The Straits Times, 3 May 1900

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  • 12 1 The Straits Times. ESTABLISHED: 1831. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1900. No. 20,129.
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    • 859 1 rpMK BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED An<sar* hit, Aasnass, Norwich Uaioc Fin laasnaes Soast}. it*. *»•«»>* Compaaj I'm). rh. kViaiufc*. LU* Aa~ra»o. Society. Tb. OoUa Maria* lu.ur.no. Coaapany. S. Gate M.ts-1 >*— HaviiatUcosspaay. T** Btartti*** Imtmnei On— famy. Uxstssd. gIMT. UMITBD. Agits. STE.\MSHIP COMPANIES. K O»TICE,COLLTBB<Jt)»T. fa cTEAM NAVIGATION U»MrANT. BTBAHEBS FOB
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    • 1432 1 .STEAMSHIP COMPAIOEi "I^ONINKLIJKK PAKBTVAABT MAATBCHAPPIJ I'nder contract with the Netherlands India Government. Agentt at Singapore. Ship Aoesct, late J. Daehdels A Co., »-3, Coutbb Qoat. The undermentioned dates are only approximate. Steamer From Expected Will be Despatched for On T Imkoff. Batavia. Apl. SO. Billiton. BaUvia, Cheribon, Samarang end Sourabaya.
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    • 622 1 LNSURANCES. THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRS INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £5,1*7,M0 Paiit up Capital x1x,760 Reserve Fund »7S>»6 The undersigned, AgenU for the Company, an prepared to aooept fire risk* at current rate* of premium. ROUBTEAD A Co. rE CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE (X'MPANT, LIMITED. Capital Bub*arib*d |*flno,ooO. Amount Paid «p 600.(100.
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    • 550 1 INSURANCES, BRITISH EMPIRE UsD U BER AL\ <R*. *****.000. x /{.ojjditions. larob\ f BONUSES. > LOW PREMIUMS./ N/ E»rABl,(«BBD 18«7. LIFE OFFICE. rnmlmmu eharweel V«lon tec proeeeslisur te Mouth Africa. The Company announce that on existing policies in tbit Company on the live* of volunteer* proceeding to South Africa, the
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    • 643 1 NOTICES. Milkmaid •sbts BRAND see that the SSDENSEDM^W HJT'll MILKMAID Wml ml k TradMak W% Wl JLfXXIXI. >» on Kgi§Ssd Full Cream. eYepy Tin Largest Sale In the World. BANKB. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL »10,000,000. RESERVE FUND 1)11,600,000. 1 RESERVE LIABILITY OF 1 llo(nlaa o PROPRIETORS J-biu,uuu,uuu.
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    • 438 1 BROWN'S Focb Cbowh Bbju»d SCOTCH WHISKEY, THX rIHIR WHISUY 111 THE WORLD Aa supplied to H R.H. the Prince of Wale s BRINKMANN CO., 1/8 Kolp Asentji for flingapon CHAMPAGNE. LOUIB ROKDKBKR, KXTRA DRY. (Reserve for Great Britain) Louis Boederer. Carte Blanche UKINKM ANN CO. kk>M Importers. R.lail nl JOHN
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    • 879 1 AN ANCIBVT BELIEK The ancient* believed that rheumatism Any one who has bad an atUc'. of sciatic or inflammatory rheumatism will agree that the infliction is demoniac enough tv warrant the belief. It has never been claimed that Chamberlain's Pain Balm would cast out demons, but it will cure rheumatism,
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  • 146 2 UiTi. VnuiV R«M |Kl4u4Ki> BMHI 3 Bin Ben» (ivan Brit Mr. j Lyom I Kitrickdalc «tr. Stowart I AllMio nr. Kace| S I Flero Mr. Foster it Serbia Ocr atr. .-acht a Hong Wan Brit Mr. Hudaoo 3 Chow l'hya Mr. Jellicoe 8 CalypM mv. Lowry 3 Ailsa Craig
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  • 24 2 DOMEsTIC OCCURRENCE. DEATH. Bibbt.— On tbe znd inst, at Ktnla Lumpur, William Bibby. Manager ol ibe Raui> Australian Gold Mining Company, Ltd., aged 63.
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  • 1385 2 THURSDAY, 3RD MAY, 1900. OF THE MARINE CLUB. Now that H. M. S. Terrible has sailed taking with her our good wishes and a half pound of Cavendish tobacco for each man on board, we may be permitted to make a criticism upon one defect in the arrangements of the
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  • 161 2 Mb. E. W. Birch, British Resident of Negri Sembilan, who goes home by the Bingo Hunt on Saturday, has upon the M ilay States the claims not metely of long service and of his father's service and death, but also of his own active and brilliant administration. It makes a
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  • 163 2 Tax Rifle Volunteers assembled yesterday afternoon at 5.15 in the Town Hall, and drilled in three squads. They will assemble to-day (Thursday) and to-morrow (Friday) in the Artillery Drill Hall at 5.15. We have again to remind volunteers that Captain Tyacke desires that those who are willing to serve as
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  • 7 2 To-day's 4 m/s bank rate is -2,
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  • 9 2 Tbi homeward mail closes at six o'clock to-morrow morning.
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  • 13 2 Pkoducc, exchange, and share prices and the mail list, are on page 4.
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  • 9 2 Tbi Municipality advertises for a valuator and assessment inspector.
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  • 11 2 Opfkrs for the Municipal poudrette at Tanjong Pagar are advertised for.
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  • 18 2 Thi bachelors of Penang gave a successful fancy calico dance at tbe Penang Club on the 27th April.
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  • 18 2 A Krixch mission near Ningpo in China has jiut been destr<yed by rioters, and one missionary was wounded.
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  • 19 2 Judob Hannen, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for Chiua and Japan, died at Shanghai on the 26th April.
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  • 20 2 One form of adulterating milk at Hongkong is that of adding sugar to increase the specific gravity of the milk.
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  • 23 2 Tax Hongkong plague record up to noon of the 28th April was five fresh cases and five deaths in the preceding 24 hours.
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  • 25 2 It is advertised that during the absence of Mr. Geo. Brinkworth, Mr. W. J. Maysnn will »ct as manager of Kelly and Walsh Ltd here.
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  • 26 2 The N. D. L. l'rim Heinrich left Hongkong on the 2nd instant at noon, and is expected to arrive here on Sunday afternoon, the 6th inst.
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  • 25 2 It is expected that Mr. John Barrett, formerly U. S. Minister toSiam, will be appointed on the American Commission to study the markets said industrial
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  • 300 2 TO THR IDITOR OF THE STRAITS THUS." Sir,— l think I would do best by writing what I know about the Chinexo Queen's Scholar, (toll Lai Hee. He arrived at Cambridge in August last, and was told by the Crown Agents that the first quarter of £50 could
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  • 802 2 I {From our (Jorrtspondent Kwila Lipit, 24th April. ABOUT ROADS AND MINES. in.r. inlereated in th« development baa; will doubtless be pleased to know that Government has just sanctioned an expenditure of S2u,oOofor the construction of an earth road (which can, later, be easily converted into a metalled
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  • 42 2 Tbi StraiU Budget was published to-day at noon. It contains much news about racing and sporting, with full particular* of the reception of the Temble, and other interesting matter. A llulgrt supplement will b* issued to-day at 6 p-m.
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS THE RHODESIAN FIELD FORCE.
    • 34 2 L°»ion, 3rd Mas. A Reuter message from Beira dated the 28th April states .hat General Bir Frederick Carriniiton had at that date reached the advanced depot camp »t Marandellas, Rhodesia.
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    • 110 2 TWO DAYS' FIGHTING. NORTH OF THABANCHU. THE HOE US ROUTED. Reuters correspondent wiring from Thabanchu on the Ist inst (Tuesday) say» that on the previous da> and on the day of wiring, Col lan Hamilton's divbion was engaged in forcing a passage northwards of Houtney. The enemy, who were in
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    • 31 2 200 PEOPLE KILLED. A disastrous explosion of blasting powder has occurred in a mine at Schofield, in the State of Utah, North America. Over 200 persons perished.
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    • 28 2 Later. CASUALTIES. The casualties to Col. Hamilton force in the fighting on the 3oth April were 8 officers and 20 men of various regiments killed, wounded, and missing.
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    • 20 2 The result of the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes, at Newmarket, was Diamond Jubilee I Honarosa fidut 3
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  • 26 2 Tbi first ordinary genera', meeting of the Royal JohoreTin Mining Coy., Ltd., is advertised to be held at the General Agents' office on the 12th instant.
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  • 28 2 Tub S S. C. advertise that tickets of admission to the Grand and Public Stands at the forthcoming races may now be had of John Little and Co.
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  • 30 2 At Messrs. Powell and Co. s land sale yesterday afternoon, Nos. 2 and 3 McCallum Street and No. 1 Stanley Street, were sold for Si 1,800 to See Chuan Kiat.
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  • 28 2 At Koochow, the other day, a Chinese owned steam launch was so overcrowded that she rolled to one side and foundered. 140 of these on board were drowned.
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  • 30 2 Tbi P. 0. mail steamer llallaaral, with the mail from Europe arrived at Penan,; about 9 a.m. to-day. She is expected to get here in the course of Saturday morning
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  • 30 2 Thi Governor of Hongkong has appointed a Commission of five members to inquire into the causes of the d xmrnets of living there. Mr. J. J. Francis is the chairman.
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  • 27 2 Thi Russian transport Kiev, Capt. Lobma'.off, arrived from Vladivostock yesterday. She is expected to leave for Odessa to-day. There are an officer and 500 soldiers on board.
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  • 30 2 Tbi Japanese torpedo-boat destroyer Niji, 305 tons, Capt T. Takarabe, arrived to-day from England m route for Yokohama. The Niji has a crew of 64, and is of 6,000 horse-power.
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  • 32 2 Mb and Mrs. Frizell, and tbe Baby, arrived trom Hongkong, this morning, by tbe limgal. To-morrow the Chamber of Commerce meets to confirm the nomination of Mr. Frizell as M. L. C.
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  • 30 2 The Malay Mail says that the Resident- General has sanctioned the new electric light scheme for Kuala Lumpur. If approved of by the High Commissioner, work will commence next year.
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  • 35 2 Mr. D. F. Robertso.n, an Englishman living in Nagasaki, has become a naturalized Japanese citiien. This is the first instance of a foreigner becoming a citizen of Japan since the new treaties came into force.
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  • 42 2 The Selangor Club held its annual general meeting on .Saturday. The yearly report showed a balance of assets over liabilities amounting to 57.045. Mr. John Russell, the Government Printer, was elected Vice-President of the Club. Mr. H. Huttenbach was appointed honorary secretary.
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  • 52 2 Thk yearly report to be laid before tbe Redjang Lebnng Company at Bataria, on the 30th April, shows that its mining operation*, started in November last, are progressing so well that increased stamping power has been provided for along with an electric installation Abundance of ore is within sight at
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  • 48 2 Mr. Rdd, says the Pinang Gazette o( the 28th Aptil, has intimated the possibility of a prolong*! absence on hit part fr^m tb« Btraits, but we truit he will r ecou»vder the matter-be mmt conVive somehow or other to return to Singaporu, for Siugaporc and :L,
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 449 2 NOTICES. SIDEROSTHEN PAINT. n absolutely anti-corrosive pant for IRON AND STEEL. guaranteed to be »he best RUBT-PKEVENTIVE •««>• Invaluable for Ship., Machinery, Bridge. •to., etc. One gallon will cover 540 •quare feet. I'hii-e '>&— per dnm of 1 cwt. A splendid report just received from the Secretary of the Irmly
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    • 1077 2 CDIOAPORI gTOEHTO rl.l'I?. Programme for Spring Race Meeting, 1900. V.I V Wk, 'twl 26th. FIRST DAY. Twday, flnil \l Fiest Race. THE MAIDEN PLATK.-V»lne $800. A Race (or Maiden Hones— Weight as per scale (lOet.). An allowanceof 211 b. to ex-Griffim, imported into tbe Straits Settlements or Native States at
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    • 899 2 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS 1 AD^LPHI HOTBL Mil. J. lI ASSNER begs to inform the public that Mr. R. Hiuch's Aibtrux Stung Bakd will piny the (olio i ing election of music, from 730 p.m. till nn.lniglit. This i> the last time Mr. Hiraub't band will play in I Singapore. On Friday,
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    • 744 2 I LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. The Sixth Performance of "IN TOWN" A MUSICAL OUODY IN TWO ACK ADRIAN ROS3 AND JAMEB LKADEB MUSIC BY K. OSMOiND CARR, WILL BE OITIH WITH HH OBCUKBTKA IHD Clloms IK THI TOWN HALL I ii-nl^lil. Thiir«iln< Commencing at 9 pm. Reterved Seals |2. Univserred 1 1
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  • 2295 3 lI V >«tt?r rnulAnar? tparrtl a UUtrmnn." At midnight of yesterday, or as today began, the soul "f William Bibby left the bod} in aftM it had M and fought for sixty-three adventurous years. The wasted and wiiened body Dm Bibby then remained in the BsMMI Hospital
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  • 1810 3 Some rattling good work was p-t in this morning, the track proper being used The. first to appear was Dunun (Neejon up) He went a solid once round, moving freely and wrll and leaving nothing to be desired. Client (native up) followed Dusun and came away from the
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  • 103 3 i;..VKKSMK.ST NOTICE. The Government of Pahang has given notice that no application for mining land in I'lu Pahang will in fut in e be entertained unless accompanied by demarcation or survey fees in the case of blocks under 100 acres, or by survey fees in the case
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  • 227 3 THE TERRIBLE." A p*PiTATio!i from the Marine Club consisting of Messrs. W.Cummings. W. Kinsey, F. Whitefield, and Capt. J. B Whyte left the Master Attendant's pier to go on board the Ternhle about eight o'clock last night with large quantities of cakes and provisions, including fully half a pound of
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  • 318 3 The Xorddeutscher Lloyd intends, it is stated, to set up a training ship for cadets. This decision is regarded in Germany as of great importance, in view of the increasing scarcity of officers and seamen, and of the need of giving a sound training to those
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  • 84 3 The Penang Municipality, on the 27th April, went through their Supplemental Budget No. 1 of 1900, which provided for an outlay of •14,800. Mr. Bromhead Matthews objected to the amount of CI,BUO put down for legal expenses as being too much. He instanced Singapore, where, in his
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  • 84 3 Koh Wah, of 124 Lavender Street, alleges that during his absence from his house on the Is' inst., his coolie named Tan Seong Choon bolted with 350 in cash. In the early hours of this morning, a Chinaman was arrested in Hadji Lane on a charge of
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  • 125 3 LI HUNO-CHANS'S VUCWS. According to The North China Daily Ntws when Viceroy Li Hung-chang received instructions to send Admiral Yen of the northern squadron to proceed with two of his fastest cruisers, the llaido'.and Hauhoic,to cruise in the vicinity of Singapore in order to assist the asaassins
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  • 148 3 MUTINY ON THE AILSA CRAIG." About 230 p. m. yesterday, the native orew or lascars of the AiUa Craig mutinied and refused to work, whil* the vessel was passing through Singapore harbour from Manila, which port she left on the April 26th The vessel was brought up at the quarantine
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  • 147 3 I.ATRAM'and Mactaggart's share report says Since our last report our markets have continued very dull with few alterations in rates. Jelebus have steadied somewhat, and the rate has risen to $U 40. Pahang Corporations are wanted at Slu 4u Temelongs are enquired for at $18 without bringing
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  • 161 3 A rr.vr months ago, Mr. Brooks, a British missionary, wan murdered in North China by members of an antifnreign organisation known as Bnxers. Of the actual murderers, three in number, one was beheaded by order of a Chinese Court, another was condemned to death, and the third was
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  • 29 3 Parades Monday, 7th, at 5.15 p.m., Squad Drill, at S. V. A. Drill Hall; Tuesday Bth, Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th, Friday 1 lth, ditto.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 1053 3 NOTICES. NOTICE. SYED Abdnlkadir bin Abdulrahman AltagoS has been admitted a partner in our firm from the Ist day of January, IuOO 26/6 ALBAGOFF A Co. NOTICE. I the undersigned hereby give notice thatmy interest and responsibility in the following firms: namely, Ong Ewe Hai 4 Co., Chops Soon Watt,
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    • 403 3 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALS. rTX) be h«ld at our sales-room, No. 16 1 Chance Alley, Sing .pore, on Friday, the 4th May, 1900, at 2^l p.m -A pi»ce ol freehold land and a brick compound house No. 47, Gtylang Road, area 6 acres, 3 roods, and 7 poles one house
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    • 625 3 NOTICES. MINERAL^WATER. ALKALINE t ARSFNIC SBS. IbSSc }rHo!pHATIC. GASEOUS I D "»»*G. DIQKBTI VE. BPICULLY HCOMXIXDID TOR PUSOKB or w«« coistitbtiox. Sole Agents.- C. DUPIRE ACo 8. Raffles Quay. Retail Agenti.-THE DISPENSARY. SHIPPING. FOR PAHANG. TRINGGANU AND KELANTAN. THE WILL-KNOWN BRITISH STIAVSR AM H ERST WILL «ail regularly from henceforth
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
    • 200 3 ARRAN'JKMKNTb Thursday, 3rd May. High Water 1.24 p.m. S. V. R. Drill Hall. si:.. "In Town." Town Hall. 0. Friday, 4th May. High Water. 049 a in 211 p.m. P. «fc O. homeward mail closes. 6 am. Pledges Sale. Police Office. 10. Chamber of Commerce Mneting. 2 Land Sale. Tek
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  • SHIPPING.
    • 573 4 Sii«»roEi, 3»n Mat, 1808. PRODUCE. (HaUt om eomeUd to mm.; Gambler 7.« J. Copra Bali MJ do Pontlanak, 630. Pepper, 81ack.. buyer* »JO. Jo White, (6J) 48.60 Bago Flour Sarawak,. 360 do Brunei No. 1 3.30 Pearl Sue 4.40. Coflee, Bali, 16X bail* 11.00 Co«ee Palembang. 16X ba.it.. fXOO
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    • 127 4 MAI LS TO ARRIVE. From Kuaora By the P. A O. s. 1. Hallaariit, due on the Mb May with dates to the 13th April. She brings replies to tbe mail which left Singapore ou the 17th ¥*om CHim By the German s.t. Print llfinrich, due on Monday. i«ft Singapore
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    • 250 4 ARRIVAL' Per t s. Sappho from Klang vi» ports— Dr. Travera, Mr. and Mrs. Ingpen, and Mrs McCreath. Per s. t. Menm from Port Dickwn— Mr. E. W. Birch, Mr. and Mrs. Owen, Messrs. Mitchell, and Coates. Per P. 10.1,1. BngM from Shannhai— Dr. Bremaer. From ilongkonn Li-ut.
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    • 50 4 War Per ttr. Tint. To-Morbow. Europe via ports Bengal, tt i m I >.-li Sumatra, i p.ni Heli via Penang t'alvpto, 3 p.m. Maakai Opkir, 4 p.m. Klaog Tia ports H. Whati Hiu, i p.m. SlTl'RDAY. Penang Oo'ombo Bingo Maru, t p.m. KlaQK via port* Ovppho, 4 p.m.
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    • 246 4 Under thisheading the following abbreviations are used ttr.— steamer th.— ship bq.— barque sch— schooner; Yet.— Yacht Cm.— Cruiser Obt.— Gunboat Tor Torpedo H p.— Horse-power Brit.— British U. S.-United BUtet; Fr.French Ger. Uerman Dut.— Dutch; Jou Johora Ac, G. c— General cargo d.p. deck passengers; U.
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    • 983 4 ARRIVALS KIROB NOOH OF Vl-T RIIAY. Henlang, Dut. ttr. 273 tons, Capt Kool, 2nd May. From Menado. 2«th Apl. Gc Ho-iglaudtandCo. 1" K.IIk ny.i/, P. A O. str. UN tons. Capt Barcbam, 3rd May. From Shanghai, 24tU Apl. U.c t. AO. Coy. For Bombay. 4th— W. Uroumr,
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    • 526 4 Vim, par: proDatilt iau 0/ amral. rnxit namt of agents. ttruuiBa. liWht Kuchinotsu, May 13 M. B. K. Alcinous, H'kong, May U Mansfield. Ambria. Hamburg, May II B M«y«r. AndaluKit, H'kong, to leave May SI) 1). M. Anleour, L'p ol, May IS M field. Hallnarat, Colombo, May 6
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    • 234 4 S VUKL'I NiM« a My •1 Bingo Maru 2 Serbia I a A'lsa Craig 3 Alliio.il a Hone wan S Dr. H. J. Kiaer Soeotra 1 "ecorder 2 Ettrickdale a Kiev 2 Meraa a VanlmoH a Sappho 2 Be itang S Brouwer 3 Bengal 3 Letbnrr S Tibrr A
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 346 4 NOTICES. jgteKßWflriGß of Japan 0 TOILET WATER appreciate tor iv drlicale prfume and tiw fceiing of eomtort .<*ag anil tresliness wiict II imparts is the skin Kananga Extract ftp Bc(P- oriii:nM's exi'Tic rr.v-i Kii-iniiF lr sr wt^.tTiwo)^ RIGAUD& C". S. i:k: Vlvienne, PARIS TA M BS WATSON fc OQCS" SCOTCH
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    • 152 4 SLEDGK" BRAND GOLD MEDAL Witt itttiil *iti»i kj Ike Qtnna Exhibition 1896 Highest of all awards. H.K.H. The Princess of Wales com manded her Director of Journeys to testify that having been so much pleased with this exquisite milk, 1 it was decided henceforth to dispense with keeping a cow
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    • 457 4 NOTICES. Gold Medals, Paris, 1878 18«9. JOSEPH BILLOTT'S Of Highest Quality, and Having II PII A Greatest Durability are Therefore Übl\ CHEAPEBT. I LH 0 THK ahove label isthb pr^lwHy of the oldest established firm of Aerated Water Manufacturers in tbe East. It has held its own against all opposition
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    • 72 4 WaUT Fima Oia Too Deihe Tau JOHN JAMESON and SONS' (DUBLIN) •_OWN CABEDJ 1 Very Old ■LaOT-BOTTLa WHISKEY. Please tee you get it with (wLtSl— < PINK Two Stara. Ot|lMl 1 GOLD Three Start. Or ALL DEALERS. ■at* bport Bottling AgeoU to J. J. A 8.C DAY A CO., LONDON.
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    • 123 4 NOTICES. BUY MALACCA TEA. Good. Fare, Palatable, and Cheap. Under the Patronage of the Hon'blo the Resident Councillor, Malacca TO BE RAD AT Mestrt. John Little A Co., Ltd., Mestn Ann Lock A Co Battery-road and Mmtn Yong Lee Seng, Orchard-road. 7th May to. th. a. 17/ B YOXG LEE
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    • 107 4 NOTICES. \K<;Hii>rt J. i. A. PEREIRA. riOETIOOLTOEIIT IXD FlOEirr C. LI.BCTOE AlfD EXPOETEE or OECRIDa. By tpecial appointment to H. H. The Sultan 01 Johore. Ordert lor Bouquet Sprayt, Ac, Ac Carefully and promptly eincnted. Cheapett Hojte in the Trad* NHRfIBRA AND BKSIDKNCR OXI.RY B«.A1) CAUTION TO BHITOWNERB AMD CAFrAINS.
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