Robertson by 4 up and 2 to play. G. Macbain beat J. C. D. Jones by 4 up and 3 to play. Dr. Fowlie played two excellent rounds against last year's Champion, who, however, did not play much of a337 words
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Article178 1896-09-08 6 r id Bangkok.) Par A ;g.ist 2$. Serious disorders have broken oat in Constantinople yesterday, especially at Pera, where the Armenians were riotous. A bomb was thrown which exploded ationgst the troops, killing and wounding several soldiers. The < )ttoman Bank was broken into, but no one was178 words
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Article433 1896-09-08 6 B. N. B. Herald.) inquiries about Labuan coal which has, for very many years past, been sufficiently in evidence, give levaits so striking that they are vvor h the attention o! all concerned with steamer mattrers in this part of the world. Firstly, as regards the question of433 words
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Article1198 1896-09-08 6 Mr. Thornton's m Swipes." Mr. \V. J. Ford, the well known cricketer, has a pleasant and readable article in the July Badtninton on the above subject. We may quote the following There are many fine batsmen who habitually score fast and hit hard, without being1,198 words
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Article90 1896-09-08 6 Lieut. Bitiiiy, jih Fusiliers, arrived tins morning by the Ranee from his shooting trip to Borneo. While near Kudat he \\a.«* fortunate enough to get a fine bull tembadau, or Borneo sladang. Lieut. Toppin is still at Kudat, and will return in a fortnight. H. M. S. Rut tier. Commander90 words
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Article344 1896-09-08 6 The naval correspondent gf the Q it writes During the past week the Admiralty have g out orders for the construction of five battle p. a new class, to be known a«> the tan t a that is, improved Rf**WKf. One i>- to be and engined by344 words
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Article420 1896-09-08 6 I lieie ''an i> f uu doubt that 01 correspondents .it h Wie who ha\ <- bern urging I lie suitability* ul Singa a >ite tor an Imperial Naval 1 o r k ill W. H. Rend. C.M.i. The reicrm el Ifr Read's well-known map420 words
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Article116 1896-09-08 6 Hd ediUM y unkvi.. jcuo special study t,\ Pro( Kellroann, i University, Ws P lan :I B drunkards of kww pcni i il > <>- ag >• the careers of all th«« <!• -■'>'""■ 1;n;r Hi, latest Mibi- I v iivrsi'.- fraii \,u |urlce. She »a* bom w116 words
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Article3499 1896-09-08 7 Wednesday, September 2nd, 1896 Present H h tr.- Governor (Sir C. B. Mitchell g.c.m.c, T"<? Hor. the Col. Secretary A. Swettenham CMC. the Attorney-General W. R. Coiy-.r. the Col. Treasurer (E. E. i>errio:.ger.i the Acting Colonial Enginf-er 'Cap F I Anderson r k. J. B'jrkir. >ha-.\ <). S.3,499 words
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Article160 1896-09-08 8 < 'orps Orders. iie.id < Quarter Office, Singapore. Sept. >i J, 1896. 1. Orderly (J*ti.;^r for the eti^ui'i^ week: IJeut. C. < 1. Davies. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week I*. Hilton. 2. Gunner \l< Kenzie is transferred to the reserve from tlatr. v Corpora! Edlin's previous160 words
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Article404 1896-09-08 8 1 ins ingenious appeal is pretty sure to attract more attention at home than the persuasive circulars issued by influential Committees (To the Kditor ot the Pall Mai: Gazette.) Gentlemen, Dear Sir,— Allow me to petition to your mercy for our northern brethren's tidal disister on404 words
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Article130 1896-09-08 8 Say. the Pinang Gazette, referring to a recent competition —One of those curiously lucky incidents in which Golf abounds, and which render the game so interesting' occurred in Mr Dow's second round when held ihe 4th hole in 2. His drive was and on reaching the130 words
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Article698 1896-09-08 8 The Rattler will now probably leave on Sunday for Hongkong and Newchwang. Commander J. Heugh, D.S.O. (formerly of the Rattler) has been appointed to the Galatea. In the Army Pay Department, Major de la Poer Robinson, is granted the honorary rank of Lieut-Col. Amongst the passengers698 words
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Article204 1896-09-08 8 THE OVERDUE s. s. HONG LIONG" The s.S. Hong Liong, Capt. Fripp, which was considerably overdue from Swatow, arrived in Singapore from Kuala Kuantan at 7-30 this morning, leaving the latter port at 10 o'clock on Wednesday night, after taking in a quantity of firewood. Capt. Fripp states that the204 words
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Article75 1896-09-08 8 H. E. the Governor left this morning in the Sea Belle at 11. 30 on a vi>it to Pahang, Trengganu and Kelantan. He was accompanied by Lady Mitchell. Mr. F. A Swettenham, Resident General Federated Malay States, Capt. Herbert, A.D.C., and Mr. Severn, P. S. The75 words
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Article255 1896-09-08 8 A pretty little passage-at-arms occurred yesterday afternoon between Mr. E. \l. Merewether, Inspector General of Prisons, and Mr. Saunders. Police Magistrate, during the hearing of the case against Marcus de Silva, formerly employed at the Gaol, who was charged that in the month of April, 1896,255 words
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Article276 1896-09-08 8 A Ci i«s Hanok \r. I'akglin Ai.i.k^ Ri:< orik A handicap limiifd to 100 was bowled on Wednesday in^ht at the langliii Club fur .1 uj) j»r st*ni'*d by a member of the Club. Onl\ twclvt? bowlers selected by the Cominitt'-i- w**ic .i I lowed to compete, and,276 words
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1214 1896-09-08 8 THE HIGH BUILDING OF ANCIENT ROME. TheAik Stack Question The excessive heigh; of ten. mem i^jjse- ticed for the first time, I believe, n C:cero, opposes Rome "suspended in the a ;r bo Car, lying comfortably down in tru- plan- ot Campa; Felix. Seneca complains of the mpunitv w\ builders1,214 words
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Article3975 1896-09-08 9 BANQUET B\ THE CHINA ASSO CIATION jarKjuet wa>» gnvea on the evening ot 7th ult. the nemben ot the China Association at the Hotel Metmpole, when a most representative gathering ot the commercial and banking interests ol ■> country in China was assembled. Punct tally 7 p.m. the3,975 words
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Article67 1896-09-08 9 The Local Secretary, the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Ltd., Singapore, has received the following telegram from the Company's Manager at Raub relating to crushing tor past two months Crushing finished. 2070 tons stone rewlized iij6 oj. smelted gold. Prospects remain unchanged. (The return remains steady at a67 words
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Article243 1896-09-08 9 It is a well-known fact thai every cyclist has bis favourite refresher while on the road, whether he be the humble wheelman content with his eight or ten miles an ho ir or a scorcher intent only on covering the utmost distance within his power beI tween243 words
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Article396 1896-09-08 9 ifrem i.>.>' at v Corresponding Mrs. Kyunersley was At Home at the Residency on Thursday last. The night was tine. an«! a< a lar^e proportion of the guests were members of the Malacca Choral Society, music was n©' wanting to make the time pass pleasantly. Several glees were sung396 words
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Article1231 1896-09-08 10 There has Been a bicycle paper chase in Ceylon. The Bombay annual cricket match of the Presidency vs. the Parsis, ended in a victory for the Europeans by ten wickets. The Bombay races next year are fixed for the 20th to the 27th February. The value1,231 words
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Article114 1896-09-08 10 Letters Patent appointing a Commission to report whether it be desirable or otherwise to revert to the system of farming the revenue derived from pawn shops are issued. The Commission consists of the hon'ble A. M. Skinner, C.M.G., C. B. Buckley, Esq., E. H. Bell, Esq., Tan fiak114 words
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Article170 1896-09-08 10 i he Soleil publishes an article directed against the supremacy of Great Britain. The journal points out that England is at the height of her commercial prosperity, that the value of her maritime trade surpasses that of all the othernations of the world together, and. finally, that all other170 words
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Article1373 1896-09-08 10 E'en as the heaftng Topics of the Week Doth now, too oft, portend dead languages. Anon. Quicquid agitnt homines nostri est farrago libelli, Cosas de Espaiia are more so now than ever. From the rising of the sun, in the Philippines, to the going down thereof,1,373 words
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Article179 1896-09-08 10 THE WEALTHIEST D OG IN THE WORLD. At the present moment there'^ a dog in Derive; U.S. A., who is heir to £10,000, and enjoyed the legacy, as far as canine enjoyment of such a EH is possible, until ordinary consumption HttHcod him fora victim. Now there is a skil.cd179 words
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Article102 1896-09-08 10 In connection with thr r< cent i" lof the sun, a good ston »pp< ghai paper A Colonel told litf order! »erg< certain dn\ an eclipse kvis to tak J tain time, and tha 1 ihc parade wx open aw lit- Col >' </' nm»e<i coinmaiid102 words
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Article201 1896-09-08 11 The incomprehensibly great sum of £140,000,000 b annually ottered as a tribute to enduring tranluillity amonfcf the European countries. It costs that to maintain peace, and the figures are continually swelling. The largest fund expended yearly by any country on behalf of its army is that201 words
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Article435 1896-09-08 11 Ihe Shah wa^> the eighte mil Sovereign or Head of a Suite; assassinated i this century, writes I Pars correspondent. It was the Empei >r Paul, "nrden.-d in 1801 by Palace conspirators, who led Next came the Sul'an Selim in 1808. fhere •vas then a long interval,435 words
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Article866 1896-09-08 11 following i> the report ot the din*< tn<i the accounts l*-'r presentation the half-yearly meeting on S turda) Singapore, 4?!; September, i? 96. r< itleroen,— Your Directors how beg to present the \i count-, tor the halt-year ending June the net profit foi thai period866 words
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Article853 1896-09-08 11 My Dear Mab. The Ladies' Tennis Tournament came to an end on Monday, amidst a finale oi general prize and thanksgiving and I breathe again. I did not take part in the fray, though my poor nerves have undergone as much worry as if I had,853 words
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Article309 1896-09-08 11 The Klang Planting and Kstate Syndicate (Limited) has been registered, by Timbrel I and Deighton, with a capital of in £1 shares. The. object is to niter into an agreement with j. R. Rodgers, and to carry on business as tea, coffee, cocoa, tapioca, and pepper planters and309 words
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Article756 1896-09-08 11 H. M. S. Porpoise left last evening at 5.30 on a cruise to Malacca and Penang. The Portuguese transport Africa from Mozambique with troops, left for Timor yesterday morning. The S. S. Oak Branch, one of the latest additions to the Branch line, a turret car^o756 words
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1082 1896-09-08 12 THE WRECK OF THE GOVERNOR GOODWIN." Statement by the Crew. The Second Mate and crew of the American ship Governor Goodwin which was wrecked on Prince's Island in Sunda Straits on Aug. 15th, -.-rived in Singapore yesterday. The vessel was bound from New York to Chefoo, and after she struck1,082 words
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Letter672 1896-09-08 12 To THE fciDITOR. S IR? Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise. Don't you think it would be a pity to disturb the reverie of "Z who has written a letter to the Selangor Journal under the heading of Rifle shooting?" He is so elated672 words
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Article98 1896-09-08 12 Our northern contemporary is confident that the F^enang Chamber of Commerce could have found no truer representative of its own special interests or the broader requirements of the general public of the Settlement than Mr. D. Logan. He was born in Penang his father was the98 words
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Article67 1896-09-08 12 I he War Office has officially recognised the iw: of cycles for t!.c deliver) ol message-. The wear ancl Lear ol the machi i> to Lr made good to tL< cycle i vvni »v soldier b\ a payment oi <■. pen in a m !e reipemtx that wiit-ii the Fusili<67 words
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Article648 1896-09-08 12 We regret to announce the death of Mr. J. Lawson, an engineer well known and well liked in Singapore, which took place at the residence of Mr. Jardine, at the Victoria Engine Works, last night, shortly after ten o'clock. His untimely end is rendered all648 words
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Article260 1896-09-08 12 Mr. Arnold While, in CasselUs Magazine t tells this story, apropos of quick decisions in sudden danger In the Red Sea, one burning hot morning", I was reading quietly on the taftrail of an out-ward-bound P. and O. boat. One of the smart young cavalry officers on260 words
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Article33 1896-09-08 12 i. is proposed in Calcutta to erect, by the middle ct [897, a colossal statue of Hc-r Majesty as a memorial in recognition iji tbe ioogesl ti! d brigrhtest reign in Kn^]st bistort33 words
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1030 1896-09-08 12 STAGNATION OF TRADE IN THE FAR EAST. THfc Mil \TION IN HOM.Ki^f,. It mu-t have been apparent for some cons.de able time to those engaged in the genera! Ukdc O i the Colony that Hongkong, m symp;.ti\ mn other parts of the Far East, is suffering trom sta«. nation of1,030 words
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2185 1896-09-08 13 Notes from the Course. ist.) Mc-t of the horses did useful exercise this morning. Phiison, however, had a nice gallop Why Not picking him upon the tar -ide. They came along at a smart p^i c, both moving well. In spite of Ballate^ being on2,185 words
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Article380 1896-09-08 13 "Z. writes as follows to the Editor of the Selangor Journal: Sir, In connection with your remarks on the match between S.R.A. and S.V.A., in a recent ssue of the Journal, which read as follows "There is in Selangor at the present time the material for a very380 words
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Article71 1896-09-08 13 Says a home paper: Dr FJurdun, who has jusi resigned the Bishopric of Victoria, Hon^kon^, after twenty two v ears' tenure ot the see, was trained in the Church Alissioiiuty College. Islington, and on his ordination in 1852 proc^-ried a^ n missionary to Shanghai. His entire ministerial life has been71 words
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Article587 1896-09-08 13 In their Steam Ship Circular,' Messrs. H. B. Moss and Co. (of Liverpool) remark We regret to say the pessimistic views we have so persistently foreshadowed have been, unhappily, more than fulfilled, and the first half of 1896 may be chronicled as the worst period in the587 words
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Article142 1896-09-08 13 Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Howard Vincent, rs., the Officer Commanding the Queen's IVestn mster Volunteers, has recently issued the follows order which tends to -how the popularity 11 d efficiency of the regiment under his command The regiment being completely up to its full war strength, even after142 words
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Article299 1896-09-08 13 A correspondent sends to a home pautr several experiences of the troubles in Matsbeleland. Here is an incident that will appeal to local readers John Chinaman has penetrated even to the heart of Matabelelaud. At least there is oik adventurous Chinee who reached there, and299 words
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Article54 1896-09-08 13 Th« Siam Free Press ±h\± .--\i a >- >ertci that Mr d< Bunsen wii! appl^ fci leave od his return from Java, and thai after leaving Bangkok be is like!} to r< i eive a home appointment probably at Vienna His probable successoi is spoketi oi as Mr Paget, nov54 words
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Article3621 1896-09-08 14 (Written for the Singapore Free Press.) IV. WHY 1 WENT TO NiNG-PO. AM) HOW. —Sampans. Low Water and Li-Hung-Chang Dawn on the River.— Tombs. Ning-po.-— Hospitality.— The Native City.— Reflections amid the Crowd. —Missionary Hospitals —The City Walls.— Cemeteries —Temples— Th c Tien-fung Pagoda.— Ning-po Carving.3,621 words
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Article22 1896-09-08 14 Mi |u-siu:c Leach arrived (torn li*«tM*C this morning fey the Dutch s. v Pslznurm H' 1 *N*t- -t -companiM by Mrs. Leach22 words
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Article1858 1896-09-08 15 Championship. Dr. Fowlie v. G. Macbain. The first round of this match was played yesterday under most favourable conditions. Ist Hole. .Macbain had the honor and driving oi made a good drive, whereas Fowlie somewhat too/led his drive, his ball lying on the second training traek. Fowlie's1,858 words
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Article251 1896-09-08 15 B Class Handicap. Played at the Tanglin Club on Friday and Saturday and won by F. D. Mactaggart. Score. F. D. Mactaggart 639-f 50.-689 Captain White 642+ 25^-667 Major Buchanan 556+ 1 10=666 E. Scott Russell 577+ 80—657 M. E. Plumpton 567+ 80-647 A. Robertson 633 -f o H.251 words
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Article450 1896-09-08 15 It is a curious circumstance that of all the legislatures in the world, ours, the progenitor of them all, is the only one that has not got an official corps of reporters to record its debates and proceedings. We have, it is true, a publication styled "The Parliamentary Debates,"450 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement387 1896-09-08 15 A HIGH CLASS BOARDING SCHOOL. Established 1894 L'ndbr English MAx.vgEMENT and Rules. pONDL'CTED by Mrs. ROVVE and Miss SOVVTEK, with an efficient Certificated Staff. The object of the School is to provide such 1 edi^aijon, in the East, as to obviate the nec.esliiy of sending children' to Europe. Kobe has387 words
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Advertisement548 1896-09-08 15 Raffles Hotel. OATRONIZED by Royalty, Nobility and Distinguished Personages, including H. R. H. Prince Damrong. H.|R. H. Prince Sevastr His Grace The Duke of Newcastle. The Right Hon'ble The Earl of Dystrt. Lord and Lady Braye. Lord Dormer. Lord Cecil. Lord Valletort. Major General Sir Henry Collett, K.C.B. Sir Francis548 words
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Article83 1896-09-08 16 The Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Lobanoff, has died suddenly while returning to Kieff with the Tsar and Tsaritsa of Russia from Vienna. The Tsar and Tsaritsa according to the Times correspondent at St. Petersburg, were to visit the Emperor Francis Joseph in Vienna in83 words
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Article27 1896-09-08 16 (Special to Singap<)rc Free Press.) Taiping, August 31st, 1890. The Federation Durbar is postponed to January 1 and will probably be held in Pe-ak.27 words
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Article34 1896-09-08 16 Germany has refused to extradite the pretender Khalid, who took refuge in the German Consulate at Zanzibar, on the ground that he is charged with a political offence. Lomhn, September /st, is()s. m34 words
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Article10 1896-09-08 16 (Later.) Mr. Logan ha< consented to be nominated.10 words
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Article38 1896-09-08 16 Mr. Logan asked to Sit. Special to Singapore Free Press.) Penang, Sept. ist, 1896. Mr. D. Logan, late Solicitor General, has been asked to take the seat in the Legislative Council vacated by Dr. Brown.38 words
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Article34 1896-09-08 16 Prince Lobanoff died ot an aneurism at a. country station It is the general opinion that his successful policy will be continued. I The Czar will continue his tour.34 words
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Article66 1896-09-08 16 The Protest of the Embassies. Despatch of American Cruisers. President Cleveland is sending cruisers to Turkey. The Ambassadors have refused to illuminate their Embassies in honour of the Sultan s accession, and are drafting a nute pointing out thai the massacres are organised with the connivance66 words
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Article242 1896-09-08 16 Insurrection in the Philippines. Action Near Manila. Martial Law Proclaimed. i Supposed Complicity with Cuba, Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Sept. isl, i8«j0. 5-15 p.m. A rebellion has taken place in the Philippine Islands. There has been an engagement near Manila. The result of the action is242 words
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Article27 1896-09-08 16 K. S. Ranjitsinj'ni has scored during the reason J739 runs, which beats the previous record ot VV. (3 Grace. London, September 2nd, 1806.27 words
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Article19 1896-09-08 16 Count Schouvaloff, formerly Russian Ambassador to England, has had a para- lytic stroke. His condition is critical.19 words
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Article49 1896-09-08 16 The U. S. Presidential Elections. A Gold Democrat Candidate. The National Convention of the Gold Democrats at Indianapolis has adopted a platform upholding a gold standard and opposed to the free coinage of silver. The Convention has nominated General Palmer, of Illinois, for the Presidency. London, September 4th, iBg6.49 words
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Article37 1896-09-08 16 The betting on Persimmon for the St. j Leger is about three to one there is no other betting whatever. Labrador and Nouveau Riche are probable starters, Galeazzo, Arrean and Santa Maura are doubtful.37 words
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Article24 1896-09-08 16 A Reactionary Manifesto A manifesto from the Mussalman Cretans appeals to all Mohammedans to resist the reforms which the Assembly has accepted, i24 words
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Article87 1896-09-08 16 The Capture of the Ottoman Bank. Details have now been received of the seizure of the Imperial Ottoman Bank. twenty-five Armenians, well dressed and apparently well educated, entered the Bank at mid-day by twos and threes, while porters were introduced bearing bags ostensibly containing bullion but87 words
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Article66 1896-09-08 16 j i The Tsar and Tsaritsa have arrived at Breslau and have met with a splendid reception. I At a banquet held in their honour the Emperor of Germany in proposing the health or the Tsar, said he was a bulwark of peace. The Tsar's response66 words
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Article34 1896-09-08 16 A French Squadron has been ordered to the Levant, where there is already a 1 1 British squadron. t*? The British Embassy at Constantinople. Sir Philip Currie has returned to Constantinople.34 words
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Article21 1896-09-08 16 The Nile railway has been reopened, twenty miles being relaid in ten days. London, September jtli, 18 q6.21 words
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Article591 1896-09-08 16 September 7. Rankk. Brit, str., Baker, for Sandakan. via ports. Hong Wan, Brit, str., Buxton, for Pakan, via ports. Amhkrst, Brit. Shim men, for I*. Anson via ports. L,dy Longdkk, Brit, str., Aii£tis. few Pahang and I reiiiivaiui. Isabella. Brit. Mr., Hudson, for Mnar and Malacca. Nrkra. rJrit. str.,591 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous348 1896-09-08 16 Passengers Arrived. Sep. I. Per Pakan Mr. Raylands, Miss Kaylands, Master Rn land-. Seo. t.— Per Kiev 908 soldiers and passengers. Per Africa 314 troops. Per Saratoff: bo passengers, 1525 troops. Per Chow Phya Mr. Moore, Mr. Topolie. Per Sri Pontianak Mr. Neuboer. Per Veronej: 571 soldiers, S civilians. Sep.348 words
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Miscellaneous896 1896-09-08 16 SHARfc LIST. SEPTEMBER 7th. 1596. ,Tvnoi». Capita! Paid up Shares Pd. U H«..,h c S r,a. H- k :9O%prem. $*****000 Sio.ooo.om> 80,000 tas^t 5 1 v a rao >«.of,ot^ V^'VTo$115 Setter* i« BkoTt. v «mLtd f?t Nominil. ti.zuoo.ou© tAf.o.ooß 199,875 D fe re -2 l,» 50 Tan-.ony Pa*a» ?3 10896 words
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