The Straits Times, 19 January 1884

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    17 1 The Straits Times voi, XXV. M W SERIES.] SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. 19th JANUARY, 1884. [DAILY ISSUE.] No. 15.212
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      484 1 jtram *htp «ompan('B. LAB AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION COMPANT Office— Collyer Quay. Oodowns— New Harbour. LINES. Tl ,E nrdernoted are the date, on wmct, .pan,'. Mail Steamer, may re er P^teJ to arrive at Singapore during .be viM) HowrwAßr.. MM ;,h Jan. Monday, Uth Jan. iIS „o j 2*tn «fc Mar.
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      658 1 *tram *hiu Companies. AN STEAMSHIP OOMPANT. aoamsmnon. patboclub. Ajax. Antenob. ACHILLBR. DbTTOALIOH. DIOMBD. OI.AUCUS. Kf.ctob, Anchisbb. PkiAM. Orestes. Saetehon. Stentob. Hector. Teucbb. Mfnelaus. \aebteB. Cyclops. i'elbmachus. Bet.lebophoh. Jason. Ultsses. The Coy'o St-amers are de«p«tche-1 from r .iv^rv>ool outwards fnr Stra't* and China] ai4 frr.m Pbfln<rh«i hi rewards for Lon don
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      843 1 *tram *b(p companies. As will be seen from the movemenU below there are steamers running between BaUvia and Padang three times a month and from Singapore once a month calling at intermediate ports on the East and S. W. Coast of Sumatra, a fortnight will suffice I tor pasaanger* to
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      603 1 *tram *hip Companus I I_ln the months of May. .Inly, rVptember and November, i vi* Bima, Maoemeri, Lnrentoeka. Timor Koenang and back via Timor Koepang, Kotti, Savoe, Nangameeai 1 and Bima L Ist. From Macauor via Ronthain, Boelekomha, Saleyer, SindjaT, and Boeton to Kendaribaai and back in via the same
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      544 1 fnauranrr. GUARDIAN PIBB AND LIPB ABBUBANCE COMPANT LONDON Established 1821 Subscribed OapiUl £3,000,000 Total Invested Pnnds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The andersigned have been appointeAgents at Singapore and are prepared to issne policies against Fire on the nsnal terms. PATERBON. SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April.
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      608 1 Incraranrr. THB HONGKONG FIBE INSURANCE OOMPANT LIMITBD Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Beaerve Fund 564,308 Genebal Manaoebs. Messrs Jardine Matheeon A 00. Hongkong. Oonaulting Committee. A. And«, E«,. (ifOTn. M^«h«. Co.) J. r. Bmn«* M m—n. HoUld>v,WiM a Co. A. T IfaaiOT, rM«Mrs.Doa.Tlaa.lapmlkAC«. K. NlmlM, ibotm Coapui Ltd.) J. J. do*
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      686 1 fnsu r anff. THB BOOTTIBH IMPBBIAL INBURANOI OOMPAHT. un. OAprrwt. ONI MILLIOH Sr»al4»«. Ckairmam— Aleiandbb BovAUMKW.Bio OtntnU Manafm- W. W w. Bl Baa OHTBP OPPTOBBi Glasoow 1 181 WBW SfOMl. Sdib-buboh M oio««t*9tant. {iKrM«BB*JIBr. Livbbpool J2B»xowjur«iß». Ba**. {«x«rs.?« m r- Mblboubnb, 8 iMWsVni St. LIFE DEPABTMBNT. Thb Direotors of the
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    STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 19TH JAN., 1884. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
    162 2 STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 19TH JAN., 1884. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Singapore, 19th Jamuabt, 1884. Qtunbier t 7.30. Black Pepper 18.l!5. White Pepper, fair quality. 28. Sago Flour. Sar 180. Pearl Sa«-o 3. Coffee, Bonthynr 15.6<J. Tapioca, small Flake 3.55. Tin 26.874. 40s. Mule twist ML H lbt. Shirtings I.ssi|. 7 do
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    MAILS CLOSE.
    46 2 To-Homaow. Pen»nj{ and Bombay, Zambe*. 11 »•">■ Peoantr. < Julie and Palembang, Vidar. P-m-Mo»DiT. P«nann Karical Ac, Pahtrn. 1 p-m. Deli, Ganymede. 1 p.m. Malacca, Klang, Perak and Pen*ng, Sponwl, 1 pm. Bataria, Bamarangand Sourabaja, Sindoro. 6 p.m. Tukhdat. Barawak, Sim, U a.m Manila, Panay, > P ■>»•
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    REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    42 2 rFor Slr-nti Times.) Koypt. London, 184 Jin Tbe Governor General of the Soiulan has telegraphed to Cairo that the Insiir^fnts have cut off the retreat of the Garrisons in Seunaar, and have rendered the Nile impassable a little below Duem.
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    22 2 Thl homeward French mail steamer Aca left Saigon at 3 o'clock this morning, and should therefore be here early on Monday morning.
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    22 2 Tiik total return of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week ending Friday, 18th January, 1884, waa i 576
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    46 2 Thb Government has, we learn, presented Mr. Maurice Drummond with a reward of Ms«for killing the panther whicb got into Carrington House on the 27th December. The reward was a voluntary ont) on tbe part of the Government, as Mr. Drummond never put in a claim.
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    48 2 Br a notification in the Government Oazette. it will be seen that the Govern- ment has fixed Monday and Tuesday, the j 2*th and 29th instant, an Government and i Bank Holidays for the Chinese New I Year and that the Government will j observe Wednesday, the 30th.
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    57 2 A Marine Court of Inquiry haa been held on the pilot who was in charge of the Telegraph steamer Agnet on Friday, the 11th mat., when she came into collision with and completely wrecked the boiler shears of the New Harbour Dock Company. It was held that no blame is
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    54 2 The French cruizer Dufuay T}rouin, Captain de Pagnac, latt from Colombo, arrived at the Borneo Co's wharf this morning, and will leave for Hongkong after coaling. The Dugu.iit 7V«ui'niia vessel of 3,700 tons gross and 1.04U tons net register, 314 men and 10 guns. Another French cruizer from Brest, the
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    76 2 BmaRW the schoolmaster is needed in the preparation of the Government signboards, as well as in those of our Chinese and native dealers A Government sign on a post in the reclaimed ground of the Havelock Road Canal, reads Notice. Rubbi«h must not le shots here or material stored." As
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    141 2 Yistkeday, before Mr. Haughtou, Police Magistrate, a Kling named Vangasamy was charged with jx-rsonating a public servant. It appeared that on Tburt--1 day evening he entered a house where some three or four Chinese were amusing theuiselvm at an innocent game for pa*time, and representing himself as a detective policeman,
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    A DEAF AND DUMB PRIOSNER.
    585 2 A bathsk curious cane was tried on Thursday at the Assizes before Acting Chief Justice Ford. A person named Sin Bun was charged with theft from one Lim Seng. The charge was read by the Registrar and explained to the prisoner by the interpreter, but
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    METEROLOGICAL.
    195 2 We have to acknowledge the receipt from Dr. Rowell, P.C.M.0., of a copy of the Meteorological Returns of the Settlements for the year ISS2, from which we take the following particulars, which may be of more or less interest: Sixgakim. —The mean temperature of Singapore is given as H1.7;
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    GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH JAN. 1884.
    423 2 11. K the Governor hat been pleated to appoint Lieut. It. II C'holmondeley, Koyal Inniskilling Fusiliem, to act as Private Secretary to His Excellency, Pottal MtHm. —1> is notified that the Parcel l'ont Service Iwtween Singapore, Penang (iaolading Province Welletley) and M« .1 a, will
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    DOES CHINA MEAN OR FEAR WAR?
    710 2 Whkthek China mesns t., dccUn war against France or not, the Chine* authorities are preparing for war and seem to fear an attack on Canton. Thus, the Hongkong Dailn Pr, lishes the following news from Canton under date 10th January The Kwmgtung Authorities ;in-
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    Summary of the Week.
    547 2 Hi to Si;:. er Sea Bell feeling much bett _Tit ti. say, ajfam fell ordered complete n for a few days. thus been involu allow work to fa I arrears, but has knowing that he possessor t! .ithv of the dian Aot ft>» the recxt >
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      905 2 jfirtD SRjbfrtttfmtntt. THE GOODB OF Ohablw Hbhbt Haldawb Witsoirg, Dsoeased. Hamilton, G at and Company. Pcrsuant to the Trustees and Mortgagees Powers Act. 1866, Notice is hereby all Creditors and other persons claims or demands against the •state of Chableb Henbt Haldane WiLBOWa of Salmair in Scrtland deceased. of Singapore,
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      819 2 ftrto a&brrttgrmrnt*. BBS GOVERNMENT NOTIFIC \TIO\. TrHDKM will be received at the Colonial SecreUry't Office, np to the 15th March next, f>r the maintenance of a fortnightly Mail Packet Berviee between Singapore and Penang, and vice rertA, calling at Malacca, fr a, period of three y-'art, from the Ist May
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      816 2 flfi r rrnfntP. VALUABLE Las The imjertigned have been inttructed by th J Eieiilt-'l f the K Ute ,if WUIBO Boon What, dsoeased, toadlbf Public Auction, on Thursday m-xt. the 24th Jan. 18 fi 4 at 230 p. M., at their Sale Room, No 7 Raffles Place. Lot I. All
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      515 2 This shipment consists of well bred young horses selected with much care from tbe best W. A. studs. There sre several handsome carriage and buggy horses, well matched pairs, and tome first clatt hacks. The h rata are in csp'tal condition and an exceptionally fine lot. Catalogues will l>.- i
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    AMONG THE SHANS.
    3154 3 Mr. A. K. CoKjahoun hag published liook Among ike SAa»s," ami ■win); extract from it, (firing soneidmof his railway project for tht parpoM of tapping Yaunan, will no rove interesting to many in the in tbe last few years the Burmese -ceded in throwing Burmah, an<3, it
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      THE ART CLUB.-(A LATEST WORD.)
      310 3 To thf Editor of the Strait* Time: Sir,—Now that tbe storm ha* aubcided, let me ut a few words to my detractor*. "Young ladies and gentlemen," if my critique had been iilly, and nonwnaical, and vulgar, a* you state, you ihould have treat- ed it
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    47 3 ■To sufferer from any scrofulous diaeaae, who will fairly try Ayer's SaraapaiilU, need deapair of a cure. It will purge tbe blood of all impurities, thereby destroying the germs from which scrofula i* developed, and will infuse new life and vigor through. out tbe whole physical organization.
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    125 3 HoUmeay't Ointment a*d Pill' Oolda, Cougha, Shortqest of Breath.— These mala, dies require early and unremitting attenI tion, for if ueglected they often end in aathma, bronchitir, or consumption. The Ointment well rubbed upon tbe ohest and i back, penetrnting the skin, is absorbed and curried directly to the luuga,
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    STEAMERS EXPECTED.
    304 3 1888. Nov. M Kangaroo -don. M Lyduk bnrg. M Olenf&noch 1,,n.10n. Dec 1 Oijon Liverpool. S Elise Penarth. Corona Cardiff. 7 Hartor London. 8 Joseph Arbib Cardiff. 8 Diomed Liverpool. 10 Antonio Penarth. 11 Antencr London. 20 Meuelau. Liverpool. 84 Nestor do SO Laertes do Benfrloe Antwerp. 3AILING
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      ARRIVALS.
      72 3 h Vmi'i IW r LJto AMI I S CaTTAI*. KWJM. SaILMB Coml.inßß. K I Jan. 18 Maria Aaame 18 Ganymede 18 Zambesi 19 I'anaj 19 Spaniel lUI. I*,. 1149Dclbalto Cuiiß Sept. 6D. O»«ruio 40» Bri.. .tr. IWKutoii Deli Jan. I« MaM&ld *0* P. O. rtr. 2«i Moale Hot rtong
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      CLEARANCES.
      52 3 Not arrived. Dat». Vbiu'i Kamb. Jan. 19 Khodoim 19 ftlen»Ton 19 Z«mbwi 19 Gordon CMtle 19 «arl Bitter Dati. rut Rio. Brit. «tr. Hnt. rtr. Brit. itr. Brit. itr. Oer. bq. Captatv. D>n»mK H»mnn ;-}.n»nt Point I. Don&ldMD London ti» port i Moule Bomb«y ri» P«« Waring New York
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      186 3 Vn.ii/t Na«. tan* ato° l I V.wtk. Fxm. Comran*. Rio. e- Enhv"? Hop* B.V.itr H»Iu. IS Pik-hoi Senior N.ral O»crJ s!f Belle HndiU Col «tr. 800 Jan. U Malacca Col Gowrnment. f^Tromn d.Pa£»c Fch.cru.»7OOJan. 19 Colombo French Coo~L 8towner« m Jan Chew K«t Co. Siunto Dut.tr
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      351 3 #rjttr«. TAN JONG KATONG HOTEL, This Hotel is now .pen to receive boarders. Great care haa been bestowed on the building of these premises, which will be found on inspection to be airy and commodious. Bring situated on tbe sea-beach, it commands an extensive view of the Harb. ur. Town,
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      356 3 With Ink idiath Entet That convenient rseidenrv. Hillaide lately ocrnDied by K. Bseker Esq.. situated nearly at the junction of Sophia and Edinburgh Road* and commanding a Bne view of Fort Canning Flag Staff. Govern, ment House grounds Ac Good stabling and ont office*. Apply to J. 0. MITOHILL, S
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      354 3 fiontn. SaVLlt One 3H. P. Hooey's Vertical Kntfn. '■iasd. One R P. Hooey's Patent Poruble Kngine. One A H. P. Hooey's Patent Honronu Filed Enfrine. HARRIS, GOODWIN A 00. Sinfrapore, 21st December, 1883. u.e. Ms. D. K. ORIFFTTH. Late of tfetsrs. Dickinson Bros IU New Bond Street, London, and now
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      695 4 KATZ BROTHEBB. APOLLINAIIB WAtfER, The Nattjrai. Soda Watii. Th# queen of table water*. British Midicai. Jourw al. APOLLINARIS WATER. ST Supplied continuously to the TmWe of H. B. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES daring the last fire yean. APOLLINARIS, THE NATURAL SODA WATER. 'Tv trperioi to manufactured aerated water*. Mtdical
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      690 4 •tort* anfc iftmbufflttt. JOHN LITTLE CO. T RAFTLK PLACTE, SnfOAPOBt. a' WINE AND BPIRTT MERCHANTS. W IMPOBTFBS OF PBOVTHOItS, GBOCBBIBB, U Oilman Btobbs. Oigar*. Tobacco. Hardware. <>1*«*T"«. T Lamps. Saddlery snd Harness. Crockery, Electro Plated Ware. Jewellery, Stationery, d Perfumery. Fanoy Goods. Arms and Ammunition. Ladies and Gentlemen's outfit- t
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      1013 4 Sorts. pqf T<vifiKOP»n»R noox oow. T c THB works of the C, mpany are situated t Tanvmg Pagar, th'n me mile of the own of Singapore, and -ompri*e the fol- j Dwinge*t*hHaViraeTi»H. vir i Whabp.— Affording berthage for twenty eaaelt at one time vi'b «ufflnient water lmg«ide for vessels of
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      779 4 fiorfeo« eflttirg an.! coaling of steamers, also Shear* omulete for fakir.* out maata. Boiler* *c Further information may he had at the ">««e of M«ar*. Pater«on, Simon* A 00., p »en*ral Agents, who forward Telegrams c 0 the D'vik 'w. c CHARLES WISH ART. a Manager. Singapore l»t Tuly 1575.
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      876 4 flotfrfS. NOTICE. PtjBSCBIBBRs «re requested to intimate early a« possible whether they wish to •y their subscriptions in adv*noe for the mining yes and th«"irattent'on|i' T < lJ <t d to the terms of subscription, which are follow! LiOCAL DELIVERY. Iff ADVANCE Daily Edition I Witki.t BBmowJ »er Annnm $24
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      743 4 flotirr* X CO. r {3AT, SIWOAPOBE. (owit.i c the OI«k.l Drapers. Milliner*. Silk Mercers. H»b*rdasher*. Gloverw, and Oeneral Outfitter*. QWTLT* B»'» OUTFIT" IWO n»PA«T»f«WT. Every description of clothing roadeon the shortest notice by an experience Cutter, fit guaranteed, a good assortment of tweeda, worsteds, serge*, broadcloth* for selection. Calf walking
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      691 4 OHBOJIOMBTBm, WATCH AND Oloc, Masks, akd Opticuk Pi.imt Strk« t Hah always on hand a »«n aeUet*,! If Jewellery, Watehe*, Cl on.trnment*, ko., comprising Bracelet*, Ladies' void wafel, Brooohe*, Oentu' Earrings, Silver witcta, L.-ckets, American T/adies' ring., Cam Signet rinifß, Marbl. Wedding rings, Ohron.r:. Keeper* Thermometan, Albert chain*, Barometer*, Guard
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