The Straits Times, 25 September 1897
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Title Section12 1897-09-25 1 The Straits Times. ESTABLISHED: 1831. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2i\ 1897. NO. 19,338.12 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement619 1897-09-25 1 IJfgO COMPANY, LIMITKU Un l |.if« Amnm h oah. Pu, l n .u»»o. Boe*, MM .'..mi«ny (Fire). Ut, A«.ur»no» Society.,:' Mvi«<- ln»ur»nM' rompany. VulujU ft«un N»Tiif«tion Cmpuf. rtir«l»r» of tbmo Oomp»ni««, the MOK.NKO COMTitTmsllU 1 OiMTANIES. I irri. c, CoLLvaa Qiay, l T W uakvw, Niw Harbm-.. NATNATKH COMPANY. IIIVA,619 words
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Advertisement732 1897-09-25 1 4_ BUCHANAN WHISKY tUVlb%«jtf**aß |b THE. DC.O I KATZBROS, SOLD BY ALL LICENSED SPIRIT DEALERS. LDIITEDi Sameab supplied to the Houses or Lords and Commons and to all good London Clubi. 31/12 NOTICES. s l;l 1!111 SMOKE "HELIOS MANILA CIGARS X^tfc^V^tKJk. MAI>K OF THK MOST aUPEBIOk LEAK. l er rWkW'**'732 words
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Advertisement560 1897-09-25 1 OCKAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY EAST INDIAN OCEAH STEAM SHIP COMPANY, Ltd. AND NEDERI.ANDSCII K STOOMVAART MAATSCHAi 11 J OCEAAN. The Company's strainers arc despatched from Liverpool outw:ir.U for the Straits. China, Hiid Japan, and from Japan homewards for London evrv ten days, and hiive accommodation for third chiss passengers only.560 words
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Advertisement699 1897-09-25 1 INSURAXCES. HONGKOHG KIKE (XOVBAMCK COMPANY, LIMITED. Capital subtcribed $2,000,000. Amount paii. up 41)0,040. Reserve fund 1,05«,(J49. Head Office,— Hongkong. General Managers. Messrs. Jakdink. Mlllll-uS CO. (it'THRIE 4 Co. rpilE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE 1 FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £2,127,500 Paid up Capital 212,750 Reserve Fund 676,338 The undersigned, Agents for tho699 words
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Advertisement336 1897-09-25 1 INSURANCES. Sl'N INSIKAME OFFICE, LONDON ESTABLISHED 1710. Insurances effected upon olmost i.\.ry description of property at the current rates ofpremium. Total sum insured in 1K92, £:tRI.HOO,OCO. do 18UI, £373,700,0(10. do 18SI0, IMUI > «Uo,U'<i. do im>, i .«B.!>XJ,Ui 0. Singapore Agents, IiKINKMANN A Co. rpHE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY JL NOW336 words
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Advertisement469 1897-09-25 1 HANKS. THE NATIONAL HANK OF CHINA LIMITED. Authorised Capital £1,000,0110 Subscribed Capital 600,000 Head Officb Hongkong. COURT OF DIRECTORS D. Gillies, Rsq. Chan Kit Shng, Eeo.. H. Stolterfoht, Es.i. Chow Tung Shan, Esrj. Kwan Hoi Chumi, Esq. Chief m Geo. W. F. Playfair. Interest ou Fixed Deposits, For 12 months469 words
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Advertisement690 1897-09-25 1 CHAMBERLAIN'S Ol*(iH REMEDY rs Famous al a cure for bad colds. JL Famous asa preventive of poetuaoaia. Famous as a preventive and cure for croup. Famous for the relief it affords in cases of whooping-coueh. Famous as a safe and pleasant medicine for children. Itactson nature's plan- loosens the cold,690 words
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Article503 1897-09-25 2 rtfntrtTaa -"tv Sekt^mbke, ifW7. i'uoi>r<'K. (h.iti:, nrt cui-rtdrd lo one p.m.) 'i.iml.l.r flfiO Omrs Itili fi.iv). In I'onii male, firm. p-r If- U -IMll do White, (5/) :uno. Hngo Floor Harawat 1A do Brunoi, tAOk Henri Si«o M& Co>Te... Ml, picked 4 L>n). Coff«e Palenil..an?. pieknl 48.(10. Coffee. Liberi.in,503 words
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Article42 1897-09-25 2 SKARFSJA Municipal Debentures 6%. Do. Do. 6%. Ti njiiiL- Pacar B mmm. Hi w Prye Kiver Dock Co. I'- nj .m«. Straitß Ice Co. Mayimr.l A Co. Knubß, Contril.utorv. FOR SALE. PunKcraiig I'lantiiiK Shares. .SOMKKVILLE GU.NN, KxctiainjH A Share Brokers.42 words
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Article179 1897-09-25 2 tor I'rr ,tr. Tim-. To-Day. Muar h'ian Yang, 3 p.m. i'riiang Sri Hamtjar, 3 p.m. rennng Xam Yang, 8 p in. [i. Piilial .V Muar l'ukun, 3 p.m. Hoiigkuiig Lightning 3 p.m. Poutiaiink Sri I'ontianak, 3 p.m. Ubaan San.lakan "trill a p.m. Mnlarra nml K.aii); Kui/mir, 4 p.m.179 words
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Article136 1897-09-25 2 Fkom Kt-Koi'E Hy Hie I". s. h. Thome*, due on the fllh iiistimt with dates totlic tlh .-ept. Sh. in ings replies to the mails which' 1.-t'i !>ing.ipore on the 4th Aug. r iiom China Hy the P. A O. s. Itohilla, due on Tuesday. 1 IMK136 words
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Article142 1897-09-25 2 AKKIVALB. Per b. s. Hvr Casaf from Teluk Anson via ports:—Messrs. <i Kuss-11, Peche, J. McUill, and Westerliout. I. i i iiom leiuk Anton via ports:—Mr. Blsnhen To ai:i:IVE Far Mb nr Ecut) I'er P. &O. >'. mla from London. Aug. zi:—Mrt Hoiic and threeehUbren, Mrs. < h,,r..142 words
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48 1897-09-25 2 SATURDAY, 25th SEPT., 1897 BSUTER'S TELEGRAMS. BANK OF ENGLAND. •lI.VKU AND THE RKFKRVK. I/ondon, 26th sxptem>i-r. The resolution passed at the recent meeting' of bankers connected with tlie Clearing House has been forwarded to the Dank of England. This resolution expresses total disapproval of tiie silver reserve scheme.48 words
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Article128 1897-09-25 2 THK 111 kk or YORK. The Vajafi t-ays that the Duke of York will hoist his broad pennant on hoars] the Ti rnl'le in April next, an Commodore <<f a sipiadron. This aquijJw will eaasjai of three cruisers. The sijuadrun will cruise for twelve months and will visit128 words
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Article797 1897-09-25 2 It in gratifying to record that we can I'liiniT to our readers another series of stories and tales from the pen of Mr. Hugh Clifford. The serieti will begin to be published next Saturday and it is intended that, subject to the exigencies of newspaper space,797 words
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Article104 1897-09-25 2 CF.nTAt.v unaccustomed precautions are now to be taken in regard to the locking-up of the S. V. A. drill hall but we doubt whether these precautions are enough. The drill-hall is also an armoury it contains maxim guns that might easily be injured by any expert burglar. Why should there104 words
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Article202 1897-09-25 2 It m eniB that some of the army sul> alterns in this garrison have been hurt in their feelings by an article, eJeeueeini the physical stamina of subalterns, which apiiearcd in our i«sue of Thursday under the general heading of"Moie from the Mail." The contention of an army officer, not202 words
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Article253 1897-09-25 2 Wk publish to-day a letter from a planter, who does not give his name. but who ii v planter in good repute Hid letter hiilj-ta.it i. illy complains that, while the Committee of the United Planters' Association is still engaged in formulating methods to improve the way of putting Malayan253 words
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Article14 1897-09-25 2 At the end of 180ti, there were Fl estates in Sehmgor owned by Europeans.14 words
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Article16 1897-09-25 2 TnK steamer ijundii left Penang at 4 p.m. yesterday, and may be expected hero to-morrow morning.16 words
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Article18 1897-09-25 2 iHE.Mount Austin Hotel.. it Hongkonir, closed its doors on thu ltith instunt, wheel the military asteted int.! paeaaaeiQßV18 words
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Article23 1897-09-25 2 The mad deepatched from Sin^np ru lo London, via Ikindisi, oil the Ibl .September, is expected to be dc.livc.ied on the 87th instant.23 words
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Article26 1897-09-25 2 A match will be played tins uvening, uu the. Durel Adab giouud, between the .Star Light Football Club and v t«aui from H. at S. J%,er.26 words
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Article25 1897-09-25 2 Thwhe will be a hupetehjaaa on Wednesday next, the instant, meeting at Orange drove, at 5.13 p.m. The finish will be at the Tanglin Club.25 words
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Article46 1897-09-25 2 Vistkrdav afternoon, Ifessja, Hong Tek Chye and Co. offered for sale, by auction, five pieces of leasehold land oa Thomson Koad, the leases all being SOT »U» years, and dating from recent periods. The land was bought by .Sect Chuan Keai for 51.2U0.46 words
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Article84 1897-09-25 2 The (iovernor's order in Council regarding the putting into force sectioas six ami seven of the Foreign Coin Prohibition Ordinance of (Ml hi repubUahed in yeaterday'i Ueeisraassal Oaarab with the following footnote These Be« tions of Ihe Foreign Coin l'rohiuitiou Ordinance" make ill. -a! m,circulation of Sarawak |>crf.>rai>-.l84 words
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Article185 1897-09-25 2 bTKAIP- KEFIM.NO K.\TKltPltl»li In the network of villages northwest of Swatow lies Salcng, about SO miles distant from the Treaty port A small factory has been eHtablished at this port, with native capital and un.i.-r native management. The object is to refine native opium, so that it will185 words
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Article114 1897-09-25 2 AN ISLAND THROWN 1 )> THE ISLAND OaWWI IN SIZK. INKI.AMMAHI.K QAS JKTS. |..|.L-ra;.luc aiUi.es fn>;,i Itrit inh North Borneo state thai an earthquake wasfeltatKnd.it on the Jit intant, light tremor at several Btacet along the coast. About tlie tame time, a new island tras thrown up114 words
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Article580 1897-09-25 2 TO THE EDITOR OF TUB STRAITS TI«K t^lß, I h.ive only to-day received few docuiiiente from the lion Bee United Planters' Association, one of which is calculated to do harm, and I thin*, listen BS Home public noti. c On the Wr.l Aupist last, the U.580 words
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Article147 1897-09-25 2 An intei estiiig iasuranea case is before the Oourtt in Japan arising from the refusal of a native shipowner to szacl general average contribution, [tappean thai the steamer Sriku Mum, plying between Kobe and Mewehwang, cauj Bra, ami the '-.hi:., '..is azteoaively dan aged in potting it out.147 words
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Article235 1897-09-25 2 Mtli Baptember. Krf.w (rained by the QoTernur in Council, for the siarainatioo ofCadett an published It directs thai Cadel ■alary on arrival will ba al the rati I •l.fiOO pur annum, with Qovermn. »i quarten and aa allowance for gharry expenses, or at th« rate of Si.annum if235 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement652 1897-09-25 2 NOTICES. NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY, LD. Maniifa«'tur<T» of l»^ NAMITK < Xl I < M I E OEI.MINK DYNAMITE Bl.AhllN'i UKI.ATINE DKIoNATIKS Rneßnaa o> ti.i mm or ntrwn tun tea Kl.fci i Kit BLASTINQ Al'l'AK\TU». 1111 l »BOY« KII'LOKIVBS, BSIRO ALL HiacrtcTLßßU m Uriat Britain, iks mint TO PASS THI HIOH652 words
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Advertisement882 1897-09-25 2 NOTICES. \LXaetaaas aarlagati) tls n bsldsl ti,,- satate oi the tats Mr. H.T. ILiuKlit.m ihould apply to the undi rs gned. A \V dSII.I.IVAN. Attorney for Eieeutor of the iMe Mr Hnughton. •O>, 9 ■POT links OOLI <i.m. The annual general nieetmeot thcaboydob Will l«- hel.l on I'liui-day. the gtth882 words
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Advertisement354 1897-09-25 2 1 ATKST AnVKKTISEMKNTS. j TU-NI6IITI T()-M(M1T!! COliltEIT PRIZK PIOHT. I.IKKI.IKK RSPRBHBNTATIOKB, The most uomi.ifui atteatiaie apuai etas la the worttl is now in Smg.ip .r". AT TIIK FOOT O" FOBT CAXNISiJ MILL. 1 KDI.sON'.s PRDJGCTOBCOPE. one bxmibitioi nh.iiji.y ai 9 o'cux-k. 1 PBICH or MntBBBSI Fnovr .-kits as Ban sfathsocu.354 words
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Advertisement7 1897-09-25 2 rou UMSBAL SHiraiM NKWs •Ik fAUJC 4.7 words
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Article1796 1897-09-25 3 t urns of the day to ,•.1, Charles Waiter Micyl i;. -id. Nt Councillor of [ing Colonial Secretary and moi f tb.- Straits Settle ighi years ago sinos it. BS yet, be has re 8n >rtin- dub has tl hildren and native In- admitted in tin n1,796 words
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Article90 1897-09-25 3 TIIK HH.IKK.N BILL MINK tba recent half-yearly meeting of the Broken Hill Prourietary Co., held at Melbourne, the Chairman, in !"is speech proposing the adoption ol the I iald that tbe GUI in silver had b_ the company's profits. The company, however, was producing other metals which are rising90 words
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Article1577 1897-09-25 3 THE LOSS OF THE BRITISH SHIP PHA9IS." This morning, a Mamie Court of Knquiry sat in I lie lirst Magistrates Court to investigate the ctreumstaDOM wlikli 1.-l to t lie wiuik of the British sailing ship Pliasi* on the Royal Charlotte Shoal, on the :Sr 1 instant.1,577 words
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Article125 1897-09-25 3 Trau 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 appeal was ridden by Klpluck. He was j;iven a fair gallop over about a mile125 words
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Article105 1897-09-25 3 liruiii pal in an ■ppMMUlce this morning fur, 1 think, the liist time this training, iulI. with Kirwaii up. (lid HMltla wurk. Cliopstick ami Trombgnt were ilso out, hut I think that, with the exception of Finmj Gladstone, none nf Mr. Koh Ewe ChiMig's stahli- will be of any use105 words
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Article56 1897-09-25 3 Calder gave hi* honei nothing more linn voiy short distance ipriat*. Grif:m No. I moved very well fur about a inarici i'f a inilc, and was then Baaed oil'. N.me of the Tyecsail bonm did anrtbiog worth recordino, but, at the i-nd of a gallop, Tim If'tneoi mat xa» I56 words
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Article155 1897-09-25 3 Wvifja went once round at a slow pace, and then was galloped a mile at about three-quarters speed, moving very nicely, but was eased off at the finish. Oixey. with Holley up, went with J inmy (Mr. Acton) once round slow, and then for a mile at about three-quarters speed,155 words
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Article486 1897-09-25 3 IX Tilt: K1KI.1). Thk Oomardo gives details of ilie pr0-.,,-s of the rebellion fr the :tr! to tbe 1 llli instant. The rebels have spread iver several provinces, and reports of fighting come in daily. The Government forces are harassed even in the province of Cavite, which was486 words
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Article1693 1897-09-25 3 THE SHIPPING ORDINANCE. ALLEOEI>OVKKI.OAI)IX(i OF A BTEAMKK. A MR ON THE CHINCHEW IMI KM. Tin.-, moi.iing. in tin: Second Magistrate'i Court, before Mr. rVolfentan, Captain A. S. Busk, recently master 01 the s. s. ill o tur Wisp, ami Mr Tan Pob Toog, the owoer, appeared oi aii i Ijoiirned1,693 words
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Article256 1897-09-25 3 S.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. YKSTFKIi.VN S PLAY. ■AMnOJSHOP Captain White tali Klliott. S;uu Reid v. Wolterstan. (unlid.) Egerton btai Port. I .-r.oi.Ks. Woodrofla scr. htai Pearce acr. Maxwell, rec. Itstri l.iuton, scr. B ■nrWIT A. W.Southam.owes ;i Uat Jon.[uim, rec. 3. Prentice, owes 4 btat Bosescr. c tnraua, Diminnii v.r. v.256 words
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Article27 1897-09-25 3 Tor Odsssa, KWroma, doet&tfa Bept, Borneo Co. Calcutta via p■ Vwfcmwa, on Hth Sept., i:.u lead o. Saii.lakan via ports, I. early tlii-27 words
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Article52 1897-09-25 3 Thi China Traders' Insurance Company, of which Messrs. Bou«tead and are the Ajjonts at Singapore, have issued thfiir rejiort for the year ending on the 30th April lajt. The net premi/i amount to n little over one million of ilollarc, atnl the working account nhown i balance of Sfl2l,C'i752 words
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Article124 1897-09-25 3 ]>ATK. -hi «XAI ii mi: H v Xli I ii iir. DMIUIATIOI 'it, Ni i» Calypw i Rub) L.i 1 -r, 1 I .liill» Bandjar Clam Remix A i ill. NMenbnys :■:> Deau it i .i.-avuur Hnl.-n. W.IjI Opt. -tr Klu Brit tr. Brown ttr. Owen Mm... I'ut itr.124 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement6 1897-09-25 3 irarmcM, lires, mods Burns, ndy's Fluid6 words
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Advertisement380 1897-09-25 3 TO-MORROW'S CHURCH SERVICES. likikkmh BOMBAY ACTU Tkimtv CHTJBCB OF EKOLAMD. St. Andruw's Cathedral. 7 r\. in., Mntin-. :.«i a. in.. Holy Eucharist an.l Sermon. ■I p. in.. Ben lea el taa ratediissn. MO p. m Kvi'ii-oni; nn.l Sermon. St. Mattiuw- ClHKril. t* p. ni., Brensong and Sermon. BOKAR CATHOLIC CaTHF.IiKAI.OK380 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous252 1897-09-25 3 WKATHKB UKI'OUT. Kaiutanq Krrbiiu Ifonpilat, 24lh ,S>/i», ;S»7. Dn.m..1p.m.l)p.in. Rimarkh. Bar. 99.960 H «^> ».8M Temp. H.10 nr.9 H3.0 >. W. Mll> Tlii-i 7H.5 77 H 77.0 gr Pir. of Wind iv.s.iv. h.-.w. S.W. a Mnx.Tcmp. HJ •■lj Mm 73.8 5f-« JL Mnx. m Sun 1M.H 5 >. J Ti-rr.252 words
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SHIPPING
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Article168 1897-09-25 4 Under this heading the following abbreviations are used :—str.—steamer sh.—ship bq.—barque Brit. -British U. 8. United States; Fr. French; U«r.—German; Dut.— Dutch; Joh.—Jobore; Ac, G. c, General cargo; d.p.—dcek passengers; U.—Uncertain T. P. W.—Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. V. I).—Taniong I'agsr Dock B. W. Borneo Wharf; J.W.-.lnr.line> Wharf168 words
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Article1374 1897-09-25 4 Ahuivals Sisi'k Noon of Yestkkdat. Amhertl, Brit. str. 108 ton?, Capt Rozells 25th Sept. From T. Anson, «2nd Sept. G.c. .ml 190 d.p. Wee Bin and Co. For T. Anson 27th-Rds. Endeavour Brit. str. 1,762 tons, Captain Breckon, -.'4th Sept. From Bangkok. 19th Sept. Rice. For Port Said,1,374 words
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Article450 1897-09-25 4 {fame, port, probable dale of arrival, ami name ol ugenti. A. Apcar, Hongkong, Oct 1 8. 4 IfotM. Algoa, Hamljurg, Oct 27 P. Simoiw. Benal.ier, lloTigkoiig. Sept 27 P. Simons, lienmohr, London, Oct 10 P. Unions Hayern, Knmp. Km 11 Behn Meyer. Urecon-lmv, Htm York, Ift Aug t;450 words
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Article150 1897-09-25 4 j. I ri.v. 5 IVntu'iNiiii h Tom. Captain k RO m s a il«i. UoauOM Kio. S'| t M Sr, H ,in,l,»r Hut str .Ml Kink FbHMU SM Bin nn.l Co M Mer.onrA.hii,. {Brit .tr iwlhrie! 1,,,, A.JJ J= .1 1.ii.1.-avoui- Btr. \-.i\-2 Brackon Hunxkok Hepl 18 -;j s150 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement460 1897-09-25 4 NOTICES. of Japan TOILET WATER JH Appreciated (or IU drlica'e perfume and the Ming of •omlort j^k j and r<tbnes» which it tmparU toUietUQ m' ka'ianga Extract a: > iTIC IKIIII «K F'.R Til. HAMihi.RCHnW Al onct ik-rul. S r.lcful and p«ri,M.:i.lly fr«gr»nl. RIGAUD AC", 8. rue Vivienne. PARIS Tames460 words
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Advertisement127 1897-09-25 4 ROENTGEN X-li.W AI'I'AKATIS. T)R(U EUBO THOMSON* latest unproved Kay Apparatus', for practical and experimental purposes. BAGXALL IIILLES. Klectrical Engineers, M A. Rallies Palace. 1 11 tu. tli. i, adolk snwune, I'PHOL.STKRKR AND DEALEH I.V XliH ASI) Str-OND-HAND Kl-KSITfRE, .11. VUTOKIA HTRtET. ADULK SIEKXBER(i respectfully b,. Kl to Inform tho public127 words
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Advertisement314 1897-09-25 4 NOTICES, Warm Debilitating Weather. Many people, after a long spell of oppressive beat, nutter from lassitude, luss of spirits, and a general "run down" feeling. They need a course of Ayer's SarsaparUU, a medicine which lias revived and restored to active life and health thousand! of such sufferers. A lady314 words
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Advertisement1149 1897-09-25 4 KOTICBa I /ARCH IDS. J. D. A. PKREIRA. HoKTtl rLTfKIST AKD FLOKIST. C"l I.HTiiK AKD KXmkTEK (IF OBCHIM. Order! for Kou<|Uet Sprays, Ac, *c, Carefully l n l promptly executed. Cheap eat House in the Trade. NURSERY AND RESIDENCE, OXLEY ROAD, CINUAPOKE SPORTING CLUB. The Autumn Race Meeting, will be1,149 words
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Advertisement919 1897-09-25 4 NOTICES. j JOSEPH KAKKR. Conkk'-tionkk asd VIIIfHA Bread Bakjk. BEGS to inform the L«dles and Oentlein. mi of Singapore that he hna opened ft Confectionery and Vienna Bakery at No. 6, Victoria Street, next to the Convent. Cakea and wedding cakes at moderate charges, and all other different kinds of919 words
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Advertisement105 1897-09-25 4 NOTICES. "TIMES" AND "BUDGET." strain Timct, 130 a year, or t*k a month, or fifteen cents a copy. I'ost Free, $f J a quarter. Strain Budget, post free, 120 a year, or K i quarter, or 40 cents a copy. The advertising rates are: first time, 16 cents a line:105 words
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Advertisement35 1897-09-25 4 NOTICES. BRowira KulH ChOWN BkANU SCOTCH WHISKKV, THK FINKST WHISKKY IN THE Wi,l<u, Al l«] plii d to H.R.H. the MM of Irak s BRINK. MANN v 00., 1 1 10 Sole Agents for Blngapot*,35 words
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