The Straits Times, 13 January 1900
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Title Section12 1900-01-13 1 The Straits Times. ESTABLISHED: 1831. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. JANUARY 13. 1801 No. 20,038.12 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement781 1900-01-13 1 t I>la, boBMBO COMPANY LIMITItD l 1 taodard Lifi. Aassnnos. Morwiek Ihk.ii t%m lnsanoes BoeMjr. Atlas Aaswa^ea Coaapaor (Fire). Tha KMiubaw Life Aiwuranc- S.«rfy TKa Ooiaai Maria* lMumno- t\.ni|.any. Th. liiiaa Mutual BtMa> Navixati.n lompanj Tha Tililhf Lasjar Bear Com]ianv. Ths Maritma Insunam Company. Limited. Voc partioßkn of Uaa* Compaliias,781 words
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Advertisement758 1900-01-13 1 STEAMSUIP COMPANIES. ¥>-OSINKLIJKE I'AKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Under contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agent, at Singapore: Ship Agisct, lati J. Dajshdiu A Co., 2-3, Colltzr Qoat. The umlermentioned dates are only approximatn. gteamer From Expected Will be Despatched for On WsaaafS. B'massin. Jan. 9. B'ninwn. Pulu Lant, Balik-l';ipan, M(H>aradja\va, Cotci, Botloagan,758 words
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Advertisement565 1900-01-13 1 CIOMP.V VIE DES MKKSA'-KKIEfc J M > (UTIMES DE FKANUE. TiLEOfiAPHic Address: Missagikie, ffrrminwi The mail steamer* will leave Singapore oa or about the undermentioned dates.— Ot'TWAKD. HOHEWASD. 1900. IHOO. Dates Dates. /<!.'«« Jan. 9 Ocfnnien Jan. I Jan. 20 i ft .Simon. Jan. 21 7Y.»i.b,i Pah. ft f*al iwtai565 words
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Advertisement672 1900-01-13 1 INSURANCES. rpHE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE 1 FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £2,127,600 Paid up Capital 21-2.7 M Reserro Fund 973,245 The nndorsigned, Agents (or the Company, are prepared to accept fire risks at current rates of premium. ROUriTEAD A Co. rt CHINA TRADERS) INSUKANOE COMPANY, LIMITED. Capital Subscribsd |l,(«w,no(j. Amount Paid672 words
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Advertisement630 1900-01-13 1 INSURANCES. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE Insurance Company. FIRE Insurance effected on every des criptinn of property. MARINE Risks accepted to all parts of tbe World. LOCAL BOARD. D. W. Lnvm... Esq., Chairman. C. W. Laird Esq. G. A. Xi -i in.. Esq. D. S. i «:m.. mv Esq. liv630 words
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Advertisement268 1900-01-13 1 NOTICES, Ideal Milk 9BS Enriched 20 per in quality cent, with Cream. every other mUL Mfl^l brand of I pUp STEEILIZED(S©Jb NOT SWEETENED. Unsweetened n ii. ■i- Milk. IggS A Perfect Substitute for Fresh Milk. .^^J/^ah^k CHAMPAGNE. LOUIS KOEDERER, EXTRA DRY. (Reserve for Great Britain) Louis Roederer. Carte Blanche BRIKKMANN268 words
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Advertisement573 1900-01-13 1 ENVETOPES TO BE HAD AT THE "STRAITS TIMES" OFFICE. TxIE ANTIQUE ENVELOPES 1 .nno S3 SO «ent free by Po«t fell JAPANESE BEST CREPE SHIRTS. WHITE AND STRIPED SIZES FROM 14" TO 18". G. OTOMUNE CO. BAGXALL HILLES DA, Bobintm Raad. HAVE ON HAND:— Electric Fans, Ceiling and Table, 40,573 words
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Advertisement878 1900-01-13 1 PAVING A (JRFAT RTX ON BKRLAINS HUGH KKMEDY. Muauss Unrl l. of the Picrson drug •tore, informs us that he in bating a great ran on Chamberlain's Cough Kemedjr. Ho sells five bottles of that medicine to one of any other kind, and it gives great satisfaction. In these days878 words
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Obituary64 1900-01-13 2 M b. 8. Btaxtad for H» Httoifa Tim., ikoald be •ntun on am aids of tb* pspar only. B; tba a«f Iki of Oat ooodition. wiy H. 8.8. v. rojMted tb.t mivht otlMnriM b» pobliahad All •Jnrt.uw oatiscu an ••btaot to ta» ooojj. lion th.t tU Maimur n>; l~>. ti.64 words
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32 1900-01-13 2 Established 1831. PRICE 15 CENTS. Strait* Times: *Joo year, or, post free «J4. HtraiU Budget SI B a year, or, pott ree, »20. Advertuxng lialet may be found n the fourth page.32 words
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284 1900-01-13 2 SATURDAY, 13th JANUARY, 1900. MR. SHELFORD. We mourn the death of Thomas Shi-lford, in his day the leading unpaid publicist of the Straits Settlements. Some few details of his uneventful and prosperous career appear in another column. Here we are content to say that he was, before all, an honest284 words
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Article317 1900-01-13 2 THE CHURCH AND THE FUNDS. These a'e received six further letters on the subject of the Roman Catholic Church and the War Relief Funds i and we do not publish these letters. The only one of them that contained a useful suggestion asked Is it still too late for Bishop317 words
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Article29 1900-01-13 2 Fiiom Perak to the Strait* Times came yesterday a telegraphic transfer of $J, 1 1.">. M), making the Perak contribution to our War Relief Fund no less than «30,097.60.29 words
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Article52 1900-01-13 2 It will be seen that to-day we publish the first list of nubscriptio ns forwarded to Mr Wll, Frizell, the honorary treasurer of the Straits Malayan Smth African War Relief Fund. In that (Mr. Kriiell's) list of subscriptionsareacknowledged the instalments of 530,000 and -:*.-.,< ij>7 paid to Mr. Kiizell by52 words
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Article13 1900-01-13 2 Produce, exchange, and share pnces, and the mail list, are on page 4.13 words
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Article19 1900-01-13 2 C. Graneie, master of the barque. Spinanay, was yesterday fined $25 for assaulting R Janscn, one of bis crew.19 words
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Article25 1900-01-13 2 The monthly sewing meeting of the Church Work Association will be held at the Rallies Oiria' School on Wednesday 17th instant, at 4 p. m.25 words
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Article19 1900-01-13 2 With to-day's Straits Times there is iss led atapplamasl containing produce pri-er share quotations, shipping news, and some advertisements.19 words
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Article45 1900-01-13 2 hIM Ah Tong and Low It were before the bcneh of Two Magistrate* yesterday for dishonestly i.ii.inmg a miiiiUr of forks and spoons h< lunging to ffiew Ah Bun. The first got yitfi rigdrnn* imprisonment, the 1 1 or one i I; -,l, -.< i* uiri.niirp'O45 words
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Article18 1900-01-13 2 A twchiw living near tbe 4th mile stone, Serangoon Road, has been removed to Hospital suSering from amall-pox.18 words
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Article20 1900-01-13 2 At the Assizes, yesterday, Lim Ming was sentenced to six months' rigoroUß imprisonment for causing grievous hurt to another Chinaman.20 words
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Article22 1900-01-13 2 Onk hundred and seventy-two deaths were registered at Singapore during the week ending on Saturday last The ratio per thousand was 37.64.22 words
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Article25 1900-01-13 2 Thk annual general meeting of the Church Work Association will be held on Tuesday, the 16th Jaunary, at the Colonial Secretary's house at 12 o'clock.25 words
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Article30 1900-01-13 2 There is a dearth of snail silver at Kuala Lumpur owing, it is said, to Chinese mine-owners buying it all up now that the China New Year is at hand.30 words
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Article29 1900-01-13 2 With to-day's parier there is distributed a circular telling of Konorah the Modern Witch." Konorah md her company appear at the Town Hall on the 20th and 22nd inst.29 words
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Article35 1900-01-13 2 Thi Russian transport Orel, 3,1 19 tons, and 128 crow, commanded by Captain Skelsky, arrived yesterday from Vladivostock, bound for Odessa. She has 238 soldiers and passengers on board, and is expected to depart to-morrow.35 words
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Article37 1900-01-13 2 General Otis, the Governor-General of the Philippines, has been instructed by the United Stales War Department not to go outsida of the limitations of the Chines* Exclusion Act in the exclusion of Chinese subjects from the Philippines.37 words
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Article22 1900-01-13 2 Thr I. A- O. mail steamer Bengal paxsed Malacca at 6 a.m. to-day and is due here about 2 p.m.22 words
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Article35 1900-01-13 2 Yesterday, Chong Ah Tye and Mamat were committed for trial, the former for the theft of four fowls the latter on two charges of house-breaking when property valued at $137 was stolen.35 words
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Article44 1900-01-13 2 ROB BING A CHILD. On the 4th instant, a Chinese girl called a fruit hawker to her door to purchase fruit. There he snatched two gold pins m>rth Sl3O from her. He was promptly arrested, and yesterday was sent to prison for nine months.44 words
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Article45 1900-01-13 2 H. R. H. Prince Henry of Prussia was entertained to dinner by the ollicers of the German cruiser BasaM last m a ht. The guests included M ijur (o-iiL-ral Dlckson, Mr. Esclike, Mr. Puttfarcken, Mr. Sohst, and Capt. Montalinan of the Austrian cruiser.45 words
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Article54 1900-01-13 2 To-day's exchange, produce, and share quotations came too late for correction in the supplement. The bank rate stands at 1/1 1 f. Gambier has risen to $7.15 and tin to S6« 50 Contributory Raubs have risen to $62 75, fully paid Kauba to M 3 50. Pahaug Cor|>oralions to54 words
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Article73 1900-01-13 2 The Vi/uy Hail gives a detailed account of Mr. Skeat's unsuccessful attempt to ascend (iunong Tahan, which is reputed to be the highest mountain in the Malay Peninsula. The journey was very (r)ing. Mr. Skeat icacliol the mountain but could not get to the top, owing to the73 words
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Article82 1900-01-13 2 A China* tx named Tan Ah Lim, of M 7 Beach Ruad, states that his godown at Sultan Gate was entered on Thursday, and nine bags of copra stolen. Two men have been arrested for removing furniture, etc., from a house in I'aleinbang Road, which had been quarantined82 words
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Article81 1900-01-13 2 Chu Teow and Yeo Puteh, both women, were yesterday sentenced by Mr. Wolferstan, the former to pay a line of $400, or three, months, the latter to Si'so, or six weeks f ur carrying on a "ChapJiKi" lottery at No 107 Benco<>len Street on the 3rd instant.81 words
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Article87 1900-01-13 2 UNLICENSE D RECR UITING. Yestekdav, a Chinaman was prosecuted before tlm bench of Two Magistrates fur inducing nix Chinamen to enter into a contract to labour without the Coluny, and also for trying to take them out to Bengltalis The man was sentenced to six months, and fined ■<-'."in. or87 words
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Article81 1900-01-13 2 TH« COHMEKCIAL TIIKATV. 'Int. Japanese Government have agreed to the adhesion of India to the Commercial Treaty between Great Britain and Japan which was signed at London on the 16th July, 1894. The Treaty will apply to the whole ot India, including the territories of native princes81 words
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Article104 1900-01-13 2 Tat Polo Club mounted snorts which were to have been held at Tyereall this afternoon, will take place at t c ;tj mile stone, Serangoon Koad, on the practice ground which is used by the Polo Club in wet weather. The ground is in capital order, and104 words
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Article570 1900-01-13 2 It is with very deep regret that we announce the death in Europe yesterday of Mr. Thomas Shelford, C.M.O. To explain the regret that the community of Singapore will feel at this death it is necessary to make a comparison. Since Mr. Shelford was a merchant570 words
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Article114 1900-01-13 2 Notwithstanding the efforts of II M S Bermione and two steam tugs, the French mail Im Seyite is still on the rocks near Garras Light. The harbour-master of Rhio, who arrived at Singapore this mornine, reports that La Seynt is still fast, and on a coral114 words
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Article215 1900-01-13 2 At the next meeting of the Legislative Council a BUI will be brought in to amend the IVr.ik Railway Ordinance of 1898. The statement of object* and reasons sets forth that this Bill is introduced by the direction of the Secretary of State. Chapter VI ot the IV.215 words
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Article211 1900-01-13 2 Thi 31st January and Ist February next will be observed as bank holidays for the Chinese New Year. The 2nd February will also be observed ai a public holiday. The 12th February is fixed upon as the date for the assembling of a Court of Appeal at Penang,211 words
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Article47 1900-01-13 2 REUTER'S TELEGRAMS LADYSMITH. BRITISH LOSS IN THE GENERAL ATTACK. London, \3th Jan. The Daily Hail learns that, in repulsing the Boer assault on I-adysmith on Saturday last, General White's force lost fourteen officers killedand thirty-four officers wounded. Eight hundred men were killed and wounded in the engagement.Reuter - 47 words
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Article28 1900-01-13 2 SAID TO lIAVE INJURED HIS SPINE. It is stated that Lard M.nhucn was injured in the spine by falling from his hor-e when wounded in action.28 words
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Article44 1900-01-13 2 135 KILLKD. 244 WOUNDED. Later. It is officially reported that the British loss, in repelling the Boer assault upon Ladysmith, was 1.1.'i men killed and 244 wounded The Earl of Ava is reported to have died of wounds received in the engagement.44 words
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Article809 1900-01-13 2 I ARE THEY DETERIORATING? (By a Comtpondent.) las the climate of Singapore im-v.-.i or deteriorated during, say, tbs forty or tifty years Tiiis ia a most xirtant question to every one of us, 1 ud the right answer to it much of health ami comfort of809 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement459 1900-01-13 2 NOTICES. NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY LD. ULASGOW. Manufacturers of 1 Dynamite. Gelignite, Gelatine Dynamite, Blasting Gelatine. Detonators, ill cmrwor Safety fuses, ■MM fatfßJ IpMhl The olntn Eeploeiee*, being all man*faeUtnd in Great Britain, are matle to BUM the high ntnndnnl of safety and purity t**tt imposed by the Brituh Government, anil459 words
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Advertisement815 1900-01-13 2 xNOTK.ES. NOTICE. MR. 0. MUHIBHBEIN has b«n a'miite.ia partnei- in tho firm c.f V I'o. from the Ist January, IXOO. 11l NOTICK. AIT. have this day appointol Mr. Tan >> Bwm ll. ik ,v. our Manager vice Mr Tan Tlaaf K«\ whoae services wi have t'he'okikntai. ti;*dis« company, H« "<<.815 words
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Advertisement878 1900-01-13 2 NOTICES. TOWN HALF,. SIXCAI'OUK. Salardny and Manda). Jaanary ««th A fend. MADA.MK WWW r AM) I^SBUISS OF MYSTZJUE& And a cempany of first class artists; Change ol programme, each night. For tMrticulars, see circulars. Prices: 5ta11..!. !,00; Back seats. $1.00. ■A sailors in uniform back seat: 60 eta Booking Office878 words
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Advertisement662 1900-01-13 2 LATEST ADVBBTISEMENR G. R. LAMUEKT CO. PHOTOGRAPHER:?, eiNQAPOKE. (iKESHAM HOUSE, OpposiU to General Post Office. Beg to call attention to their continuously increasing collection of more than S.UOO different views of Singapore, Henang, Johore, Federated Malay States, Stani, Java, Borneo, Sumatra, of which copies are always ready on hand. A662 words
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Advertisement17 1900-01-13 2 Oh Jan. ISth, at Cilen Arifl, Tanglin, tho wife of U. 8. N. Sanders, of a daughter.17 words
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Article468 1900-01-13 3 OUR WAR RELIEF FUND. FOR WIDOWS* ORPH4N& toiKTii day: 867,391. It will be observed that the Editor of the Strafe Timrt yesterday received ■fat from Perak a sum of t2,115.00, which we extend in the list as Si.lii Tins* morning I, ma office the fourth instalment of the MaUy Mail468 words
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212 1900-01-13 3 THE STRAITS AND MALA YA N SOUTH AFR ICA N RELIEF FUND. MR. FKIZFI.I.s mat LIST. Mr Arnot Reid, Editor o f th.I the relief ..r i, (Irplians an.l I). |»-n--dants" in terma of the Resolu- tionpas-'dattheput.li. M !,.-M at the Town Hn: of ol tbe «h i....-.-n,IH-r. ;|65,r,r«: Mr.212 words
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Article1289 1900-01-13 3 Mr Mttor, it is ipiite clear that with \..nr aaamii 1 determination to r.'tirv M London and remain entrenched there jva ham IBM 'Icterrniiied to !-|..ak your mind in Singapore. Kroni of viow of the newspaper lad fmin tht> substantial point vi view i.l thr aamwfapti proprmor,1,289 words
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Article410 1900-01-13 3 News from Redjang Lnbong reports the sleaily progress of mining opera1 1 .11- there. The tirst shipment of gold Ir.jin the mine is expected to be ready early this month. The ore treated contains also much silver. The first part of theelectric installation isexpecled tobeready about April next.410 words
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Article448 1900-01-13 3 The programme for the reception of MwWMMI at I Saigon comprise.' a round of festivities to la«t ai least four days. The events arranged f.r are: Reception at Government BOW*, dinner followed by a ball, torchlight procession, review of the garrison, horse race;, dinner at the Military Club,448 words
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Article846 1900-01-13 3 A PROi'OSED KEMEDY. A coBBispoNDKST writes: The local Chinese merchants and traders deprecate the present condition of the copper currency they view it with very grave anxiety, and attribute it to the enormously large circulation of foreign coins in this settlement. They say thai the law has846 words
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Article223 1900-01-13 3 (IM ScxDAY iKTICR EPIPHANY) CHURCH OK ENGLAND St. Axi'kEw'g Cathidul Siavicia. 7 a m.. Matins. 7.30 a in., I oral Celebrat ion and Sermon 4 j.. m., Cbildrxn'n CatMhitm. '■■Hi p. in.. Evensong and Hermon. St. Matthew's CHcacH. >.IS p. m., Evensong and Sermon. HOMAN CATHOUC C'ATHEIIBALor223 words
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Article72 1900-01-13 3 Dm Vnut'i Mm KuuAKu CirtAia I)iri»tio> IS It IS 13 13 13 Will O'ihe Wiap Brit Mr. Ban Wbatt Uio Mr. KumSmiH atr. Pentakota itr. Chrlydra ftr. Cheang Cben »tr. Warfleld atr. Penang iti. Sappho K.Vf.ll. 1,. I Willock Olien Payne MiKinlaj Pavie* Webb Path* Khwliiikmid nlur.i Pontinnak Klang72 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement344 1900-01-13 3 1111. STRAITS AND MALAYAN SOUTH AFRICAN WAR RELIEF FUND. Singapore, 12th January, 1900. I haw: tlii* day received from Mr. Irnot Reid, Editor uf the "Straits Times," tho rum of thirty-five thousand ami nim-tv-seven dollars and sixty cents (in addition to thirty thousand dollars received from him four days ago344 words
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Advertisement978 1900-01-13 3 U A Krrmcn o>. a** •"■< Mnrrtw as AGENTS IN £NOLAND. CWaMto*W to v a W <*• W— tjf. a*** mmo»r4mmam »t Cmmtmrn •«»>»TtoJ~t •«•/■>••., «iMf >M m«<Mfciui Invttm thnmm rmmmtrtmm R'LIABLE AOENTS o/ footlm, o/^w^Nct, or artfcay 6u«/fiw»». re •nirumt Ihrnfr Imtmfmim tm thmam. Umahlnary ordmrm mrm mttmndmd to978 words
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Advertisement414 1900-01-13 3 NOTICES. BUY MALACCA TEA. Oood, Pure, Palatable, and Cheap. Under the Patronage of the Hon'ble the Resident Councillor, Malacca TO ft HAD AT Messrs. John Little A Co., Ltd., Messrs Ann Lock A Co., Battery-road and Messrs Yong l.cc Seng, Orchanl-road. lTth May tu. th. 17/K/HO HARGREAVES COY., LTD. IMHIURH,414 words
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Advertisement728 1900-01-13 3 SHIPPING. Hi:; I IS!! INPIA NTKAM .NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. Iy'RINO the Chriatmw Seuon thai LJ abore Company will iwua lieturn Tickets /or «iniil. f s r-» to Pi n»n« Rangoon, alcutta, and Mad-aa. Thaw ticket. tr« not avaiui.le for nwd »(t. r the I.th January. For further pa«i,ular» upplj o728 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous76 1900-01-13 3 WEATHKK RKPORT Kndann Kerbatt Hatpital, 111* Jan. i:uO. ■JlmSp.m9p.rn RIMAHkB. Bar. ..*****059.*****.984 r«mp. 78.0 76 6 I 74.8 -£m j B V II.TI,er.7«X» 7IU 7»0 S S-= Dir.ofWin.i xki. N.W. Calm h»{; Max. in Sun 100.6 cSH lorr.r«a IU S "S 5* Kaiafall UI 35 E-e 73 The time ball76 words
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Miscellaneous199 1900-01-13 3 ARRANOKMKNJS .Saturday, 13th January. High Water. 9.41 p.m. P. it O. outward mail, due. 2. Mr. Clifford Expected. Cricket 8. R. C. v. Regt. Furniture Sale. New H hour Powell. Polo Sports at Serangonn. 4. LO. (i. T. Temperance Club. 7.30 R. A O B Temple Bar. 8. Prayer Meeting.199 words
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Advertisement536 1900-01-13 4 SOTIfES. UIItsforLEI&PERBIRS' Ti fi ft WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. v Bfl Special Warrant 353 EJSLtHQibii,*" A PurVeyors to fe Empress ot India. CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORES. 1 HITACHI UAIW. ALEX. FOX A CO. 43, HIGH KtKKKT, Are ti'oio She/icing: A NICE assortment of the very latest styles of specially selected Ladies' trimmi-.i hats,536 words
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Advertisement729 1900-01-13 4 NOTICKS THE STRAITS TI.UKS AND THK STRAITS BUDGET DAILY AND WEEKLY bSTABLISHEO 183t. TtUphont, St>. 10. Ttlirarkic Addrtu:— "TlMSS, SIKOAroBS." The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper in Asia, British India excepted. II circulates in Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula,729 words
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Advertisement292 1900-01-13 4 NOTICEa Most Torturing, Disfiguring, Humiliating Of itnliinrr. lmrniii!?, bleeding, scaly skin and scalp imnioiiiv ta inst; ntly relieved by a warm bath with Oimoinu BUP, and ii single application of Cuticura (ointment), tie great skin cure, followed by a full dose ol (Yticiha Resolvent, greatest of blood pari tiers and292 words
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Advertisement117 1900-01-13 4 I RIGAUO'S white Hum I RIGAUO'S white rose. I RIGAUO'S WHITE JASMIN. RIGAUD'S WHITI LILAC. I RIGAUD'S whiti iris I Die an n n i I nioAuu id nirumcKt, Pans M< ALISTER CO Australian Butter The finest and most largely used of an] in the market. inferior in weight and117 words
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Advertisement1752 1900-01-13 4 NOTICES^ Tae list of lApplinttloaa (will op<-n nn Wrdneaaay. Jaanan lath. isaa. ~ZZ will rlsw at twelve aas> on S.l.rtla. Jan.i.r? "«Mh. THE KOYAL JOBORE TL\ MINING COMPANY, LIMITED (TO BE INCORPOBATK) UMDER THE COMMKIEI 1 OKDISAaCE, 1889). :o: CAPITAL $220, CXX). In 22,000 Sbares of $10 each of which1,752 words
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