The Straits Budget, 28 September 1897
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section131 1897-09-28 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 Phijippines, and131 words
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SRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER.
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Article14 1897-09-28 1 of August, at Cologne, the r ,v of A. Kkssler, of a daughter.14 words
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Article57 1897-09-28 1 >hah-Ja< kson. On the 19th August,at Parish Church, Ringwood, Hants, by Rrv. F. F. Shaw, Rector of PitchBurk- (father of the bridegroom) bv the Rev. W. Bodkin and *> Kv. K. D. Shaw, Bennett Eyre Shaw. of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, to Edith liioKuivv, elder daughter of A. Howland JaCiA»>57 words
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Article270 1897-09-28 1 iRDiso Articles. tya:n and America. Penang Representation. Hie Discontent. Municipal Matters. Unqualified Practitioners. ,,ft pper Coin. More from Mr. Clifford. Coffee Planters. IHrimr Sea. ioCAU Alleged Murder at Sea. Market Quotations, dipping News, hunger List. Police News. Ihe Assizes. Ik* Placards. Solera. Murder at Sea. Contemplated Taxation.270 words
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Article516 1897-09-28 1 Singapore, 28th September, 1897. PRODUCE. (Rates are corrected to one p.m.) Gambier, 6.55. Copra Bali, 6.60. do Pontianak, 6.16. Pepper, Black, 20.37£. do White, (6%) 35.00. Sago Flour Sarawak 3.20. do Brunei, 2.40. Pearl Sago.- 3.65. Coffee, Bali, picked 42.00. Coffee Palembang, picked.... 43.00. Coffee, Liberian, No. 1 25.00.516 words
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Article401 1897-09-28 1 The mail lor Europe, this week, leaves by the P. &o.s. 8. Rokilla. The P. A 0. s. 8. Thames with the mail from Europe of the 3rd September arrived here this morning. The mail for Europe, next week, is fixed for the M. M. s.s.401 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
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Article88 1897-09-28 1 CRISIS AT HAND. AMERICAN INTERVENTION PROBABLE. London, 21st September. Mr. Woodford, the new United States Minister to Spain, has had a long interview with the Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs. It is understood that Mr. Woodford told the Foreign Minister, courteously but firmly, that the war in Cuba must88 words
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Article54 1897-09-28 1 LOOKING TO THE FUTURE. London, 2 2nd Sept. Adviced from Rome in the Daily News allege that an understanding existsbetween Russia, Germany, France, and Austria about affairs.in the Levant. The understanding contemplates an eventual division of the spoils, should Turkey break-up. Efforts are being made to induce Italy54 words
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Article47 1897-09-28 1 THE FRONTIER WAR. IjoncUm 23 rd September. Haddamulia, a fanatic priest, at the head of five thousand men attacked the camp of General Sir Bindon Blood’s force. The fighting lasted ior five hours. The British loss was two killed and nineteen wounded —including General Wodehouse, severely.47 words
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Article27 1897-09-28 1 GREEK WRATH. The Sultan has ratified the peace preliminaries. The Greek press is furious at the peace conditions, and demands the rejection of the scheme.27 words
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Article35 1897-09-28 1 THE PRESIDENT’S HEALTH. The Daily Chronicle states that President Kruger is in an advanced state of Bright’s disease. His physician deems that the Presi- j dent will hardly live longer than eighteen months.35 words
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Article24 1897-09-28 1 BRITISH SOLDIERS STONED. A party of British soldiers have been stoned at the village of Qualioub in agypt. Twenty-two arrests have been made.24 words
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Article89 1897-09-28 1 SILVER AND THE RESERVE. London 24 th Sept. A meeting of the banks belonging to the Clearing House has been held, at which the policy of the Bank of England was discussed. It was decided to communicate with the Bank of England on the subject. It is89 words
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Article59 1897-09-28 1 GREEK DISCONTENT. The popular excitement at Athens against the terms of p6ace is increasing. M. Muravieff, the Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, has declared to the Greek Minister at St. Petersburg that the European Concert considers its mission to be ended. Any step taken by Greece against the59 words
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Article24 1897-09-28 1 LOSS OF A TORPEDO BOAT. A German torpedo boat has foundered. Its commander, the Duke Frederick of Mecklenburg, and seven men were drowned.24 words
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Article43 1897-09-28 1 SILVER AND THE RESERVE. London, 25 th September. The resolution passed at the recent meeting of bankers connected with the Clearing House has been forwarded to the Bank of England. This resolution expresses total disapproval of the silver reserve scheme.43 words
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Article51 1897-09-28 1 THE DUKE OF YORK. The Times says that the Duke of York will hoist his broad pennant on board the Terrible in April next, as Commodore of a squadron. This squadron will consist of three cruisers. The squadron will cruise for twelve months and will visit the principal51 words
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Article52 1897-09-28 1 THE SEAL QUEBTION. London 27 th September. It is stated that Britain has notified to the United States that she objects to participate in the Behring Sea Conference, if Japan and Russia are represented on it. The ground taken is that these nations have no locus standi in52 words
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Article18 1897-09-28 1 The report of the Duke of York’s cruise to the colonies is officially denied.18 words
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Article15 1897-09-28 1 The excitement in Greece as regards the Treaff of Peace is subsiding. 115 words
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Obituary83 1897-09-28 1 DEATHS. (bUBMNu- Oi: the 22nd Aug., at 10, (lauibridge-gardens, Richmond Surrey, Francisco i>k Paula Cembrano y Kerr, tti iiamia. on th^2oth at No. 39, Kerbau Road, tadioia Virginia, the beloved wife of A. G. Doit.n?, of Hongkong. Penang and Hongtone paper# please copy. A: Iwiang. on the 24tli iustant, Juliana83 words
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Article439 1897-09-28 2 (Straits Times 21 si Septemljer.) Our telegram, to-day, tells that the difficulties between the United States ana Spain have come to a head. President McKinley has given Spain notice that she must settle the Cuban question at once, or lose the island. Events have been tending that(Straits Times, 21 si Septemljer.) - 439 words
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Article213 1897-09-28 2 (Straits Times 21 st September.) By the lamented death of Mr. Logan, the Penang Chamber of Commerce will be called on to nominate a member of Legislative Council. Dr. Brown may be available again; but it may be that, in scriptural language, he will reply that he has(Straits Times, 21 st September.) - 213 words
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Article934 1897-09-28 2 (•Straits Times, 22nd September.) It would be idle to attach any menacing importance to the seditious placards that were discovered on the walls of the town last Sunday. The authors and publishers, when found, will, no doubt, be adequately punished. Yet, these placards, crazy and contemptible as is(•Straits Times, 22nd September.) - 934 words
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Article691 1897-09-28 2 (Straits Times 23rd September) Various rumours of an alarmist character are being circulated in connection with the inflammatory Chinese placards that were found last Sunday. These rumours are very silly rumours, and as baseless as they are silly. It should be hardly necessary to declare that the Queen’s(Straits Times, 23rd September) - 691 words
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Article170 1897-09-28 2 (Straits Times 24th September) The Government informs us that the only copper coin aimed at by the recent Order is the perforated copper coin of Sarawak. That is all right. These coins were perforated expressly to prevent people from saying that they had taken them in ignorance; and(Straits Times, 24th September) - 170 words
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Article279 1897-09-28 2 (Straits Times 24 th September.) The verdict on the death of the late Mr. Derrick is an impeachment of the methods of unqualified practitioners. Mr. Wispauer, an apothecary, practically diagnosed Mr. Derrick’s illness, and prescribed for it. He is suspected of giving a prescription that was injudicious(Straits Times, 24th September.) - 279 words
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Article564 1897-09-28 2 (Btraits Times, 24 th September.) Mr. Egebton, yesterday, vouchsafed to Mr. Sohst—who played* the r6le of anxious inquirer—a little vague information as to the doings of the Permanent Memorial Building Com* ittee The Committee are not dead f they sleeping. They are’ the point-on the razor *1 were—of(Btraits Times, 24th September.) - 564 words
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Article234 1897-09-28 2 (Straits Times 25 th September.) We publish to-day a letter fro® a I planter, who does not give his na®* I but who is a planter in good I i His letter substantially complains I while the Committee of the bsi 1 Planters’ Association is still eng#* I(Straits Times, 25th September.) - 234 words
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Article770 1897-09-28 3 I strait* Times 25th September) r f rnrtrtrrl f Kot ma j y s gratifying to record that we can f > our readers another of -lories and tales from the pen V Hugh Clifford. The series will t > L* published next Saturday; intruded that,I strait* Times, 25th September) • r ‘ » f rnrtrtrrl f Kot ma - 770 words
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Article1069 1897-09-28 3 (S traits Times, 27 th September). The Behring Sea seal question, so long pending between Britain and the United States, has reached now an important stage. Three years ago, these two Powers, to prevent the extinction of seals in Behring Sea, passed regulations against the indiscriminate slaughter of(Straits Times, 27 th September). - 1,069 words
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Article87 1897-09-28 3 A severe gale caused considerab e destruction of life and property in Yokohama on the 9th instant. The Dowager Sultana of Johore, and daughter, and Syed Mahomed Alsagoff arrived by the mail this morning from Europe. The Perak Pioneer notices a report that the Judicial Commissioner has87 words
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Article90 1897-09-28 3 This morning, at the Assizes, four Chinese coolies, named Leong Wah, Chong Chew, Ah Yuen, and Sam Kam, were charged with the murder of a Chinaman, by throwing him overboard from the s.s. Oruj Sang. The murdered man was a coolie recruiter, and it is alleged90 words
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Article176 1897-09-28 3 The M. M. steamer Saghalien arrived this morning from China, some or three four days late. She left Hongkong on the 15th inst., but met a typhoon, and returned to port at noon on the 17th., for fear of accident. She left again on the following day176 words
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Article233 1897-09-28 3 At Hongkong Legislative Council Finance Committee meeting, on the 18th inst., the Hon. T. H. Whitehead asked on the item, Governor and Legislature, $223.19, why was the expense incurred in connection with the luncheon to Li Hung-chang when the Ambassador had notified that his acceptance of His233 words
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Article399 1897-09-28 3 a year’s slump. A contemplation of the course of the Ceylon share market, for a year past, for both rupee and sterling companies, shows the Times of Ceylon that holders of rupee scrip have suffered heavily, while the prices of sterling stock average now about what they399 words
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Article252 1897-09-28 3 The Colombo Court, on the Bth inst., decided a judicial separate case Le Mesurier .v. Le Mesurier —which raised the question of the status of a polygamous marriage. Mrs. Le Mesurier, the plaintiff, a French Roman Catholic, sued her husband, a Protestant British subject born in the252 words
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Article580 1897-09-28 3 The Finance Committee of the Hongkong Legislative Council met on the 13th inst., to consider the Supplementary Estimates. On the item, Military Expenditure, 582,913.45. Hon. T. H. Whitehead said: 1 move that that item be omitted. We have discussed this question of the military contribution very fully,580 words
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Article2230 1897-09-28 4 NEWS, NOTES, AND REPORTS. THE NETHERLANDS INDIES. The following dividends have been announced :—Samarang Marine and Fire Insurance Company, 16 per cent; Fire Insurance Company Securities, 5 15-100 per cent.; Java Marine and Fire Insurance Company. II4 per cent. The Netherlands India Gas Company at Rotterdam invited tenders2,230 words
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Article237 1897-09-28 4 A correspondent writes: —In last week’s issue of the Government Gazette the public were informed that sections six and seven of the Foreign Coin Prohibition Ordinance of 1891 are to come into force on the Ist of October. In a matter of such importance, it w ould have237 words
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Article185 1897-09-28 4 Mr. Hugh Clifford leaves this afternoon on the Fantee for Pahang. Li Ah Seng, who was badly burnt at the fire in Havelock Road on the 8th inst., died last night. An inquest will be held. Yesterday, a Chinaman was fined ten dollars for offering an illegal185 words
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Article51 1897-09-28 4 It is said that Mr. Hebbert, the Agent of the Burma Railways, has suggested the connection of Maulmain with Bangkok by rail, and that a survey on behalf of the Company for such a line is likely to be undertaken. The advantages of such a line are51 words
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Article50 1897-09-28 4 At Bangkok, on the 14th instant, in H.B.M.Court, Mr. Naylor, on behalf of a Siamese, the Commissioner of the province of Nonetaburi, entered two libel actions —one against the Bangkok Times and the other against the Siam Observer. In each case, the damages were laid at 3,000 ticals.50 words
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Article57 1897-09-28 4 Copies have reached us of:—the minutes of a meeting of the United Planters’ Association at Kuala Lumpur on the 23rd August; Mr. J. M. Macdonald’s report on ramie addressed to the Association and a confidential report on ramie cultivation in Perak by Mr. L. Wray. These documents have57 words
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Article61 1897-09-28 4 SENTENCE OF DEATH. To-day, at the Assizes, the ease against the four Chinamen, Leong Wah, Chong Chew, Ann Yuen, and Sam Kum, for the murder of a Chinese coolie recruiter by throwing him overboard from the s. s. On Sang was concluded. Leong Wah was found guilty and61 words
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Article68 1897-09-28 4 Apprehensions are entertained that, owing to the intimidating language used m the seditious Chinese placards, many shops will be closed, and that the ’rikishas will not work on the 4th of October. The shopkeepers are afraid they will be attacked by bad characters who are bent on levying68 words
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Article80 1897-09-28 4 Four cases of cholera were reported this morning, two, a Malay girl and a Kling boy, in Java Road, one, a Chinaman, in Taichew Street, and the fourth, also a Chinaman, in Rochore Road. Owing to an impression that disease is more than usually prevalent in Singapore just now,80 words
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Article97 1897-09-28 4 One Baboo Ramsamy, who claims to be ex-Regent of Muar and lawful heir to the throne of Johore, writes to the Bangkok Times of the 14th calling attention to alleged misgovernment in Johore. He declares himself to be the adopted son of the Sultan of Johore, who ceded Singapore97 words
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Article56 1897-09-28 4 The Emperor of.Janan k* one of hU highest IhßJE?!!*** D. P. Todd, of Amherst ColW namely, the“ Imperial dish in red lacquer, Imperial crest in gilt, 0 tt* the Imperial crest can *>* Japan. Professor Todd was bou f hl with the eclipse expedition a and took much56 words
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Article89 1897-09-28 4 Thk going was a bit heat, a, morning after the rain, but it interfere with the work. The JJj? course was open, and most of th, t* did fast work. Ule h,ir *> A new candidate has arrived n UUm, a black horse that won the Iwl and89 words
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Article255 1897-09-28 4 The marvellous ‘finds' in TrimtJ County, California, have aatoni4J everybody. One ledge extends ‘>000 feet down. The ore taken out indiscriminately assays from $200 to $1,000 to the ton. At a place called Hickory Creek, a man has just taken out of a gravel ik $80,000 worth of gold255 words
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Article346 1897-09-28 4 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIME* Sir, —In Thursdays issue of your journal, a correspondent stated that the Municipal Commissioners were eon templating increasing the assessments fifteen percent, within water limits, an<i left it to be inferred that it would be twelve per cent, without. Some statistic346 words
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Article1193 1897-09-28 5 [by a visitor.] Thb impressions of a casual and l3f tic-mindcd visitor to Java are the ions that can be culled from the t uiv that satisfied our boyhood. vssions gathered by a sober.vd*citizen of the world are the l. -uon- which any one would receive (.nhooted1,193 words
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Article208 1897-09-28 5 The Municipal Engineer, in the Municipal Progress Report for July gives exhaustive statistics of the traffic of all kinds over Cavenagh Bridge and at various hours in the day. The \<1uth of Cavenagh Bridge, between abutments, is 17 ft. 10 ins.; and the total number of wheeled vehicles208 words
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Article303 1897-09-28 5 Chong Kim was charged yesterday, before Mr. Marriott, with the murder«of Chin Fai, by throwing him overboard from the s.s. Kutsang on the night of the 3rd instant, between the ports of Hongkong and Singapore. —Mr. Nanson conducted the prosecution. —Liu Jong, a coolie recruiter, deposed303 words
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Article1853 1897-09-28 5 NOTES, NEWS, AND COMMENTS. M. M. STEAMER. The Messageries Maritimes are building at Ciotat a sister-ship to the Ixws, which made sucli a rapid run to the Far East with the French mail. The new steamer is named the Indus. She will be placed on the1,853 words
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Article892 1897-09-28 5 lxmdon Friday 27 th Aug. There is one t hing certain about records in cycling, and that is they are made to be jeaten, or at least they are no sooner made than critics begin to talk of what will presently be done. Take for example the marvellous892 words
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Article634 1897-09-28 6 On the occasion of Hie tenth anniversary of Prince Ferdinand's accession to the Bulgarian throne, the Czar sent a sacred picture to his little godson, Prince Boris, over whose baptism there was so much discussion. The Ameer of Afghanistan has taken to cycling, or perhaps it would be634 words
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Article27 1897-09-28 6 The dollar is falling again. 4 Raubs seem to be again rising. Yesterday, a native constable was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment for desertion.27 words
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Article102 1897-09-28 6 LOSSES IN ACTION. A private telegram gives the names of the officers killed and wounded in the action at Mayetkila, North West Frontier of India, on the 16th instant. On that day, General Jeffrey’s brigade attacked the Mohmand tribesmen there. After severe fighting, the brigade was forced to102 words
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Article45 1897-09-28 6 The manager of the Kabin gold mines came down to Bangkok, the other day, with, it is reported, three kilos or over six and a half pounds ol pure gold from there. A ten stamp battery is now in operation at the mines.45 words
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Article58 1897-09-28 6 Yesterday, in the court of two magistrates, a constable named Eusope win charged with making a false statement in a statutory declaration, to the effect that, when he enlisted in the force, In had never been in jail. It was proved that he had spent some years there; and58 words
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Article103 1897-09-28 6 Dealing with the Rabies Suppression Department in the Municipal lYogress Report for July, the Deputy President says: It is to be feared that the existing rule of total prohibition of importation leads to numerous breaches of tinlaw, and, if it is to be continued, the police103 words
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Article138 1897-09-28 6 On the 16th instant, Serjeant Beattie arrested a Chinese man and woman in a house in Queen Street, for being engaged in managing a “Chap Ji Ki' lottery. They were before Mr. Wolferstan yesterday. Mr. Joaquim defended. Evidence was adduced to shew’ that stakes for the lottery138 words
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Article178 1897-09-28 6 THE SELECTED TEAM. Thirteen Straits cricketers will go to Hongkong to represent the Straits in the inter-colonial matches that will take place there in November. The players have now' been selected as follows: Mr. Curtis (Perak), Captain H L. Talbot. Messrs. F. W. Talbot, C. Glassford, A. B.178 words
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Article113 1897-09-28 6 This morning, F. priess, Manager of the Medical Office, appeared in answer to a summons, issued at the instance of Mr. E. H. Bell, for having, on the 2nd and 3rd instant, issued to one Lim Leng Tong, a servant in the employ of Mr. Seah Song113 words
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Article232 1897-09-28 6 MR. EGERTON AND THE OPPOSITION. In the Municipal Progress Report for July, the Deputy President reports as follows on the Diamond Jubilee Permanent Memorial Scheme —The Memorial Fund grew rapidly during the month, and amounted at its close to over $70,000. It is to be hoped232 words
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Article444 1897-09-28 6 A concert was given, last night, by the Church of England Temperance Society, at the Sailors' Home. The large hall on the ground floor was used, and there were more than two hundred persons present, including the Yen. Archdeacon Perham. The Rev. Mr. Sharp and Mrs. Sharp444 words
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Article479 1897-09-28 6 (From a Chinese Contributor.) Executions are now to be carried out within the prison compound, and not, as before, outside the prison walls, and the public will not now be able to see how an execution is being carried out in Singapore. Some of the natives are479 words
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Article42 1897-09-28 6 The Selangor Club held an athletic meeting of its own for the first time at Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday last, with thirteen events. So successful did the meeting prove to be, that the members universally wished for its regular recurrence.42 words
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Article94 1897-09-28 6 In the Progress Report for July, the Deputy President of the Municipal Commission writes —The memorial tablet to*the late Mr. Macßitchie has been erected on the wall of the landing of the first staircase. Although the likeness is not so good as those who knew him94 words
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Article157 1897-09-28 6 This morning, Tay Neo, Tan Kan, and Tan Yah were charged with counterfeiting, possessing and delivering counterfeit coin, and with being in posssession of materials for counterfeiting. The men were arrested by Inspector Fairhurst, in a house in Neil Road, on the 12th instant. Dr. W. M. Bott, Government157 words
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Article2314 1897-09-28 6 D) N’T DRIK Certain medical journals i iavi covered that the best thine to H„ one is thirsty is not to drink second best thing under sunila S* stances is to dnnk as little as poS“" GENIUS AND LENGTH OF |,F.(js One of the American magazine,2,314 words
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Article103 1897-09-28 7 The King of Siam arrived at the Hague on the 7th instant, and was received at the Royal Palace by the Queen and the Queen-Regent. A dinner was given in his honour, at the Royal Palace, in the evening. Next day, the King visited Amsterdam. On the103 words
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Article70 1897-09-28 7 THE STRAITS TEAM FOR HONGKONG. The Eleven that will represent the Straits Settlements in the forthcoming cricket matches at Hongkong will, probably, be definitely selected tomorrow. They will be chosen from among the following: Messrs. Curtis (Perak), Captain H.L. Talbot,F.W. Talbot, C.Glaaafpru,Neubronner, T. R. Hubback and Whitley (Belangor), Birch70 words
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Article1235 1897-09-28 7 “Is it ever justifiable to break off an engagement is a problem discussed by j several ladies in one of their own periodiI cals. Now% of course, there are circumstances in which Amadis of Gaul, or Faithful Grizel, would have broken off an engagement. If it turns1,235 words
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Article691 1897-09-28 7 Mrs. Golden Hair (angrily): “What's this A hair on your overcoat! Mr. G. H.: Yes, my dear, it is yours.” Mine! Why, it’s black I’ve just unpacked the overcoat from last winter. That was before you changed your hair, you know.” Cyclists will be interested to hear that691 words
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Article57 1897-09-28 7 Two cases of cholera were reported this morning, one in Jalan Pekan, and the other in Kampong Buggis. Abdul Rahman, a Malay, has been arrested in possession of a very large quantity of Malay clothing. The Police have found two owners for a portion of the property,57 words
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Article34 1897-09-28 7 This morning, one Haji Bakar was fined ten dollars for trespassing on the premises of Ungku Slayman, in Lloyd Road. The defendant had been employed as a gardener, but had been dismissed.34 words
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Article35 1897-09-28 7 A Chinaman, named Yo Bat, was stabbed in the thigh last night at Kampong Batta, Gaylang Road, and was taken to the hospital. He alleges that a man named Teo Leh was his assailant.35 words
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Article40 1897-09-28 7 The case of the Dutch naval officer charged with causing the death of a Malay woman in the Province, hy accidentally shooting her, came before the Penang Assize Court on Monday last. The jurors unanimously acquitted the accused.40 words
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Article47 1897-09-28 7 Cai*t. Kendall, of the full-rigged ship L. Sckepp which arrived at Hongkong from New York on the 12th instant with kerosene oil, reports that, on the 27th July, whilst the ship was running in a heavy gale, three seamen were washed overboard and drowned.47 words
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Article46 1897-09-28 7 It is reported that Inspector Howe of the Royal Irish Constabulary has been granted twelve months’ leave of absence to assist in the re-organization of the Police Force at Hongkong. He will have the rank of Deputy AdjutantGeneral, w r ith a handsome stipend.46 words
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Article75 1897-09-28 7 A Chinaman, living at 41,Smith Street, reported to the Police, this morning, that, at half-past seven last night, three Chinamen, one of them armed with a knife and another with a pistol, came into his house, broke open his box, and stole seventy dollars in money and75 words
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Article78 1897-09-28 7 This morning, one Ramah was brought before Mr. Wolferstan on two charges of theft, and a charge of escaping from lawful custody. In November last, he was arrested for theft, but escaped from the constable, who was fined twenty dollars for negligence. A few days ago, lie78 words
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Article104 1897-09-28 7 One of those annoying little robberies that most houses in Tanglin have been subjected to within the last six months took place, on Wednesday night, at the house of Mr. Evans, of the Chinese Protectorate. The house was broken into. The thieves earned off several articles of104 words
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Article108 1897-09-28 7 THE HOOLEY SYNDICATE LOAN. Mr. Karl Frosell, the representative of the Hooley-Jameson Syndicate, has been interviewed at Shanghai on the subject of the new Chinese loan. Mr. Frosell said that the loan advanced by the Syndicate to the Chinese Government amounted to .£16,000,000. As security for the loan,108 words
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Article394 1897-09-28 8 THE PROHIBITION ONLY APPLIES TO PERFORATED SARAWAK COIN. LETTER FROM MR. KYNNERSLET. TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —Please contradict the statement in your paper of yesterday’s date that the recent Order in Council makes the circulation of the coins of British North Borneo, Brunei,394 words
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Article53 1897-09-28 8 Tiie Consular Court at Shanghai has decided that the directors in limited liability companies cannot. refuse to register transfers of shares by a holder, unless for adequate reasons. In this ease, the directors had refused to make the transfers in order to prevent dissentient shareholders from adding to53 words
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Article333 1897-09-28 8 Time is slipping on, and we are now getting very near the races. It will soon be necessary to give detailed reports of the work done by the different stables, which, in the earlier stages, is not of much interest to any beyond those who attend at the333 words
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Article2373 1897-09-28 8 INCREASE OF SALARIES. LARGER TRANSPORT ALLOWANCES. A meeting of the Municipal Commission was held yesterday afternoon. There were present: —Mr. W. Egerton (Deputy President), Mr. W. Nanson, Mr. Sohst, Mr. Moses, Mr. Evans, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan, and Mr. Choa Giang Thye. The Hon. P. Joaquim2,373 words
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Article130 1897-09-28 8 Particulars of the death of Mr. Daniel Logan, in the \Penang Gazette show that, on the 18th instant, he went out in the morning on his plantation— Payah Trubong. At 11, he was seen returning to the house there. Shortly afterwards, a watchman heard him cry130 words
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Article1660 1897-09-28 8 THE ADJOURNED INQUEh T The adjourned im.uert circumstances attending nto the late Mr. C. P. Derrick wl dftath yesterday afternoon, at the Hospital, by the Coroner Mugliston. er T.c Mr. R. W. Braddell behalf of Mr. Wispauer of thfu* 1 0,1 Hall, and Mr. F.1,660 words
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Article457 1897-09-28 9 A GRUESOME STORY. Yesterday afternoon, further evidence was taken against Ong Jiak Chuan and Leong A Kong, for the murder of Tay Guan Siew, alias Pee Tong, in a cemetery off Alexandra Road, on the 16th of July last. Mr. Newland appeared for the Police, and Mr.457 words
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Article218 1897-09-28 9 [Contributed.] The football match between the Raffles Boys and the boys’ team from the Rifle Brigade, played yesterday on the Esplanade, resulted in a victory of 3 goals to one for the Raftlesians. The game, although good, was somewhat slow, owing to the tenderness of the young soldiers; but218 words
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Article118 1897-09-28 9 In a new part of the foreign cemetery at Yokohama is a nearly regular double line of graves. Few visitors pass that way without a pause before the grave of Mr. Carew. The stone on the grave is a Hat-grey granite slab, about one foot thick, three118 words
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Article599 1897-09-28 9 -The A siav. THE GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP. The Great Yorkshire Handicap Plate of 1,300 so vs.; second to receive 200 bovs. and the third 100 sovs. out of the plate; winners of a handicap after the publication of the weights (August 26th) 4lbs., of one value .‘100 sovs.-The A siav. - 599 words
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Article209 1897-09-28 9 The news of the trouble that has fallen upon Inspector Quincey will no doubt, says the Hongkong Daily Press, have caused some feeling of regret amongst many persons who have at various periods visited the colony. When any globe-trotter of distinction arrived, a Duke, Earl, or Marquis,209 words
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Article63 1897-09-28 9 At the end of 1896, there were 72 estates in Selangor owned by Europeans. "1 he Mount Austin Hotel, at Hongkong, closed its doors on the 16th instant, when the military entered into possession. There will be a Paperchase on Wednesday next, the 29th instant, meeting at63 words
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Article53 1897-09-28 9 The China Traders’ Insurance Company, of which Messrs. Boustead and Co. are the Agents at 'Singapore, have issued their report for the year ending on the .‘loth April last. The net premia amount to a little over one million of dollars, and the working account shows a balance of53 words
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Article83 1897-09-28 9 The Governor’s order in Council regarding the putting into force sections six and seven of the Foreign Coin Prohibition Ordinance of 1891 is republished in yesterday’s Government Gazette with the following footnote These sections of “The Foreign Coin Prohibition Ordinance” make illegal the circulation of Sarawak perforated Coin,83 words
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Article479 1897-09-28 9 IN THE FIELD.* The Comercio gives details of the progress of the rebellion from the 3rd to the 111 h instant. The rebels have spread over several provinces, and reports of fighting come in daily. The Government forces are harassed even in the province of Cavite, which was479 words
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Article116 1897-09-28 9 AN ISLAND THROWN UP. THE ISLAND GROWS IN SIZE. INFIAMMABLE GAS JETS. Telegraphic advices from British North Borneo state that an earthquake was felt at Kudat on the 21st instant, as also a slight tremor at several places along the coast. About the same time, a new116 words
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Article442 1897-09-28 9 There was a better attendance of members at the course this morning than usual. The course was rather hard, evidently having missed what little rain fell during the night. Amongst the first to appear was Locky ridden by Elphick. He was given a fair gallop over about a442 words
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Article185 1897-09-28 9 STRAITS REFINING ENTERPRISE. In the network of villages northwest of Swatow lies Saleng, about 20 miles distant from the Treaty port. A small factory has been established at this port, with native capital and under native management. The object is to refine native opium, so that it will185 words
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Advertisement46 1897-09-28 9 SALE OF LAND. Yesterday afternoon, Messrs. Hong Tek Chye and Co. offered fur sale, by auction, five pieces of leasehold land on Thomson Road, the leases all being for 999 years, and dating from recent periods. The land was bought by Seet Chuan Keat for $1,290.46 words
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Article1533 1897-09-28 10 THE LOSS OF THE BRITISH SHI1* PHASIS.” This morning, a Marine Court of Enquiry sat in the First Magistrate’s Court to investigate the circumstances which led to the wreck of the British sailing ship Phasis on the Royal Charlotte Shoal, on the 3rd instant. The Court consisted1,533 words
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Article164 1897-09-28 10 JAPANESE CASE. An interesting insurance case is before the Courts in Japan arising from the refusal of a native shipowner to exact a general average contribution. It appears that the steamer Seiko Maru plying between Kobe and Newchwang, caught •fire, and the cargo was extensively damaged in putting164 words
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Article91 1897-09-28 10 THE BROKEN HILL MINE. At the recent half-yearly meeting of the Broken Hill Proprietary Co., held at Melbourne, the Chairman, in his speech proposing the adoption of the report, said that the fall in silver had reduced the company’s profits. The company, however, was producing other metals which are91 words
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Article2225 1897-09-28 10 Many happy returns of the day to the Honourable Charles Walter Sneyd Kynnersley, Resident Councillor of Penang, Acting Colonial Secretary and Deputy Governor of the Straits Sett lements. It is forty-eight years ago sii c* he was born; but, as yet, he lias made no enemies! So2,225 words
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Article223 1897-09-28 10 24th September. Rule# framed by the Governor i* Council, for the examination ot Cadets, are published. It directs that a Cadets salary on arrival will be at the rate $1,500 per annum, with Govern®®® quarters and an allowance for gnanj expenses, or at the rate of Jl,BwP£ annum223 words
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Article1650 1897-09-28 11 j e gED OVERLOADING OF A STEAMER. ;,,HT oN THE CHINCHEW 8YSTEM. T m orning, in the Second Magis- Court, before Mr. Wolferstan, s. Busk, recently m aster of j. 117// o’ the Wisp and Mr. ‘f j*,’,!, Tong, the owner, appeared on Tin .:irncd summons by1,650 words
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Article578 1897-09-28 11 TO THE EDITOR OP THE STRAITS TIMEB.” Sir,—I have only to-day received a few documents from the Hon. Sec., United Planters* Association, one of which is calculated to do harm, and, I think, deserves some public notice. On the 23rd August last, the U. P. A.578 words
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Article254 1897-09-28 11 (From a Correspondent.) After what was announced in the Straits Times a couple of days ago, to the effect that the police would make ample provision for the protection of the town on the 4th of October, it may be a matter of surprise to learn that hundreds of254 words
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Article142 1897-09-28 11 The Penang Young Men’s Association have decided that every man should have a hobby. The winner of the Sepoy Lines Monthly Medal, on Saturday, was Dr. van Langenberg, with a net score of 87. A Japanese man, while riding in a' rikisha on Saturday at midnight from142 words
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Article42 1897-09-28 11 In consequence of the fall in exchange, the mail lines have decided to make a moderate increase in rates of passage money (which will still be quoted in local currency), and that increase will come into force at once.42 words
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Article34 1897-09-28 11 The Penang Golf Club’s autumn meeting, this year, begins on the 30th instant. There will be five events: The Calcutta medal; the Sydney Cup; Ladies’ Handicap; Ladies’ Foursome; and a Mixed Foursome.34 words
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Article40 1897-09-28 11 On Saturday, Inspector Bateman arrested a ’rikisha puller, in a house in Selegie Road, .in possession of a sixchambered revolver; The weapon was in •good order. He was fined five dollars, and the revolver was confiscated.40 words
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Article38 1897-09-28 11 Penang sportsmen complain that there are now no snipe-grounds in the north of Province Wellesley, every yard being under cultivation. The Malays are very active planters this season, in consequence of the high price of rice.38 words
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Article51 1897-09-28 11 An alarm of fire was raised last night from the house No. 10, Banda Street. It appears that a lamp fell down, and set fire to the furniture, but the flames, as it happened, were promptly extinguished. The Fire Brigade, though quickly on the spot, had nothing left to51 words
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Article54 1897-09-28 11 This morning, Mr. V. F. Deacon gave evidence in the second court, that a five-dollar note purporting to be issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, was forged. Mahomed Yasim w r as charged wijh trying to pass this document to a money-changer late at night54 words
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Article53 1897-09-28 11 The dead body of a Chinaman was found in a sampan at Tanjong Rhu yesterday. The dead bodies of two Chinese paupers were found in New Market Road, one yesterday and one the morning before; and another dead body, also that of a Chinaman, was found this morning53 words
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Article54 1897-09-28 11 The Straits Observer of the 23rd instant reports a double murder by a Sikh policeman belonging to the Kedah force. He suddenly, the other day, shot down two of his comrades, and then fired at another Sikh. He missed his aim, updn which the latter seized and held54 words
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Article54 1897-09-28 11 A correspondent says i —lt is currently believed that Mr. A. P. Talbot will not return to the Colony. This will, probably, give Mr. J. K. Birch, Mr. E. C. Hill, and Mr. J. B. Elcum the substantive appointments of Resident Councillor of Malacca, Auditor-General, and54 words
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Article61 1897-09-28 11 On Wednesday, one Pitchay. with three others, entered a liquor snop in Weld Road, assaulted the proprietor, broke a bottle of gin and other things, and stole a bottle of whisky: Pitchay only was arrested. He was, this morning, fined five dollars Smr assault, and ordered to pay eighy61 words
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Article62 1897-09-28 11 At lialf-past four this morning, two police constables saw a Chinaman, named Lee Kim Swee, coming out of a house in Buffalo Hoad. When Ife saw them, he ran back into the house, but they secured him, and found that he had in his possession over eight dollars' worth62 words
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Article56 1897-09-28 11 On Saturday last, a Chinaman was taken to Kandang Kerbau Station, and charged with removing a girl under thirteen years from lawful guardianship. At the desire of the authorities of the Chinese Protectorate, the man was detained. Up to noon to-day, no further action was taken, and the case56 words
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Article66 1897-09-28 11 The Perak Pioneer is of opinion that, without Mr. McKenzie, no eleven from the Straits can be said to be representative. Against this, the Pinang Gazette points out that, in the irfatch against Penang this year, Mr. McKenzie was compelled to leave the field owing ta illness, and66 words
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Article65 1897-09-28 11 The representatives of the rulers of the Siamese provinces in the Malay Peninsula, who arrived recently at Bangkok with the triennial were received by the Queen Regent on the 15th instant, and, out of compliment to Siam, presented to her the gold and silver trees they had65 words
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Article71 1897-09-28 11 It is rumoured at Penang that Mr. D. Logan is the principal beneficiary under the will of his father, the late Hon. D. Logan, and that lie will possess all the deceased gentleman’s large property, excepting the Town-house and part of its contents, which, together71 words
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Article78 1897-09-28 11 Daud Bey, a trader, at 111, Market Street, has informed the police that, at sixo’clock on the 25th inst., he locked up his shop, and went to his house at Queen Street. At seven o’clock yesterday morning, he heard that his shop had been broken into. He went78 words
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Article79 1897-09-28 11 On the 7th a rebel force which attacked the town of Tayabas were repulsed with the loss of two hundred killed. The Spanish troops there are reported to have suffered no loss at all. From tl at date to the 11th instant, the bulletins mention only dispersions of79 words
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Article77 1897-09-28 11 In Selangor, there is a Government order prohibiting Government servants from borrowing money from Chit ties on promissory notes. But it is said that Chitties still lend them money, not on promissory notes but, in the name of goods sold, by which they can sue their debtors and77 words
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Article154 1897-09-28 11 No profession is so absorbing (says the 44 Law Journal as that of the law, where the lawyer is in the full tide of professional ambition. No galley-slave chained to the oar toils harder than does the much-retained leader at his briefs. What is the moral Lawyers should154 words
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Article127 1897-09-28 12 The King of Siam has met with a splendid reception at Paris, and has visited the fortress of Vincennes. He has been entertained at a state banquet, and ’has attended a military review. The King has also decorated President Vaure with a Siamese Order. On the127 words
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Article124 1897-09-28 12 On the 24th instant, a Chinawoman, named Lee Ah Sam, living at 83, New Bridge Road, was delivered of a child stillborn. She made an appointment with a man, it is alleged, to take away the body and bury it, but the man threw the body info124 words
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Article130 1897-09-28 12 Early in the month, one Lim Chew was arrested for wandering about between sunset and sunrise, and being unable to give a satisfactory account of himself: also, for fraudulent possession of property When charged before the Magistrate, these charges were preceded with the information that Lim Chew130 words
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Article166 1897-09-28 12 That some ladies love their dogs better than their husbands is well known. But they seldom idolise their pets to the extent of having them put on the visitors' list when travelling. A continental journal affirms that in the List of Visitors of one great kur-establissemente there166 words
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Article221 1897-09-28 12 In the Julius Tower of the Fortress of Spandau, Germany keeps six million pounds in coined gold as a war fund in preparation for contingencies. These have been there ever since the payment of the French war indemnity and Spandau citadel has become a modern temple of221 words
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Article429 1897-09-28 12 Ouida’8 latest book has just come to hand. It is not written in Ouida’s usual style and, on reading the book, one is tempted to enquire if this hook can really be by the same authoress who wrote "Under two Flags” and Moths.” The Altruist” is, however, an429 words
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Article486 1897-09-28 12 It is generally matter for rejoicing, says the. Daily Telegraph when a “corner” collapses. The result, of course, is uncomfortable for those who are engaged in the cornering operation; like the wicked man of the Psalmist, who falls into the pit which he has digged for other*,486 words
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Article1133 1897-09-28 12 ACHEEN. In Acheen Proper, the enemy are steadily pushed hard in the mountains, where they have taken refuge in holes and corners. Patrols traverse the low country, and the construction of roads there has facilitated the work of conquest. The laying of a railway to the head of1,133 words
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Article111 1897-09-28 12 On Saturday, the pupils of St. Andrew’s Sunday School, to the number of two hundred, or thereabouts, went for their annual outing to Tanjong Katong. The young people were conveyed thither by launch and omnibuses, and were under the personal care of the Ven. Archdeacon Perham and111 words
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Article148 1897-09-28 12 Paris, 21 at September. France and Britain have concluded an arrangement as regards Tunisia. Britain renounces its present treaty with that State. The fighting men of Samory, a Mahomniedan Chieftain in the Western Soudan, treacherously attacked, on the 20th August, a detachment of ninety-eight French native soldiers. The148 words
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Article201 1897-09-28 12 The following are the scores of a cricket match played on Saturday on the Esplanade between the S. R. C. and [St. Joseph’s:— 8. R. C. R. Tessensohn run out ti absent 0 J. Evans stp. Ess b Jansz 15 b de Souza 1 I E. C. Seth b201 words
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Article780 1897-09-28 12 The Count of Turin i, t h* w member of the Italian Boyal has the walk, air, and 2 countenance that show him son of Victor Hmraanuel P*W- The Shah of Persia is f on( i hunting-trips, and is W i d gunshot in his domain He h780 words
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Article1821 1897-09-28 13 /fVom the Times of Ceylon.") London, Pith September. a well as Germany opposes the the Cretan blockade. in 13th September, fmperor William has arrived at Totis, Hungary, to attend the Hungarian The Emperor Francis warmly honied him. r h e King of Siam banqueted the Cabinet /Jeters/fVom the “ Times of Ceylon.") - 1,821 words
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Article127 1897-09-28 13 RICE AND TEAK. The heavy rains of late, says the Siam Free Press of the 11th instant, have improved the prospect for rice planters. The rain has, however, been short this year in nearly all the chief rice centres. Experts hold that, what with the scarcity of rain, the127 words
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Article135 1897-09-28 13 After much consideration* the Municipal Commissioners have come to the conclusion that it will be necessary to reclaim the foreshore from Bonham Street to Flint Street, in order to afford greater facilities for the landing of goods. The idea is to put back the building at this135 words
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Article294 1897-09-28 13 (For the Far East) Per P. &O.s. 6. China connecting with the steamer Thames at Colombo, from London, Aug. 27Rev. John Hedley, Mr. T. Riach, Mr. and Mrs. C. Baker, Miss G. Manners, Miss C. Manners, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Black and two children, Mr. S. N. Symons,294 words
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Article1514 1897-09-28 13 80UTH INDIA. In South India, the Liberia coffee crop has proved a failure owing to drought preventing the blossom from setting. An expert there considers that long droughts are not good, for it may be taken as proved by the success of this species in the Straits, where1,514 words
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Article606 1897-09-28 13 MONDAY’S PLAY. A SINGLES. Pearce, rec. 1 beat Rainnie, owes 5. B SINGLES. V. I). Parsons, owes 3 beat O’Sullivan rec. 1. Rose, owes 3 beat Nanson rec. 4. Prentice, owes 15.1 v. Sharp, rec. 2 (unfinished). But tar v. Simon Joaquim (unfd.) Morrison scr.606 words
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Article180 1897-09-28 14 TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —Y'ou have done useful service in drawing attention to the condition of the Singapore roads. Within Municipal bounds, the condition of the roads is for the most part a disgrace. During an experience of over 15 years in Singapore,180 words
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Article203 1897-09-28 14 THE “POLYPHEMUS TO THE EDITOR OF THE STRAITS TIMES.” Sir, —Referring to the reports which have recently appeared in your paper respecting the alleged loss of the Polyphemus, we are indebted to the agent of the Messageries Maritimes here for the following particulars: It appears that the outward inai steamer203 words
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Article475 1897-09-28 14 ARRIVAL& Pers. s. Hebe from Deli: Messrs. Mukerty, and Lowden. Per s. s. Ban Fo Soon from Sambas Mr. Vyzclaar and child, and Miss Blounink. Per M. M. s. s. Caledonien from Marseilles:—Mr. Syed Alsagoff, the Dowager Sultana of Johore, Messrs. Mayer, L. de Vries. J. H. Haitckamps.475 words
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Article152 1897-09-28 14 (Jnder this heading the following abbrevialions are used: —str.—steamer sh.—ship bq. —barque Brit.—British U. S. United States; Fr. French; Ger.—German; Dut.— Dutch; Joh.—Johore; Ac., G.c., General cargo d.p.—deck passengers; U. —Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.—Tanjong Pagar Dock B. W. Borneo Wharf; J. W.—Jardine’sWharf;N.H.W.New152 words
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Article1383 1897-09-28 14 Arrivals Since Noon op Saturday. Apenrade, Ger. sir. 611 tons, Capt Ipland, 27th Sept. From Bangkok, 23rd Sept. G.c., 3 d.p. Low Sum. For Bangkok U Rds. Besitang, Dut. str. 295 tons, Capt Voor, 25th Sept. From P. Brandan, 23rd Sept. Oil. T. O. Bogaardt. For P. Brandan,1,383 words
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Article430 1897-09-28 14 Same, port, probable date nr arri W.+, *™»e 0/ aqent,. A. A pear, Hongkong, Oct 1 a u Algoa, Hamburg, Oct 27 p a; Antenor Liverpool, Oct 4 \t„. 0118 Benalder, Hongkong, Sept« “p Benmohr, London, Oct 10 pc' Bayern, Europe, Nov 11 ii Caledonien, Hongkong \qv 1430 words
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Article1135 1897-09-28 15 Flag I ~j t i Vkfpk l 8 Name A Tons. Captain From Sailed. Consignees. Rio J 'if [>,■ Carpentier Hut str.,- 757 Metz Batavia Sept 18 Daendels and Co. Tin Kian Yang Bnt str.j 70 ;Kunath Muar Bept 19 Khoo Teong Pan. Cromarty str. 1864 Duncan Muroran Sept1,135 words
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Article715 1897-09-28 15 i Date. Vessel’s Name FlagARig Captain Destination i l_ *pt IX) Sam Tor Brit str. Taylor j Bagan via ports 20 Eugenie Dut. str. Koenig Malacca 20 Bormida Ital str. Negri J Hongkong 21 Chacon Brit. str. Payne Bangkok 21 Borneo str. Smith J Bangkok 21 Kiau Yang str.715 words
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Article104 1897-09-28 15 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED FOR ORDERS. Flag Date i" Date. and Ship’s Name. Commander. of From where Destin- ReRig. I Sailing ation makrs. Sept 16 Brit s.s. Virawa j Sept 14 Singapore Australia 17 Brit bq. Battle Abbey Mcvickar 'May 21 New York Anjer f.o. 18 Am s.104 words
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Advertisement16 1897-09-28 14 SCHWEITZER’S Tie lest i fleet c r: 'M U. la for yeire, ip »D eliim t—16 words
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Advertisement301 1897-09-28 14 THE “STRAITS TIMES.” The price of the Straits Times or Strsth Budget is as follows:— Daily issue per year 30dollars. Do. do. copy 15 cents. Weekly do. year 18 dollars. Do. do. copy 40 cents. When sent by post, there is added for i|k daily, issue one dollar a quarterand301 words
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Advertisement495 1897-09-28 15 THE NUGGET OF GOLD OKE. That,” said my friend, in reply to a question of mine, is a very large and very rich nugget of gold ore. It was taken many years ago from a mine in Australia/’ How much is it worth I asked. He looked at me with495 words
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Advertisement330 1897-09-28 15 that; we must look deeper to find the real trouble. Chemists often determine the eharacter of a poison by observing the colour it creates when applied to litmus paper; and—in addition to the general symptoms —it is sometimes possible to tell the nature of a disease by taking notice of330 words
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Advertisement393 1897-09-28 15 That Tired Feeling GENERAL DEBILITY. The cause is poor, thin hloo< resulting id deficient vitality. Te overcome this, the blood needs to bo enriched and vitalized, and for this there is no medicine in the world equal to Ayer’s Sarsaparilla.. The cures it has worked, the men, women and children393 words
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Advertisement602 1897-09-28 16 V .KATZ BKO'lHiiito, SINGAPORE. MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, WATCHMAKERS, TAILORS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. IMPORTERS OF t EVERT DESCRIPTION OF GENTS’ WEARING APPAREL WINES AND SPIRITS. FURNITURE, BEDS, AND BEDDING. CYCLES. CUTLERY AND ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. TRAVELLING TRUNKS, PORTMANTEAUX > V. SEWING MACHINES. HOSIERY. GENTS’ SHOES AND BOOTS I' 0 GUNS, RIFLES, A ND602 words
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Advertisement286 1897-09-28 16 BANKS. THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA LIMITED. Authorised Capital £1,000,000 Subscribed Capital 600,000 Head Office Hongkong. COURT OF DIRECTORS:— D. Gillies, Esq. Chan Kit Shag, Esq. H. Stolterfoht, Esa. Chow Tung Shan, Esq. Kwan Hoi Chuen, Esq. Chief Manager: Geo. W. F. Playfair. Interest on Fixed Deposits. For 12 months286 words
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Advertisement657 1897-09-28 16 LEA ft PERRINS’ OBSERVE THAT THE SI6HATURE ORIGINAL Sold Wholesale by the Proprietors Worcester; Crosse Blackwell, Ltd., London and Export Oilmen generally. RETAIL EVERYWHERE. IS NOW PRINTED IN BLUE INK DIAGONALLY ACROSS THE OUTSIDE WRAPPER of every Bottle of the I I 0 THE BEST REMEDY FOR ACIDITY OF THE657 words
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