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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1897-09-07 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, 1897. No. 52818 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article33 1897-09-07 1 At Killiney House, Singapore, on the sth inst., the wife of Robert Scoular, of a son. On the night of the sth instant, the wife of A. Padmore Williams of a son.33 words
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Article85 1897-09-07 1 On the 3rd instant, at St. Thomas's Church, Portsmouth, by the Rev. W. R. Wright, assisted by the Rev. Canon Grant, Charles Edward, son of Charles Dunlop, of Singapore, to Isabel Mary, elder daughter of Staff Commander P. D. Ouless. r. n. At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on Sept.85 words
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Article, Illustration602 1897-09-07 1 Very definite success continues to mark the operations of the Egyptian Nile expedition of 1897. When last year after sundry stiff fights at Ferket and elsewhere Dongola was reached and occupied the expedition had ready gone much beyond the ostensible scope of its programme, which602 words
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Article440 1897-09-07 1 REUTER has not specifically informed us that the Tsar has publicly announced that he has contracted an alliance with France, but we are told how the announcement has been received by the public press of Europe, which is proof enough that the declaration has been made. The440 words
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Article357 1897-09-07 1 I 1 tDiifG Artk les. The Nile Expedition, 145 A Franco-Russian Alliance, 145 The Possibilities of the Alliance, 145 The North West Frontier, 146 The Devil's Own and the Dollar, 164 Ihe Indian Commander-in-Chief, 146 I OL'RT NIW'S. Police Court. The King Murder Case. 147,154 Another Murder Case, 148357 words
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622 1897-09-07 1 (Sept. i st.) Qui s excuse s'accuse." When one hears loud professions that an Alliance between two great military nations is to be purely of a pacific nature one is bound to speculate as to the directions where that generalisation is to find its special622 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement73 1897-09-07 1 STRAITS CARRIAGE WORKS Co. (avanagh Road, (opposite Dylan's Stables.) THE above Company are prepared to accept orders for Building, Repairing, Re-painting 'arriages, &c. and guarantee good work. Prompt attention will be given to all orders, *'hich will be executed at a moderate charge. Orders are earnestly solicited. C. STEVENS,—Manager. July73 words
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Advertisement86 1897-09-07 1 BENSON'S WATCHES. MANUFACTORY, LUDGATE HILL LONDON. MAKER TO H. M. THB QUEEN Specially mawu-acturbd awd ricom m bmdbb FOR USS fM THB EAST, BbMSOM'S SPBCI AL STRENGTH ••FIELD" WATCH A Gold Keyless English Half Chronometer £ao BENSON'S LUDGATE WATCH, A Three Quarter Plate English Lbvbb full OMPENSATID, SILVSR, f, S*S*86 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous391 1897-09-07 1 THE WEEK. The next mail from Europe is expected to arrive by the P. and O. S. S. Mirzapore on the nth inst., with London advices to the 20th ult. She will be followed by the N. D. L. s. S. Preussen on the 16th inst., with the English mails391 words
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Article308 1897-09-07 2 TO-DAY'S news indicates that the contagion of disorder on the North-west frontier is extending far and wide, and has already taken effect in inducing a state of unrest in Baluchistan. By this is meant that portion of Baluchistan which lias been brought under British administration, the chief308 words
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343 1897-09-07 2 (Sept. 3rd.) A great deal of human interest attached to Mr. Joaouim's appearance in Council yesterday afternoon his oratorical appearance, of course, is meant. He pleaded the cause of his professional colleagues, who like marine engineers and other ordinary folk, are feeling the discomforts343 words
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Article456 1897-09-07 2 Ihe Indian Commander- in -Chief. (Sept. 6th.) Sir George White, having vacated the post of Commander-in-Chief in India, to become Quarter-Master General of the British Army at Head-Quarters, his place is, so Indian telegrams say, to be taken by General Sir William Lockhart. k.c.b., K.C.S 1., Bengal Infantry, and holding456 words
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Article85 1897-09-07 2 We (China Mail) learn that, at the adjourned private meeting of shareholders in the Punjom Mining Company, held this afternoon, the proposals submitted by the Board were unanimously agreed to. The gist of these proposals is, to give to Mr. L. L Bailey the option of purchase of the85 words
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710 1897-09-07 2 The British Consul-General in Shanghai, in his last report, says that the introduction of a gold standard in Japan is regarded by those in China who see in silver-using countries the future manufacturing countries of the world, as a step which will greatly710 words
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Article1029 1897-09-07 2 KISIKG OF THE MASAGAIS. Kurram Valley, Amg. 20. -News was received this morning by helio from Sadda, which would U the first objective of any tribal gathering, that all is quiet there. Such parties of Massagais a were out have apparently returned temporary owing to quarrels amongst themselves,1,029 words
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Article764 1897-09-07 3 The Austrian cruiser Albatross is daily expected here. The extra If. M. steamer Haiphong, which arrived from Saigon yesterday, will go into dock at Tanjong Pagar after discharging her cargo of rice. The police are taking action to stop the kite flying nuisance in the public764 words
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Article797 1897-09-07 3 (From our Correspondent.) In my notes of the 18th, I stated that nothing had been heard of Mat Salleh for a week or two, but we had then been for some time without news from Sandakan. I now hear that at the time that Capt.797 words
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Article79 1897-09-07 3 The death rate for the week ended Aug. 2 1 st was 45.09 per mille, fever being responsible tor 37 deaths. It is understood that Major and Mrs. Pemberton will be leaving Singapore in about a fortnight. Major Pemberton goes to join the 2nd Battalion, which is to be stationed79 words
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Article201 1897-09-07 3 Mr. R. W. Fowkb Committbo for Trial. {Times, sth Aug., 1897.) Police Court. At West London, yesterday, (4th) Mr. Richardson William Fowke, described as of independent means, residing at Norland Square, Notting Hill, was brought up on remand charged with committing bigamy. The first marriage took201 words
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Article46 1897-09-07 3 There were private theatricals at the Tanglin Club last night, the piece being the One-Act Comedietta A Cup of Tea." The following were the characters Sir Charles Seymour Capt. Ainslie. Scroggins Mr. C. D. Jones. Joseph Mr. L. Dunman. Lady Clara Seymour. Mrs. Evens.46 words
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Article324 1897-09-07 3 Murder i or 25 cents and a Drink. On Aug. 1 2th a Kling named Kandasamy. employed at Pearl's Hill, a married man, paid a late visit to the house of a widow, one Taigamal, living in Upper Cross St. On leaving at 3 a.m. some one threw324 words
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Article94 1897-09-07 3 the official report. The Official Report of the Calcutta Riots has been issued. The Government state that the number killed was n, and commends the Commissioner of Police, for his coolness and promptness in dealing with the rioters. The Englishman refrains from comment until the full text94 words
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Article283 1897-09-07 3 The following is the Directors' Report to be presented at the meeting on Sept. Bth. Singapore, 31st August, 1897. Gentlemen,— -Your Directors now beg to present to you the Accounts for the halt-year ending 30th June last. The net profit for that period is §223,541.43,283 words
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Article531 1897-09-07 3 Capital. 15,000 Shares oi Sioo ..$[,500,000 Debentures, Ninth Issue, due 10th Oct., 1897 175.000 Tenth Issue, due 10th April, [898 1 ?0,000 Eleventh Issue, due roth Oct.. 1898 ;;5,000 Twelfth Issue, due lit Sept., 1899 -''.500 Thirteenth Issue, due 30th June. Reserve Fund 360 000531 words
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Article119 1897-09-07 4 So (ar back as May 14 we were the first to publish a rumour that the British Government had intimated its readiness to fall in with some scheme of arrangement with the United States and France for reopening their mints to silver and those of India. The119 words
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862 1897-09-07 4 SUCCESS TO THE UNITED PLANTERS ASSOCIATION OF THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES. (Produce World, August 6th.) A copy of the circular recently issued by Mr. Thomas Gibson, secretary of this newly -founded Association, has been sent forward to us by one of our friends, a Planter in this district. We congratulate862 words
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Article146 1897-09-07 4 According to the El Diario de Manila a severe engagement took place at San Rafael in the Province of Bulacan, commencing on the sth intant and lasting until the 7 idem between the rebels, reported to be about 3,000 strong, and led by General Aguinaldo and Llanera and a146 words
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Article152 1897-09-07 4 The shell steamer Cowrie arrived from Batoum with a cargo of oil on Saturday and went to Pulau Bukum, from whence she proceeds north. The British Indian steamer Fazilka is due from Calcutta with a full cargo of Indian coals for the British India Steam Navigation Company. The152 words
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Article121 1897-09-07 4 British Naval Commanders on the China station might find it worth while trying experiments in the direction indicated in the appended paragraph Sailors in French men-of-war are suffering in their eyesight, owing to the brilliant electric lights used on board. Grey and blue eyes, that is121 words
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197 1897-09-07 4 It appears, says the Japan Mail, that Japan is already beginning to feel the disadvantage of her gold monometallism in the field of exports. Gold having appreciated considerably since she chose her ratio, there is now a difference of fiveeighths of a penny between197 words
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Article242 1897-09-07 4 The following table shows the amount of i-yen silver coins struck by the Osaka Mint since its establishment up to June 30th last and also the amounts in circulation, reserve in the hands of the Bank of Japan and of those exported and changed into other242 words
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144 1897-09-07 4 Mr. Stoddart who is leaving England early in September with a team of picked cricketers to tour the Australian Colonies has sent a reply to Mr. Geo. Vanderspar in response to his letter signifying Mr. Stoddart 's intention to play against a team144 words
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Article167 1897-09-07 4 A rather amusing incident is reported from Tokyo. A list for subscriptions towards the celebration of the Glorious Fourth having beer, sent to an American missionary, he replied indignantly in writing that he was a citizen of the kingdom oi Heaven, and acknowledged no sovereign but our Saviour.167 words
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Article235 1897-09-07 4 (Ceylon Observer.) We mentioned the other day on the authority ot a leading Banker that with the rupee steadily rising (through the action of the Indian Secretary of State mainly) towards sixteen -pence, while its intrinsic value is only a little over ten-pence, the danger would235 words
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322 1897-09-07 4 The offence of forging currency notes, is, I fear, on the increase. The majority of the forged notes are done almost entirely by hand the penmanship is very skilful, but the notes are easily discernible as false, and few of them pass for long in322 words
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Article60 1897-09-07 4 In Deth not Divided. There is a story of a Scottish minister who, seeing one of his congregation asleep, brought him up with a pause, and then, holding out a finger, said solemnly, There'll be no sleeping in hell! John to which the offender retorted. Ay,60 words
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Article94 1897-09-07 4 Last night about 10 p.m. two Malays returning from a fishing expedition, whilst close to Tanjong Rhu, fouled the rope of a boat lying at anchor. The coleh upset, and one of the Malays, an elderly man, was drowned. His body has not since The French mail of the 13th94 words
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Article510 1897-09-07 4 Two arrests have been made in cor nection with the gang robbery at Kallang Puding the other day. Prince Arisugawa, the Japanese Sped* Ambassador to the Jubilee celebrationreturned to Tokio on the 16th inst Hongkong seems healthy. The death rate last month was, for the British510 words
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Article184 1897-09-07 4 To-day before Mr. Wolferstan Dag Jiak Chuan and Leong A Kong wen brought up on a charge of murdering one Tay Guan Sian on July iOth, ami wtose body was subsequently found half bunev, in the cemetery at Alexandra Road The case came on at the request184 words
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Article897 1897-09-07 5 Vessels Stopped Men Out. The demand of the marine engineers employed in the local boats of the Straits Steamship Co.. and Messrs. Kirn Tian and Wee Bin, for increased pay, in view of the present low rate ot the dollar, not having been complied with, the Engineers'897 words
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Article163 1897-09-07 5 A reception was held at the Dutch Consulate yesterday in honour of the 1 7th birthday of the Queen of the Netherlands. Amongst those present, in addition to nearly the whole of the Dutch community of Singapore, were all the members ot the Consular corps,163 words
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Article558 1897-09-07 5 The repairs to the S.S. Paknam having been completed while she was in dock at Tanjong Pagar, she was this morning undocked, her place being taken by the M. M. steamer Haiphong^ which will remain in dock for about twenty-four hours. The S.S. Tancarville, which was lying in558 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter549 1897-09-07 5 To the Editor. Sir, Last night being fine, and as an excuse for another cigar before turning in, about 9-30 I thought I would go for a rikisha ride round the Esplanade. Well I had not gone very far round when two dark young ladies, also in549 words
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Article250 1897-09-07 5 A monument has recently been erected at Chemulpo, Korea, to the victims of the terrible Edgar disaster. It stands on the shoulder of the English Consulate hill just outside the wall of the compound, and is one of the most prominent objects to catch the eye on250 words
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Article152 1897-09-07 5 THE SITTING OF THE QUEEN. We retranslate this from La Semaine Colon iale Max Muiler in his Souvenirs in Cosmopolls gives the following good story. It was in Paris in 1855. Queen Victoria and the Empress Eugenic were at the opera. Their entry was marked by hearty applause. When all152 words
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1290 1897-09-07 5 The Straits. Colombo, June 24th. We reached Singapore after a pleasant voyage down from Hongkong on the afternoon of Monday, the 14th inst., and the vessel soon tied al ongside the Tanjong Pagar Wharf. A few hours after our arrival a Japanese passenger1,290 words
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Article1220 1897-09-07 6 Mr. Charles Mayer, an American, is at present in Tringganu engaged in wild elephant catching, being connected with Mr. R. Lambert, of Singapore, in contracts for wild animals. Attached is an account of the first captures It was the middle ot May when I first arrived1,220 words
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Article512 1897-09-07 6 (Hongkong Daily Press.) Shall we throw the silver dollar over and "cut the loss This is the form in which the exchange question must now present itself in the Eastern colonies. At Singapore the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce is considering the matter* and is said512 words
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Article148 1897-09-07 6 With reference to the rise in the price of wheat telegraphed by Reuter, we {China Mail) learn, on inquiry of Mr. Wm. Whiley, Hongkong manager of the Speny Flour Company, that the rapid rise is due to the very heavy demand from the Continent for wheat. The148 words
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Article244 1897-09-07 6 Russia, Japan and Korea. Seoul, August ioth.— The Russian officers recently arrived here have commenced training the ist and 2nd battalions of the Royal Guards. It is now stated that at the time when the proposal to engage a large number of Russian officers was abandoned, Mr.244 words
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101 1897-09-07 6 FATAL ACCIDENT ON H. M. S. PIQUE." At Yokohama, on the 9th August, an inquest was held at the British Naval Hospital, before H. B. M.'s Assistant Judge, Mr. James Troup, sitting as Coroner, upon the body of Robert Owen, an able seaman on H» M. S. Pique t who101 words
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Article70 1897-09-07 6 Aguinaldo Reported Wounded. Manila exchanges state fighting with the rebels still continues throughout Central Luzon. The newspapers are full of advertisements of estates and property for sale by people evidently desirous of getting out of the country. An official despatch from Manila (communicated to the Press) states that several70 words
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Article319 1897-09-07 6 The following wicked trick, says Mr. \V. J. Ford in the Badminton Magazine, was once played by a bowler and his field in collaboration, but it was in a match of no importance, in which the result was a foregone conclusion. The non -striker was short-sighted and319 words
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317 1897-09-07 6 A spirited boat race between 5-oared crews from the U.S. S. Olympia and H.M.S. Pique took place at YokoKama on the ioth inst. A good start was effected, but the American crew took the cad at once and were never overhauled, winning eventually by five317 words
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Article772 1897-09-07 6 The Selangor Gazette notifies the appointment of Dr. Lucy to be District Surgeon, vice Dr. Welch transferred to Perak. The mail despatched from Singapore t London, via Brindisi. on the 4th August was delivered on the 31st ultimo. A Smoking Concert wiii be held in th<772 words
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Article1038 1897-09-07 7 By the Topicist. VI. The D. It would be an unpardonable sin on the part of the Topicist to exclude from his irallery of sketches the portrait of this :elebrated character. The D. is wellknown wherever the English language is ->poken. His name is on everybody's lips— frequently in1,038 words
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Article216 1897-09-07 7 Three Police Oppicbrs Dismissed. A private inquiry has Deen in progress for several days in the Superintendent's Office at Victoria Gaol into the charges against the European officers of the Hongkong Police who were suspended from duty at the commencement of the inquiry into the Gambing216 words
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Article332 1897-09-07 7 11 Bimetallism A Lost Cause." Various theories have been advanced to account for the recent great fall in the value of silver, but the most probable reason appears to be the final abandonment of all hope of the rehabilitation of the metal by legislation. As the332 words
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Article278 1897-09-07 7 Brownie, in the China Mail writes to the effect That the villainously-low dollar, or the gold price ol silver, has been the all-absorbing topic of conversation this week. That silver at 2/- an ounce and the dollar at 1 /od. are facts which cannot fail to be278 words
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Correspondence.
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149 1897-09-07 7 f o the Editor. Dear Sir, Permit me through the columns of your valuable paper to call the attention of the proper authorities to a matter which should be promptly taken in hand and dealt with accordingly. This morning I was compelled to take the149 words
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Article729 1897-09-07 7 {From ouy o-jcn Correspondent.} I am sorry to have to record the death of Mr. P. Nuy, which took place during Monday night. For some time Mr. Nuy has been Librarian of the Library here and occupied quarters at the back of the Library. On Tuesday morning he was729 words
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Article377 1897-09-07 7 The Rev. S. S. Walker gave the first of his series of historical lectures on M The Beginnings of Christianity" in the Presbyterian Church last evening, the subject being the Roman Empire as a preparation for Christianity. In opening the rev. gentleman said the work of the377 words
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Article98 1897-09-07 7 The Colonial Secretary at the meeting of the Legislative Council this afternoon moved that the Council resolves to address H. E. the Governor requesting 11. to appoint a Commission, of not less than five, to enquire into and report upon (a) The Rules for granting Pas^en^er Certificates98 words
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Article159 1897-09-07 7 The B. I. steamer Fa z ilka arrived from Calcutta this morning with a cargo of over 4,500 tons Indian coal for the use of the British India fleet of steamers, which is being discharged at Tanjong Pagar wharf. The steamer St. Jerome arrived yesterday from Cardiff with159 words
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Article82 1897-09-07 7 A correspondent of the Daily Mail narrates a story of two sportsmen, an earthquake and a rhinoceros. Owing to the shaking of the ground, one of the sportsmen shot his friend instead of the beast, but the earthquake swallowed the rhinoceros in the nick of time. A home paper on82 words
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Article70 1897-09-07 7 There is but little to record in connection with the strike of local marine engineers. Owners and men stick out, although the Giang Ann went away this morning with engineers at the full pay. The Penang t also a boat of Messrs Kirn Tian Co., arrived here70 words
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Article169 1897-09-07 8 THE DANGERS OF THE CITY Is it all on one side t Vide the other side Good gracious Mr. Editor I'm in adreaful fright, It seems it is'nt safe to drive about, When ladies in a rickshaw take to wishing one It's time to let "your muther know you're out."169 words
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Article181 1897-09-07 8 If they elect to go on strike Who then are we to blame We wish them luck. Had we the piuck. Perchance wed do the same, Have we not felt the dollar melt And vanish in our hands We are at one with every one In silver-stricken181 words
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Article220 1897-09-07 8 A Bridge Gives way. Tokyo, i ith August. Last night there was the usual display of fireworks on the river Sumida, a 'sin&ft (opening of the river;. The Know.. <~ A..oV n^fio*wj..Qi spectator i weather was hne, and a laigt w.v .«c gathered on the banks220 words
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Article269 1897-09-07 8 It is interesting to note that Capt. Lloyd and Capt. Priehard, both of the 58th Regiment, were at the top of the victorious Army Revolver team at Bisley The 58th, by the way, from Jersey, were to be included among the sixteen battalions or so which were to be employed269 words
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Article219 1897-09-07 8 There are many old residents in Singapore who will hear with regret of the death at Malacca of Mr. Pieter Nuy, as announced by our Malacca correspondent. It is understood that very many years ago Mr. Nuy came out to Hongkong originally for a Dutch219 words
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Article201 1897-09-07 8 It may be remembered that a couple of months ago or so we mentioned that a number of Maxims, put at ten, were to be sent out by the War Office to Singapore. The number actually landed ex Flintshire is no less than eighteen, all .303201 words
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Article100 1897-09-07 8 Rumoured Interference by the Sei retary of State. Simla, Aug. 16. It is reported here that the advance of troops beyond the frontier was stayed by the orders of the Secretary of State received during the week. Against this an energetic protest was made by the Government100 words
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Article137 1897-09-07 8 SNIPING." "Sniping," as practised by the wild Afghan tribes in the Tochi Valley, is thus described by an Indian official The enemy sends out one man close to where a Bi itish sentry is supposed to be, and at the same time a posse of the enemy work round md137 words
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Article106 1897-09-07 8 It is with deep regret that we (Hongkong Telegraph) have to announce the death of Surgeon R. J. Fyffe, R.N.. who was killed by a fall from his bicycle at Bratton. in Wiltshire, on the 171b July. Dr. Fyffe was 30 years of age, and106 words
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Article104 1897-09-07 8 This morning at the Police Court a I Malay named Hadji Ahmat was charged with rash navigation whilst in charge of a steam launch by running down a twakow in the Singapore river on the 30th ult. Evidence was given to the effect that the twakow was moored a short104 words
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90 1897-09-07 8 HONGKONG'S STERLING PAYMENTS AND DOLLAR EQUIVALENTS. In reply to a question by the Hon. T. H. Whitehead a return has been laid on the table of the Hongkong Legislative Council showing the sterling payments disbursed by the Colonial Treasury during the years 1800-1806 and the estimated payments for 1897 and90 words
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Article173 1897-09-07 8 Reuter has wired out that the firi?t sod of this line has just been cut at Stavintza. a China contemporary, however, shows that it is not only the difficulties of railway construction that have to be reckoned with It is not to be all plain sailing with173 words
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Article121 1897-09-07 8 The Progress Report, from the Manager at Mines, on work carried on the Punjom during the month of July contains the following paragraphs The total Drivage for the month is 205 ft. 6in Ore mined 450 tons. Milling. This was carried on during 31 days,121 words
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Article177 1897-09-07 8 -Vp connection with this question a Telegraph ler r^called on Mr. D. Gillies, Manager of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company. That gentleman'i^ formed our representative that vessels could be taken nt Kowloon Dock up to 530 ft. in length. Mr. GiHie7*£ ulte a g reed177 words
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Article151 1897-09-07 8 Corps Orders. Head Ouarter Office, mil Singapore, Septemper 2nd, 1897. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week, 2nd Lieut F. Hilton. Orderly Sergeant for the ensuing week Sergeant L. A. M. Johnston. 2. Sergeant F. Koelle is transferred to the reserve from this date. 3. Sergeant E.151 words
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Article80 1897-09-07 8 Under the heading dismissal the Perak Gazette publishes the announcement that the appointment of Magistrate, Larut, has been vacated by the absence of Mr. H. L. Hulbert, from June ioth, without A Celestial named Eng Wye Chye was arrested last night in an opium shop in Northbridge Road, who has,80 words
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Article765 1897-09-07 8 The Singapore death rate for the week ended August 28th was down to 38 29. The following passengers for Penary were on board the Glengyle, when she wain collision off Gibraltar: Mrs. J. W Eckersall, and three children of Mr r At Penang, ou the 30th765 words
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Article2164 1897-09-07 9 Thursday, September 2nd. 1897. Present H. E Ike Governor (Sir C. B. Mitchell, g.c.m.g.) the Officer Commanding the Troops (Lt.-Col. and Brevet-Col. Bogle, k ft.) The Hon. the Acting Col. Secretary iC. W. S. Kyaaefsfev.] theActg Col. Treasurer (F. G. Penney.) the Actg. Auditor-General 'E. C. Hill.) the2,164 words
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Article167 1897-09-07 9 The Engineers' strike for higher wages stili continues, with varying fortunes for ow uers and men. The Penang, the Sappho the Malacca and the Teresa are the vessels actually laid up, and their engineers are out. On the oilier hand the increased pay has been mven in167 words
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182 1897-09-07 9 The Johannesburg correspondent of the Daily Telegraph cabled, on Aug. i Grave charges against the Boer Administration have been formulated here. In December, 1895, before the Jameson raid took place, 175 guns and thirty cases of ammunition, bearing the Government mark, were sent from182 words
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Article278 1897-09-07 9 The S.S. Stentor, which was recently purchased at auction by Mr. E. Nathan from the Ocean Steam Ship Company, has been placed on the Singapore-Mauritius run, her first trip being fixed for the 1 2th inst. The Spanish Mail steamer Isla de Mindanao was to have left Manila278 words
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Article536 1897-09-07 9 The Lagos people under their new Governor, Major McCallum, RE., who harangued them on their duties to the Queen and the Government which benefited them, seem to have had a very royal time at the Jubilee festivities with sports, races> fireworks, and other forms of rejoicing.536 words
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Article71 1897-09-07 9 Mr. Ah Vein, a Chinese barrister, has been granted permission to practise at Rangoon. A correspondent writes to a London evening paper Though it is some time since you have given your readers any example of curious coincidences in names, you may think the following worth insertion Many years ago,71 words
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426 1897-09-07 10 fo thb Editor. Dear Sir, I would beg to have the opportunity of correcting through your columns the statement of your correspondent in your issue of the ioth inst., under 11 Labuan notes with regard to the running of the Libelle in opposition to the Blue funnel426 words
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Article271 1897-09-07 10 Almost the first tine night since this company came here saw a large audience assembled in the Town Hall last evening to hear Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Company give the favourite comic opera, the Puate> of Pmzance." The applause was frequent, and the attention of the audience was never271 words
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Article140 1897-09-07 10 Messrs. Riley Hargreaves Co., by the purchase of the block of land in Read St., with the godowns thereon, have placed themselves in a position to considerably extend their works, when the time arrives, although the acquirement of the old ricemill is no extension, as it was rented by the140 words
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Article426 1897-09-07 10 To-day, before Mr. Wolferstan, Chokra, was brought upon remand, charged with the murder of one Kandasamy at Newmarket Road by throwing carbolic acid on the 1 2th August last, and Namswayan and Angkusamy with abetment of the offence. Mr. Newland appeared for the Crown, Mr. Delay426 words
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Article454 1897-09-07 10 A private letter received by the mail from Silesia, dated Aturust rst, alludes to the terrible weather that caused the great floods referred to in Reuters telegram of the following day (2nd). It says "We are having such fearful weather thunderstorms, more or less violent,454 words
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Article954 1897-09-07 10 The follow--g correspondence on the subject of th Blue-Funnel line pilgrim traffic was laid on the table of the Legislative Council at yesterday's meeting. (Secretary of State for the Colonies to Governor Sir C. B. H. Mitchell, G.CM.G.J Downing Street, 31st July, 1897. Sir, —With reference to954 words
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Article77 1897-09-07 10 Information has reached Singapore that the O. S. S. Co.'s steamer Palinurus, which was homeward bound from Java to Amsterdam, broke down in the Indian Ocean owing to the rupture of her tail shaft, and has been towed into Bombay. Yesterday afternoon as a Chinaman was engaged in washing a77 words
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Article670 1897-09-07 10 D' Arc's Marionettes axe to visit Colombo about the middle of September. Surgeon-Capt. F. J. Greig, a.m.s., now at home on leave, is promoted to be Sur-geon-Major. That veteran resident Mr. T. S. Thorn. son, who has been fishing up Braemar way, was to have left670 words
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104 1897-09-07 11 Last night The Pollard Company finished a very successful season at the Town Hall, producing the ist Act. of "Paul Jones/ with Varieties for the second half of the programme. The act of the Opera was distinctly good in its way, but unsatisfactory by reason104 words
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86 1897-09-07 11 Eighth \nm\ >.r>\r\ A successful meeting to celebrate the Bth anniversary of the Chinese Christian Association was held at the Prinsep Street Chapel last night. The hall was prettily decorated. There was a large gathering of members and their friends. Mr. S. Tomlinson was in the86 words
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Article687 1897-09-07 11 (IHi Ceylon.) London, August 22nd. —The foreign Admirals at Crete have established an International Military Commission at Canea for the Administration of Justice. Judge Woodford, the new American Minister in Spain, has been charged with the negotiation of the appointment of a Commission to settle the claims arising from687 words
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Article41 1897-09-07 11 Bwng |o the vagaries of the melancholy ral serving as currency in the Colony, proprietors, or at all events one of them have been driven to raise the price of stengahs," according to a circular which is i.uw going the rounds.41 words
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Article969 1897-09-07 11 Quicquid agunt homines nostrx est farrago libelli. Juvenal. The lovers of all countries but their own seem sorely exercised about the Press trials in India, but are unable to make an impression on the unctuous rectitude of the British Public. The Freedom of the Press is969 words
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Article597 1897-09-07 11 No compromise has yet been arrived at between those of the local marine engineers who are striking for a rise of pay, and their owners. The latter are believed to be strengthening their bonds of union and intend to remain firm. The engineers are as vigilant as ever597 words
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Article381 1897-09-07 11 Oppressively sultry weather wa* at the date of the last mail being experienced in London, the shade temperature rising to close upon 90° and a contemporary announces the fact that a swarm of mosquitoes has made its appearance i«i Ha< k v, and that many persons381 words
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146 1897-09-07 11 LIPTOJJ, THB h.\\-LIMi MILLIONAIRE StEklN A Wife. New York, July 13. According to the Press, Thomas J. Lipton, the Kn.4l.sh tea millionaire, who arrived a few day* ago, ha", corns 'o Vmertc* to seek a bride. He ha-., it is stated, confided the object146 words
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Article162 1897-09-07 11 We suppose Straits housewives knowall about the qualities of the papaya fruit in making tough meat tender. This matter was alluded to the other day in a Ceylon paper, and it brought out the following tip from a Planter's Wife I was much interested about papaw turning tough162 words
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121 1897-09-07 11 Penang advices announce the death of Mr. W. H. Sears, Chief Post-master, Post and Telegraph Department, Taiping, from blood poisoning, the result, it is said, of having a tooth extracted by a Chinese dentist, last Saturday week. He became unwell on121 words
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Article17 1897-09-07 11 The race-horses Parmesan, Brut Royal, Rona, Persimmon and Houp-La have left Penang for the Deli Race Meeting.17 words
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Article1586 1897-09-07 12 John Dill Ross - John Dill Ross By Singapore. The Capital of a Little Empire. XXIII. The question of Home Rule for the Federated States is one that may be brought to the front before long. I happen to be ullra-conservative in my political beliefs, and anything in the least1,586 words
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Article117 1897-09-07 12 We understand that private information has reached Singapore to the effect that Col. Chard, recently commanding Royal Engineers at Singapore, is suffering from a renewal of his old trouble, cancer, which is now showing itself in the throat. If this be definite, it would seem as though the117 words
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Article1031 1897-09-07 12 iFrcm cur own CorrespendentJ Batavia, Aug. 26th, 1897. The weather still remains absolutely dry and warm, but with cool nights, which have been more than noticeable during the last At the tin auction, held on the 18th inst., 25,000 blocks of Billiton tin were sold. The average price1,031 words
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Article565 1897-09-07 12 The Frontier Disti fcnttn kv. The Rising oi the Arßini«*. Simla, Aug. 23.— Reports from Jamrud Ist to hand state that heavy firing is taking place v Ui Musjid, and that a large force of Afridis is moving towards Bntish territory. Later news says that the Afridis Btta565 words
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Letter233 1897-09-07 12 Sir,— The Editor of a newspaper mft be omniscient. It will be a boon to me, perhaps to others, to know how to prevent staining nne'n fingers through smoking cigarette- without giving up the noxious weed. Can you supply me with any information on the Singapore. Sept. 3rd,233 words
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Article1216 1897-09-07 13 THE LOSS OF THE ADEN." The finding of the Court of Enquiry into the loss of the Aden was delivered on Aug. 9th. Mr. Marsham, in delivering judgment, in answer to the questions placed before the Court by the Board of Trade, said that the Aden was in good and1,216 words
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Article52 1897-09-07 13 Capt. Talbot, second in Command of the Malay States Guides and Supdt. of Prisons, Selangor, has been appointed Commissioner of Police, F. M. vice Capt Syers deceased. It is not yet known who i> to succeed Capt. Talbot, whose duties will for the present be taken over by Mr Graham,52 words
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Article772 1897-09-07 13 Mr. M. Ribeiro, who has been in indifferent health lately, left on Saturday afternoon by the Sydney for a change in China. M. Leyra, who was been spending a short holiday in Singapore, left by the Sydney on Saturday afternoon on his return to his post772 words
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Article149 1897-09-07 13 The steamer Glenturret, which left Otaru on the 2 1 st ultimo with a full cargo of coals for the Borneo Company, Limited, arrived alongside the Borneo wharf on Saturday night, and is discharging her cargo The steamer Decima left Calcutta on the 2nd instant with a cargo149 words
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Article647 1897-09-07 13 Capt. and Qarter Master J. Reilly, A.s.C, has been granted four months' leave ot absence to proceed to England on private affairs. Mr. Rounseville Wildman, the new U. S. Consul for Hongkong, is believed to be a passenger by the steamer China. In the death of Mr. Barnes Dallas, who647 words
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Letter113 1897-09-07 13 Dear Mr. Editor, May I ask w l at are we all coming to Strikes are contagious evidently, and what do you think is the very latest? Why nothing m*re or less than the punkahs of St. Andicv\'s Cathedral 11 Not the pullers, but the punkahs, which113 words
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Article689 1897-09-07 13 Be?ore the Ji dical Commissioner and a Jur* On the 31st August Hernam Singh and Meah were charged with the murder of Jamil Singh at Changkat Pari on the sth July last. Mr. Kershaw prosecuted and Mr. Harte The principal witness for the prosecution was689 words
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Article34 1897-09-07 13 The Telegraph ship Recorder came in yesterday from the East, and the Sherard Osborn this morning from the West. The atter will be leaving in about a week for he Philippines on cable work.34 words
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2750 1897-09-07 14 From Singapore Correspondent. (The British Realm.) Looking from the decks of the P. and O. steamer as she glides with towering sides and tapering masts between the islands of Blakan Mati and Pulo Han too that guard the harbour of the Constantinople of2,750 words
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Article313 1897-09-07 14 The Judicial Commissioner (Mr. Jackson 0.C.) arrived at Batu Gajah on the morning of the 30th August, and in the afternoon heard an appeal in the case of Abdulrahman v. Collector of Land Revenue for Kin la. The action was originally heard before Mr. Wray,313 words
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Article49 1897-09-07 14 The return football match played on Saturday last between the St. Joseph's Football Club and the Band Boys of the Rifle Brigade, resulted in a win for the former by two 2 goals to 1. The game throughout was an exciting one, and attracted a large number of spectators.49 words
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Article266 1897-09-07 14 A most successful smoking coocert was held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening under the presidency of Mr. F. If. Elliot, over ioo being present. Sgt. Mepham opened an interesting programme with a well played pianoforte solo, being followed by Dr. Stephens, who sang "Sunshine above."266 words
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Article162 1897-09-07 14 The following from the C/iinii Mail explains the whereabouts of the missing Perak Magistrate. Mr. Hulbert We notice in one of the Victoria newspapers amongst a list oi passengers who have sailed foi newly-discovered goldfields of Clondyke. the natnei of Mr. L. C. Barflf. Can this be162 words
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Article141 1897-09-07 14 The Engineers' strike may now be said to be practically at an end Nine Kngineers arrived from Calcutta by the vs. Zzeccna, yesterday, but we are informed that an arrangement has been come to with the Engineers' Association by which the Association are to send back such as141 words
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Article148 1897-09-07 14 S. C. C. v. Next XVI. This match was played on the Lsplanade on Saturday and resulted in a win for the Club. The scores were as follow R. T. Reid c Benjafield b Easton I M. H. Whitley c Harrison b Southam 5 G.. Campbell Ibw b Parsons148 words
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Article822 1897-09-07 15 Autimn Tournament. Play in the concluding rounds of this Tounament is proceeding slowly on account of unfavourable weather. On Monday the final of the Championship Pairs was won by Mrs. Salzmann and Capt. Par-ons. who beat Miss M. Bogle aud Surg -Col. Stokes by 6 I,822 words
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Article75 1897-09-07 15 1 here are twenty-one cases on the Calen>r foi trial at the Assizes. Many ol the kses art- short, but there arc three charges >l murder. The latest case committed for Irial \\,'i^ Xagipillai, a money-changer, tor being in possession of counterfeit coin. 1 be British steamer Nanshan and the75 words
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Article141 1897-09-07 15 The Singapore Common Jury List contains about 700 names of persons liable to be called to serve on the jury. Of these 46 are exempt from service as being Efficient Volunteers." It may be explained that there are other Efficient Volunteers whose names would not appear141 words
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Article495 1897-09-07 15 Suicide from the Ernest Simons.'' We regret to announce the death of Senor Minguez, of the Singapore Branch of the Campania Trasatlantica Spanish line of mail steamers, under circumstances which point to the fact that the deceased committed *suicide. Senor Minguez, who was known to be495 words
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Article89 1897-09-07 15 A lady writes by the mail: What a day I spent in Dublin when both my sister J. and myself had the misfortune to be in the Rutland Square riots We were both knocked down by the crowd and trampled upon. It might have been most serious. As it was,89 words
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Article68 1897-09-07 15 (Corrected up to September 6.) On London. Bank 4 m/s 1/10-3/16 demand 1/10-1/16 Private credits 3 m/s i/ioi documentS3 m/s i/io-q/iG credits 6 m/s 1/10* On India. Bank demand 139 On Hongkong Bank demand prem. Bank demand 5% prem. On Java. "Bank demand 10$ Private 30 d/s 114 Sovereigns,68 words
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Article99 1897-09-07 15 (September 6.) Gambier r>.8;.l do. Cube No. i 9.25 Pepper, Black ordinary Spore) 18. -o do. White, (Fair L/W=s% 23. Nutmegs 1 10s to the lb.) 78. Mace (Banda; 75. Cloves (Amboma) 1, 17.50 Liber ian Coffee 24.50 Tapioca, >>mall pearl (Fair quality) 3.75 j do. do flake (do.99 words
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Advertisement45 1897-09-07 15 Calvert's Carbolated Creosote. Non-poisonous, Antiseptic, Disinfectant. Destroys all Microbes. A few drops in the bath act like a tonic. Perfectly harmless. Has a pleasant odour. Commands a large sale all over the world Once tried always used. Wholesale Aoents, PATERSON, SIMONS Co. Nov 19 v.c.45 words
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Advertisement161 1897-09-07 15 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL f 10,000,00 c RESERVE FUND 7,000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF > PROPRIETORS j '°iO°Oi°oo Court op Directors. St. C. MICHAELSEN, Esq.— Chairman. Hon. J. J. Bell Irving. Deputy Chairman. C. Beurmann, Esq. j A. J. Raymond, Esq. G. D. Boning, Esq! I R. L.161 words
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Advertisement293 1897-09-07 15 KicKing up Knowledge is easy enough if you look for it in the right place. This is the right place to learn just what to do for that debilitating condition which warm weather always brings. Do you want to be cured of that languid feeling, get back your appetite, sleep293 words
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Miscellaneous555 1897-09-07 15 CLEARANCES. September 6. Fazilka, Brit, str., Bell, for Newcastle and Melbourne. Glenartney, Brit, str, Gedye, for China and Japan. Ho Leong. Brit, str., Angus, for Tringganu, via ports. Amherst, Brit, str., Rozells, for Klang and T. Anson. Isabella, Brit, str., Hudson, for Muar and Malacca. Sam Tor, Brit, str., Taylor,555 words
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Article186 1897-09-07 16 Another Note to Greece. The Powers have again addressed the Greek Government on the subject of the Indemnity. The Duke and Duchess of York in Ireland. The Duke and Duchess of York met with a hearty reception in Ireland. The Nile Expedition. Progress of the Gunboats. The186 words
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Article291 1897-09-07 16 The Greek reply to the Powers offers to assign the stamp revenue of eleven million drachmas as security for the war indemnity. President Faure. President Faure has returned to Paris. He has had an enthusiastic reception, and been presented with many addresses. The Franco-Russian Al.iance. President Faure's291 words
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Article175 1897-09-07 16 The Afridi Expedition. General Sir William Lorkhart, having been hastily summoned to India, left Brindisi yesterday to take command of the Afridi expedition. Lord George Hamilton offers to buy drafts at ten days' sight on Calcutta or Bombay to the value of one crore of rupee175 words
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Article126 1897-09-07 16 Active Operations Imminent. Two columns of altogether ten thousand men under Sir Bindon Blood and Brigader Elles are about to advance from Khar and Shabkadr respectively against the Moh mands, led by Hadda Mullah. The Afridis will be attacked after the Moh mands have been dealt with.126 words
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Article93 1897-09-07 16 Germany Opposes the Greek Loan. Germany has informed Greece that she maintains her opposition to the indemnity loan. Italy and Germany. The King visits the Kaiser. The King of Italy, attended by his Foreign Minister, meets the Emperor of Germany at Homburg. The Sultan's Accession Day. The93 words
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Article328 1897-09-07 16 Quotation. Capital Paid mp Sham PC Dt» Hongkong Shanghai Bank. 189 7k prem. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 80,000 im £Mt?r. f 19.970 A £b National Bank r.f Ckina $22.50 £500,000 £400,150 < 29,955s founders. 120 I 7SO £1 Bk. of China Japan, Ltd. $2* Nominal. {£2,000.000 £450,968328 words
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Advertisement266 1897-09-07 16 That Tired Feeling AND GENERAL DEBILITY. The cause is poor, thin blood, resulting in deficient vitality. To overcome this, the blood needs to be enriched and vitalized, and for this there is no medicine in the world equal to Ayer's Sarsaparilla. The cures it has worked, the men, women and266 words
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Miscellaneous1173 1897-09-07 16 VJL9S b Ld 1 W rUKTi Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For, When Iphigenia Brit, cruiser 3600 Dudding Aug. 2 Batavia Dindings, Sep. 13 Mat aram Dut. gun boat 531 Backer Aug. 13 Acheen Dock Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For, When Adolph Obrig Amer.1,173 words
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