The Straits Times, 17 April 1903

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    14 1 The Straits Times. NO. 71, loft SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. APRIL 17. 1903. PRICE 15 CENTS.
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      772 1 NOTICES. Supplied to (he State Hospitals of the Federated Malay States. 33& -A.&K:" YCTJI^ STOEE KEEFEK/ FOR BT r SLEDGE" BRAND. Msy jk //M sterilized milk I Invaluable in the House, KESEALP^i^I in ICKNESS OR HEALTH. Don't be put oft: See that you get what you asU ior "Sledge" Brand.
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      346 1 NOTICES. JOSEPH fiILLBTfTC^^ "CiKAND ;>mX, PARIS, loop. MB dfo I Of Hi*be»t Quality; «ndh»Tim(ore«Urt Dnrability.are tncroM,. IP HB VII CHEAPEST. 1_ Jb I M W HANDSOME PRESENTS HIGH CLASS Jewellery Watedes: Gold Han giro Gold Bracelets Gem-Set Gold Brooches Necklets Collarettes Pendant j Lockets Charms Gold Safety Pins Rings Albert*
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      241 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. JiMt Ladies A Gents Just Arrived Best Quality Arrived DRESSING CASES. WITH SILVER HAMMERED TOP FITTINGS. SUITABLK KOK WEDDING PRESENTS Birthday Gifts Sporting Prizes Ac. GENTS DKKSSINC; CASKS, c< WITH OK WITH»)CTKA7.»»KS.* 18to30W THE BEST PROCURABLE AN DUraCTSD 1NV1IK1). Wa have just opened a large Shipment of GENTS
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      THE 'RICKSHA QUESTION.
      1204 2 To the Rlitor of tlte Strait* Time*" Dear Sir, I thought I would wait until after the holidays to reply to the gentleman who paid the surprise visit to the H C. and J. Office on the sth inst. and whose communication was published in your issue
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    F. M. S. NOTES.
    443 2 I Silas<;or is certainly taking the lead in automohilism in Malaya, Rays the Sftjay Mail, and Messrs. Robertson, K.e*teT and Loke Yew are the three p*Wic spirited individuals who keep on importing oars of all sorts and descriptions. Last wepk we announced the appearance ot Milnea-Daimler
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    132 2 That a good deal of counterfeit coin is in circulation or is attempt, il la be put in circulation is evidenced by the fact that ten prosecutions have been entered against individuals by the police for possession, or delivery, or both, of counterfeit British d-ll.irs since the begining of the
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      174 2 NOTICES. Sole Agents: Me Alister Co. Theßest (f^o^^ Procurable. Absolutely pure. Price per Case $10.50 m. w «fe f v c. A B MACKAY, LTD. LIQUEUR WHISKY IM U WHISKY) Price per case $15. DUTY EXTRA. Sole Agents:— McALISTER Co. 111. 111. &f. u.r. FupruhnHu m^gSSßm Wr L-VGIjUUUj Eta [fli^fe
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      269 2 NOTICES. CROSSLEY'S OIL ENGINES. UBUAL »IZBB AL^YSIN STOCK PARTICULARS AfrD QUOTATIONS ON APPLICATION TO THE BORNEO CO, LD. THE TAJTYALB RAILWAY CO. Have fitted up a plant for applying JODELiITd TO THKIR RAILWAY SLEEPERS. One application of Jo (elite renders woodwork absolutely proof against white ants, dry rot. or decay.
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      352 2 NOTIwBS. CTANDABD pOLICIES THE demand for these Securities continues steadily to increase. N«w Policiesi-- over £1,000,000 (sums assured) have been issued every year since 1860 a resulted maintained uninterruptedly for so lon* a period by no other office in the United Kingdom. Apply to THE BORNEO COMPANY, Ltd. Agents, Standard
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      112 2 Nin* E >'Jj n :s /CHAMBERLAIN'S Colic an l)mrrli<i-i \j Remedy has been ii* id ia nine epidemic o( dysentery with i> ■rii-.ct success, effecting a cure in the mi «v severe and dangenus cues. If tr > id with diarrhnu or l>owel complaints vit once and »cc how you
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    PASSENGERS BOOKED HOMEWAKD.
    724 3 P. O. April l»rd.— Per ».s. Java: For Loudon— Mrs. J. M. Cameron and infant, Mrs. K. S. Fry, Mrs. and Miw F. S. l'oolen, Mrs. J»eo »nd hild, Mr. Darby, Mr. Couttn and family, Mr. Van der (Jucht and Mr». Owen. From Penang to London ('apt.
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    LIST OF PASSENGERS.
    245 3 For Singapore. Per P. Os <>ne. til,connecting with the steamer br-yal at Colombo, from London March 19, due 19th April—Mr Miles, Mr. A. Gardener, Mr. H. L. Sum raiTs. Mr. A. B. Lake Mr. Glassford. Miss M. Werry, Mrs. Sumner, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. i'arinii-h Per
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    38 3 Colonel John Hay, the American Seeretwry of State, has requested Mr. -i iilm 1. Bittinger, the United States i'miMil M-ncral at Montreal, to resign, tor having advocated in American newspapers the annexation of Canada ny rh< Uriterl States.
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      70 3 Ch .mberlain's Cough Remedy IS cure for severe colds, persistent coughs, and preventive of pneumonia. It is the mot her favourite for whooping couith Loosening the cough, relieves the lungs, and opens the secretions. It counteract* acy tendency of a bad cold to result in pneumania. It ia unequalled to
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      342 3 NOTICES. GRIMAULT* C° Medicinal Skin Soap MEDICINAL SKIN SOAP jcftg Recommended by eminent Dermatologists and adopted in the Paris Hospitals in the treatment of Ringworm, Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema and Skin diseases generally. 8, RUE VIVIENNE, 8 INDIAN ENGINEERING. An Illustrated Wbbklv Journal THE RECOGNIZED ORGAN OF THF. PROFESSION IH INDfA.
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      816 3 NOTICES. MARTIN'S *wm nw I C? Hlfor Ladies,! f"g rf f A Fr.net. R.m»dy f jr .11 lrr««ulurltiu Ti.0..~.* M l**li»kr«pibo<ul V»rlm. t VTn th. dv. -r ,^> lh.' o« IH Slat ua of Ulf lrr««.i'«Ht]r f I li» K}»l^m k tnoly do«r B«y btiteilllUn4, TnoMi who w ll.rm rrromnicn.l
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      609 3 NOTICES. 'AN TBD two teachers for Standard]. Apply to W. 144 Straitt Time* Office. 17-4 WANTED immediately a Bill collector Security required for $1,800. Apply to 17-4 Ok. G von WKDKI. OTOhKKEEr-ER wanted at once. Apply O to T. B. c/o Strait* Time*. U.C CHINESE SALESMEN. TWO smart men wanjted
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      633 3 NOTICES. Messrs H. L. Coghlan tt Co. HAVE BEEN APPOINTID SUB-AGENTS or the Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada. BOUHTEAD A CO., General Aeents, ni>. Straits Settlements. LADY'S HORSES FOR SALE. PAIR of large, grey, carriage horses, (owner leaving for Europe). Apply to JOHN ANDERSON, 29-4 c/o Onthrie A Co.
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      652 3 SHIPPING INDOCHINA STEAM NAY UJATION COMPANY, LIMITED. JTOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA. I^HE Company's steamer KUMSANU. S.ittH tons. Captain Buller, having left Hongkong on the "tn in»t. is due here on or about the 17th idem and will have prompt despatch for the above ports. For freight or passage, apply to
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    The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. FRIDAY, 17TH APRIL.
    608 4 The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. FRIDAY, 17TH APRIL. As a general ruin the American system of doing business is simpler and more direct than the old-fashioned English method and the prevalent but erroneous popular belief is that red tape is officially abhorred of Uncle Bam in his administrative capacity.
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    351 4 This German Government has scored another triumph, by successfully engineering the Bagdad railway scheme. That scheme has been perseveringly pushed on in connection with German railway projects in Asia Minor Germans have firmly established themselves at Constantinople and have secured any amount of railway concebsionn in Turkey. So firm indeed
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    251 4 Thi arrest of Mrs. B. Waddell of Saigon, on a charge of trafficking in girls, and especially on one count of attempting to sell a Japanese girl under the age of sixteen, created a profound impression among the wretched little Japanese residents of that section ot the town where they
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    210 4 Evkrv day the telegrams throw more light on the full significance of the King's visit to Paris, and since the announcement of the visit itself there has been no news so important as that published to-day. The mere notion of the sprinkling of crosses of the Legion of Honour among
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    233 4 In Singapore the Chinese have their own crimes and tragedies just the same as in other places, but we doubt if its records, or those of any other British colony, can produce anything to compare with the following incident narrated in most casual fashion among other news items on the
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    95 4 Not long ago, as noted at the time in our columns, the Chinese Government issued an edict ordering the provincial authorities to give effective protection to Chinese merchant* trading in the Straits Settlements. It now turns out that this edict was brought about at the prompting of the second son
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    73 4 The latest Paris fashion in public lighting is the new Lucas gaslight, which has taken largely there owing to its even light, great illuminative power, and cheapness. This light is going to be introduced into England It is prophesied that before long the electric arc lamp will thereby be entirely
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    13 4 On page 2 to-day will be found a further letter about Singapore rikibhas.
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    18 4 To-day's 4/ms. bank rate is l/B£. *The International B anking Corporation has just opened an agency at Colombo.
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    16 4 Signor Pac, the pianist was to give a concert at the Town Hall, Penang, on Wednesday.
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    20 4 Mr. W. W. Bailey, of Klang, and Mrs. Bailey returned to the Straits by tbe s.s. Sado Maru on Wednesday.
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    26 4 Thk P. A O. intermediate steamer Java left Hongkong on Thursday at 1 1 a. m. and is due here at 10 a. m. on Tuesday.
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    18 4 Siumban race course is said to be tiger-haunted. Winners there will probably get three cheers and a stripes.
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    20 4 It was understood that Mr. John Roberts, the billiard champion, bad arranged to leave Penang on Wednesday last for Deli.
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    20 4 The Town and Volunteer Band will play on the Old Tail Site to-morrow afternoon from .5 to 6 (weather permitting.)
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    22 4 The Standard Oil Company's steamer Senera left here yesterday for New York via Penang with over 4,IKX) scale tons of Singapore cargo.
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    21 4 Tuk Rockefeller episode, says the Chicago News, briny;« us up to the latest great triumph of electrical science the senderless telegram.
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    19 4 A Sikh temple, built in commemoration of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee was ceremonially opened at Penang on Monday last.
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    24 4 Among the passengers by the P. O Ghusan this morning was Mr. N. Trotter, the Postmaster General, who left for Penang on inspection duty.
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    28 4 The buildings now being erected in the Kuala Lumpur Gardens for the Federal Session at are making capital progress. Each Sultan will have a house of his own.
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    32 4 Thk King's head issue of Ceylon stamps is ready, but will not be available tc the public until two months hence, when the stock of old stamps is expected to run out.
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    32 4 Mr. F. A. Augustus, a member of the Cochin Chief Court Bar (South India), and lately the editor of the Cochin Argui, has been appointed to the editorship of the P'rak I'ioiwer.
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    31 4 It is reported by the .WuAiy Mail that recent defalcations in the railway department in Selangor, amounting to tl ousands of dollars, have been made good by the department as whole.
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    34 4 Owing to the wet state of the ground the ties in the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament, fixed to be played yesterday afternoon, were postponed. The tfles for this afternoon and to-morrow stand as before.
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    35 4 The other Hay, we mentioned the fact that Donald (Jreenhalgh (not Greenhall) had arrived and was working for the Abraras stable. He is a crack" rider and trainer and will doubtless do big things here.
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    63 4 Mr. J.J. Collin left his watch in his coat pocket, and on Wednesday evening it was carried away by the dhoby. Yesterday morning, he reported the matter to the detectives, and the watch was promptly recoveied by Det. H. Lei us This morning, the dhoby's coolie was charged with criminal
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      BRITAIN AND FRANCE.
      61 4 French Decorations for British Officers. London, April \Blh. President L mbet conferred the Legion of Honour on the A Imiral and on nine officers of the British B<|<itdrjn at Algiers. The Daily Telegraph says that this is the first tiiiM witniu the last lif'-v years that a
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      THE "TIMES " ON THE SITUATION.
      63 4 THE "TIMES ON THE SITUATION. The Times, in discussing the King's visit to Paris, says that it cm scarcely be doubted that there has been some shifting of the political centre of gravity in Europe. In the opinion of that j mrnil, there is not the sma \mi incompatibility between
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      KING EDWARD'S TOUR.
      72 4 Forthcoming- Visit to France. The King has had a brilliant reception at Malta. The French appear to be determined to omit nothing in order to pty lining honour to King Edward. The program me includes a race meeting at Longchamps and a great military review at ViMMMM.
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    VICTORIA MEMORIAL HALL.
    61 4 Brought forward Sl2l,i'ti4 D Beatty, 2nd instalment 25 5121,22» W. M. Frizell, 1 1 hi Treasurer. Ykstkkkav, the puller of a private 'rikisha was fined $20, in default three weeks by Mr. Beatty, for obstructing tbe public 'rikisha stand in Rallies' Square. Owners of private 'rikishas would
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    58 4 This morning, one Chu Ah Hok. who had been in the employ of J. Little and Co., up to a fortnight ago, got a month for the theft of four drawer handles. The defendant said he had purchased them before he left Little's service, and went for them yesterday. He
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    50 4 According to the Greek Calendar, to-day is Good Friday. There was a large gathering last night at the Armenian Church, where service was lit M till midnight. Sunday next is Easter, according to the old style, when the Holy Mass service will commence at s a.m. in the Armenian Church.
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    49 4 Ykstfrdav afternoon, during the thunderstorm that broke over Singapore, the Government Huililings were struck by lightning. No serious damage was done, however, though in the Engineer's Office the occupants received a pretty smart shock. A quantity of plaster fell from the walls and ceiling and two windows were broken.
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    48 4 It is stated that the Turkish Government has decreed that all original Ottoman subjects, who have become subjects of other Powers while continuing to live in Turkey, must leave the Ottoman dominions, sell their possessions, and proceed to the territory of the Power whose subjects they have become.
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    71 4 Evbkyonk who goes to circuses will be sorry to heai that Charlie Birch died in Madras the other day. Harmstons' mourned him badly, but «t the same time are eoing ahead. We hear that Frank Stewart and his wi'e have left the show," that John Welby Cooke has got a
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    58 4 The following passengers were booked to leave this morning by tin- P A (>. 88. (Jhutan: For London— Yen. Archdeacon W. H. C Dunkerley. Mr. Gibbons, Mr. and Mrs. AcArthur and child, Mr. \V. Mackay, and Mr. Thome. For Bombay— Mr. P. N M i-ain ami servant From Penanij to
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    106 4 IiOOAL residents anywhere near the waterside know what rats are as a general thing, and they are certainly bad enough, but not >';> to the standard of those at home. It it) said that, in one shop near the Strand, a (among rat terrier was placed in charge for the
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      600 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. The Australian Stores Have received another fresh shipment OK The famous MOTOR Brand HAMS AM) Boneless Breakfast BACON Absolutely the Cheapest and Best in Singapore. THOMPSON THOMAS fir P°HOMPSON THOMAS <*/ \Jq. m Af. John Little Co., Ltd. JUST ARRIVED THE LATEST FASHIONS IN MILLINERY Suitable for Wde
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      97 4 G.R.Lambert Co. Photographers open Oresham House (Battery Road.) —on Weekdays only 8 tun.— 6 p.m. Orchard on We kd »y* 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Rosd on Sunday*. Ba.ro.— noon. Large Stock of Photographic material*. Monthly supplies from Europe, reliable printing ■tapers, chemical mounts, Baatman film*, Wratten-Wrainwright'* Ilford and German dry plates
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      32 4 YOUR STRENGTH RETURNS For all wasting diaeases, take Steams' Wine. It improves Nutrition. Increases weight and strength. It is a stimulant and Nerve Tonic of the greatest value.— Sold by all chemists.
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    MANCHESTERS ON PARADE.
    927 5 OENERAL DORWARD AT TANQLIN. Presentation of War and Long Service Medals this Morning. Kaih.y this morning, the Ist battalion Manchester Regiment fell in on the parade giound at Tanglin Barracks with a mure interesting object in view than liio ordinary, every day practice of military movements. It
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    A BUILDING CASE.
    921 5 Yestbkday afternoon, Syed Mahomed A 1 sago if appeared before Mr. Brockman in response to a summons issued against him at the instance of the Municipal Commissioners to explain why be made deviations from building plans approved by the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, in respect to buildings under
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    THE CASE OF MRS. B. WADDELL.
    153 5 Thb case pending against Mrs. Blanche Waddell, the Japanese man, Fujisaki, and tbe woman O'Chio, was not heard to-day owin,- to the prosecution applying for a further postponement till this day week. Bail was extended. In connection with the account of the arrest of
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    BOXING AT THE DRILL HALL.
    546 5 Easy Victory for the Sailor. Last night there was a large and influential gathering at the Drill Hall as the outcome of the challenge by "Spoff" Drummond of H. M. S. Thetis to fight Drummer Cain of the Manchesters. Ibe event was under distinguished patronage
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    THE "SHERARD OSBORN."
    110 5 The well-known old cahle ship Shernrd Oshorn that has been connected v. ith Singapore for so many years, will soon sever her connection with the Straits permanently. By an arrangement with the Eastern and South African Telegraph Co. she has been purchased for work on the Zanzibar
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    54 5 Garrison orders notify that Captain A. Cameron, Ist Battalion Manchester Regiment, havinc arrived on tbe 9th inst; Captain II R. S. Christie, Royal Engineers, having arrived on the 21st February; and Captain VV. H. Holds-worth-Hunt R G. A., having arrived on the 12th inst they are all taken on the
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    31 5 When catching cold "it is sifast to set a doctor's prescription. One of the best of these is J a v tie's Expectorant. The Singapore Dispensary. Sole Agents for theSkraito Settlements.
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    COMMERCIAL
    504 5 Sinqapobk, 17th April, 1003. PRODUCE. Gambler 15.471 CopnB&ll 8.10 do Pontianak 8.10 Pepper, Black 85.00 do White, (8%) 58.00 Sago Floor Sarawak 5.00 do Brunei No. I 5.00 Pearl Sago 6.40 Coffee, Bali, 15% basU 21.00 Coffee, Palembang, tt)% baits 81.00 Coffee, Liberian No. 1 18.00 Tapioca, small Flake
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      16 5 The homeward mail by the 15. I. s.s y.nuhi closes at 4 p. in. on Wednesday
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      104 5 Better than a Plaster. APIECE of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Tain Balm and bound to tbe affected parts is superior to any plaster. When troubled with the back, or pains in tbe side or chest, give it a trial and you are certain to be more pleased with the prompt
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      621 5 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION B ALB OF UNSERVICEABLE STORES (From the Public Works Department). To be held at the Government Stores, Bukit Timah Road, near the Kandang Kerbau Police Station On Tiussday, 21«< April, 190;*. at 2.30 p.m. A XEH, changkols parangs, rakes, iron and wooden rammers, stone-breaking hammirs, scrap iron,
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      668 5 AUCTION SALES. 450_L0T3. AUCTION SALK OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. SEMI-GRAND PIANO, HANDSOME DINNER SERVICES, TABLE GLASSWARE, PLATEDWARE, Ac. INCLUDING A LARGE AND VALUABLE COLLECTION OF PLANTS The Property of O. Hube, Esq. TO UK HELD AT HKRAT, INSTITUTION HILL, KIVER VALLEY KOAD On Saturday the \Hth April, I'Htnmencing at noon.
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      187 5 DAY BY DAY. Friday, i 7 th April. Horse Sale at Dalian's. 4.30. B.V.E. Electric Light Palo. Brani. 5.15. B.V.R. Maxim Gun Drill. 5.15. S.V.I. Recruits Company Drill 6.15. Wayang Pusi. North Bridge Road. Wayang Kassim. North Bridge Koad. Saturday, iUI« April. High Water. 1.30 a.m. 2.47 p.m. F'ture Sale.
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    WHITAKER WRIGHT'S "SURPRISE."
    137 6 Mk Whit.akek W'hii.ht wa« "aharv lutely surprised" wh>-n he wit- arrr*t*d on landing from tho steamer ar Ne\T York. Tlio object oi thf trip, he -f»i.|, was to vicit certain ■tMafproparti'i in British Columbia. He alv> siiilit was quite nnnecessury to issue a warrant for tns ;i|iprehensioii
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    ADVANCE MAIL NEWS.
    1002 6 home. Sir 'un.'tti !><iyl"' arnl I,<inl Lsnal i-l.Tnf Kfiun 1 |M Kovil ('imiiiiissicii wliii I unili'i tin- |>ri->iilenry ti l.»ril Blgba, i^ im|ini inj; into tin 1 ruiiiliiit »i tlie lair war. Lor-I l.ovHt iwmmW tin- MtaUM ni >.i i pcniiaiiiiil MM ni -rout-. |a In- r,
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      402 6 NOTICES. I UK FEKFBCTION OF NATLRK AND ART. .Tanuf icun-U by a special process, securing iMfjtl concentration of t I the nutritive, stimulaiint; and rcfrc.-hinj; properties of the finest Cocoa Beans, van Sjoui en's Cocoa U to-day in daily regular use in •very country in the world. Try It, you
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      21 6 Shipping advertisements, with dates of Bailing etc., will be fouml on page 7 General shipping news is printed od page 8.
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      712 7 The Borneo Company, Ltd. -pi IK Httodarl Life Assurance. 1 Norwich Union Fire lnsunuu* Socles*. Atlas As»ur»noe Company (Fire). The Kqwtahle Life Assurance Sooiety. 1 h« China, Mutual Steam Navigation Company rbe Tottenham Lager Boer Company. /or particulars of these Companies, see tos •nil •dw.rtißement of THE BORNEO COMPANT, LIMITED.
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      794 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij. Under contract with tbe Netherlands India (iovernment. („n l« ot Singapore: BBIF Aonrcr, lai« J. Dabrdbli A Co., 8-8, OoiXTBB yuAT. .he undermentioned dates are only approximate. (Steamer From Kxpected Will be I >«s patched for uo inn Imho/f Batavia April 14 Billiton, Batavii, Samarang,
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      519 7 Compagnle Des Messagerles Mari times De France. TtLXOBAPHIC ADPKKBS: MZBBAQIBIEB, SINOAPOBE. Tne -nail steamers will leave Singapore on or aoout tbe underraeationad dates.— Utitwabd. Homeward. Dates. Dates 1003 1903 Caledonien Apr. 12 Si/dtiey Apr IS Salatie Apr. 27 Tonkin Apr 27 Salatie May 10 Yarra May II Annan May 2ft
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      590 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES Austrian Lloyd's Steam Navigation Company. I.'si.kr Mail Contract with th« Austrian Government. Tne following are the dates on which tbe Company's steamer* may be expected to arrive and sail from here Outward. Homeward. 1903. Arrives. I l»08 Sails. IMelp April 1 1 I t Vippon April 13 'Moravia
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      634 7 BANKS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKIN CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL $10,000,000 RESERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve..! 10,000,000 Silver Reserve....* 5,600,000 16 600 00a RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS 1 0. 0 Court or Dirkctorh. A. J. Raymond, Esq.— Chairman. K. H. Tomuns, Esq Dkpctv Chairman. U Ballooh, Esq. U. Schcbart, K«q. Hon. C. W.
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      810 8 AERTEX^AERTEX We have just Opened a Large Stock of this Celebrated Material in Plain White. SPECIALLY SUITED FOR TROPICAL WEAR. We are Prepared to Register Orders for TENNIS SHIRTS and SLEEPING SUITS. LIGHT AND MEDIUM WEIGHT SHIRTS $2-25 and $2-75 each. SLEEPING SUITS $3-75 $4-50 each. PATTERNS SENT ON APPLICATION.
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