The Straits Times, 18 February 1903
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Title Section13 1903-02-18 1 The Straits Times NO. 21,058 SINGAPORE, \VEDNESDiY, FEBRUARY 18, 1903. PRICE 15 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement731 1903-02-18 1 NOTICES. ©he £traits ffimrs. ADVERTISING RATES. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. [per inch, column iiieaKiire.l First iiiciiliciii $1 19 cents Beeoml un<l tliinl iiiM'itiiiuseach 60 cento Poarth, liitli, and siatl 40 cent« B«»eutli tn einhtinilh Mflaats Niuft.i'i-niii\ ~iii.-i-,|in-Mt,, Msaasi Per week ol six ilaye, to lie changed 'l«ilj i' required Sfl, |ifr731 words
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Advertisement155 1903-02-18 1 NOTICES. Milkmaids ■paHHs* BRAND S^yk teNSEDMpjI 1%/ i -f I \T ujt_ ~Er Guaranteed Full Cream. hide mark Largest Sale in the World. 'T' i Itiii PERFECTION OF NATURE AND ART. flanufactured by a cpccisl process, securing lush co: «.vn ration of the nutritive, ittaudMtac and refreshing properties ol the155 words
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Advertisement1012 1903-02-18 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Supplied to the State Hospitals of the Federated Malay States. "—j i k c^E"-i^»-«^^^^gj ASK YOtTB STORE KBEPEE FOB E^mw«t««»T| SLEDGE BRAND. BW^ STERILIZED MILK IS/ 'BJ^vjJH ABSOLUTELY FUFLE l^^^l^fe^ 5l5 l 1 Invaluable in the House, ICKNESS OR HEALTH. JDon't be put otll See that you pret1,012 words
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Article561 1903-02-18 2 Close of the Proceedings. On Monday afternoon, the M. E. Conference came to a close, the work having been constant since last Wednesday morning. All the members have been engaged in committee work and preparing reports, all of which were interesting. Yesterday's session lasted from one561 words
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Article315 1903-02-18 2 Official Report to Government. The Straits Settlements and the F. M. S. were represented at the Hanoi Exhibition by Sir Lionel Cox, the Chief Justice, who was accompanied thither by Mr. M. Rodesse, in the capacity of private secretary. At the last meeting of the Legislative Council315 words
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Article373 1903-02-18 2 In an interesting article on racing a hundred years ago, a writer in the Vc/(/ says Considerably over a hundred years ago meetings like Newmarket, Ascot, Epsom, York, and Doncaster flourished; but (ioodwood was merely in its infancy, and in 1809 its two days arranged373 words
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Article90 1903-02-18 2 Thi the l!iinn;i ■a with tin _li have DO) licti) i luragiog of 1 ur. Tlie hitMt I'lli. i.ii FUporl states that than tsed activity unoogjM tba Chi i io Mi.' industry in Urn aarijr part of l;i«i aaaaoo, but nli <kf.l tbe valleys with fallen tr.-.-.-90 words
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Article501 1903-02-18 2 P. O. r«b.*ttb. Pars.a.C«rwMNuM PorUariaa Mr. A. \v. Baiter, Mi-. Nod Trattar, Mi. 11. Caroae, Mr. wlMn. W. 11. i:, iv nd, chil.l mil infant, Mr. Austin Shea Ki>r Colombo Mcmp. H. I'a.l.luy. ..n.l Jack I r l.na.i. 1.i.. L«ti— ivr teflon: K«.r l imtm Mia. A.501 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement370 1903-02-18 2 NOTICES. Hartmann's Rahtjen's Improved Composition for Ships' Bottoms I in-. Our \ru Aut if online Cnni|«>«ilion in recommended fur S|wiiiillv F<mlin<; Waters, paaBBMM nniili ini|.r"M-.l Aniiidulint; Qu;ilitips. and therefore ve»»el» iisinf; v .l<> nut ri-i|iiir«- tn <\<><l ~<> ire |iiently is at prt'Rent ne««(Miary. Tht ii;iiiih, iii.ii ki>il .hi i\crv370 words
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Advertisement330 1903-02-18 2 NOTICES. "DRYASDUST" Boiler Covering. PARTICULARS FROM BORNEO CO. LTD. w A s Si ngapore JEFFREY'S 1 EDINBURGH STOUT. ,;4 A special, light brew for the :^H kro P ic9 Highly recommended *1 Price lIS-SO per caae of 7 doi I pints. Of allilPtilers BORN RO CO., LTD., i^p^i Sole Agentg.^330 words
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Advertisement290 1903-02-18 2 NOTICES. »yHE gTANDARD J^IFE QFFICE. pays upwards of Half-a-Million Pounds Sterling per Annum in Death Claims. Its Funds, yearly increasing, exceed Eight Millions and a Half Sterling, and have increased over 40 per cent, in the last 15 years. The Business is conducted with Economy, the premiums are moderate, and290 words
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Article1665 1903-02-18 3 By Hugh Clifford in the Pilot." Onk of the marvels of the Malay Penimnila is that every cranny of that wilderness of forest and river, be it never so remote from human habitation, bears its distinctive place-name. Many of these are meaningless to modern ears, being,1,665 words
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Article163 1903-02-18 3 For Singapore Per P. A O. s. s. Australia from London .lan. 89, connecting at Colombo with the itenmrr VnUtta due on the 22nd Feb.— Mi -i.-. Meikle, W. Michle. \V D. Barnes. Felfield, and G.G. Wild, Mr. Harrewell, ("apt. and Mrs. Christie, Mr. and Mrs. J.163 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement68 1903-02-18 3 VESSELS ADVERTISED TO SAIL. Penang and Bombay, Capri, due 23rd Feb., Behn Meyer. Genoa and London, GUngyle, due 4th March, Boustead. East Coast ports. Ban Whatt Bin, on alternate Saturdays and Wednesdays S. 8 Co Teluk Anson via ports, Malacca every Wednesday, and Penang on Mondays, 8. S. Co. Port68 words
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Advertisement637 1903-02-18 3 BANKS. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL »10,000.00» RESERVE FUND.Sterling Reservs..|lU,ooo,ooo\ ...-umn Silver Reserve.... 4,760,000 j"' KEBERVE LIABILITY OF 1 II( hii«¥, PROPRIETORS 10 > u<jy (A Court of Directobs. Hod. R. Shkwah, Chairman. A. J. Raymond, E»q. Deputy Chairman. Hon. C. W. Dickson IH. Schubart, Esq. E. Goetz,637 words
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Advertisement675 1903-02-18 3 NOTICES. WANTED. A Eurasian overseer for a tank intallalion n-ar Singapore. Apply to Tank," c/o Btraits Time*. n.c. WANTED. CIVIL Fngineer and Surveyor desires employment. Twelve years' experience in railways, roads, drainage, and bridge works. Quick and accurate jungle 1 urveys. Apply to A. M. I. C. E. c/o Strait*675 words
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Advertisement595 1903-02-18 3 NOTICES. Messrs. H. L. Coghlan V Co. HAVE BEEN APPOINT! D BUB-AGENTB OF THS Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada. BOUSTEAD A CO., Gtneral Agents, v.c. Straits Settlements. I7OR SALE,— Saigon Lymph, guaranteed r frtsh. at the Crown Dispensary, 06 Seleffie Road. v.c. FOR SALE. A Pony and trap, harness,595 words
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Advertisement497 1903-02-18 3 SHIPPING INDO-CHINA STFAM NAVIGATION s COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR HONGKONG. THE Company's steamer SCISAM; 2.7U0 tons, Captain Young, havine left Cslcuti.-. on the l-'th inst may b* expected to arrive here on or alum! the 20th idem., and will have prompt daapstch for the above port. For freight or pasoagi* apply497 words
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661 1903-02-18 4 Bom tim i ago we mentioned the plan inaugurated in Selan^or, and commended by the President of the Uuited Planters' Association, for importing crows from Ceylon and letting thi in loose among the plantations to there destroy the coffee bugs. Mr.661 words
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Article282 1903-02-18 4 Op late paragraphs have appeared in certain London papers calling attention to th' re-opening of ancient gold workings in Egypt in the mountains forming the watershed between the Nile and the Red Sea. These mines had been worked in days of old, but had been afterwards abandoned and had been282 words
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Article25 1903-02-18 4 An article on the Hanoi exhibition, a Malayan sketch by Mr. Hugh Clifford, and other reading matter will be found on pages 2 and 3.25 words
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Article17 1903-02-18 4 Messrs. Campbell and Co, of Singapore, send us several pretty wall calendars for the cm rent year.17 words
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Article18 1903-02-18 4 11 MS Tltetis finished coaling at the wharf yesterday and returned to the man-of-war anchorage in the afternoon.18 words
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Article21 1903-02-18 4 Shipping advertisements, with dates of sailing etc., will be found on page 7. General shipping news is printed on page 8.21 words
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Article22 1903-02-18 4 The Town and Volunteer Band will play on the "Old Jail Site to-morrow afternoon the 19th instant from to H (weather permitting.)22 words
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Article25 1903-02-18 4 The service in English at the Presbyterian Church at Johore on Sunday at 8-15 a.m. will be conducted by the Rev. .1. A. B. Cook25 words
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Article30 1903-02-18 4 About 1.30 this afternoon a couple of Chinese coolies were going about Rallies Square with a crocodile tied to a pole for which they were trying to find a purchaser.30 words
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Article30 1903-02-18 4 We understand that Mr. A. Huttenbach is preparing a monograph on the Currency Question which is now in the hands of the printers, and will probably be published next week.30 words
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Article33 1903-02-18 4 The Imperial Free Library which has just been opened at Calcutta closes at seven p in on week days. On Saturdays and holidays, the library will be open from two to five p.m.33 words
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Article32 1903-02-18 4 According to the Siam Free Pnm the troops sent from Bangkok to quell the recent disturbances in the north are in a terrible state from disease, and the attacks of revengeful insurgents.32 words
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Article36 1903-02-18 4 The line of railway from Bangkok to Tacuin, on the west side of the Me Nam river, is being pushed along and more than seven kilometres of the necessary earthworks are reported to have been finished.36 words
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Article34 1903-02-18 4 British North Borneo has an excellent billiard-player in a high post. In the Christmas billiard tournament at Sandakan, H.E. the Governor in the final game is reported to have scored 100 in twelve minutes.34 words
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Article39 1903-02-18 4 The hearing of counsel in the case of A. Lyon vs Syed Mohamed AUagoff was resumed this morning before the Chief Justice (Sir Lionel Cox) and His Lordship announced his intention of delivering judgment on Monday at 2 p.m.39 words
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Article48 1903-02-18 4 With tin quotations bordering on $100, our miners are having high jubilee in honor of their propitious lokcug prempuan, or goddess, says the Perak Pioneer- They are ready to accept gold, platinum, or iridium as the standard with the utmost complacency now, let either come when it will.48 words
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Article58 1903-02-18 4 Dr. A. H. Davies has been appointed to be District Surgeon, Perak, with effect from the sth December. Dr. Davies reported his arrival in the State on the 14th January. Dr. 8. C. G. Fox, senior district surgeon, Perak, reported his return from leave of absence and resumed the duties58 words
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Article40 1903-02-18 4 A Chinaman living at Sepoy Lines, who had been ill with fever for some time, gashed his throat ye .^-d*v during the absence of his wife. He was removed to hospital where he now is in a pretty bad condition.40 words
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Article49 1903-02-18 4 It is reported that a new goldfiald has been discovered, at Commando Nek, on the Crocodile river (Transvaal), and that the Government will shortly throw it open for prospectors. During December last 196,023 ozs. of retorted gold were shipped from the Transvaal, as against 52,897 ozs. in December 1901.49 words
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Article50 1903-02-18 4 The Indra Zanibar Theatrical Co. played Khoda Dost" or "The Just", last night to a good house. To-night Johar Ariffin or Bri Mendawan Hairan, will be staged under the distinguished patronage of His Highness the Sawbwa of Kieng Tung. By request Miss Jot, the lady illusionist, will appear to-night. m50 words
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Article57 1903-02-18 4 The following are ttome of the prices realized at a t>ale of postage stamps held by Messrs. Vent.om, Bull, and Cooper, at the Hotel Cecil, on Jan. M Newfoundland, id, carmine, unused. £32; Newfoundland, 6Jd., oarmin«, unused, £b 10s Newfoundland, Is., carmine, unused, £02; Nova Scotia, Is., violet, XI3; Victoria,57 words
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Article56 1903-02-18 4 Nki.son, a good-looking Australian maiden bay gelding, one of the lot recently brought up by Calder, has changed hands, his purchaser being Mr. O. N. Murphy. We understand that $1,800 was the price paid, not an exorbitant sum for so handsome an animal; and one which will possibly give a56 words
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Article70 1903-02-18 4 Now that Mr. Hooper in empowered to deal more fully than before with rikisha cases, the police are, with some advantage to the traffic, turning their attention to bullock carts, the drivers of which have for so long a period had things entirely their own way Several of them are70 words
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Article42 1903-02-18 4 The production of gold reckoned in fine ounces in Australasia, last year, comes out thus: Western Australia 1,901,417 1,902,029 Victoria 730,453 729,29tf Queensland .'>98,382 6*3,331 New Zealand 412,877 458,933 New South Wales i'16.8»8 L'.'>4,«f> 3,662,017 3,9:13,027 Net increase in 1902 271,010 ounces.42 words
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Article73 1903-02-18 4 i The Italian flagship Marco I'nh, Capt. Paolo Botti, arrived from Amoy this morning with Rear Admiral Palumbo on board tn route for Colombo. The Marco Polo anchored in the roads, exchanging salutts with Fort Canning. She is expected to continue her voyage to-morrow or on Friday. The flagship is73 words
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Article82 1903-02-18 4 In the Northern Territory of Australia that part cf the continent which lies nearest to the Indian Archipelago there is a big scheme afoot started by Mr. H. H Drysdale, in conjunction with Messrs Harpur, Harpur, and Co.. of Leadenhall-street, London, for the establishment of a company for breeding cattle82 words
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Article96 1903-02-18 4 The preliminary enquiry into the allegation brought against Tong Chan San of cheating one Lee Kee by tampering with the figures on a water rate notice and changing $1.40 to 910.40 on the 3rd inst was resumed yesterday Evidence was given by the Municipal cashier to the effect that the96 words
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Article101 1903-02-18 4 Singapore has had, from time to time, displays of Japanese, Javanese, and Cantonese fireworks and next time anyone gives a big entertainment he might try those of Siam. They are very curious, especially those known as the roaring of elephants" and which are used at ceremonial cremations. This concern is101 words
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Article123 1903-02-18 4 The Time* of Oeylon notes the satisfactory progress of the Colombo harbour works during 19C2. They are now rapidly drawing near completion. The new breakwater stands first and foremost amongst the gigantic improvements which, when completed, will transform Colombo Harbour into one of the safest and most capacious artificial harbours123 words
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Reuter's Telegrams
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Article41 1903-02-18 4 ItOiuion, \"lk Fehruary. Mining experts allege the existence of extensive gold reefs of remarkable richness in the Nile valley. The shares of a Company formed to operate there, which recently stood at »j,now stand at £1041 words
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Article54 1903-02-18 4 Suggested Conference of Gold and Silver Countries. The Washington Senate has passed the Philippines Currency Bill, with an amendment by Senator Paterson, authorising President Roosevelt to invite gold and silver standard countries to confer with the I'nited States with the object of establishing a commercial exchange relationship between54 words
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Article61 1903-02-18 4 The King on South Africa. I'arliament has reassembled, the King and Queen proceeding to the opening in state, from Buckingham Palace to Westminster. The weather was bright and cool. His Majesty, in the course of hi* speech, said the progress of events in South Africa was satisfactory.61 words
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33 1903-02-18 4 Replying to Sir H. Campbell Bannerman, during the debate on the Address, Mr. Balfour said no dissent had been expressed with the British interpretation of the Sugar Convention.33 words
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Article76 1903-02-18 4 A Bluebook relating to matters at Kano shows th:tr the GoVMMMafI first learned throueh Keuter's telegrams that an expedition was being organised. Government thereupon cabled to Sir K.J I) Lugard the High Commissioner of Northern Nigeria, anking whether the neu s wag true. Suhsei|Ui»ntly, Lord < tnslow.76 words
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Article157 1903-02-18 4 Ties for To-day. I.AHIK- UMLH It <1.A98. Mi- M AhnMM Km. .1 MIXKD IMHItI.KS B CLASS. Mi- K. 1.1.,v,| mm.l Mr. Ifaekntoah Mi-. H....|.er mi Mr TtmijtU. LAMM 1 imu'rlis. Mrs. S.iiii,,|et> hi. l Mi— BaiMMM a Mr-. Newton Bad Mi— AfcfMM HAMIMONSHIP PAIRS. MM, l.ovell N.i Mr157 words
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Article62 1903-02-18 4 The February monthly medal of the Batavia (iolt Club, played fur on the 9th inst over very heavy ground, resulted as follows K. Butterwi.nl, ik .1. Kerrier 11, i (<i 1 11. K. H01ier!... 47 t:t Mt B. Crbwfah .v.i- «.i so W C «.rie\r SSaer .">:(62 words
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Article173 1903-02-18 4 The annual gold medal and the usual monthly mndal of the Singapore Garrison Golf Club were player) lor on Saturday laßt, and resulted in Dr. Kowlie winning both the niftdals with a score of 78. In his second round Dr. Kowlie with a score of ;<7 lowered173 words
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Advertisement456 1903-02-18 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Pure Dutch Cow's Milk DUTCH FLAG BRAND. NOT CONDENSED BUT STERILIZED. Prepared under constant supervision of Dutch Oovernment Officials. rtTBRILIZING enKures the keejiiti); quality of tlie milk, and renders it (re* from tnlwrrle* iin«i all other l.iwicrii, :,i rouki-B i lie milk superior to onliniirv ffenk milk bMM456 words
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Advertisement489 1903-02-18 4 TOWN HALL. MONDAY FEB. 23RD. THURSDAY 26TH. AT 9 P. M. Amateur Theatrical Performance "LIBERTY HALL" A roMKDY IN POUI A( TS lIV K. C. CARTON, HQ. Seat!= can be booked at Messrs. John Li tie Company From Monday, lritb inst. Prices $3 and $1 26-2 FRASER NEAVE'S Latest Testimonial.489 words
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Advertisement97 1903-02-18 4 G. R. Lambert Co. Photographers open Oresham House (Battery Road.) —on Weekday* only 8 a.m.— 6 p.m. Orchard on WtJ *kdayt 8 a.rn.-6 p.m. on Sundays. 8 a.m.— noon. Large Stock of Photographic materials. Monthly supplies frcm Europe, reliable printing papers, chemical mounts, Eastman films, Wratten- Wrain Wright's Ilford ami97 words
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Article15 1903-02-18 5 I In- Straits Timet is not responftible for the pinions of it« corr«npondents. j15 words
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Article183 1903-02-18 5 In 'he EdJor of the Strails FsMM Sir, In your issue of Saturday appeared a report of the proceedings if the Municipal Board at a meeting held on the previous day. One of the -nil*' ts discussed was the overflowing of the Rochore Canal during the reoaot very183 words
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Article293 1903-02-18 5 Interesting new additions to its Treasures. SlVMAL interesting donations have recently been made to the Rattles MuMQm, including A family of Moosangs, male, fenoaie and two young ones, trapped at Caitohill and presented by Mrs Krizell. Hmm in mounted in a group anil liave n mucli admired by293 words
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Article148 1903-02-18 5 The mania for building is mure obvious now than it has ever been in Singapore. Large houses with land ttt'iclied to them are being demolished in all directions, the object being to ■itili/i! the land for the erection of 'Iwellings on the shop-hoime principle. Kvi-ry available bit of148 words
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Article102 1903-02-18 5 Owing to information received Det. Insp. Watcham sent Actg. Det. Insp. Ciihoon to 21 Sago Lane on the 7th inst. One Gob. Ah Chan was found in the houxe. A search revealed the existence of instruments and materials lor the purpose of coining, such as moulds,102 words
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Article255 1903-02-18 5 The allowance of $7,200 a year to the Sultan of Pahang, recently alluded to in the papers, is one which the Government of Selangor pays to His Highness as a pension in recognition of services rendered by Pahang to Selangor during the Klang disturbances of a great many255 words
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Article193 1903-02-18 5 Thk recent trouble in Venezuela has brought prominently to the front Herbert w, Bowen, United States Minister to Venezuela. Mr. Bowen was born in Brooklyn, N. V February 29th, ISSB, and therefore, although he is fortysix years of age, he has only had eleven real birthdays. For twelve193 words
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Article186 1903-02-18 5 Under the heading Notes on Straits Railways," A Practical Man writes to the Ceylon Observer The great Singapore and Kranji Railway 14 miles, no less, costs S1,.jOO,000 and not yet finished nearly three years since it was begun. Why people from home should have been sent out to186 words
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Article57 1903-02-18 5 A correspondent informs us that a gentleman residing here contemplates starting a music library. Considering the very considerable number of persons who are engaged in the study ot music, to say nothing of those to whom music is a matter of recreation, euch a project should meet with encouragement, and57 words
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Article72 1903-02-18 5 A recent big blaze at M anila showed that the water service there is far behind requirements. That city, says the Manila Times, has a moat efficient 6re department, will soon have an expensive and up-to-date alarm system, and, in everything but in this matter of water, will he fully72 words
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Article81 1903-02-18 5 THEKKareaignstbatthe United States will soon again assume sovereignty over Marcus Island which the Japanese Government had taken possession of on the ground that people from Japan had first settled there. Japan has, it is said, receded from her position and now concedes that the Japanese fishermen there are nomadic. Japan81 words
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Article411 1903-02-18 5 By Likct. Col. thk Hon. A. Murray, V. D. Commandant, s. v. c. Singapore, IHth Feb. S. V. ARTILI.RRY. Duties. Orderly Officer for tlie ensuing week Lieut. Thomson. Orderly N. <". O. for the mmim" week Corpl. R. Risk. Parades. Tuesday, 24th nt fc.ll p.m. M411 words
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Article27 1903-02-18 5 Attention is drawn to the Auction Sale of Japanese toys and fancy articles to be sold by Messrs. Coghlan and Co. at their premises, Cecil Street, to-morrow.27 words
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Article32 1903-02-18 5 Thb Imperial Free Library, which has just been opened at Calcutta, closes at seven pm. on week days. On Sundays and holidays, the library will be open from two to five p.m.32 words
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Article42 1903-02-18 5 Mr. J. D. Mclntosh, the sub-Agent of the Chartered Bank at Ipoh, I'erak, died at Gopeng yesterday. The news which was wired here last evening has been heard with deep regret by many local friends who remember him in the Singapore office.42 words
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Article42 1903-02-18 5 The D. 8. Za.fi.ro with Admiral Robley D. Evans, Commander-inChief of the Asiatic Station, aboard, was to leave Manila on the lOrh instant for an extended trip to British Borneo and Singapore. The VM. Flagship Kentucky will meet Admiral Evans in Singapore.42 words
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Article36 1903-02-18 5 Bangkok is progressing and now boasts a regular jprated water factory with a capacity of 500 dozen a day. Hitherto Bangkok has been dependent upon Singapore for supplies, and sodawater famines were by no means infrequent.36 words
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Article51 1903-02-18 5 The tiger which, as was stated in these columns some days ago, was fired at and apparently wounded by a couple of local sportsmen at Pongol, was found by some Chinese in a decomposed state recently in a mangrove jungle about two miles from the place where it was tired51 words
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Article59 1903-02-18 5 As evidence that the Manchester will soon be here from South Africa, it may be mentioned that orders have been issued for the -<nl M.L.I, on the 20th inst. to vacate the barracks they now occupy and go under canvas on the Tanglin parade ground. This is presumably to enable59 words
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Article60 1903-02-18 5 The erection of the block of houses known as Kirk Terrace on the slope of Mount Sophia seems to have disturbed the equilibrium of that part of the hill. During the recent rains a slip occurred doing more or less damage to the back premises of some of the new60 words
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Article111 1903-02-18 5 The new Franco-Siamese Convention is apparently one of the questions of the day in the French Chambers. According to a Havas telegram of Feb 11th, the Commission for Foreign Affairs had heard MM. Montpezat and Simon, in charge of the Banque de l'lndo Chine, and M Reuff, Director of the111 words
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Article91 1903-02-18 5 The Skim Free FVfM has it that Siam is massing troops at Bangpra with a view to the wiping out of the French garrison at Chantaboon and ultimately capturing Cambodia. There are even stranger things than white elephants in Siam. This morning, a Chinese eatinghousekeeper was summoned to explain why91 words
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Article661 1903-02-18 5 When an ancient (ireek |MSBSSfAsf wSS asked which he i-.niHilered was the happiest time in a manx life, lie promptly MtMM HM period iietween the a^'es of forty ami forty live. On being pre»«<>d for the reason* which induced him to make tin- -election, tlie philosopher added661 words
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Article500 1903-02-18 5 BIMOAPOBI, IHTH FkbRUAKT, 1903. PRODUCE Gambler f 15.22} Copra Ball 9.60 do Pontlanak t.OO Pepper, Black 55.121 do White, (8%) 88.25 Sago Floor Sarawak buyers 5.15 do Brunei No. 1 J? 4.80 Pearl Sago 6.00 Coffee, Bali, 15% basis '22.50 Coffee, Palembang, 20% basis... 32.00 Coffee, Liberian No. 1500 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1903-02-18 5 YOUR ENTIRE BODY STRENGTHENED Wejik I.i whs are benefited immediately, and the entire body strengthened, and invigorated by the use of Steams' Wine. Unlike Cod Liver Oil Emulsions, it is pleasant to take and agrees with the most delicate stomach, aiding digestion instead of disturbing it, with the happy result59 words
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Advertisement50 1903-02-18 5 Two years ago I was afflicted with a bad Cough, which the physicians pronounced to be consumption, bat after using two bottles of Jayne's Expectorant, I was much gratified to find myself entirely cared. C. H. Thomas, Cedarville, Texas, Oct. 81, 1886. The Singapore Dispensary, Sole AgentSgb>r the Straits Settlement*50 words
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Advertisement139 1903-02-18 5 A Startling Revelation. People who have battled for years against the tortures of Rheumatism,* and have spent fortunes in a vain effort to And relief may be glad to hear that a remedy lm» been introduced which has effected thousands of wonderful cures in long standing cases of this dire139 words
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Advertisement282 1903-02-18 5 SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE &c. The Property of R. Scoular Ksy At Mount Zion Cottage, River Valley Road Satunlay, 'list Fel>ruary, 1903, at -2 p.m. TTPHOLBTERED rattan drawing room U suite, side tables with marble tops elaborately carved ebony folding screen with embroidered panels valuable steel engraving* in fancy frames282 words
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Advertisement696 1903-02-18 5 AUCTION SALES. Preliminary Notice. Estate of Teo Kit Clieong, Deceased. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD AND 999 YEARS LEASEHOLD GAM BIER AND PEPPER PLANTATIONS. COVERING AN AREA OF 725 Acrks TO BE HELD AT POWELL ro.S ?\LE-KOOM. On Wednendiy, "hth F<l,ru,iry IBOIJ, '■> p.m. District. Area. Chop. ChoaChu Kang Vl->696 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous198 1903-02-18 5 DAY BY DAY Wednesday, 18th February. High Water. 2.H a.m. 2.43p.i.i. Land Sale. Powell. •->.*». B.V.A. Gun Drill. 5.15. S V.K. Keeruits Drill. 5.18. SV.E. Inf. Drill. 5.15. PreHn. Church Meeting. H. 45. Malay Theatre. North Bridge Koad. 9. Thursday, 10th February. High Water. 2..14 a.m. 3.3H p.m. Moon. Last198 words
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Advertisement501 1903-02-18 6 NOTICES. Agents for LEA PERIIIS' WORCESTERSHIRE SAU fit. v Bd Special Wappant^raEKJ^ His Majesty A Purveyors to The King. CELEBRATED OILMAN'S STORES, The absolute purity and great economy of Bovril is proven by the tact that aw 'i^* baadred hospitals and kindivil public institutioos, includinf; all most importaM in the501 words
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Advertisement653 1903-02-18 6 NOTICES. U The most Refreshing Drink in Singapore. H MONTSERRATis uk Lime-Fruit Juice |fn, and Cordials n H\ either with water or created water is a [I M I delightful thirst quencher. H r*lt^i Thm LAHOCT H>« Jkl»«tew»Tj Iff 11/ "W« coun.el the public to drink he l^"2r I ■nr^-^TL-^'653 words
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Advertisement220 1903-02-18 6 NOTICES. CHAPOTEAUTS PHOSPHO-GLYCERATE OP LIMB It increases vitul c.icrgy anj nerve force, cures Mturastfiema, O/sptftia, Intomnia, and neroous distant in j jults and children. IN CAPSULES, IN WINE. AND IN SYRUP Raffles Store. Hosiery Hosiery We ll.ivt- Now ii *n>i !< Ladies' Btoektaat, plain tad tmbroi t^hildren Cotton Rocki (\iildren220 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement689 1903-02-18 7 The Borneo Company, Ltd. rriUE Sr»n(Url T.ifn Amumnw. 1. Norwich Union Fire lmiuraiio* SocietJ. ttlH AKuranw Company (Fire). iTiu K'|uit»l>lp Ufn Annurnnoß ftocistj. I he ChiDH Mutual Stoam Navigation Company .tUmUrn La|(er Boot Company. .-or particulars of HMM Companies, cc „!1 ftdT.rt^ment of THE HOKNKO OOM•ANY, I.IMITKD. Amenta. STEAMSHIP COMPANIES.689 words
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Advertisement1284 1903-02-18 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES, Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij. Lnder contract with the Netherlands India Government. i fir at MMMMMI r>BlF A( KSCY. I ATI J. DAKHDBLB A Co., 2-3, COLLTBB QUAT. The undermentioned dates ire only approximate. steamer From Exp«ct*a Will i>«> D»>«piu<.'he<l for On Hiiutman Sourab&ya F>-l> 11 Bandjornmooin, Pulau l.aut, Balik1,284 words
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Advertisement626 1903-02-18 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Compagnie Des Messagerles Maritime* De France. TIITCRAPHIO ADDMBB: MBBBAOMIBB, BIHQAPOM. The -niil steamers will leave Singapore in or aoont the undermentioned dates. OTTTWABD. HOMVWABD. Dates. Dates. IHO3 1903 Sydney Mar. I BaMSfaa Mar 1 Tonkin Mar. Ift Annam Mar 16 loos Mar. 80 E. Simons Mar SO Calednnim626 words
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Advertisement558 1903-02-18 7 INSURANCE CO.'S CANTON INSOKANO* OrFIOE LIMITED. Capital Subscribed $2,800,000. Amount paid up 600,000. Beserve fond 1,110,000. Hbaj> Ornoi, Houokohq. rhe muleni^rned, having been »ppoint*rf Agent* of the abovo Company, are prep»rod tv •ooept Marine Bisks at current ratal. BOUSTEAD k Co.. A««nt». BOTAL INSURANCE COYT FIRE LIFE TOTAL INVEBTED FDNDB558 words
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Advertisement730 1903-02-18 7 NOTICES. m Ladies. l J^J| MMk9 A Romndy for all lrre*ulurtties. -opiMliDl Met A|.|i.f. l'>nini.;il. h Sold by Singapore Dlapanalntf Co., IML, Rama* Pinna, Singapore. h mavtin i-s. ram ivn ami LIQUID^ FUELf Potrolcan Eesidue) Large stocks always on hand. 32,6 (Thirty-two shillings sad rfspsMs) per ton f o. b.730 words
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Article1141 1903-02-18 8 Uounr this holding the following abbre•lationi nit- n i -ir. -stoamer sh.— Ship; bu. barque; sch. schooner; Yet. Yacht urn.— Cruiser; Gbt.— Gunboat; Tor. Torjiedo; H.p. -Horse-power; Brit. Ilritilh D. B.— United States; Feh.— French; Ber.— Gerrnnti iut.— Dutch; Job. Johore; vi i. p. deck passenger; 0.-Uncert:tii1,141 words
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Article572 1903-02-18 8 Fnmi-, yrri. pr*>kabi<t dot* wf nrrt'i.'. rnnd ntftM <>/ in- a-. Btf amirs. Afri.li, Tyr.e. War P. A Alboin, aomb. y. Fob 20; Borneo Coy. Andalusia, Hongkong. Mar 26; B. Meyer. Annnm. Hongkong, Mar 16 MM. Austria, Hongkong. Feb 27; Rautenberg. Awa Maru. Japan, Mar 26; P. Simons.572 words
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Article79 1903-02-18 8 For Her iteamrr Timt. To-Morbow. Tringganu A K'lantan H. Whatt Hin 7 a.m. Palembang Sumrdecroon 9 a.m. Pulo Laut and Cotie UiangAnn 9 a.m. Bangkok Simtaporr 1 p.m. Malacca and Muar Honri Wan 1 p.m. Malacca and Lingt;i Hrlnw 1 p.m. P.3wet'ham via ports Qmtfm»4* -I pin Friday.79 words
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Article139 1903-02-18 8 From Europe— By the PAO. s.s. Valrtta due on Saturday, with dates to the Mfc Jan. She brings' replies to the mail, which left Singapore on the 21st December. From China— By the P. A O. s. s. Coromandrl due on Thursday. Tins Table of Mails Dub.139 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement347 1903-02-18 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL Co., JEWELLERS and SILK MERCHANTS, 51-62, HIGH STEEET. Jewellers and dealers in all kinds of Indian, Chinese, and Japanese silks and silk fancy goods, curios, art embroidery work, carpets, and rugs. Also Indian and Chinese-made gold and silver gem-set jewellery silver ware and silver curios. Visitors347 words
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Advertisement1065 1903-02-18 8 W*~ THE CHALLENGE Price cts. 60 7. GREY GREY GRANITE NOTE PAPER GRH Y We offer for the same sum of sixty cents 120 Grey Granite GRANITE Note Paper diza 7 by 4± incheo and 100 Grey Granite Envelopes to match. Bba -i by :t,' inches UKAiNI I b ion1,065 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous96 1903-02-18 8 WEATHER* REPORT. Kandanq Ktrbau Hotpital 1 7 Hi February 190:1 iMa.m. 3p m. Kp.m. Remarks. Bar 30.005 i».908 i>« HBO Morning Temp 77 4 hS.O 80.H day and WB'lbTher 76.2 T7.0 77.2 cloudy, DirofWind x.k. Calm. s. I. night o'c'ast Max. Temp 87.4 Mm 7o.:l Max.in Sun 139 3 Terr,96 words
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