The Straits Budget, 16 June 1896
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section128 1896-06-16 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. It Circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, in Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and128 words
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437 1896-06-16 1 ]V Kin* Gim>. ly Malay Slot**". Shipping Grii*v«in<*i*. H,k'inl**y ;in<l UoM. y}\ -j Krn* 1*• ‘ft. j r t,.,M Maii'lanl. Route toi’hina. ton l Mark*** quotation-. > ijip N**"'-. List. Polio* N**w?. Vitality. < fiiium ."ri/iiri-. Src/r r attic. ML-'itar\' Or<l«*r>. W437 words
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Article483 1896-06-16 1 Singapore. 16th June, 1896. PRODUCE. Gambier, ~.3*>. do Cube No 1 11.40. do do No 2. 9.50. Copra Bali, do Pontianak, 5.35. Pepper, Black, 10.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak, 2.65. do Brunei, 2.41L Pearl Sago, 3.45. Coffee, Bali, .sellers at 38.00. Coffee, Lil>erian, No. 1 41.75. Tapioca, small483 words
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Article550 1896-06-16 1 The mail for Europe, this week. leaves by the M. M. s.s. Natal. The M. M. s.sErnest Slatons with the mail from Europe of the 22ml May, arrived on Saturday. The mail from Europe* of the 29th May is due by the l\ O. s.s. Eekut550 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article64 1896-06-16 1 1iOiuloitj Uth June. ECIYITIAX VICTORY. Tlit? Dervishes have been completely defeated at Firket by ail Egyptian force TIm* lo<s of the Dervishes amounted to one thousand men, including their commander, and hundreds ottliem were taken prisoners. The Dervishes were strongly posted, but were taken by surprise through an64 words
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Article18 1896-06-16 1 A British force has routed the Matabele near Buluwayo. Three hundred of the Matabele were killed.18 words
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Article69 1896-06-16 1 I mu ton, 10th June. FINANCIAL AID TO EGYPT. Sir Michael liicks-Beaeh, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announces that the British Government are considering whether or not it should ask Parliament to aid the Egyptian Government financially. Sir Michael Hicks Beach has every hope of a reversal69 words
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Article17 1896-06-16 1 The Dervishes have met with further defeat at Suarda, which the Egyptians now occupy.17 words
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Article44 1896-06-16 1 Lt/udon, Utli June. DEKV1SII LOSSES. Forty-five of the principal Mahdist Emirs or chiefs have, altogether, been killed, wounded, or captured in the late actions at Firketand Suarda. In these actions, the Egyptians also captured large quantities of cattle, stores, and treasure.44 words
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Article30 1896-06-16 1 McKinley stands for gold. The Republican party managers declare that Mr. McKinley, their probable Presidential candidate, is an upholder of the gold standard in the United States.30 words
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Article38 1896-06-16 1 London, 1 2th June. The trial of Dr Jameson at the Police Court has been resumed. Evidence continued to be taken,, showing that preparations for the raid had been going on for a long time previously.38 words
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Article46 1896-06-16 1 The Rand Reform leaders in the Transvaal have been released, on payment of a fine of twenty five thousand pounds each. Another condition of the release i> that these leaders should undertake abstain from political agitation in the Transvaal under pain of banishment.46 words
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Article22 1896-06-16 1 The Commercial Congress of the Empire have passed a resolution in favour of arbitration in the settlement of international disputes.22 words
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Article11 1896-06-16 1 The German press manifests a friendlier tone towards Britain.11 words
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Article35 1896-06-16 1 London, 13th June. Several Democratic State Conventions have declared in favour of a gold standard in the United States. There is a strong feeling among American business men in the same direction.35 words
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Article38 1896-06-16 1 Colonel Rhodes has refused to undertake to abstain from politics in the Transvaal, as condition for release, and has therefore been banished from the country. [Colonel Rhodes, the Rand Reform leader is brother of Cecil Rhodes.]38 words
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Article176 1896-06-16 1 London loth June. LORD SALISBURY’S POLICY. A deputation from the Associated Chambers of Commerce has waited upon Lord Salisbury to ask for the support of the Government in making trade routes to China, cither by building or guaranteeing railways. Lord Salisbury replied that the Government was unable176 words
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EDITORIALS.
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Article590 1896-06-16 2 Straits Times Oth June.) Thk Fire Insurance Association that was recently formed in Singapore is by no satisfied with either the fire brigade or the means that exist for giving a prompt notification of the existence of a conflagration. The Association is now corresponding with the Municipality.% Straits Times, Oth June.) - 590 words
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Article315 1896-06-16 2 (Straits Times 10th June.) We are now in possession of the amounts to be paid as salaries in the establishments of the newly federated Native States. The Resident General (Mr. F. A. Swettenham) will receive il 2,000 per annum, and Mr. T. H. Kershaw, as legal adviser,(Straits Times, 10th June.) - 315 words
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Article623 1896-06-16 2 (Straits Times, 10th Jane.) It is a rule of the Port of Singapore that every animal brought bv sea shall undergo an examination by the Health Officer, and that no animal shall be landed without that officers permission. That is an excellent rule, hut shipping firms are(Straits Times, 10th Jane.) - 623 words
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Article330 1896-06-16 2 (Straits Times 11th June.) The Republican party in the United States, like? the Democratic party, is divided on the currency question, and dissensions have latterly run high. The near approach of the Presidential election has, however, brought, matters to a head, and the Republican party will have(Straits Times, 11th June.) - 330 words
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Article462 1896-06-16 2 (Straits Times 12th June.) It is gratifying to record that we have helped to remove a danger that recently threatened the freedom of the Port of Singapore. That danger, it will be remembered, was discovered in Clause 15 of the Liquors Bill which was directed against(Straits Times, 12th June.) - 462 words
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Article201 1896-06-16 2 (Straits Times, ISth .lave.) The current of political opinion in the United States now sets in favour of a gold standard. The silver faction there has done its best to discredit the present currency system, and, latterly, as the time for the Presidential election drew closer, had(Straits Times, ISth .lave.) - 201 words
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Article397 1896-06-16 2 (Straits Times loth June.) A deputation •from the Associated Chambers of Commerce has just again raised before Lord Salisbury the old question of connecting China with British territory by railways. In the not very distant past, when Lord Salisbury was Secretary of State for India, he(Straits Times, loth June.) - 397 words
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Article523 1896-06-16 2 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY H ONOURS. The list of honours conferred,,, occasion of the Queens seventy-*, birthday was issued on tin* 19th \i U It is a long one. and contains tin* f„n/* ing names which are well known public sendee, in politics, in arts, in science, commerce, ami !.„.i pal life:523 words
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Article73 1896-06-16 2 rt )j MU) During the week endin? f N j aV says the Pioneer ot tin* 4 ouO silver to the value oi received at the Bombay jvl!* 1 of the British worth 1t5.204,000i we the Custom House ti«ei Rg.506,000 worth of the sain j, stored at73 words
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Article84 1896-06-16 3 of lltner* lor May gives Mr. K. A. Swettenh;m r 1 N iiriU instructor named A hr murdered by Chinese frf'Tvanking. \j.ril there was exported from I|M l Sclensing mines a total tl 1 of -melted gold. vx attempted ti» eoolie on Sunday, in js.-hiir#* li".‘»d. He84 words
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Article17 1896-06-16 3 n.M»n yesterday and noon i! of cholera won* ut 1 1 two won* sent to u;i'iv|M>rto(laftor<loatli.17 words
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Article29 1896-06-16 3 Uii!:iiio won* arrested in a m l.n k Koad vestonlay for ion of tins of illicit ‘j va |u»*d at They are ,fur ;i week Kail oaoli.29 words
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Article47 1896-06-16 3 it n. ion yesterday. a coolie v iniT a plank in Rod lore Road, notn iiu; where he was going, I: roMtaei with a lamp-post. lie ;i ,’i tin* timber he was carrying r> l.im nil his head, and indicted jnjtirie- ‘that he died almost .ilintely.47 words
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Article62 1896-06-16 3 L r-vi 11> record tin* death of Mr j il M who was formerly the > _r;tj.,,n- loanairinir part nor of Sta(*liolin d i The death occurred at W\i. Swit/»*rlaiol. on Nth May; and -ii -ii jv-jvt K felt in Singapore, whore MEW \v:i» liked as62 words
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Article51 1896-06-16 3 !null's 1»v Messrs. Powell iiinii w;i" ;i disappoint■M:l\ two horse- out of a score "tiered found purchasers if >!RO;uid S22H respectively. r li'. Mi la nil, in*, I (til, 1 Queen tin* moderate reserves, -l'iliins only The IHoomee was *n f !v tli«*re i- a slump"51 words
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Article48 1896-06-16 3 1 .or. there i> no Regulation -1 an employer of labour to occurring among his •*<mA notice requesting and employers of Tamil deaths among their '*•!'published in the Gazette in k -oi.l.iit little notice has T and a very large nuinber of A ♦•main unregistered.48 words
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Article61 1896-06-16 3 'd allowing rattle to dir afreet> should he put i' tr n s r hand, savs a corrcsT !> ~nt only a nuisance, hut fliis morning, about Ill l M ‘oplr rushing through v. i( ,H °f Oneen Street to the «*r n Kampong Buggis, fHiiX J *d61 words
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Article51 1896-06-16 3 para 247, Financial which limits officers’ •q<;r,. N hiose “for the benefit 'I 11, liildren, brothers or i,/,*•' lM *nneelled. In future, j "'hi he allowed to MUM benefit without any 4 1 t *i»iitt••**. provided al- are strictly 1;; IWU l»ay,.in accordance 7 :,n 'l -17. Financial51 words
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Article64 1896-06-16 3 j j ’J 1 rieli Chinese took Mi 1 'fkien Street vesterT}„. band was in atten,,M! March in Saul” f "«m m"" 1 if ,l composer *">«>. tllfr would At ii,.. t die music was too J, laa, i“ to street, a halt i Ui n h (*ttf64 words
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Article85 1896-06-16 3 A medal, to he presented to all the troops who took part in the French to Madagascar, has been inode p by M. Roty, the great French medallist, in commemoration of the event It represents on one face a head La Rypubhque. crowned with a helmet of85 words
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Article84 1896-06-16 3 Mr. S. Ogden, speaking, on May 13, at a meeting of the Association of Trade Protection Societies, stated that, whereas a tew years ago, England exported all the iron India required, except 0,000 tons obtained from Germany, nowadays English exports in that direction have fallen off by84 words
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Article101 1896-06-16 3 1 iie District Officer of Tampin notes that, in Rembau, whilst arranging a site for pig pounds near the new Chonong township, he discovered considerable competition amongst the people about which valley should be set aside for the purpose. They were fully alive to tin* benefit the101 words
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Article112 1896-06-16 3 Somk time ago, a proposal was made by two or three ladies to found a Masonic lodge exclusively for women, because male Masons resolutely refused to permit them to join tin* recognised order. Ladies now propost* to claim admission into tin* order, founding their right on112 words
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Article132 1896-06-16 3 Mr. 4. Fisher l xwix is publishing a little* novel scries by a list of writers who have been selected not by reputation but bv tin* merits of tin* m.s.s. The price is sixpence, in paper covers®, or a shilling in cloth. The first of the scries, entitled:132 words
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Article121 1896-06-16 3 A large number of stray dogs were destroyed by the police in the Kuala Lumpur district during la>! year, and on more than one occasion a notification ordering the confinement of all dogs for stated periods was issued. It is, however, of little use, says the121 words
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Article129 1896-06-16 3 Ox May 12, the ElisaMh Ricktnera (s) went for a trial trip off the mouth of the Tyne. The steamer Ifa* been constructed by Messrs. Wigliam Richardson and Co., to the order of Mi •ssrs. Rickmers, Reismulilon Rhederei and Schiffbau A. G., of Bremen, for their well-known129 words
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303 1896-06-16 3 MURDER, attemithd suicide, and arson. There was a disastrous fire at Kampong Buggis early this morning. At about one o’clock a Btiggis ran amok, causing great consternation among the community. Hi* murdered a woman and set her house on fire, and then attempted to commit303 words
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Article71 1896-06-16 3 German Colonial enterprise is causing some anxiety in Berlin. A rising of the Hereros and Hottentots against the Germans in the South-West African Colony has attained serious proportions. The supplementary estimates about to be laid before the Reichstag include an estimate of 200,(MX) marks for taking over the71 words
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Article118 1896-06-16 3 Dr. T havers, the Residency Surgeon of Selangor, regrets, as regards the treatment of rabies, that with a large and competent staff of medical men in the StraiN Settlements and Native States it should be necessary to go to Saigon or Batavia to avail oneself of inoculation on Pasteur’s118 words
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Article249 1896-06-16 3 £200,000 PROFIT IN A HALF YEAR Tin* Dunlop Pneumatic Tyro Company (Limited) lias a share capital of iivi<l«M 1 iiiio I.OOO.(MHi ."> per cent. Cumulative Preference, 1,000.000 8 per cent. Cumulative Ordinary, and 2,000,000 Deferred shares, all of £1 each, and in addition £1,000,000 in four per249 words
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Article397 1896-06-16 3 In the Town Hall last night, the Musin Company gave an exceedingly fine concert. Among the audience were Lady Mitchell and a Government House party, who arrived early and remained to theend. The audience was quite representative of the musical taste anti talent of Singapore. But, surely,397 words
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Article157 1896-06-16 3 The Boxing Kangaroo, Peter Jackson/ will make his first appearance hero on Saturday evening next, at the large Hall adjacent to the Adclphi Hotel. This is, undoubtedly, an attraction that should draw crowded Iioum*». Peter** puts on the gloves with his trainer and fights with him, not157 words
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Article269 1896-06-16 3 lx March, the District Officer at Kuala Langat proceeded to Bandar to see what was being done by H. H. the Raja Mu da, with reference to the establishment of a Malay girls’ school. A schoolmistress has been appointed and paid for by His Highness, and,269 words
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997 1896-06-16 3 The following interesting account of the action of President Kruger and the Reform Committee at Johannesburg, during the eventful period from the 31st of December last until the arrest of the prisoners now awaiting sentence at Pretoria, is from a correspondent at Johannesburg specially997 words
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Article300 1896-06-16 4 Mr. Talkoi kd Ely recently read a paper before the Hellenic Society on some newly-discovered paintings at Pompeii. The house in which the paintings were discovered is situated exactly north east of the house of the Faun, and the paintings are still in situ, the authorities having300 words
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Article422 1896-06-16 4 THE WEAKY OFFM'AL REQUIRES MORE REST. In tilt; Selangor Medical Report tor 1895, the Residency Surgeon makes the following observations on leave rules: The general health of many of the European officials of the State, more especially those occupying the more responsible positions, has not been at422 words
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Article156 1896-06-16 4 Thk Hoiigpon Gazette of the 29th May states that the approach of the inonsoon has put an end to the |>earling operations in the Mergui Archipelago for the next six months. It is reported that the last season has been a very satisfactory one, both as regards the quality156 words
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Article872 1896-06-16 4 It is rumoured th.at Mr. Richard Holt Hutton, who has l>een so long joint editor of the Spectator with Mr. Townsend, is about to retire from that position. His place will l*e taken hy Mr. St. hoc Straehey, the assistant editor, who is now also editor of t872 words
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Article1024 1896-06-16 4 Cobble: ‘‘That Miss Slimson is a wry sensitive girl. She didn't like it liecause 1 called on her last night without l»eiiig shaved.” Stone: “What did she say?” She said she felt it very much. Mr. and M rs. Asquith have taken a house for August and September1,024 words
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Article270 1896-06-16 4 Adverting to our remarks yesterday, regarding the necessity for some reliable system of notifying an outbreak of lire, it is pointed out to ns that the Insurance Association, while agitating for the Municipality to npi»oiiit watchmen, might usefully do something in the desired direction themselves. In many270 words
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Article36 1896-06-16 4 From noon on the 2nd instant till noon on the following day, five cases of plague were rejmrted at the Sanitary Board Offices at Hongkong. The total for the year stood at 1,021.36 words
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Article56 1896-06-16 4 The Russian Volunteer steamer Saratoff from Vladivostok and Hankow arrived here this morning. She is bound for Odessa with the first cargo of this season’s tea that has been taken to Europe. She loads about 800 tons of coal to-day, and will leave about midnight. The Oanfa56 words
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Article61 1896-06-16 4 *10 A month kk J HE Perak Gore^f^Cz .liiut.* i.P.oi.zr'rr'^ permitted to do so, ami J7! ln,a L* ten dollars a month instead'V* *tk anee for one animal, rov i, th -T5 monthly that the nlaW, and kept in {t.mx! or< r s.„|, will be entertained for61 words
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Article30 1896-06-16 4 A Seo. I, telegram, ,l m ami published in Jain,,.. A states that the negoeiaij,,,*' co-operation of Russia and i Corea are progressing si l i,s,ti ll 7' as30 words
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Article35 1896-06-16 4 AN OWNERLESS BO AT A joi.lv boat apparently |,.i, to a European ship, h as the river opposite Mes« r r Co.’s store for over a wi,* jg any one claiming or taking ,-,r. f-35 words
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Article28 1896-06-16 4 Insi-ectok Bateman Chinese yesterday tor bein- sion of false weights and They were* fined So cadi with Another Chinaman was fined costs for selling unstamped28 words
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Article30 1896-06-16 4 Hymns smtahle for Englku mg Moslem congregations published in England. It tion of such hymns by English as happen to suit MalioiniiiiilaiiM mg regarding the unity of thrUiLj30 words
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Article34 1896-06-16 4 Mr. Tomlinson, the new Muawn Engineer for SingaiKirc, arriv.il fa, Bombay this morning by the Aii-trL Lloyd mail steamer GMi. H. accoinpannied by Mrs. two children. They are staving at Raffles Hotel.34 words
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Article46 1896-06-16 4 Report lias it, in connection witht departure of the Indian Contingent A Suakin, that tin; Commissariat lA*j« ment lias provided each tni/)>/#>/? ml some tons of tin* sacred s«/Z of India fo tin* caste Jmen to stand on whiW iWy are eating their food.46 words
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Article45 1896-06-16 4 W’hat is known as tin* land at Shanghai lias reached a climax.» a great fall in the value of jiroMy* already reported. Many fortune? io* been made there recently by spmilatff (many of them well-to-do (’liinesii land and house property.45 words
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Article48 1896-06-16 4 The Chinese Government now ininF it is said, to make a start in tin* fonaa tion of a new navy, and tin* quence is that Pekin is full of of shipbuilding firms, who are M engaged in submitting I models of every description of •hip.48 words
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Article46 1896-06-16 4 Yestehday, a ’l'ukanjf A.ver,en:| l'f at Ardmore, was found in r ’.F*' 4 condition in his quarter. He died» being removed to the hospital, appearances point to opium I* 01 The man had been in domestic and, yesterday, sent bis "iff af3 China.46 words
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Article42 1896-06-16 4 One of the new mwlieo- hf' was early on duty this Kandang Kerhau district, ;in tin* Inspector at the Polin' >T soap, towel, and disinfect*®"* Inspector smiled: such ar j (V tlrf stations an; oiispicuoie absence. f Vwv.42 words
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Article48 1896-06-16 4 A Chinese fireman, l H *J'[ ll f Fire Brigade, was arresfid »> tives yesterday, while trvuuj T j v some coins which had through fire. He alters an >'‘ ft that he picked up tie* w jll* Kampong Buggis fire, an* charg<*d with misappropna n a——48 words
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Article66 1896-06-16 4 It is announced in the nil *b Gazette that the Minister o informed a corres|>ondent 1 \jt may purchase Japanese Bonds if they so desire- nir [The question has arif*‘ n in connection with the is^ u yen worth of 5 per cent, the Japan Mail says, is66 words
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Article53 1896-06-16 5 s „tP BKITWW CONCESSION. xTt Mv. DoXAM) is reported riK*' 1 1 fI V. l l\%-itli the President of Vaiiien. r 1,,1in, HC foreign T' i,n p tin an agreement whereby ;,t Tientsin will Hri"'", lM1 „t hxi mom [roughly \„,r< equal 1 am*] Ix'Yond ..f the Settlement, which53 words
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Article47 1896-06-16 5 N ,-«.nlei»iporary ."fates that .Vi;,,vernnieiit have demanded :i l.in. -eaiJ indemnity of 50,000 r; jj»iare and detention, by of the Lvandet family. I:* I *'.-mu of taels is ia*i V f,,r tie* mining company, lived hv the pirates of „f M. Lvandet. h e a47 words
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Article46 1896-06-16 5 1 \sl»*t.*|W«»talA«mey, |„.,M formed in Hongkong, ~f >h *O.OOO. The whole ;IS lieefi privately stlb.diare> having heen offered 'flie company an* said V r (»l»tained troin a eompany at uiointpoly lo« the sale of arti* I*> it* China. Japan, the Vnl.ineiit-. and Malav Penin“tral uila.46 words
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Article70 1896-06-16 5 r. ;irriv**d at Siiiira]KU*e this mornr r -i- T;in Kim Tian’s new steel >Tr;ttii« r (i**iu*j Seng, which has i It l»y Messrs. John Scott A* To.. 7 File. The (Hang Seng. fthid. is intended to trade between and the Netherlands-] ndies, -iranier. 255 feet in length,70 words
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Article85 1896-06-16 5 Tiii>frrad "f leprosy in the districts ~f K da Kaniisir and Cpper Perak ;i' 1 i<niiil'T recently to the notice of t| t is nr oiineil of Perak hv the •at.ii, ni Adika Raja. The (’ouneil ilwisnd t! at the lepers must not he allew'tl t•» lta.w85 words
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Article68 1896-06-16 5 uk-: a’iation. mainly by natural v imw irninix on, says tin* Strait# /V"/; it -m b a rate in Penang that Reach Street is now °’y name. ami a solidified mud •nnr of formation, is likely in v|„, V e hack Weld Quay, "hd that reclamation, both id68 words
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Article88 1896-06-16 5 U^V 1 r l"'« valence of arson at a proposal has been mooted M*l M »iiit an Adjuster of Claims, i.ti‘‘y will be to investigate all 'J 1 the city where insurance ;i* eticctcd, and to arbitrate on ihis official will, of course, I'd'l savant of the88 words
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Article71 1896-06-16 5 H: :am ro,n Ranh dated Bth barr, S cleaning-up -viij_. v,, *hh*d 1,500 oz. amalgam, Vi,., I 1 11 n 1 of stone crushed kjM-j! t"n>. Ml<n H ;iVe struck reef in r hum lowest level, carrying H wid, not yet through the Th 'ii ,-it l>> lvw about71 words
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Article80 1896-06-16 5 U h y ji lt NI>UIf Ks retired yesterHl|„ xi M v Tn 1 ‘i°i‘t Service, and take place in r A. C. Rodrigues "m '’"'‘lie Works InliurV r "‘‘"'Iricks retired. r'1-rM.h th 1-and Office (V‘r ,r K'xlrigues; Mr. < third L ,J ‘on of 1 180 words
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Article1143 1896-06-16 5 GOLD AND TIN EXPORTS. CHOLERA, 8MALL-I*OX, AND RABIES. (From our Correspondent.) Velum, 10th Mat/. Di king April, there was exported from the Penjom Selensing mines a total of 1,161 ounces of smelted gold, the proport ions having heen 503 ounces and 65* ounces. resjiectivcly. A Chinaman, working in1,143 words
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Article82 1896-06-16 5 Tin: directors of the Nippon Yu*cn Kaislia are reported to have decided to raise the capital from N,800,000 yen to 22.000,000 yen to increase tin* European service to two sailings a month; to order six more steamers for the line; and, lastly, to procure another batch of82 words
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Article170 1896-06-16 5 Tiik Jojhin Mo (I says The amalgamation of the two now steamship projects, ono by Messrs. Asa no, Shibusawa, ami so forth, ami tho othor by several capitalists of Yokohama, i-< -aid lo 1m* now almost effected. AY lien the amalgamation is completed, the capital will ho170 words
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Article250 1896-06-16 5 Tpi: following extract from the Melbourne ljojuler will he read with interest no.w that Peter Jackson,” the only living boxing kangaroo, is in our midst “Pugilism has fallen to such a low ebb that all lovers of the manly art” will regret to hear of the death250 words
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Article1202 1896-06-16 5 NOTES FOR HOUSEKEEPERS IN SINGAPORE. Jiy a Lady Correspondent. Motto for the week A cultured inind is like a cultivated garden—the result of fine taste, rare skill, and careful training.” THE GARDENER. The gardener or tukan kebun is either a Javanese or a Boyanese, scarcely ever a Malay1,202 words
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Article259 1896-06-16 5 The preliminary heats of the annual school s|K>rts wen* decided yesterday, and resulted as follows: 220 yards handicap (for griffins).—I R. K. Smith (8yds), 2 Eng Hin. 100 yards flat race (B. sub-division). 1st heat, 1 Yzlcman, 2 Davidson; 2nd heat 1 Ot liman, 2 Zehnder; 3rd259 words
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Article304 1896-06-16 5 The Perak Education Report for 1895 notes that eleven new schools have added 149 scholars to the registers, and bring the number of schools on the list lor inspection up to 96 —10 English, *4 Malay, and 2 Tamil. The number of scholars in enrolment has risen304 words
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Article131 1896-06-16 6 Take one teaspoonful each of shred-’ ded ginger lanquas and serray, one dessertspoonful of hlaehan, one inch of turmeric, the milk (santan) of one coconut, three chillies, eight red onions, four cloves of garlic, and salt to taste. Grind the hlaehan and turmeric fine, and mix these131 words
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Article95 1896-06-16 6 [From the u Time* of Ceylon. Cairo 30 th May. Colonel Egerton and staff, together with a portion of the India Contingent, arrived at Sunk in to-day. The Egyptian Mixed Tribunal will pronounce its judgment on Monday, hut it is known that it has decided that the reserve[From theu Time* of Ceylon. ) - 95 words
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Article561 1896-06-16 6 The last creation, we understand, of a fashionable tailor of Buba-Pcstli is the Millennium Trousers, or “pantalon du millenairc." The young bucks Budapest h are wearing this garment with every sign of exultation, and the inventor of the novelty is making a fortune. The actual link between the561 words
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Article248 1896-06-16 6 We understand that the Government have withdrawn from the new Municipal Bill those words relating to the waterworks lands being the property of the Government. 4 It is rejMirted from Ulu Pahang that cholera is pretty bad there. Cholera is also at various of the river-side stations,248 words
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Article31 1896-06-16 6 At the Hongkong Police Court, on tin* 4th instant, F. Walker, late Manager of the Vacuum Oil Company there, was sentenced to six months* imprisonment for the embezzlement of S'J.’y'J'J.31 words
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Article45 1896-06-16 6 Owing to continued disease, the production of coffee lias almost ceased in the Philippines, the exports in 1595 only being 194 tons, value about i*I6,(HK): but it. is hoped that new plantations may escape the disease, and conn* into bearing in due course.45 words
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Article52 1896-06-16 6 The Secretary of the Punjom Mining Co., Limited, has received the* following telegram from the mines, being tin* result of the clean up for May: “The mill ran 26 days, crushing 1,000 tons, yielding 442 ozs. of smelted gold. Fortytwo tons of concentrates were calcined for a yield of52 words
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Article136 1896-06-16 6 In Kuala Kangsar, the concession granted to Messrs. Buchanan and Fraser, which has reverted to Government, owing to the lessees failing to comply with the conditions laid down, has been granted to Sir Graeme Elphinstone, who has already commenced to put in his nurseries. The Acting Magistrate of136 words
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Article161 1896-06-16 6 Although the dog to the Mahomedan is an unclean animal, they hale killing it in Perak, even when ordered to do so, believing in all kinds of superstit ion. One individual onee told in great glee., with a knowing smile, how he had, after much trouble, caught161 words
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Article18 1896-06-16 6 Between uoon yesterday and noon to-day, one case of cholera was reported. It was sent to hospital.18 words
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Article157 1896-06-16 6 over 70,000 plants. Journal of Com*merce. A small sample parcel of coffee lias just arrived in Liverpool from the west coast of Africa. As this is the first lot grown on the coast and brought to this country some considerable interest attaches to it, as very greatover 70,000 plants. Journal of Com*merce. - 157 words
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Article152 1896-06-16 6 The Aslnv, in noticing that the Calcutta Turf Club stewards have decided to give the totalisator system ot Letting a fair trial, writes: We understand that eight machines of the latest pattern have been ordered from Adelaide, and they may he expected to reach India by the beginning152 words
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Article471 1896-06-16 6 Tn k Inspector of Schools in I Vink notes that tin* St ato now possessor three {good English schools iincler thoroughly competent management, and that as much encouragement as possible should ho given them to take up higher work. 1 n this connection lie points out tin*471 words
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Article1470 1896-06-16 6 T his morning, before Mr. Chief Justice l Cox, Ernest Alfred Hilckes brought an action against Ehorhardt Hold to recover the sum of *4,000 for an alleged libel. The parties to the suit were partners with one Max Hugo Hilckes in a general trading firm, carrying on1,470 words
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Article274 1896-06-16 6 Ox May 12th, in flic prcsrri" J Czar, 1 lie two new warships, the and tin* General-Admiral .1 P f(irl successfully launched on T The Emperor and Empress members of the imperial present, surrounded by crowd? tutors. The cruiser liussiu i~ tjv!‘' vessel ever launched on.tin*. the274 words
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Article771 1896-06-16 7 of knowing I low to Tut ir'l"'’ lx*inji h> enipliawith *•>; > ii »;y Ini., a 1 arts Ih rol'l til.-"", 1 ,ll.il rt'-.ntly on M. ,rn-!■' director of tin- I’alais■y 1;”:i in ;,-tion with till. question. with tin* opinion ';„',he -ai<l M. TorortaiMi* ofknowiiig how771 words
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Article990 1896-06-16 7 The carnival on the wheel in Hyde Park goes on more merrily than ever. The east may send its stiffest breeze* the north wind may come with its sharpest edge, or the north and the east combined may breathe with icy breath through London, hut the990 words
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513 1896-06-16 7 Mil. II. S.. H inter, who is now engaged in coffee planting in Central Africa, has been interviewed by a Ceylon contemporary, who reports: Do you show more in the neighbourhood of Blantvre yet Well, we have got something like 6.000 or 7.0<>0 acres there513 words
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Article166 1896-06-16 7 The Bill for the Reorganisation of the Fourth Battalions of the Regiments in the German Army, which was laid before the Reichstag on May 8, proposes that the German infantry, including the Jagor, or Chasseurs, shall consist of 624 fourth battalions, instead, as at present, of 538166 words
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1088 1896-06-16 7 HOW LORD SALISBURY HOPED TO SAVE ARMENIA. An anonymous writer in the Contemporary Jterieir, whose hand, however, betrays him at every turn, sets forth what he declares to he the secret history of the negotiations which culminated in the abandonment of Armenia. The article is entitled1,088 words
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Article55 1896-06-16 7 Military operations in Acheen, at the date of last advices, 6th instant, consisted of incursions into the enemy’s territory. The enemy offered slight opposition and the Dutch suffered little loss. Thus, on the sth June, two regiments and a half cleared the enemy out of a district, with the55 words
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Article657 1896-06-16 7 Mr. Brewster, District Magistrate of Lower Perak, went on tour there last March. The following extracts show what most caught his attention TELOK BHARU. The first place of note called at was Teluk Bharu; here I met tlie Pengliulu, Ilaji Mohamed Nasir, and headmen; walked657 words
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Article225 1896-06-16 8 Dr. Murray Robertson and the Hon’ble Dr. Lim Boon Kong have purchased a The Dispensary” and appointed Mr. A. Mackay as manager. For the year 1*95 the Colony of the Straits has a surplus of $314,U00. That is chiefly due to certain estimated expenditure on new barracks225 words
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Article25 1896-06-16 8 The Russian Transport Vladimir arrived this morning from Odessa with 333 men, 300 women, 2S0 children (emigrants), and 37 tirst-class passengers on board.25 words
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Article27 1896-06-16 8 Residents are complaining of a Chinese theatre, situated in Victoria Street, close to Buggis Street, where performances are given on Sundays, from 10 a.m. till midnight.27 words
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Article34 1896-06-16 8 Yesterday afternoon Messrs. Powell and Co., offered for sale by auction tbe Perak Government steam launch Rapid. The launch was knocked down to Mr. Lim Ho Puali for 51,500.34 words
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Article46 1896-06-16 8 Two ILiilam- were arrested, the night before last, for being in possession of illicit morphia, value $2.50, at 05-9, North Bridge Road. One prisoner was sentenced, yesterday, to pay a tine of $lO or 10 days* imprisonment, the other was fined $25 or one month.46 words
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Article47 1896-06-16 8 The jolly boat, referred to in our issue of Wednesday, as lying in the river opposite to Messrs. Gaggino Co.’s store as ownerless, is still unclaimed. It has the name Nancy painted, on its bows, and apparently belonged to a ship of that name.47 words
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Article44 1896-06-16 8 The Singapore mortality returns for the week ending 6th instant give a total of 250 deaths, 169 of which happened among Chinese and 45 among Malays. Cholera accounts for nine, and fever for seventy-five deaths. The ratio per thousand stood at 58.94.44 words
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Article43 1896-06-16 8 The further hearing of action for libel commenced yesterday by Ernest Alfred Hilckes against Eberhardt Held has been adjourned until the Chief Justice returns from Malacca. His Lordship goes to Malacca on Monday to deal with two Assize cases.43 words
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Article48 1896-06-16 8 The Derby Sweep organized by the Kinta Gymkhana Club has, says the Pioneer tieen stop|ssl by the Government as illegal. We understand Mr. Donald had drawn Persimmon and the action of tile Government has deprived that gentleman of at>out Si,ooo. Mr. Raymond drew is 7. Frusquin48 words
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Article35 1896-06-16 8 The Financial Statement for 1895 thus enumerates the loans advanced by the Colony to i’roteeted Native States. These loans licar interest Advances to Negri Sembilan, 92til,0Hl do. to Pahang $822^50 91,103,23135 words
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Article25 1896-06-16 8 For theft of two chairs, valued at $4, from the Raffles Hotel, twa> Chinese were each sentenced to one month’s rigorous imprisonment yesterday.25 words
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Article46 1896-06-16 8 The master of the s. s. Ban 1 Haiti Soon which arrived this morning from Pontianak, rej»orts that, about 40 miles from the Tambelan Group, he stopp<»d and supplied provisions to a Malay schooner that was thirty days out from Palembang to Pontianak.46 words
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Article88 1896-06-16 8 Military Contribution, s*>**.s4l Lodging anil rent a I lowa nee, *,*39 New barracks, Singapore, 00,932 Raising butt, Tanglin Ritfe Range, 1,430 Water Supply for Tanglin Barracks, 31 Compensation to villagers at Blakang Mati, 1,209 Crown Agents 10,741 Jotal $777,723 The Military Kxi>enditure in I*9stood at $730,447.88 words
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Article545 1896-06-16 8 (Via Rangoon.) Moscou\ '4\st Mail. The Czar attended the French Hal! iast night, and da need with the Countess Montebello, the wife of the Freneh Ambassador. The Chandler of Deputies rejected by three votes only the motion of censure*on the Marquis di Kudini in connection with the Funds545 words
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268 1896-06-16 8 There died on Monday last, at his residence, Thompson Road, Mr. Koo Cheung Tiong, at the age of 76. The deceased was remarkable in many wavs. He came to Singapore several decades ago, practically without a cent. He established himself in business as a general268 words
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Article545 1896-06-16 8 S. C. C. r. REGIMENT. A match was played last night on tin* Esplanade between these two teams, the Club this time coining off victorious bv one goal to nil. Owing to the heavy rains in the morning, tin* ground was a bit damp and heavy. Nevertheless, ago*545 words
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Article583 1896-06-16 8 I The Directors of the Kauli Australian Gold Mining Company, Limited, have the pleasure to present herewith the balance i sheet and profit and loss account for year i ending 31st March, 1896, the Singapore accounts incorporated therein having l>eeii closed on 29th February.. Work at the mines583 words
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Article550 1896-06-16 8 A SURPLUS OF The Financial an 3 for 18U5, drawn up bv the A ral, were laid yesterdav-on cil table. The particulars flS liicliido a comparison of tl, and actual fiscal Colony in that v«*ar. Tht* son shows that the revenue reached 54,048,.360 as K r550 words
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Article94 1896-06-16 8 T t i, nr lain** The canopy and th 7 frv„i P** 1 which were recently recent for this Church, and which for the first time in the t '"J Wt>p >ft* procession on Sunday n< x n ti* mally blessed by FatlK r morning. The94 words
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Article2434 1896-06-16 9 I. |U y.m".nxK. KlfS ,.it. Sik Chaki.es MitK. \V. riunkett, it. A., r C,.iniiiiiM'li |{lli< > Troojw. v .-tt*-nt»sim. <->< <■-- Colonial t. t r Attorncy-dcncral. hmioriI. ll u r,.r. (t.loni.il von surer, n. A«*t injz ('olonial i;«*-hl«*nt Councillor „v'l-Kymici>lcv. Kesuhnit \-<>K A N1 1 THE I’ENA NO2,434 words
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Article796 1896-06-16 9 Last night, at the Town Hall, was given the first “Popular*’ Orchestral Concert of this year. It seems perhaps a little odd that the first concert of the year should take place only in the sixth month of the year, hut, as most persons know, Singapore is796 words
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Article216 1896-06-16 9 Thk case against Kam Guan Sean, the ex-cashier of the Netherlands Bank, was called on the 8th instant at the Assize Court Penang. The prisoner w as charged with (1) criminal breach of trust as a servant of the sum of $89,955, criminal breach of trust216 words
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Article113 1896-06-16 9 Tin; InmetalUst calls attention to the cheapness with which Japanese coal can now he laid down r t Singapore compared with Cardiff coal, to the disadvantage of latter in consequence of the fall in the gold value of the dollar. It is pointed out that, had the old113 words
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Article136 1896-06-16 9 A pony, suffering from cramps, it if) supposed, lias been lying unattended on the grass plot between the Dhoby Ghaut and Princep Street for the past couple of days, and t he owner could not be found. Last evening, Inspector Monteiro of the Sanitary Department, was seen136 words
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Article284 1896-06-16 10 The House of Commons rose for the Whitsuntide Holidays at twenty-five minutes to two o’clock on Friday afternoon, the 22nd ult., after a continuous sitting of twenty-two and a half hours, during which the Agricultural Ratings Bill was forced through Committee by the Government. The Bill was284 words
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Article28 1896-06-16 10 The Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club cabled their congratulations to the Prince of Wales on his winning the Derby. Where are .Singapore Sportsmen28 words
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Article31 1896-06-16 10 It is stated that one of the cruisers of the Particular Service Squadron which the Admiralty has decided to break up will be ultimately sent to the China Station.31 words
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Article28 1896-06-16 10 Lists of appointments to tho Commission of tho Peace at Singapore, an«l to tho Hoard of Visiting Justices for the Singapore Prison, appear in the Government Gazette.28 words
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Article34 1896-06-16 10 The orders of the day for the next meeting of the Legislative Council include the Committee stage of the Municipal Bill, the second reading of the Telegraph Bill, and several third readings.34 words
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Article26 1896-06-16 10 Between noon yesterday, and noon to-day three cases oT cholera were reported. Of these two were sent to hospital, and one was discovered after death.26 words
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Article34 1896-06-16 10 It is reported from the north that the Chinese Government is seriously at work at the reconstruction of its navy, and is paying proper attention to the training of its naval officers.34 words
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Article32 1896-06-16 10 Mr. Barlow (of Barlojv Co.) has regained his seat for Frome, (Somerset) defeat ing Lord .Alexander Thynne. Mr. Barlow had previously held Frome and .had been defeated by Viscount Weymouth.32 words
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Article89 1896-06-16 10 There was buried yesterday, at the Portuguese cemetery, Mr. I\, Lopis, a compositor, who was a very old man anji who is believed to have been employed in the Straits Times office neatly all his life. No precise record i* available; but, four years ago, Mr. Lojpis89 words
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Article44 1896-06-16 10 A Chinese washerman, named Chi Ah Kee, was charged yesterday with criminal breach of trust, in respect of a quantity of wearing apparel and bed linen, entrusted to him to wash, valued at Case j>osti»oned till the l*th instant; bail SWO.44 words
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Article53 1896-06-16 10 The further hearing of a trade mark case, in respect to a certain chop of tea between two rival Chinese firms, came on for hearing yesterday atternoon before a Court of two Magistrates. Mr. Napier and Mr. Sisson appeared for the plaintiffs. The case was further remanded53 words
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Article50 1896-06-16 10 A ‘kikisha coolie yesterday atternoon fell dead on the Esplanade, heart disease being the cause of death. Then' were also two carriage accidents. In one case a buggy, colliding with a "rikislia, was overturned, and in another a Victoria smashed a "rikisha. No personal casualties are reported.50 words
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Article71 1896-06-16 10 The returns for April from the mines of the Pahang Corporation arorJeram Lumpong Mill In 25 days ol 24 hours each, 920 tons of stone were crushed producing 45 tons of black tin; 20 stamps running: working costs, $10,250. Jeram Batang Mill in 25 days of 24 hours71 words
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Article73 1896-06-16 10 Mr. Grey, one of the prisoners and a wealthy member of the Reform Committee, committed suicide in prison at Pretoria. The event has created a strong impression both al Pretoria and Johannesburg. It appears that Mr. Grey had been light-headed for a week, and had73 words
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Article78 1896-06-16 10 The Queen held an investiture ot various Orders on 15th May. Amongst others, Mr. William Edward Maxwell was introduced with the usual ceremony. attended by the King of Arms of tin* Order carrying the Insignia of St. Michael and St. George. The Queen was pleased to confer78 words
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Article109 1896-06-16 10 In the House of Commons on the 15th May, Mr. Moon asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the officers of the German mail steamer who were recently- sentenced for entering forts at Hongkong with photographic apparatus, had, prior to their arrest, taken any109 words
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Article204 1896-06-16 10 ,4 Peter Jackson,” the Boxing Kangaroo, and its trainer and opponent, Professor Marquet, give their first performance to-night at 9.15 in the hall adjoining the Adelplii Hotel. There was a Press view of the animal's prowess last evening, and the Press men and the select company of204 words
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Article123 1896-06-16 10 Mr. F. 0. Tait, of the Black Watch, has won the amateur golf championship for 1896, Scotland thus maintaining her position of last year when Mr. Leslie Balfour-Melville secured the title. The championship meeting on the splendid links of the St. Georges Club at Sandwich proved123 words
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Article629 1896-06-16 10 From the Time* of Ceylon. 'j, London, ath Jane. Sixty Syrian students concerned in the late riot at Cairo have been banished. Advices from Madagascar state that fifteen hundred insurgents have burnt a tillage where a Norwegian Mission was situated. A body of French troops relieved the missiouers,( From the Time* of Ceylon. 'j, - 629 words
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Article1038 1896-06-16 10 ACIIEEN. NEWS. MURDER OF AN AMERICAN. BANKNOTE FORUERY. THE KIN(f OF SIAM. Translated from carious Neu-npapers) The military expedition into Tuku Umar’s territory proved a thorough success. The troops, aftcif la) ing the country waste and destroying the enemy’s fortifications, returned to the line and rested for a1,038 words
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Article619 1896-06-16 10 MR. MEREWETHER SCORES. Mr. E. M. Merewether. In-p rv Prisons in the Straits Settlement,. IJB had a correspondence with Mr. Tallack, the secretary of the Association, which shows, In* tliißb I “the reckless manner in which throphic bodies criticise institution. which they know nothing.*’ I Mr. Merewether wrote619 words
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Article924 1896-06-16 11 I’ooh! n I imlowl wore v.r>‘ to this week's 1 ,„nn-rt. the fnnr of r bi~ !,:l ~|,,,„r. By ti"' wav, 1 .:ili«lioh-wlh> stayed away lt just ns I sympatmse „„i tG "‘jaway I'rnin Taiiglin jthi-ji,, W VimrH*lve< from K 't live 1.-ilHiriotis .lays in i. r:924 words
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Article550 1896-06-16 11 WHEAT GROWING. FROTECTIOXIST SPIRIT. KICK EXPORT I)I'TY. EXPORT STAPLES. CUSTOMS TRAMMELS. The Lumber of Commerce at Manila has petitioned the Minister for the Colonies to encourage the cultivation ol wheat in the Philippines, when* certain districts are highly suitable for that line of fanning. Wheat growing has not550 words
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Article1443 1896-06-16 11 WARWICKSHIRE r. SURREY. Commencing at Birmingham on Monday, the lKth ult., the home county ran up a score of 313, in which were scores of hv W. 57 hv H. W. Baitibridge, anil 48 by Diver. Surrey, however, with the aid of a brilliant 153 from Holland,1,443 words
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Article645 1896-06-16 11 Prof. Kirchhoff, the greatest German authority on geography and ethnology. declares that the 4 ‘ethnology**given in Genesis 10 is the safest foundation for all studies related to this science, and that it deserves to be unconditionally accepted. This is humiliating for those theologians who say that645 words
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Article632 1896-06-16 11 A PECULIAR CASE. Last month, in London, before Mr. Justice Mathew, fhe case was decided of Baerlein and Co. v. the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London, and China, which was an action brought to recover horn the hank a large sum of money for breach of632 words
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Article380 1896-06-16 12 London is to entertain several esting foreign guests during «Uic coming season. Among them a native fadian Prince of great daring ami accomplishments—the Maharajah of Nejiaul. The Maharanee his wife, is described as “black but comely.’ Both Maharajah and Maharanee are devoted to bicycling. Will wonders never cease!380 words
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Article441 1896-06-16 12 Reduced telegrff|»h rates, as from July 1st, are advertised. The reductions announced are not exactly uniform, but, in most cases, they are appreciable. For instance, instead of paying Si.40 per word for a message to Hongkong, the iato will be only SI to Labuan, instead of M)441 words
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Article31 1896-06-16 12 It is reported tin# the l’erak General Farm for tin* six months from tin* Ist July next has been sublet in several dist ricts at a considerable reduction.31 words
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Article27 1896-06-16 12 Between noon on Saturday and noon to-dav, three eases of cholera were reported. Of these two were discovered after death, and one was sent to hospital.27 words
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Article52 1896-06-16 12 Two Chinese were aiTe.-led in Beacii Road on the night of the 11th instant, for offering an illegal gratification to a constable in the shape of tiro and-a-half cents in coppers. The mata-mata was indignant, hut when the ease was called on Saturday, it was struck off52 words
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Article47 1896-06-16 12 The date for the inaugural ceremony of Federation has been postponed, and will probably he at the end of August or in September. Tin* Resident-General is expected at Kuala Lumpor early next month, and will probably use the Government Secretary's house as his residence.47 words
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Article47 1896-06-16 12 A HOKiKX. named Ang Tie link, was arrested early on Saturday morning at Teong Barn, near the Sepoy Lines Police Station, for preparing illicit cliandu. The prisoner has been lined several times for similar offences, and he was sentenced to six months rigorous imprisonment.47 words
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Article56 1896-06-16 12 Training is going on pretty briskly on tie* Penang Race-course every morning, quite a number of horses being at work. Godins, as usual, has the longest string, hut Wall and the rest of them have also a look in. Some of tin* recently imported thoroughbred griffins an*56 words
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Article58 1896-06-16 12 Mr. Armstrong, the accountant of the Chartered Bank hero, proceeds to Bangkok in a few days to take charge of the branch there. Mr. 1). T. Robertson,from Calcutta, has arrived to fill flu* vacancy. Mr. Robertson enjoys a large reputation as a vocalist, and will doubtless he58 words
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Article63 1896-06-16 12 Dan Ah Mkxg, a Hailam. was arrested on a warrant on Friday evening, for being in possession of illicit, morphia at No. 535, North Bridge Road, valued at S 7. The morphia turned out to he ehandu the prisoner pleaded guilty on Saturday, said he was a new63 words
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Article80 1896-06-16 12 About half-past five on Saturday evening, the lower end of Waterloo Street was in quite a commotion, when three Chinese were caught in the act of removing a quantity of clothes, placed on the grass in the rear close by to dry. as the Kling dltobies are wont80 words
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Article68 1896-06-16 12 There was a crowded house at the above theatre on Saturday night, and the performance was, as usual, exceedingly good. To-night, the company will play a new drama entitled “Hurischandra the true,” which has never been played by any other company in Singapore. It is said that68 words
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Article57 1896-06-16 12 In the Penang assize embezzlement case against the late cashier of the Netherlands Trading Society, the crossexamination of Mr. Marmelstein was concluded on the 9th instant. Mr. Mull, one of the assistants in the Netherlands Bank, was then called. The examination of this witness was ifbt57 words
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Article83 1896-06-16 12 Messrs. Scott and Co.. Greenock, have launchoft the .-.crew steamer Glohcm*, for the Ocean Steamship Company (Limited). Dimensions: Length. 422 ft.; breadth, 49ft.; depth. 31J ft.; of 5.2U0 tons gross, and a carrying capacity of 7,200 toils. The equipment of the (ilnucus includes 14 steam83 words
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Article89 1896-06-16 12 *A cask brought by Captain Hastrup, against his cook for assault, at Penang, is reported to have brought to light the fact that the servant class there are under the impression that thccinplover has no chance of success in a prosecution at tlu* Police Courts. The ease has89 words
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Article93 1896-06-16 12 There is much to he said in favour of Cassell's Family Magazine, the April and May numbers of which are before us. This magazine, issued at the popular price of sixpence, is replete with much good rending matter and many illustrations. Included in the contents is a serial93 words
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Article117 1896-06-16 12 Tiie Government of India's despatch on the question of the ordinary expenses of the Stiakim contingent bring defrayed by India left Simla on the 2nd instant. The memorial contains the exhaustive opinion of the Members ot Council consulted. including strung expressions of opinion against the117 words
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109 1896-06-16 12 In a case brought before Mr. Blagden, in the Second Magistrate's Court, on Saturday, two Chinese prisoners were brought up on remand from the previous day. and tliev were sent to the Criminal Prison to a>eertain if they the prisoners had any previous convictions109 words
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Article169 1896-06-16 12 Major Rasch (Ksscx, S. E.) asked the First Commissioner of Works on 21st May whether he would consider tin* .advisability of excluding horses and carriages iVoin that |»art of llvde Park frequented hy cyclists between Jo a. in. and 12. Mr. T. (J. Bowles (King's Lynn169 words
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109 1896-06-16 12 On Saturday morning, as the Sultan of Johore was driving his mail phaeton down the hill at Cavenagh Road, one of the pair of horses shied. The result was that the phaeton was overturned in the ditch, and the Sultan was shot over the109 words
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Article56 1896-06-16 12 Tea ms representing the Staff Sergeants, and the S.V.A., shot in the Warren Shield Competition on Saturday afternoon at the Tanglin Range. When the scores of all the teams have been collected from Penang, Perak, and Singapore*, the* results will l>e duly published by the Garrison Spends56 words
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Article279 1896-06-16 12 A special telegram to the Asian gives the following details of the race for the Derby:—The eleven were sent away after some delay to a capital start, the first to show to the front being Toaissaint followed by llratlirardine. On settling down 1 lay Ronald made play for279 words
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Article269 1896-06-16 12 TANGLIN’ HAKRACKS V. S.C.C. This match was commenced on Friday, and concluded on Saturday, the Club winning by a margin of 8S runs on the first innings. Scores TANGLIN’ (1st INNINGS.) 8. M. Bimiy b. J. G. Mactaggart 11 Pvtc. Mathews c. Orman b. Mactaggart 3 F. P. Braitliwaite269 words
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Article172 1896-06-16 12 Although the earniimc China Steam year were not quite so Nl 'l» the favourable turn in 1 1,1 >1 parted a 1 tetter ai(n r Ull accounts, there I«.L, '«> j exchange of .£1,407 in n]L. i recent years. The directors i printed £84,317 from r „fi l172 words
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Article239 1896-06-16 12 Tin- above case, which lias much excitement among tin* came on for hearing in tin* Magistrate's Court again on morning, it having been p^iZ from the previous Saturday. TlipLroom was packed with Cliinesc.andJ^ had to be stationed at tin* r keep many from entering.239 words
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Article343 1896-06-16 12 Petek Jackson," the BoxiugKaia roo, and his trainer. Professor Manjuri gave* their first public perfonuanw ij Singapore on Saturday night, intlwlia adjoining the Adelphi Hotel. Then*** ala rge audience, to wintm the novdcnt<f tainment proved very pleasunilik interesting. The Santa Cecilia Ban l was in attendance. There343 words
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209 1896-06-16 13 inil irKMKN STABBED BY A 11 SPANIARD. t lf twenty minutes past urni— an affra 1 y a t k t Lo'l’ '.p .njoiijf PafSir, wliM-h will, L| K><» (K j i-itl, fatal consequences. LtaW- nnniiHl Luzon Lopez, who hoard the steamship I I di-putc209 words
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Article222 1896-06-16 13 I TI ik sriuNu i n i; ere. t„» ,,ini»« tition took place on Satin’L I'layrs l >i,rt r r 7. J..,,.- 47 4.1 12 HI I h 4H (4 Hi tv., 33 47 12 Hs Iffi *H 49 H H9 |\j \I«*r»*\'*‘tli«*c h* •>- <> l222 words
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Article286 1896-06-16 13 animal meeting of the Raub (mid Mining Company, '-1. w;i> held at Brisbane oil the There were present, personiy an*; by proxy, lifty-fivc members. i’*i‘ "!i<> oeeupied the chair, said: ,r to discuss the report ->l»eet already in your hands i; ‘>- ''it will, with your permission, >i the286 words
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1005 1896-06-16 13 From a Correapoivleul.) Whereas the Customs rules and regulations in China are of the easiest kind possible, those in the Philippines are of the most stringent, and, in fact, for the matter of that, they are the same in all Spanish ports all the world1,005 words
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Article351 1896-06-16 13 THE CIIERl’BAXCi MINES. (From Otir Correspondent.) Kuala Vilah, 10th June. The Resident arrived here for the Hari Raya Haji, and visited Tunku Muda Chik at the Istana, Ampangan Tinggi. He also went to Joliol, where he saw the I)atoh. The Malays in the district have commenced to351 words
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Article615 1896-06-16 13 In consequence of the forthconfing enlargement of Charing Cross Hospital, “Toole’s” Theatre, and the rooms of the Beef-steak Club above it, in King illiamstreet, are to l»e pulled down. The formerly known as the Charing Cross, had been from 1848 the chapel and home of the* Fathers of615 words
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Article331 1896-06-16 13 TO Til E EDITOR OF THE “STRAITS Bl’DCET.' Sir. In your issue of 26th May, you allude to a 44 Straits Wallah's" grievances against the P. it’t). Cow, as regards that Comoanv s arraiureinents (or rather want of arrangements) tor tin* sate custody and conveyance of their passengers331 words
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Article603 1896-06-16 13 TO THE J.IITOK OK THE “STRAITS TIMES.*' Sir, Ido not think any of your correspondents, who have recently written so much on the above subject, has any knowledge of the origin and history of the hospital. One deprecates the idea of calling the hospital a pauper hospital.603 words
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Article644 1896-06-16 13 ARRIVALS. Per s. s. Hearth from Hongkong Capt* Foster. For s. s. Singapore from Samarang:— Mr. Wilhelmi. Per s.s. (Hang Seng from Burnt Island: Mips Mackie. IVr s. s. Cixela from Trieste: —Messrs. Stark, Baker, Mrs. Bottigheri, and Mr. and Mrs. S. Tomlinson. per s. s. Izabella from644 words
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Article138 1896-06-16 14 'nder this heading the following abbrevitionS are used: —str. —steamer; sh.—shid bq. -barque Brit.—British U. S. United gtr.L Fr. French; Ger. —German; Dut. Dutch; Joh.—Johore etc., G.c*.,—General Cariro d.p. -deck passengers U. —Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pa gar Wharf T. P. I).- Tanjong Pagar Dock B. W.138 words
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Article1341 1896-06-16 14 Arrivals Since Noon of Saturday. Amherst Brit. str. 108 tons, Capt. Shimmen, 14thPJune. From Klang, 12th June. G. e., and 77 d. p. Wee Bin and Co. For Klang. 16th -lids. Batavier Brit. str. 216 tons, Capt. Peters, 1 -it h June. From Palembang, 13th June, (i. and1,341 words
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Article453 1896-06-16 14 Xante, port, probable date of arrival, and name of agents. A. A pear, H’kong, June 19; Sarkies Moses. Agamemnon, China, July 2; Mansfield. Ha wean, Batavia, June 24 Daendels. Havern Europe, Aug. 20; Behn Meyer. Benalder, H’kong, June 10; P. Simons. Benledi, Hongkong, June 18; P. Simons. Borneo,453 words
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Article901 1896-06-16 14 m j i Flag < i Vessels Name. A Tons. Captain i From sailed Coxsiwcffr i i Juc. n Speke Brit. sh. 2712 'Wainright Barry *Fcb 22IVtersnu Simons. 8 Juno Brit.str. 48.1 Morris ,T. Anson .lime tS. s*<hiiiCov Jld 8 Longships j str. 2843 Mil lons Bombay |Mav 27901 words
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Article639 1896-06-16 14 Date, i Vessels Name. Fla«Jcßic? Caitaik Destination j I June 9 Shantung Brit. str. Fraiupton Sa mo rang 9 Longships str. M i lion Yokohama 9 Amherst str. j Shimmen Klang via ports 9 Hel»e str. Inkster Penang and Deli 9 Lightning str. j Spence i Hongkong 9 Batavia639 words
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Article128 1896-06-16 14 PASSED SUNDA STRAITSOR ARRIVED FOR ORDER'- T Flag Date From I>ate. j and Ship’s Name. Commander, i of Where Rig. Sailing. 1 i June 3 Ned. s.s. Gelderland iDe Goede 'June S Batavia SnlterJan 1 m 8 s.s. Smeroe Guthrie June 3 Batavia RLftV i» *a W r V.128 words
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Advertisement13 1896-06-16 14 Now specially packed in douhle-fidded canisters ensuringfressh ness for years, in all climates.*’13 words
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Advertisement165 1896-06-16 15 COLDS, COUGHS, INFLUENZA, THROAT Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Will relieve the most distressing cough, soothe the inhumed membrane, loosen the phlegm, and induce refreshing sleep. For the cure of Troup, Whooping Cough, Sore Throat, and all the pulmonary troubles to which the young are so liable, there is no other remedy165 words
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Advertisement822 1896-06-16 15 LEA PERRINS’ OBSERVE THAT THE A SIGNATURE (Jr Sl/fl' J (j PRINTED j OA/S BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPER of every Bottle of the ORIGINAL WORCESTERSHIRE Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors, H Worcester; All Crosse Blackwell, Ltd., London; L and Export Oilmen generally. II I RETAIL EVERYWHERE. W822 words
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Advertisement418 1896-06-16 15 remove the poison. By care and the use ol Mother Seigel’s Curative Syrup he would have done better at home, as the result shows. So we see that it isn't the climate that kills or saves; it is the condition of the digestion. If, therefore, your doctor onters you abroad418 words
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Advertisement362 1896-06-16 16 JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd SINGAPORE. We FI ECTRO PL \TE DEPARTMENT.—Our Electro Plate Stock contains a complete range of articles for domestic requirements, also suitable for Marriage Presents. Prizes for Athletic meeting* are always pleased to submit special designs for Challenge Shields, Race Cups, Military Trophies, Presentation Plates, cfcc. ■.rf.362 words
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