The Straits Times, 17 March 1900
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Title Section13 1900-03-17 1 The Straits Times. ESTABLISHED i I*3l. BiN(iArORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 17. 1900. No. 20,09013 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement889 1900-03-17 1 rpUC Sl«n l»rd Lil. lawvn. 1 Sorncb Dnk« m. Ibsubso SorirfJ. A i ia» AMurftiM*. Cwfli|jaay (Pu«|. '■h. F..|n.i»1.1» Uf> A«raiall» BaeM«y. In. Oo«u Mafia* lanrmaw IVmpta?. Th. Chima Xutual Maw N»vi«»tion I'ompuiy. Th, T <Ml«m \M~ B«" rnratany Ths Mariti~> lasi—os Coapaay, LUoitaL for particalan at thss> CouipsaiM, ss>889 words
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Advertisement1328 1900-03-17 1 STEAMSHIP COMPAMJ& I^-OMNKI.IJKE PAKKTVAART MAATBCHAPPIJ Inder contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agenli al Sinanjiort: Kh\t AoEKrv. late J. Daekdels A Co.. <-«, Collteb Qoat. The '.nderme.itinned <ltt*« are inly appr.ximate mmmm From Expected W ill bn beapak-heil (or On ,l,f,i rentier. Baiavia. Mar. II Batnvin Cherilion. -nnnr.nc. Sourabaya, Ma-avar1,328 words
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Advertisement250 1900-03-17 1 \OTIKS. Sweet Scents from flowtrt, RIGAUD'S white ■mm RIGAUO'S wmiti nu RIGAUD'S WHITC JAtBIN. RIGAUD'S WHITI LILAO RIGAUD'S whiti mi. fi IB AUD t C', Paris V J 8. OHASHI. JM'ANFSV T«tto.«r. All colours in the Int. -t design*. N". 'Ji, North Bridge Road, 2/8 .-iugapore. JOHN LITTLK CO, LIMIIKD.250 words
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Advertisement505 1900-03-17 1 NOTICES. JAPANESE HOI EL. .Vo. l««m/ 19 UMn/on Rood. I TIIK un.l.-r-ign-d, lieg to inform the public that I h .vi' opene<l the .i...iv in.- H'.t:.- hotel since the Is March. The c will lie fi> t class English oooking, ami breakfasts, tiffins, and dinners at veiy morlt-rHte charges Special505 words
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Advertisement675 1900-03-17 1 BANKS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL »10,000,000. RESERVE FUND •11,500,000. RESERVE LIABILITY OF 1 PROPRIETORS. 110,000.000. COIRT O? DIKICTOn:— R. M. Out, Eaq.-CmiaMiii V. A. Bisas, Kaq— Psrtrrv Chaiimk. K Ooitt. Bag. I A I Ratkoih. bq. D. M Mm. Ea|. B L Kn ma«o«on. btq. A Htarr,675 words
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Advertisement351 1900-03-17 1 NOTICES. 1 KELLY&WALSH.LTD. Just received. Active Service by Stephen Crane I 1 .80 A Rise in fhe World by Adeline Bergeant 1 M The Lost Continent by Cutcliffc Hyne f 1.80 Shameless Wayne by Halliwell SutcliHe $1.00 Vengeance is Mine by Andrew *»lour t im One Hour and the Next351 words
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Advertisement856 1900-03-17 1 IT IS DANGEROUS TO NIGLECT A COLD. Pneumonia is one of the most dangerous and fatal utilises**. It alway* resultt from a cnld. Chamberlain's Cough Remrdt will i|Uiikly ,ure a cold and tK-rh,,,, prevent an attack of pneumonia. It i* In fact made especially for that ailment and has become856 words
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Article68 1900-03-17 2 UiTl. VUHI/I NaM fLiUAKI.. C*»TAI» DMTUITIOI 5 Uch T.y tr Sttphent Kai^Jo B riDN-nti «r. D«vi,l«on Port Dick wo m port. 7 An,her»t tr Mell.r Ponti»n»k U| »T "r. Smith Huotok and PalemUa^ 7 Sappho ,ir. Turner l»»I«.-caand Klaus 7'wuL. nZ tr J}" >m P toa HooKkoas. Shanghai A68 words
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Article26 1900-03-17 2 In honour of St. Patrick's day, we publish a new version of The Wearing of the Green also a poem by Mulvaney."26 words
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Article100 1900-03-17 2 Bethilie is a town in the Orange Free State just north of the Orange River, and in the vicinity of the recent fighting about Colesburg, Aliwal North, and Burghersdorp. General PoleCarew's force, which is being sent to strengthen General Gatacre is, of course, going south which is backwards from Bloemfontein,100 words
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Article297 1900-03-17 2 We publish to-day a most reasonable, sensible, and well-written appeal from Mr. K. V. Carey. Substantially, Mr. Carey argues that the cultivation of Para rubber is likely to be a great industry for the Malay States. Writing officially on behalf of the planters, he desires to raise 510,000 in order297 words
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Article12 1900-03-17 2 This afternoon there is to be a famiix fund meeting at I'enang.12 words
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Article13 1900-03-17 2 Produce, exchange, and share price! and the mail list, are on page 4.13 words
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Article18 1900-03-17 2 The Bishop of Singapore and Sarawak leaves on Friday for a tour of inspection in the Native States.18 words
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Article20 1900-03-17 2 The outward M. M. mail steamer l'lrro passed Malacca at 10 15 a.m. to-day, and is due here at 6.30.20 words
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Article22 1900-03-17 2 The Hon. J. M. B. Vermont has been re-appointed unofficial member of the legislative Council for a further term of three years.22 words
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Article30 1900-03-17 2 A team of the S. R. C. played a team from li. M. 8. Ipkigenia at football on the Esplanade last night. The sailors were beaten 4 goals to 1.30 words
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Article25 1900-03-17 2 The S.V.A. are sending t> detachment of men to work the Maim guns at Berala Battery and Fort Teregeh, at the eastern defences, this afternoon.25 words
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Article31 1900-03-17 2 To-day's petroleum quotations came too late for correction on the back page. Devoe's oil has dropped to $4 50. Gambier has risen to 57.37J, and tin has dropped to JB3 b7j.31 words
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Article25 1900-03-17 2 The Chief Justice, the AttorneyGenera!, and Mr. Rodesse leave by the S«ppho this afternoon for Malacca to attend the Malacca Assizes, which commence on Tuesday.25 words
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Article117 1900-03-17 2 FINAL FOR MR. COLLYCB's PRIZE. The final com]>etition for the prizes given by the Hon. W. R. Collyer was played yesterday afternoon at the Sepoy Lines Golf links. The competition was one of approaching and putting. There were twenty competitors, and the first priie was won by Miss117 words
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Article253 1900-03-17 2 Messrs. Latham and MacTaggart report -Our markets Mill continue dull with lower prices in most of the mining shares. Fraser and Neave: The annual report of the company has been published. The net profits together with *****.18 brought forward from last year, amount to 549,749, out of253 words
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Article1213 1900-03-17 2 kMR JOAQUIM ON THE "BTRAITB TIMES." lOAQUIM ON THE MAQUTRATE. EH CHINttE LADIES CONVICTED, be third magistrate's court ly, before Mr. barwar, two en and 16 Chinawomen ought up charged with gambling in a common gaming house in MacCalluin Street. The names of the defendants were Tan Turn, Hong1,213 words
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Article564 1900-03-17 2 BRITISH SUBJECTS WHO ARE "BLAVEB." TO THE EDITOR OK THE STRAITS TISII8." Sir,— "Anti-slavery," in his letter in your issue ol the 14th inst complains that the hours of the Post Office clerks are irregular and long, and that the clerks often have to work at nights564 words
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Article55 1900-03-17 2 Warren's Circus, w-11-known to Singapore pleasure-seekers, arrives to-night, and will commence performing on Monday night. After some trouble, the advance agent has obtained the site on Beach Koad, >>t tbe foot of Middle Road, for the Circus, and tbe large marquee will accordingly be erected there Particulars are55 words
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Article86 1900-03-17 2 Tbi: Slraitt Hudget was published this forenoon, and it is a large Budget, consisting of 20 pages of 100 columns. There is no paper in London that contains as much print as the Strait* lludg't do»s. Among the subjects of note in this week's Budget are the86 words
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Article112 1900-03-17 2 Wibth Bros.' circus and "equine paradox" is coming. The circus is well worth seeing. It has travelled in many parts of the world, and was recently in Burma and later in Penang It has a large collection of horses and ponies, goats, dogs, and baboons, and is112 words
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Article113 1900-03-17 2 The Supplemental Budget of the Singapore Municipality, No. 1 of 1800, is published. It provides for an outlay of over *J5,400. The cost of an automotor waggon is put down at 46,000, approximately.. Other items an- Jin rikisba Station, Neil s*>ad, *6,675 conservancy, 512.040 Municipal office rent, 81,200;113 words
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26 1900-03-17 2 R EUTER'S TELEGRAMS. GATACRE CROSSES THE ORANGE RIVER. Won, i 7 Mardi Genaral Gatacre has crossed the Orange River and has occupied the town of Bethulie.26 words
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42 1900-03-17 2 2,000 GUARDS MARCHING SOUTH FROM BLOEMFONTEIN. THEY WILL JOIN GATACRK ii CLEMENTS. Major-General Pole-Carew, with 2,000 of the Guards, two guns, and a few mounted infantrymen, has left Bloemfontein to join General Gatacre and General Clements. General Pole-Carew has passed Bethany unopposed.42 words
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26 1900-03-17 2 {Later.) Generals Brabant and Clements have crossed the Orange River, and have established themselves on the northern bank.26 words
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Article125 1900-03-17 2 NAVAL MEN AT SIMONSTOWN. THK DEVOTION OF MALAY PRIESTS. The Mayor of Simonstown, in presenting an address to the Naval Brigade for their services at Ladysmith, referred to the presence at the ceremony of several Malay priests who were desirous of testifying to their devotion to Queen and country. These125 words
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Article28 1900-03-17 2 Sir Fredrick Carrington and staff have nailed to take command of the Khodesian Field Force, whose work is to prevent the Boers from trekking northward.28 words
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Article80 1900-03-17 2 Kim-KOLRTH LIST $7j,41J. Amount previously acknowledged 175,300 Colkitrd by our Pahang Com* I'Ondent in addition to earlier UU ojthe oW, M $113, t. included m Vr. friMWi litl, hating been handed to Aim.) \V. Kerfoot Hugh C. McKay W Tavlor M. 0. il ckie f. V.80 words
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Article90 1900-03-17 2 INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND. THE FRENCH CONSUL'S LIST. 'int list (already published) fa* iecond Litt Alired (Jlouet HOT Mgr. Bourdon *S K«v. Father Nain Jo Es-Cba»seriau,'fr£rea jj J. haslnni L. Malherbe J. de Montbrun. «k F. Vivier V. Clumeck 10 E. Home S L. Groetaer* 6 Karbagelata90 words
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Article209 1900-03-17 2 (From our MM CorrapondetJ.) A circular was sent round a few days ago by Mr. Egerton, Resident Councillor, calling a meeting of those willing to subscribe towards the War Fund. A meeting took place in the Resident Councillor's Office on Thursday, when besides Mr. Egerton209 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement486 1900-03-17 2 NOTICES. SIDEROSTHEN PAINT. an absolutely anti-corrosive paint foi IRON AND STEEL Guaranteed to be the best RUBT-PKEVENTIVE «««nt. Invaluable for Ships, Machinery, Bridge! etc., etc. One gallon will cover 54() square feet. r^ici $25— P* r dr-iro oJ 1 cwt A splendid report just received from tbe I v.iflhf J'rinity486 words
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Advertisement678 1900-03-17 2 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WAIT FOR Wirth Bros. Grand Circus AND WILD ANIMAL EXPOSITION. <>N Tor It HOUND THE WOULD. paying a riiYnra VBH to Singapore. FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY. Saturday, March 24th. TRAVELLED THROUGH EVERY LAND AND (LIME. The Only Circus Touring Patronised by H. R. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES678 words
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Advertisement818 1900-03-17 2 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WAKTED.-A capable typewriting clerk i also a good engrossing clerk. Apply to Drew and Napier, tu. th. B. v c 10, Collyer Quay. FK SALE, an office palanquin, good white pony and harness, belonging to Mr. James Miller. Price |-.'SO. 17/3 FOR SALE. A BAY Waler gelding, 7818 words
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453 1900-03-17 3 STRAITS AND MALAYAN SOUTH AFRICAN WAR RELIEF FUND. (Cent! omilttd.) W. H. Fkizrll, Hon. Treasurer. ITtb March, 19%. We are gratified to observe that Mr Frizell, by this mail, is sending £4,500 to London, making £13,500 in all. Mr. FrizeU's letter is as follows: Singapore, 14tn March, IHOO. The Right453 words
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Article274 1900-03-17 3 THE WEARING OF THE GREEN. sta Vcrrim.) V, Paddy dear, and did you hear the news that's going round The Shamrock i« by Law allowed to grow on Irish ground, Twill be worn on gool St Patrick's day by soldier- of the Queen. And loyalty will be displayed l.v Wearing274 words
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Article173 1900-03-17 3 A toast boy», the Shamrock A health boys, theQU'en! To your feet while you drink it, with honours I ween I Ami the man who refuses to drink to thi» call Khali l« shorn of all honours and shoved to the wall. For w.'re Irish 1 ween, And173 words
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Article1529 1900-03-17 3 In < onnection with Volunteer!, the war, the Boers, and the present state of affairs generally, I may be permitted to mention a little incident that is rumoured to have occurred only a few weeks ago which 1 am sure will specially interest intending Volunteers in Singapore.1,529 words
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Article778 1900-03-17 3 A LETTER FKOM M& CAREY. A SENSIBLE PROPOSAL. TO THE EDITOR OF TUI BTKAITB TIMES." Sib,— l have been asked by the committee of the United Planters' Association, W. M. S to lit it be widely known that a strung feeling exists among't planters that the time778 words
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Article68 1900-03-17 3 The flower show takes place in the Town Hall on April 10th, and will be open from 4 p.m to 8 pin and from 8 p.m. to < 1 pju The committee is composed ..1 the Hon'bleC. String*, Col. PennefatlKT, Messrs. Kt. V B. Down and X68 words
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Article657 1900-03-17 3 KAT KOODOOSRAND. London, Mtt Feb. Cronje left Magersfontein with Boers, taking with him ali bii sunn, and trekked across the front of the British position at Klip Drift. His rear guard at once came into action, and the fight was kept up till the Boer force had657 words
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Article41 1900-03-17 3 A new port rule has been passed din-cling that, with the exception of British men-of-war, no search light or projector shall be exhibited or uaed on board any vessel within harbour limits without the special permission ol the Governor.41 words
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Article79 1900-03-17 3 (3rd Simiav ix I.r.\T) CHURCH OF ENGLAND ST. ASI.KEWH CITHXDKAL SMVlrm. 7 a. m., Matins. :.•'«> s. m Choral Eucharist and Sermon. 9 a. in.. Litany. X.l.'> a. m., Hoi; Communion. 4 p. m., Service of Catechism. 6.30 p. m., Evensong and Sermon. Collections on behalf of79 words
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Article185 1900-03-17 3 Cathedral or the Good Shepherd, Victoria Street aid Brass Bassa Road. 6.30 a. m.. Low Mass and English Sermon. 8 a. m., High Mass and English Sermon. 6 p. m., Vespers and Benediction. Church or St. Pxtik ajid St. Pavl, Queer Street. 6.15 a. in., Low Mass and185 words
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Article582 1900-03-17 3 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. CRAMPIOHSBIP. Pearce v. Rainnie (unfinished). "a" dolblks. Kiekiel and Upton 1 beat Muiram Doyle— 1, 6-2, «-4. PROFESSION PAIBS. Anthonisz and Broadrick (Civil St vie I) v. Darby and Webb (Tel. II) postponed. Cropley and Larking (Navy) bea Vesey and Monro (Army II), 6-0,582 words
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Article194 1900-03-17 3 {from Dutch Source) The Hague, »th Mar. The British flying column which entered the Transvaal from Zululand has been driven back, after sanguinary lighting, to Melmoth. Gpneral White, with a large force of British and Colonial troops, has been despatched into the Free State. 10th Mar. There was194 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement834 1900-03-17 3 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION BALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND WITH EUROPEAN RESIDENCE ERECTED THEKEON, KNOWN AS OLOA LODGE, ST. THOMAS'S WALK TO BI HELD AT POWELL A OO.'s SALEROOM. On Wednetday, 21«f March, 1900, At 2-30 pm. ALL that valuable freehold land situate at St. Thomas's Walt, containing an arva of834 words
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Advertisement1078 1900-03-17 3 AUCTION SALES. MORTGAGEE'S BALE OF LAND. BITDATE IX THa DISTRICT OF CHASHiIB. TO BE HELD AT POWELL A CO.'s SALE-ROOM. On Woduttday, th* 21»< March, at 2.30 p.m. ALL that piece of land situate in the district of Changie containing an area of 6 acres 1 rood, poles, comprised in1,078 words
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Advertisement467 1900-03-17 3 SHUTINQ. FOR HONGKONG. MESSKS. A pear A Ccs steamer UOBTN&Q, 3,308 tons, CdTTg Spence, left Calcutta on the loth insi and is due her* nn T hnr«day, the -J-.'ni i nst, en route to Honf koog. For freight or pauwgo, apply to W/S SARjfIKB 4 MOSES. Agent*. BRITISH INDIA KIKAM467 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous151 1900-03-17 3 ARRANQKMKNTH. Saturday, 17th March. High Water. 11.28 pin St. Patrick's Day German outward mail due 8. R. C. Cricket. S. V. A. Maxim Practice! Forts, .t. M. M. outward mail, due. M. M. homeward mail, closes. 8. I. 0. G. T. Temperance Club. 7.30. Sondat, 18th March. High Water. 11.40151 words
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Article550 1900-03-17 4 B»aaruk«. 17th March, I9UX PRODffOB. (Ralrt an correeUd to noon. I Gambler 7.W Copra Bali B.HO. do Pontianak 6'o Pepper. Black SOOT. do WTiIU, (6*) 47.00 "ago Floor Sarasrsjk, 3 90 do Brunei No. 1 3.80 Pwl *U(o 4 40. OoSee. Bali. IS% basis 2R.00 CoSee Paleml>ang. 18% basis.550 words
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Article114 1900-03-17 4 MAIL S CLOSE. To-lUy. "lnnß vi» ports .If. Viiirunhit, 3pm .ntiariik H-n Ft Soon, Sp m mrllhkM A'»"i Yang, Sp.m i litik via ports Snppho, 4 p m lunrok 4 Fbiug Puhii, 4 p.m I i"Kkok H'irtvo, 4 p.m ii:i in /v Carpmlitr, 4 p.m wig- ok Hangkok, 4 p114 words
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Article132 1900-03-17 4 MAILS ARRI VE. h'Knt KDRori Bv th» German, s s •<• mar, due on 17th Mar.h with dates to ie loth Feb. Also, by thi> M H yarra. lue on the ITih in-iant tviih dates to th.' .-.I Fob. and with replies tn the m»il hi, h left Singapore on132 words
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Article245 1900-03-17 4 AKRIVAU. Per s. s. Hutara from Madras via porto— Mr. and Mrs. "ay. Mei<ra J. J Keilbergh, J. Huwand. and NY. Surgaud Per M. M.s s U oWst from ItetanaMi. and Mrs. A. M. Bchu cr, Mr. land. Mr and Mrs. Wil<ox. Messrs S K. KooHlny, Merling, and245 words
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Article497 1900-03-17 4 SHIPPING IN PO RT. Under thisheaxliugthn following ahbrevia i ions are used str. steamer sb. ship BY -barque sch —schooner; Yet.— Yacht Cru.— C. iser; Gbt.— Uunboat Tor Torpedo H. p.— Horse-power Brit.— Hritish U. S.— Unite-J SUtes; Fr.— Krench Her.— Merman Dut.— Dutch; Joh.— Jobore Ac, Q. c— General497 words
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Article592 1900-03-17 4 flTrnim, port, probable date o/ urnrol. a..rf name ol aamu. Htiahies. Adour, L'don. left Feb !0 M. M. Alesia H'kong, Mar <o; HM- -r Andalucia, Hamburu, Mar -27 B. Meyer. Annam, H'kone, Apl M. M. Arauonia. Hamburg, Dec S B. M. A-uiri:.. HI on:, to 1.-a%-e Mar rt592 words
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Article209 1900-03-17 4 [,r ru. Vwu'i Xi» |l'o» Cirr»i* Fio* dtu.it> i'umimml Km Or H. J. Kiaer Xor «tr. 690 i*«r«bryggen Saigon Mar li Joo Sen* Chin IWong Koi Brit sr. II IS Pi X t Honk.mg Mar li. rfclin Meyer A Co. I'alimna >lr. 1»3) Hcott Mimla .Mar li> rloiulead 4209 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement353 1900-03-17 4 NOTICES. iHits for LEA ft PERRIIS 1 .ft WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. By Special Warrant J^M Queen *A Pupveyors to 1 Empress of Irnti!. CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORES^ lailcnburcis Foods. A PROORESSIVE DIETARY, unique In providing nourishment sc'ted to the growing digestive power* of youn; I InlitnU from birth upwsrds, and free from353 words
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Advertisement903 1900-03-17 4 lilM VKSTERDAV PKR 8.8. CLIFUS VBHJECT shipment of horses, cobs, and ponies, ill thorougliiy br.ikin nd riM.ly fur imm.iliate use, including i ui'lmii ie ladies' hacks and polo mniex. This ilupment has been specially ielccted or the market IXSPKCTIOX IXVITED. DA! LAN'S AUSTRALIAN RORSK lIKPOSIIORV. K.l.mary 7th, ltKuj. THB stiiaits903 words
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Advertisement555 1900-03-17 4 STICKS LUXURIANT LUSTROUS HAIR ■With «.'ean, wholesome Scalp, fr«« from Itclilnf bleeding, and scaly ruj.'. .oii», proilurtl by warm shampoos with Ctmcuu Soaf, mntl frequent ilr.-v.!n|fs with Cuwcc*A. freaun of •molliantaaii.l purest of akin cures. Tin- irr»im. -i.: ..»r- -.lirscal» md hairof emits, scales, and dandrnll, soMh*i irritated and Itchinj555 words
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Advertisement779 1900-03-17 4 NOTICES. JAMES WATSON GO'S SCOTCH WHISKIFS AKK THE BEST VALUE IN THE MARKET LAO BRAN' I). 10 YKAKS O[,I). •12.00 p«r rA«, (SI'KCIAI.LY RK(X)MMENI)EI» 18.00 T*R CA»t DDTT EXTRA OUTAJNABI.B PROM RBTAH. UEAI.KIW OB M( A LISTER CiK^,,, AaanH PRIME AMERICAN =raSi am. (;ct SALT BEEF. < a^?«^rs i ?Sms779 words
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