The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 18 August 1898
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Title Section18 1898-08-18 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, AUGUST .Bth, 1898. No. 57718 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article29 1898-08-18 1 On the nth instant, at Hamburg, the wife of A. Laspe, of a daughter. On the 13th inst., the wife of H. A. Scott, of 1 son. I29 words
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Article27 1898-08-18 1 At Aberdeen on tho nth inst., John Elmslik Ironfounder, Howarth Erskine, Ltd., to Margaret Ann, second daughter of the late John Simpson of Aberdeen (by cable).27 words
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Article30 1898-08-18 1 On the nth instant, Herbert, infant son oi Alexander James Ross. On the 16th instant, suddenly, at Rose Villa, Spottiswoode, Singapore, Capt. George Smith. oi the s.v. Borneo, i30 words
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Article, Illustration649 1898-08-18 1 Here shall the Press the People's right maintain. r.awed by influence and unbribed by gain; lere ?;atriot Truth her glorious precept? draw, ><!t'f.l to Religion, Loyalty, and Law. (Aug. nth.) Fhere appears to be little doubt that i for a considerable time to come there can649 words
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Article429 1898-08-18 1 An interesting item of news to-day is that Mr. G. N. CURZON, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has beeo selected to fill the place of Lord Elgin the retiring Viceroy. Amongst the othei names mentioned [or this high appointmen* was that of Lord CROMER, who429 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement141 1898-08-18 1 CONTENTS (I ted Foursomes, Dr. Fowlie Pr-^e I no o i tall, I is c -'■•'.-< ouncO, loo ristian Marria^? Bill Sen Harbour Dock Bill of the Week, 103 1 Mais, l0^ N Kapore-Kranji Railway, 10^ War, 104,1 10 issia, B'.:l,i M uid the Newchwang Railway, M io^ ARl l<141 words
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Advertisement183 1898-08-18 1 Messrs. G. R. LAMBERT Co. PHOTOGRAPHERS, SINGAPORE. Town Office Studio,— i 4l Battery Road. Tanolin Studio Workrooms,— i 86, Orchard Road RETAIL DEPARTMENTS DRY PLATES. Ilford, Wratten Wainwririit's, Elliot's and Apollo.'' 5 CHEMICALS. All photographic chemicals and solutions ready tor use. PAPERS. Albumenized, Sensitized, Kastman's Bromide, P.P.O. and Platinotype. MOUNTS.183 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous322 1898-08-18 1 THE WEEK. The mail of July 22nd was brought by the P. 0. mail steamer Sutlej on the 14th. The next outward mail, by the M M. steamer Laos, will probably not arrive till Tuesday next This mail home is being taken by the Melbourne, which had to postpone her322 words
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Article584 1898-08-18 2 (Aug. 1 2th.) THERE is nothing very definite or very satisfactory about the telegraphic precis of the debate in the House of Commons on the question of the position of British trade in China. The Opposition have at last brought themselves up to the task of584 words
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Article577 1898-08-18 2 A correspondent, Justice^ writes to ihe Pinattg Gazette a strong protest against i the laxity znd leniency shown to criminals under sentence of hard labour in Percil< jails He adds Nou Sir, if it be necessary that punishment should I c given, and if the Government undertake577 words
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Article207 1898-08-18 2 (Aug. 13th. v > Al last. The negotiations towards the establishment of a preliminary basis for peace have come to a definite result. A peace pro. tocol has been signed at W^fcj^ ster j day, M.CAMBO N(theFiench Minister to the j United States, acting as plenipotentiary on207 words
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Article487 1898-08-18 2 i THERE can be but little doubt that the element in the present peace negotiations that is to outweigh all the other questions j in difficulty and in importance is the matter of the future destiny of the Philippines, j On this point, indeed, we487 words
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Article1035 1898-08-18 2 (Aug. ibth.) It is to-day, we think, that Dr. LIM BOON Keng'S tenure of office as an Unofficial Member of Legislative Council expires. The occasion seems to be one on which it is expedient to offer a few remarks as to the function of the Chinese1,035 words
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Article399 1898-08-18 3 Ihk peculiar thing about the British a rmy is that, in one corner of the empire or another, some portion of it is always engaged in active operations in the field. [ndeed, it not unfrequently happens that tfC have two, or it may be three, separate si399 words
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Article334 1898-08-18 3 pecial telegram from Hongkong anes the arrival at that port of Gover--1 ieneral AUGUSTIN, his wife, and family, i th* German cruiser Kaiser in Augusta, i fa left Manila op. Friday. This implies, naturally, that the surrendei of Manila to authority of General Merritt had then334 words
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Article543 1898-08-18 3 We learn now that the surrender Or Manila was in nowise due to the official 1 announcement of the armistice following on the signing of the peace protocol at Washington on Friday. The fall of Manila was directly brought about by an act of war on Saturday, this543 words
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Article176 1898-08-18 3 In the financial report for 1897, the hon'ble F. G. Penney, the Colonial Treasurer, points out thai the British dollar I continues to hold the field, no less than §15*782,908 being imported by the local I banks alone. During the year the Chartered I Bank obtained authority to increase its176 words
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Article727 1898-08-18 3 A bicycle gymkhana is to be held in Selangor on the 27th instant. A coolie named Wee Wai, who was at work on a building No. 10 Cecil Street yesterday, fell from a scaffolding and fractured the base of his skuil. The Mail despatched from Singapore727 words
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Article482 1898-08-18 3 In connection with the latest financial statement of the affairs ot the J'ingkong and Shanghai Bank the Hongko^ Daily Press makes these remarks on the genera: question of the Eastern currencies In view of the effect of th fall in exchange on the value of the Bank's f482 words
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Article226 1898-08-18 3 As the question oi the public lighting Oi Singapore is still under consideration, i: may be well, a correspondent thinks. t< mention the claims of the Welsbach Incandescent Co., as to their 189S burnei He gives the following details. At an or- dinary pressure 6-ioth to226 words
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Article118 1898-08-18 3 Judgment was delivered yesterday in th* case of Nathan and Rahamin v. M. R. P. L Ramasamy Chitty by Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones. This was an action brought to recover $1,792-5- for brokerage earnec by the plaintiff as exchange brokers between December, 1895, anc October, 1118 words
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Article75 1898-08-18 3 I Lim K.cng Hang was this m«rnin^, charged with criminal breach of trust ir respect to a copying press, the property o Messrs. Boustead Co. The case waremanded till the 13th inst. Mr. Eng Guan. of 23 Cross Street, \va> left yesterday to lament the disappearance of his clerk, Low75 words
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Article1761 1898-08-18 4 Introductory and General. ('Written for the Singapore Free Press.) To live is to change, and to change often is to approach perfection. These words were constantly on the lips of the late Cardinal Manning, and were, he has oft told me, the motto of his life.1,761 words
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Article669 1898-08-18 4 A representative of Reuters Agency has ha< an interview with Dr. John Dudgeon, one of th older British residents in Peking", where he ha lived since 1863, and from which place he has jus arrived. During his 35 years' residence Dr. Dud geon has held important669 words
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Article94 1898-08-18 4 The Malay Mail thus describe?* an instance of excessive ;>eal as displayed by a Kuala Lumpur detective:— lt is a common practice for men of the Malay States Guides to go out for exercise runs. But thi* idea of amusement is no 1 understood by he Chine-e,94 words
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147 1898-08-18 4 It is to be noted that the following is of purely Russian origin The Odessa correspondent of the Standard telegraphs Under the heading of 'Great British Naval Demonstration in the Baltic, several St. Petersburg papers announce that during the month of August one of the147 words
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Article770 1898-08-18 4 To-day is the Festival of St. Grousr Capt. Langhorne, Inspecting Ordr.a^ Officer, leaves for Hongkong in the Sntl on or about the 14th, on completion of pection duty. Russia has ordered a 10,000 power ice-breaker from .the Aroistr to be ready for use next winter in770 words
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Article17 1898-08-18 5 BY rHE RIGHT HON. SIR CHARLES YV. DILKE, BART., m.p Anther dreater Brita >>," j17 words
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Article2998 1898-08-18 5 11. INDIA. lAhr, we come to deal with the Empire detail, that kingdom within a kingdom ritisi) India first demands attention. The en reigns in the United Kingdom as jeeii of England, of Scotland and of •land three crowns which she unites lN tli her original or older crown of2,998 words
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Article400 1898-08-18 5 The tuii scores of the recent match at Stivmhanhptween Mr F H firant 'w *»l*»v«*«i and the Negri Sembilan cricketers, played on the sth and 6th m*t. f are appended. Seremban won the toss and batted first Negri Sembii.mh;. H.L.Talbotc&b Davis 23 cLanghorneb Davis .'4 F..W. Birch400 words
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Article185 1898-08-18 6 H. M.S. Blenheim, Capt. Fisher, arrived to-day about 12 30 from Chatham on her way to the China Station, with a new crew for the battleship Barfleur. For this purpose she has been commissioned by Capt. Fisher, late of the Orlando, who will take command of185 words
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Article81 1898-08-18 6 Mori Phas a Month out Between Hongkong \m> Manila. 1 here is grave reason to fear that the steam launch Wingfoo^ which flies the American flag, and left Hongkong on July 2, with a cargo of kerosine oil for Messrs. Jackson and Evan- Cavite, has81 words
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Article182 1898-08-18 6 A correspondent writes, with regard to what another correspondent said in his communication entitled Apres Nous le Deluge the other day The walls ought either to be removed, or at least made so high thai people will have to go up into one of the numerous high182 words
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Article66 1898-08-18 6 rfhe following competition will be played on Saturday, 20th instant, for a Prize presented by some of the merchantrji£>>;— bers of the Club. T^^gy^^'^ play, against^Col. -g^iey. Handicap acCo^agHtr^Tgust List (which is howo—^ver,0 —^ver, subject to alterations before date of match). The difference between medal and match66 words
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Article258 1898-08-18 6 'SWEAR SAYS THE JUDGE. rThe Chief Justice this morning directed the parries in the rase of Samanathan v. Sinaia Pillay tv lake oaths on certain points in the Chitty T< mple at Tank Road. This is a case in which the plaintiff, for whom Mr. T. de M. Braddell appears,258 words
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Article44 1898-08-18 6 The Coolgardie (Western Australia) International Exhibition which was to have been held next month has been postponed until March 1899. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce has received information as to the arrangements and will be happy to communicate same to intending Exhibitors.44 words
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Article130 1898-08-18 6 (Ga/fette, Aug. ist.) During the absence of H. H. the Rajah in Europe the Resident of the First Division, assisted by a committee, will administer the Government. The absence of the Rajah is expected to extend to six months. Dr. Hiller writes an interesting aritcle on the Tunjungs,130 words
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Article173 1898-08-18 6 (Via India*) The Late Prince Bismarck. From the particulars of the closing scene at Friedrichsruh it transpires that Prince Bismarck's i de.«th was preceded by painful agony. By order of Emperor Willi m a guard has arrived at Friederichsruh. The Emperor is expected to return on Wednesday, and173 words
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180 1898-08-18 6 H.M.S. VICTORIOUS" AND THE SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITIES. Capt. Fisher, H.M.S. Blenheim, on the passage out, was entrusted with the pleasant ask of presenting, on behalf of tlie Lords 7nmmisstaners of the Admiralty, ;< number )f tokens of recognition of the valuable services of the Canal and Port Said Harbour Officials180 words
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Article281 1898-08-18 6 Further examination of the French cruiser Jean Bart has revealed the fact that she was much more exensively damaged in the recent collision with :he Helen Brewer than was at first thought. Her decks were pretty completely twept by the bowsprit M the sailing vessel281 words
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Article754 1898-08-18 6 H. M.S. Blenhiem leaves Singapore at 4 p.m. to-day for Hongkong. The steamer Cheang Hock Kian arrived yesterday afternoon after a stormy passage of 12 days from Swatow. She had to put in at Saigon to replenish her coal bunkers. Mr. E. Spencer Pratt, Consul General754 words
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Correspondence.
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Article120 1898-08-18 6 To the Editor. Dear Sir,— Will you be kin.i *(J publish the following informafio; Municipal Health Officer. Passing North Bridge Road lV Road every day I frequently s«e Q taking water from the several spout it foot of the Chinese Cemetery u< the Kreta Ayer Police120 words
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Article117 1898-08-18 6 A correspondent, who signs ii %I The One Australian writ-- !><,- gui as follows to the Rangoon Gas. In answer to an unknown friend is a friend in need), win ng ■flkNd tl I Mergui Pearling gioundstoa combination j Celestials I will venture to wj thai tiad117 words
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Article70 1898-08-18 6 At me annual general meeting Singapore Rt creation Club, whi place on the nth instanr. in tin > the Mutual Improvement Society, th mittee's report and accounts for t ended 30th June last were pa»>L following were elected to hold offic r year IS9B-1599 E. Tessensohn, President;70 words
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Article426 1898-08-18 6 o»rre;;ponrlent asks EX Rrhal pttNgfef m.idv Mrttffi the CD.' in the Straits Settl v We fear nothing can be fepiied. Mr. <'r lain returns the same reply to Hongkong Strait-. Hr «viH not restore the old Act that »s the only remedy, we suppose thedisea* mil increase in426 words
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Article90 1898-08-18 6 Ibe water ngineer ot Bombay I rtpality has received a Utter, ostensibly written by a Maboiaedafl, that if tl- me system is adopted fie will be cut to pi inH stating that the system is being foi *i m tlie city so thai be may obtain a b :onnnission ?rom90 words
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Article1277 1898-08-18 7 Qtii vM Jg llH h§Mine* nostn est farrago libelli Juvenal. r he 1 opicist anticipates one good result, of man} questionable resuits, of the ..s trirnph of Cousin Jonathan over the o\\v Don Unquesti»nab]y t one of the j r-tionablc results will be the heightening I1,277 words
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Article116 1898-08-18 7 Chief Inspector Jennings returned from Pahang b> the s.s. Fan fee last evening, after exhuming the body of the late Capt. Mills, who died suddenly at sea, on the Ist inst. A post-mortem examination 01 the body was made by Dr McClosky, and an inquest held,116 words
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Article318 1898-08-18 7 Ip Su is banished tor the period of his natural life. The Deutsche Vereinigung,' Penang, is exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance. Specifications under the Inventions Ordinance are allowed to be filed by George H. Williamson, for improved cutters for hermetically sealed boxes or cases by Charles318 words
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Article1186 1898-08-18 7 The annual general meeting of the members was held in the Drill Hall last evening, Major Dunman, Commandant, presiding. Among those present were Capt. Tyacke, R.A., Adjutant, Capt. St. Clair, Lieut. Derrick, 2nd Lieut. Benjafield, Sgts. Thomson, Muir, Edlin, Cloke, Plumpton, and Messrs. Heaney, Frost, Hay ward,1,186 words
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Article136 1898-08-18 7 The entries for the S. C. C. Cricket tournament were closed last evening, instead of to day as previously announced, no further entries being considered probable or possible. Five teams have entered, and thedraw resulted as follows Officers West Yorkshire Regiment, a bye; S. C.136 words
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Article60 1898-08-18 7 In 'Club Gossip," the Malay MaiVi correspondent remarks Where would Penang be now but for the Malay States Guides. I shudder to think of it." Too true Penang might have been somewhere else. Perhaps in Selangor. The Map Committee of the Royal Asiatic Society must confess60 words
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Article336 1898-08-18 7 Result of Dewey's Victory, An American paper sajs The war has revived the rope^^lusiry m this country, and Rear Admiral Dewey s signafviclcry at Manila has put the American manufacturers in the &&s*&* making fortunes. Manila was, outside of Mexico, the main supply for raw336 words
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Article72 1898-08-18 7 Lim Chang Quey, a bill collector to a Teochew named Tan Siah Man, 19 1 Kiing Street, is reported to have absconded with $292. the property of his employer. Capt. Hunter of the S.S. Fantee, eports having spoken the British barque Abercome, of Glasgow, 29 days out fiom Bangkok, bound72 words
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Article1497 1898-08-18 8 (Written for the Singapore Free Press.) A. Rome Ecclesiastical (Continued). I spent a Sunday afternoon at the Monastery of the Tre Fontane (Three Fountains), which is interesting in many ways. For one thing it is situated in an extremely pretty and comfortable nook of the1,497 words
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Article55 1898-08-18 8 A most enjoyable and successful paper chase took place on Wednesday afternoon in Johore. The paper was laid by His Highness the Sultan, the rhase ended at the Istana Marble, where His Highness entertained the large party who witnessed the finish. The Johore Band was m attendanceand added to55 words
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Article133 1898-08-18 8 The Ceylon Observer says The Electric Lighting of Colombo. Work in connection with the above has been commenced in Prince Street. We understand that in a short time the whole of the Fort will be ighted with the electric lijjht instead of gas. The contract is133 words
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54 1898-08-18 8 In ;t report vii the progress ot the various railway enterprises with which he is connected Sheii* laotai says that a contract for the Hankow-Canton line had almost been concluded with an American Syndicate when negotiations were interrupted by the Hispano-American war, but they are54 words
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Article1293 1898-08-18 8 The Future Government or the Philippines. Severb Fiohting. Sortie by the Spanish Garrison. China Mail Special Co \J U.S. Army Headquarters, Cavite, July 21, 1898.— There can be only one construction placed upon the latest development of the native policy. Aguinaldo and his supporters evidently imagine that the1,293 words
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Article179 1898-08-18 8 S.< ,C« 9. Omcm Garrison, j This match was played oo the Bsf a I on Friday and Saturday, ?,nd results win forth. Club who made 173 v,. ioj by the Military. Reid scored 1 the Club, making 45, Captain D'Dorim being highest scorer for the (Mken 23. Davis179 words
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Article66 1898-08-18 8 I Secretary oi tbe Pttojom M Company, limited, bag received the fo i ing tetegram From th<- Mines giving re«ll: si tfwJ lui> rUan-.m [W lit!! ran 27 iW r^inn i tons, yieHiog 212 ust». ol smelted [Tic Mill i^ I .-J 1 for want <-t water.' [t66 words
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Article1466 1898-08-18 9 The Rodger Football Cup has been won at Kuala Lumpor by the Sikhs, who beat the Recreation Club by a goal to nil. Capt. Langliorne, Inspecting Ordinance Officer, left for Hongkong in the P. O. mail -teamer Sutlej yesterday, on completion of inspection duty. I 11,466 words
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Article175 1898-08-18 9 DOUBLE POSSIBLES." The following is from a report of Li)*? ist stage shooting in the St. George's competition at Bisley As soon as the 600 yards was commenced, the chief interest centred upon the efforts of the leading men, and speculation was rife as to whether a fresh record would175 words
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Article282 1898-08-18 9 Those who remember Lieut. Lloyd of the 2nd Northamptonshire Regi. in Singj apore, may be aware that he is now one of the recognised best shots in the army, and always has a place in representative army team matches. While in Singapore his shooting was not282 words
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Article106 1898-08-18 9 Hf. vvritbs op thl Spanish War and Civii Establishment in the Philippines." (Mobil* Register, Junt 30J. Washington. June 29. The advance sheet oi the Consular reports issued to-day contain one report under date of May 3, from E. Spencer Pratt, United States Consul at Singapore, entitled106 words
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Article152 1898-08-18 9 (From Japanese papers..; Chinese Concession to Mr. Detring. Tokyo, juiv 26th. A Peking dispatch of the 2 1 si inst. states that an arrangement has been made by means of which Air. Detring has been granted the soie privilege of working the mine- in the province of Chihli. The152 words
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171 1898-08-18 9 The Peking and Tientsin Titties says Reports reach us from Peking, and we hope that they are based upon fact, that a firm stand lias been taken by China in favour of the British construction of the Shanhaikwan-Newchwang line. As we recently stated, very171 words
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Article17 1898-08-18 9 H. M. S. Graf ton has been in dock at Yokosuka, the Japane« Naval Dock near Yokohama*17 words
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Article319 1898-08-18 9 We understand that this public long contemplated and much wanted work, with the approval of the Secretary of Stai- is to be actively proceeded with an early d«it The Singapore-Kranji Railway basbeen under the consideration of the Governmen: for many years, and has met with genera) approval.319 words
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Article735 1898-08-18 9 "I he Admiralty has ordered the I tevonport Dock yard authorities to prepare forthwith the cru:ser*_ Cambrian and Charybdis to relieve the- Nmrcismi and the Immortalite on the China Station, ViceAd; 1 iral Seymour having advised that the forme vessels, though second-class, are, in consequence of their735 words
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Article82 1898-08-18 10 H.M.S. Centurion, Admiral Seymour's flagship, arrived at Nagasaki on the 29th ult. from Wei-hai-wei, and left in the afternoon for Kobe and Yokohama. H.M.S. Victorious and Narcissus, with the torpedoboat destroyers Handy and Whiting, also •.eft for the same ports on that day. H.M.S. Bonaventure will remain at82 words
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Article253 1898-08-18 10 The report of the Committee for the year ended 30th June. 1898, points out that although the financial prosperity of the Club, to judge by the credit side of the account, has continued throughout the past year, the receipts appear to have reached high water mark, and253 words
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Article42 1898-08-18 10 Or. Sunday the Darul Afiah from Tanjong Pagar played the iMoh. Starlight C. C. in the competition for the above cup, the former winning by a goal to none. Next Sunday Darul Bahar 1 plays Darul Bahar 11.42 words
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Article180 1898-08-18 10 An American Lad* Killed. A collision occurred in the harbour of Yokohama on the 29th July between the Canadian Pacific launch and a junk. Miss M. E. Simons, a missionary was kiiled and Miss Allen, also a missionary, was slightly injured. iMiss Simons was a member180 words
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Article73 1898-08-18 10 f rhe change of programme at the Bijou Thtatr- attracted a good audience last evening, the house being well filled to witness the Fantoccini and the mimic pantomime {> Bluebeaid." Interesting, varied and well-staged these performances are Oeservedly popular, and Bluebeard was no exception to the rule, the73 words
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Article75 1898-08-18 10 At cne Legislative Council this afternoon Mr, Murray put the following question. Has the Government received any communica- tion from the Secretary of Stale with reference to the introduction or a lower rate of postage on letters between this Colony and other parts of the Empire and will75 words
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Article67 1898-08-18 10 We chronicled on Satui a\ the preva- fence of robberies in the vicinity" of the Race ourse, one such being the robbery ol the orass weights ol the weighing macbme Today. before Mr. Wolfefstan, Ng nan pleaned guilty to dishonestly retaining the above and a paint brush the whole valued67 words
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Article729 1898-08-18 10 The Diadem, cruiser, was commissioned at Portsmouth on July 19, by Capt. W. H. B. Graham to relieve the Blenheim in the Channel Squadron after her special trials. With tin at $44 62$ and good prospects* no wonder the Pahang Corporation shares changed hands today at729 words
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Article199 1898-08-18 10 A successful Musical Evening was given at the Town Hall last night, largely attended by members and their guests. As the entertainment'was a private one, it is not permissible to make any reference to it here, beyond giving the full programme. 1. Piano Solo Rondo Brillante (Op.199 words
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Article609 1898-08-18 10 The second general meeting of the Tebrau Planting Co., Ltd., was held at Honkong on the 6th August. Mr. Hart Huck presided. The others present were Messrs. Murray Bain, H.Humphreys. E.S.Kelly, J. A. Jupp, W.E.Clements and \V. 1). Sutton» Mr. Jupp read the nctice convening the609 words
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Article220 1898-08-18 10 This bill, which was read a first time at the meeting of the Legislative Council this afternoon, permits the' Bank to issue notes in excess of its actual paid-up capital, so long as it has deposited full value for each note so issued. The objects and220 words
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Article980 1898-08-18 10 A Review. (Literature July 23.; The very title, Unaddressed Letter' \JLum. I is a little paradoxical, and Mr. Swettenharr whose auspices these Letters are at lan n\ dressed to the Public, has done his best to -the paradox. The cover of the book attribut authorship, frankly, to Mr.980 words
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Article1124 1898-08-18 11 E Compiled by (< Los." is op In-finished Matchbs Reported Last Week. Krnt v. Yorkshire. As *as to be anticipated the hitherto unbeaten County, Yorkshire, suffered defeat in this match :he 125 runs requireJ by Kent to secure victory eating only 4 wickets. Surrey v. Leicester. 1 his match1,124 words
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Article79 1898-08-18 11 "And now, Johnnie," said the Sunday-school teacher, tell me the fourth commandment." Johnnie hung his head. Dear me," said the teacher, 'can't you remember it Johnnie evidently couldn't. What is it about?" Johnnie couldn't tell ihat either. "Well, I'll he!p you," said the teacher. "I'll tell you a79 words
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262 1898-08-18 11 THE STRANDING OF THE "AMARAPOORA." Thi Captain's Certificate Suspended. Special to Daily Press J] Shanghaij 9th August.— The Marine Court of Inquiry held to investigate the circumstances attending the stranding ot the British steamer Amarapoora has suspended the 'aptain's certificate for six months. The A »iti ,-apoora went ashore on262 words
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Article, Illustration896 1898-08-18 11 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronoXtLf a C 3D the P hilos °P h «'s game, which wtl vy J WltteS recrcat theyr minds, and nuns no body in the mean season." All communications should be addressed Chess Si896 words
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Article210 1898-08-18 11 Mr. B. G. Laws has succeeded the late M«\ j Rayner as Problem Editor of the British Chesl Magazine, In the recent telegraphic team match betweei < Boston and Chicago, at the time for adjournment Chicago had scored 6 and Boston 5, with one gam: left for adjudication.210 words
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Article87 1898-08-18 11 According to the official programme o* Indian reliefs for 1898-99, the Ist Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment., now at Singapore^ is to be transferred to DumDum. the arsenal station near Calcutta. The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) from Hongkong w l! relieve the West Vorks. at Singapore The West87 words
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Article106 1898-08-18 11 Head Ouarter Office, Singapore, lift August, 1898. 1. Orderly Officer for the ensuing week. Capt. C. J. Davies. Orderly Sergeant for the ens'iing. week Km Sergt. M. E. Plumpton. 2. Bombr. H. Heaney is promoted t3 the rank of Corporal. Gunners j. G. Graves and A. R.106 words
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145 1898-08-18 11 Jn view of the growing sentiment for America throughout British communities, it was to be expected that the American national festival of the 4th should be celebrated with increased cordiality this year, (says the Sydney Mail), the fact that s great and bloody battle was145 words
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Article147 1898-08-18 11 To-day, before Mr. Wolferstan, Patani was charged with committing boose-tres-pass in order to commit theft of a gold watch and chain, a medal, a g3ld ring and three gold studs, value $300. the propert) of Mr. W. Evans, the Protector of Chinese at his house on Tuesday. Ht: was als<147 words
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Article774 1898-08-18 12 A considerable quantity of new music has arrived both for the Philharmonic Orchestra and the Choir. The M, M. steamer Laos, with the outward French mail of 30th July, is due here on Tuesday, the 23rd instant," but she may possibly arrive on Monday. During the774 words
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Correspondence.
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Article296 1898-08-18 12 To the Editor, Sir, In the interest of the public, particularly the musical portion, who are entitled, through their frequent use of the Town Hall, to consideration, I write to enlist the sympathy and assistance of your able pen, in rousing up the dormant powers that296 words
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Article224 1898-08-18 12 I*o the Editor. Sir, I enjoy cycling and yet I don't. I don't when I am gliding along one of our Singapore Streets and suddenly run into a shower (I wear a white suit) of stinking putrid sewage which you will find the Chinese of this town224 words
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Article645 1898-08-18 12 To the Editor. Sir, I hope will do me the favor of publishing the few comments which lam about to make on your leading article of yesterday, regarding the Honourable Dr. Lim Boon Keng as a Chinese member of Council. We do not deny, and645 words
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Article173 1898-08-18 12 From a Saigon paper we translate this paragraph, which shows the advanced way they have of doing weddings in America: "The expression 'by steam will be antiquated in speaking of the 'express wedding that lias just been celebrated in New York. It is electricity which, there as173 words
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458 1898-08-18 12 The New York Journal of the 20th June says Events will determine the ultimate disposition of the Philippines. The average American up to the time of Dewey's victory knew as little about them as he does about Kamchatka, and cared no more. The battle of458 words
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Article868 1898-08-18 12 iffem §ur gwn Correspindcni.} On the sth instant, at about pp m employe at the Hospital at Durian I) d went to bathe at the well, when he found man at the bottom. He called two 0 men. and by the aid of ropes the m, pulled out. There868 words
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Article2880 1898-08-18 13 Ti esday, August 16, 1898. Present H»! r tbe Officer Administering the Govern- < (Sir Alex. Swettenhats, u.c.m.g.) Tre Her. the Acting Col. Secretary C. 'V S. Kynnersley. thr Attorney-General \V k. CoHyer.) theActg Col. Treasurer (F.G Penney, the Auditor-General (E. C HUIJ G. S. Murray. B.;rl<ir.-<ha\v. Dr.2,880 words
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Article621 1898-08-18 13 On the subject of leave short periods at frequent intervals, or long spells of work and leave, Dr. Travers thus writes in the Selangor Medical Report for 1897 The question of leave for officers in the service having received some attention during the year, it may not621 words
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Article847 1898-08-18 14 i^th Co. R. A. v. West Yorkshire Regt. Final Tib: Won by thk R. A. Three Goals to Two. This game, a second attempt to decide who should be the holders of the Singapore Football Association Cup, was played on the Esplanade last evening. The previous match,847 words
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Article1116 1898-08-18 14 Operations at Manila. Arrival of America^ Reinforcements. (China Mail Special Correspondent.) U.S. Army Headquarters, Cavite, July 31, 1898. This afternoon, the transports Indiana, City of Para, Morgan City, Valencia and Ohio arrived from San Francisco, with reinforcements and additional stores on board. The American army here now aggregates1,116 words
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Article359 1898-08-18 14 Miked Foursomes for Dr. Powlib's Prizes. The final round of this competition was played yesterday afternoon, under similar good conditions to last week. The result was that Miss S. Lyall and Mr. Ingpen came in the winners. The President. Mr. C. Stringer, in announcing the result, remarked359 words
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Article75 1898-08-18 14 [Corrected up to August 17 On London. Bank 4 m/s 1/1 1 v demand ..1/1 1 Private credits na/s 1/11/ documents 3 m/s r/i 1 j; credits 6 m/s l h^\\ France, demand Germany, demand 197 India, T. T 145^ Hongkong, demand i%pm. Yokohama, demand 5.}% pm. Java, demand75 words
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Article105 1898-08-18 14 (August 17.; »44 5O Cxambier M 5.50 do. Cube No. 1 M 8.30 Pepper, Black (ordinary Spore) 24.37^ do. White, (Fair L/W=s% 42.00 Nutmegs 110s to the !b.) 75. Mace(Banda) 75. Cloves (Amboina) ?c. Libenan Coffee 17, Tapioca, small peaH (Fair quality) r 4.25 do. do Hake (do. do.)105 words
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Article830 1898-08-18 14 Bombay, Aug. 2.— No fighting had at Bagaur up to the 28th. The Khans of Bagaur and Xawag, baw ed loyally in accordance with Major e The forces assembled on both side; present time large. The Wilok Murder v Calcutta, Aug. 2.— ln the Wilde Badha, the chief830 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement80 1898-08-18 14 BENSON'S WATCHES. MANUFACTORY, LUDGATE HIM. VJAKER IO H. M. THE QUEEN. Speciall)' Manufactured and Recommenden for use in the East, Benson's Special Strength FIELD" WATCH A Goid Keyless English Half Chronometer £20. BENSON'S "LIJDGATE" WATCH, A Tkrkk Quarter Pj-at« English I,kvbb rt-i :^AT«u. S^v;, > 5.5* Go l- £12.12±. Spkcial80 words
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Article115 1898-08-18 15 THE PROSPECTS OF PEACE. Spain's Reply Not Quite Satisfactory. It b believed that the reply of Spain to the proposals of the United States is not At uliy satisfactory, and will necessitate a I :rther exchange of Notes. THE NILE EXPEDITION. The Advance on Khartoum Begu 1, Tin*115 words
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Article230 1898-08-18 15 China Grateful for British Support. Mr George Curzon, replying to questions the House of Commons, stated that China 1 1 rxpressed her gratitude for the support ffered her by Great Britain, adding that ,r aggression had been threatened. A Railway Question in Shantung. Sir Claude Macdonald had230 words
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Article217 1898-08-18 15 A DEBATE ON BRITISH POLICY. Sir Charles Dilke on the Open Door. Sir Charles Dilke, who raised the debate China in the House of Commons, com--1 ned that France, Russia and Germany, i losing their spheres of influence, Great Britain was expected to open s door of217 words
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Article66 1898-08-18 15 Pressure and Chinese Railway Policy. A Matter for Serious Consideration. Mr. Baifour, questioned in the House of tnmons with reference to the statement llw Correspondent of the Times at Peking that China had agreed to all the ian conditions in connection with the way extension to Nevvchwang,66 words
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Article56 1898-08-18 15 Protocol may be Signed To-day, The New York Herald says that the Peace Protocol is expected to be signed to-day. A formal declaration of the armistice will immediately follow. Parliament. Parliament has been prorogued. The America Cup. The New York Yacht Club have accepted Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge56 words
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Article45 1898-08-18 15 HOSTILITIES SUSPENDED EVERYWHERE. The Peace Protocol Signed at Washington. M. Cambon, French Minister at Washington, acting as Spanish peace plenipotentiary, signed the peace protocol at Washington on Friday afternoon. Instructions were immediately cabled to all commanders to suspend hostilities. London, August 13th, 1898.45 words
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Article92 1898-08-18 15 SPECIAL TELEGRAM. THE PEACE. CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES AT MANILA. Occupation of the City. The Blockade to be Raised. Spech! to Singapore Free Press). Hongkong, 13th August. Consul-General Wildman has sent the S s. Australian with a telegraphic despatch to Admiral Dewey, containing the official announcement of the signing of the92 words
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Article175 1898-08-18 15 THE PEACE CONDITIONS. Immediate Surrender of Cuba and Puerto Rico. Blockades to be Raised. Admirals iJewey and Sampson have been ordered to raise the blockades they respectively have established in the Philippines and Cuba. The protocol provides that Spain shall immediately evacuate Cuba and Puerto Rico. American War175 words
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198 1898-08-18 15 Wauchope's Brigade with the Sirdar. The Sirdar, Sir Herbert Kitchener, with the Warwickshire Regt., the Lincolnshire Regt., and the Seaforth Highlanders have left Atbara for the front. The cavalry and artillery leave to-day. AMERICA AND THE PHILIPPINES. The Fourth and Fifth Expeditions Countermanded.198 words
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Article43 1898-08-18 15 MANILA BOMBARDED. TWO HOURS UNDER SHELL-FIRE CITY SURRENDERED ON SATURDAY.to Singapore Free Press), Hongkong, 16th August. The city of Manila surrendered to the Americans on Saturday. The surrender was made after Manila had been subjected to two hours' bombardment by Admiral Dewey's squadron.43 words
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Article53 1898-08-18 15 Some More Russian Assurances." A semi-official Russian statement has been published to the effect that Russia is solely anxious to secure her recently gained advantages in the Far East. She contemplates no fresh acquisitions, nor does she desire to injure the economic interests of Britain. Spain and53 words
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Article24 1898-08-18 15 The Madrid press discuss the loss of Spanish colonial empire in a tone of philosophic resignation. London, August ijth, iBgB. j24 words
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Advertisement436 1898-08-18 15 UOKGKONG AND SHANGHAI i 3ANKING CORPORATION, paid-up Capital #i0,000,0c0 RKSERVH Pi/Nii 8,000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OP PROPRIKTwRS $to,ooo,occ Court of Directors Hon. J. J. BELL-IRVlNG.— Chairman. R. M. Gray, Esq— Deputy Chairman. C. Bburmann, Esq. A. J. Raymond, Esq. David Gubbay, Esq. R. L. Richardson, Esq. A. Haupt, Esq. F. Sachse,436 words
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Advertisement216 1898-08-18 15 RILEY, HARGREAVES &Co HAVE JUST RECEIVED. The Cycle of the future. The "Acatene* Chainless Cycle. CALL AND SEE THEM. HARGREAVES Co STOCK THE LATEST PATTERNS OF THE ♦Royal Psycho" "Pathfinder" Cycles Sole Agents. RILEY. HARGREAVES Co. KEEP THE LARGEST AND MOST VARIED STOCK In the Straits Settlements Ships' Stores and216 words
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Article358 1898-08-18 16 SHARE LIST AUGUST 17th, 189 8. Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares Paid ft. Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. $2^ Nominal. 2,000,000 45°.968 199,&75 £2.5. Deferred. £s Buyers. I 1,250 x Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency, *5 Sellers. 10,000^ £1 Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 25,000 25,000 250 $100 Fraser358 words
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Advertisement193 1898-08-18 16 TO OIL COMPANIES. RILEY HARGREAVES Co. STOCK DRIVE AND LINE PIPES, Of best quality 4.5", 5" 6", and 8" diameter and possess the heaviest Stock of Oil Well Engineering Machinery and General Engineering requistes iji the East. They also Stock Mining Horizontal and Vertical Direct Acting Duplex Pumps of Worthington,193 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous751 1898-08-18 16 CLEARANCES. August if. Juno, Brit, str., Morris, for Klang, via ports. Chelydra, Brit, str., Davies, Tor Penang and Calcutta. Onda, Brit, str., Wilson, for New Zealand. Malacca, Brit, str., Olsen, for Teluk Anson, via ports. Chun san«, Brit, str., Buller, for Sourabaya. Ban Fo Soon, Dut. str., Odink, for Pontianak.751 words
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Miscellaneous950 1898-08-18 16 VESSELS IN PORT. cn-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanden Arrived From For Vv Lor Coronation Siam gun boat 30c R» n g Aug. 8 Penang Daphne Brit, cruiser 1 140 Galloway July 31 Saigon Station Other Vessels Flags Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For When Abercarne Brit, bq., 686 Lewis Aug.950 words
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Miscellaneous243 1898-08-18 16 Passengers Arrived by the Man. Aug. 14. Per Sutlej from London*- M Macartney. From Penang. Hoji. f")r. Lr B;o Keng, Messrs. fan Boon Liat, FIM Hip Stfig Kam Liong, Khoo Hun Yang, I. M. i 1 Pa in Mr 5 Dail.i!i. Passengers Left by the Ma:!. Aug. 14. -Per Sutlej243 words
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