The Straits Times, 8 May 1903

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    13 1 The Straits Times MO. 21,124 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. MAY 8. 1903. PRICE 15 CENTS
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      743 1 NOTICES. ®he £traits ©hub. ADVERTISING RATES. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. fin'i mrh, I'olumu messare.l First insertion *1 «> c«nt» Beeond and third insertion* each cents Fowrtb, liftii, and sixtli 40 cents Betrenth t<> l.l>Ua»ta cents WineteentlnV >iitiM-i|u.-iit,, 16 cents Per week el six ins, to be changed daily if required $1,
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      220 1 NOTICES. m Supplied to the State Hospitals of the Federated Malay States. '"^TJI^^^^SP SB SK: yotjir store K:EEI D EI^ jfoir [E^lP^l "SLEDGE" BRAND. B^ STERILIZED MILK ABSOLUTELY TPTJR.E ysg^jl^6^' s^i Invaluable in the House, %^r PKNF^ fl R HFAI TH O I w r\ 11 L O O U
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      14 1 The Latest Game AN IMPROVED "PING PONG" Circle Tennis. Price Pep W- w f
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      229 1 NOTICE. Volunteer Conversazione. I'NDEK THE AI'SPK KS OF THK S. a.. S. LE. (v) 4- S. V. I. WILL BE HELD AT THK JDI^ILL HA.LL By |>erniU*ion of the Commandant Lieut. -Colonel Hon. A. Murray, V. D., S. V. C. Oi Satirday the 9th .la>. Mmi::. at p. m. ADMISSION
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      637 1 NOTICES. JOSEPH ftILLUTTS -s •<iß\M> :»pix." pxKis, iqoo. |feff n Sii&h Of Hitfbest Quality; audbaTing Oreatart Durability, are tiierim.. BY a«^ cheapest. mm lI V GOVERNM ES T NOTIFICATION. 'PKMiERS are invited and will be J. received up to noon of Saturday, the 9th May 1903, for the supply of
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      385 1 H. L.COGHLAN ty COY'S FORTHCOMING AUCTION SALES Haturday, Ht*i May at 2 p.m. Chinese, ebony furniture at 52 'raig Road. Monday Uth May at lO.Stia.m. hUtion.-rs sundries and cigars. Tuesday lzth May at 10.30 am. ImiUtion diamonds and silver ornaments. Wednesday 13th May at 10.30 am. Fancy table gla-sware; and
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    THE BAGDAD RAILWAY
    1625 2 On November sth last— that is, on the day on which the German Emperor landed in England— we, (Spectator, April 4th) dealt in a leading article with the possible political aims of that visit. We hazarded the conjecture that he would probably try to interest us in
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    MARK TWAINS FAITHFUL SERVANT.
    118 2 On evening last year, while Mark Twain was spending some time at his summer home, says The Saksrdng Erening Post, be prepared to take a drive, expecting to remain out until late. He therefore told his ostlet that he need not wait for liirr., instructing him
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    36 2 Trawiini. operations on the coast of Ceylon, which were started the other day as an experiment uiuii-r lh«supervision c! iniwlim: experts from home, have i dm ln>m the scheme being considered too expensive in its working
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      272 2 NOTICES. DAWSON'S SOOTS FOR ALL CLASSES. \Tllc 3TlKSi r 'y Unequalled for STYLE, COMFORT, and DURABILITY. NONE GEKUiNE WITHOUT OUR TRADE MARK STAMPED ON THE 80LE8. TO BE HAD OF ALL DEALERS 23 LONDON WALL, LONDON, E.C. The Red Hand Brand Water Line Faint Our New Anti-fouling for specially fouling
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      387 2 NOTICES. CROSSLErS OIL ENGINES. UBUAL SIZES ALWAYS Ilf STOCK PARTICULARS AND QUOTATIONS ON APPLICATION TO THE BORNEO CO., LP. f IB~TAFF YALB RAILWAY DO. Have fitted up a plant for applying JOOBCjITHI TO THKIR RAILWAY SLEEPERS. One application of Joielite renders woodwork absolutely proof a^tin-tt white ants, dry rot Of
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      267 2 NOTICES. EMPIRE TYPEWRITERS. THE IDEAL MACHINE FOR OFFICE WEAR, Being ilt on principles comprising QREAT STRENGTH AND SIMPLICITY OF CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIED TO The Admiralty, Board of Trade, War Office, Post Office, Crown Agents for the Colonies. Great Western Kailway, North London Railway, L. B. and s. C. Railway, L. and
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      100 2 Nine Epidemics ORAHBIBLAim Colic an I DiSHSM Kemmiy bag been me'l id nine epidemics of dysentery w'uii pw cees, effecting a cure in the nwst severe md dangerous (MM. If tront>li'<l with diarrhd'a or bowel complaints, try it BSM andiee how you lik« 't. From nil 0.-ertbe world come words
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    A MIILITARY COMEDY.
    223 3 Thbrk is quite a touch of real cornedy or perhaps of comic opera about a court-martial reported by a Hamburg correspondent, at which a non-commissioned officer w&s sentenced to four and a half months' imprisonment for neglect of duty. The company to which he belonged during field
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    SERVANTS' TESTIMONIALS.
    187 3 The great thing in India is testimonials, vulgarly known as ehiU." As the native barber shaves you in the morning he lifts his shining razor, and flourishing it at your throat demands a testimonial to nis manifold virtues Always give a chit," but never believe one. They are
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    COULDN'T FORGET MACDONALD.
    126 3 A painiul story was told at the inquest at Dunstable lately tbe body of Walter Cardell, an inn-keeper who, after exclaiming that he was going to do the same as Macdonald,' blew his brains out with a revolver. lie had served with the general and was much
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    PASSENGERS BOOKED HOMEWARD.
    376 3 P. O. May l. r >. IVr ''■,r',nm,,d I Mr. ud Mrs. lin-rn. bUM ixl inlnnt, Mean. A. Stuart, A. da kM Kejr*, Mr. mill Mi-. Tomliiuoa, \ii i. A. [totem, Mi-. Hull. lUm Nappar, .ml Mr r.il.lii i- MB. Kmmii IVimnn— ll«*an. i. Ijihuii >i. Dmeaa,
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      21 3 Shipping advertisements, with dates, of sailing etc., will be found op page 7. General shipping new, is printed on page 8.
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      541 3 NOTICES. GRIMAULT* C° Medicinal Skin Soap l^«J« MEDICINAL SKIN SOAP 0 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 t- 1 1-. K& K K. AX. YOKOHAMA KOBE opponite the near the
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      632 3 BA NKS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID- DP CAPITAL J10.000.00f RESERVE FUND.Sterling Bwerva. Jlo,ooo,ooo ..^nooor. Silver TUaerve....! 6,500.000/ 15o00>00& RESERVE LIABILITY OF 1.„,,*««»1 PROPRIETORS |..»jp,«iofl«) Court or Directors. A. J. Raymond, Esq.— Chairman. K. H. Tomkiks, Esq —Deputy Chairman. G BALLOCH, Esq. H.^ciiußAßT, Esq. Hon. C. W. Dickson Hon.
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      707 3 NOTICES. r>OM POBITORB wanted.-Good wages to \j competent workmen. 9-6 FRABBR ft NEAVK, LTD. WANTED an ayah. Apply at room 66 Raffles Hotel. a.c. W>\TED a practical miner. Must be accustomed to timbering. A pply at Box 276, Post Office, Singapore. a c WANTED. TWO Chinese kranfes for Palembang. Apply
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      599 3 NOTICES. Mettrt. H. L. Coghlar. V Co. HA VI BEEN APPOINT! D SUB- AGENTS OF THS Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada. BOUBTEAD A CO., General Agents. BA Straits Settlements. NEW BILLIARD TABLES. WE are importing new English Billiard Tables c f first class quality, at most reasonable prices. One
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      527 3 SHIPPINO INDO-CHINA STEArT NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITKD. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA. THE Company's steamer SUISANG. 2,790 tons, Captain Young, having left Hongkong on the 2nd inst., is doe here on or about the 12th idem., and will hare prompt despatch for the above ports. For freight or passage, apply to 1M
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  • Obituary
    DEATHS
    46 4 YOVaS.-Ol the -JStli April, at Sh.-innhap Ai.kxandkk. Mm of the late Samuel Young, I. M. CmttomH Service, a^rcU -"> yearx. MITCHKI.L. On tbe 2nd inxt., at Penane, Ai.iik Ann. the dearly beloved wife of Mr. E. B. Mitch. -11, AsHutant Colonial Surgeon, Hutterworth Hospital, Province Wellealey.
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    The Straits Times. PRICE 15 CENTS. FRIDAY, 8TH MAY.
    684 4 The Straits Times. PRI CE 15 CENTS. FRIDAY, 8T H MAY. The lack of docking facilities at Manila and at the neighbouring port of Cavite has long been a sore point with the American authorities there. They have cast about for means to obviate the necessity for big American warships
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    414 4 "Spectators of Outraged Theft are notified that their letter has been passed on to the Chief Police Officer who will doubtless enquire into the facts alleged by the writers. A direct charge of knavery cannot be made by a newspaper, against an individual, on the" parle assertion of acasual corresponden
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    388 4 While on the subject of the intricacies of the Oriental mind concerning subjects that require legal assistance in their settlement, it is as well to note that our own Oriental adaptations of the Knglish- laws «re occasionally bewildering and hopelessly askew from any point of view embracing equity. Of course
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    45 4 The entire edition of yesterday's issue of the Straits Times, containing the Report of the Currency Commission is exhausted. A few copies of the Report, however, have been reprinted in sheet form and can be obtained at five cents each at the Straits Time* Office.
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    6 4 To-day's 4/tns. bank rate ii 1/8-,%
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    16 4 Insp. Howard has returned from leave and resumed charge of A division of the Police Force.
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    16 4 The Town and Volunteer Bind will plr.y on the Esplanade to-night from 9 o'clock (weather permitting.)
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    20 4 A whe.me is said to be on foot for launching an electric power, lighting and tramway scheme at Kuala Lumpur.
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    18 4 The homeward M. M. packet Yarra will probably leave .Singapore on Monday, 11th instant, at about 4 p.m.
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    25 4 An article on til 1 Bagdad Railway will be found on page 2, and details of the King's proposed visit to Ireland on page 6.
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    22 4 Mr. T. G Nic.klin, representing the American Type Founders' Co., arrived this morning from India and is putting up at Rallies Hotel.
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    28 4 We understand that a meeting of the Pilot Board was held in the Acting Master Attendant's otlice this afternoon to enquire into the recent collision at Tanjong Pagar.
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    30 4 Lt.-Col. H. T Butchkk, R. G. A., arrived by the Vulettu on Saturday last, and took over the command of the Artillery at Singapore in succession to Lt.-Col. Oakes, retired
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    34 4 A hot i 8 o'clock yesterday morning a Chinese priest named Chen Siew Tee living at a Chinese Temple at Balestier Koad, mutilated himselt with a knife and as a result is in hospital.
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    32 4 Warren's Circis arrived from Deli yesterday en route for Java. It will probably return here in course of the next few months. Various new performers engaged at home are joining the show.
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    49 4 The Tanjong i'agar Dock Company notify that, ou and after Ist June, 1903, the Company's existing scale of charges for cartage will be amended in accordance with a new schedule tbe new charges will be made by tonnage as per ships' manifests, instead of by cart as at present.
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    45 4 With regard to the Volunteer Conversazione at the Drill Hall to-morrow evening, we understand that a capital programme of mus I both vocal and instrumental has beeu drawn up. Volunteers who attend are expected to do so in whits uniform with regimental caps and buttons.
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    76 4 Owi.no to the heavy Sunday traffic on the Singapore- Kranji Railway, the management have decided to run seven through trains each way on Sundays instead of two ax heretofore. This will undoubtedly prove a very great boon to many as well as obviate the overcrowding of which so much has
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    THE ASSIZES.
    268 4 Anukas, the Ajinamite charged with committing house trespass and attempting to commit rape at a house in Serangoon Road, was found guilty and sentenced to eight years imprisonment. Lee Ah Fa and Nr Ah Sam, charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and voluntarily causing hurt, were
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      READY FOR THE LOAN.
      49 4 London Qth May. Lombard Street was chiefly occupied yesterday in preparing for the new loan. The bankers and discount houses harboured all funds, and loans due to the Bank of England were renewed. Funds which arrived from the Continent were also reserved for the loan.
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      TURKEY AND BULGARIA.
      27 4 In consequence of the outrages at Salonika, the Porte has sent a strong note to Bulgaria protesting against the ineffectual surveillance of the frontier.
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      THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.
      8 4 The Kaiser has left Rome.
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      TRANSVAAL LOAN.
      77 4 [jouilun, 'tk May. The Transvaal loan for thirty millions sterling out of thirty-five millions sanctioned has been issued at three per cent at par, repayable in I 'JO; by a one per cent sinking fund. There was an unprecedented scene in connection with the loan. A crowd of
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    THE ACTION FOR DAMAGES.
    67 4 The hearing of the action in which Mr. Lichauco, of Manila, claims damage* for alleged breach of contract from Riley Hargreaves A Co., in the matter of certain steam launch engines, was continued on Wednesday afternoon, when the plaint iff a counsel read a quantity of
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    A POINT OF LAW.
    170 4 A < oiple of days ago, a Chinese turner employed by Howarth Krekine Co. was arraigned before Mr. Beatty for breach of the Labour Contract Ordinance No 1 of lssii, in so conducting himself as to bring about a stoppage of work at the factory. Mr.
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    S.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
    199 4 Yesterday's Result!. v mv;i.kv nsii.. Wither* l«>«t I). Kerr 7-5, 6-0. 11. uttbijm UmH MR t'eut (iray 1, 3-6, 6-'_\ 7-5. RateteM .1. :t l^ai Goldie— I, 4-6, 6-1, 6 I. C sim;lks. Lannley I M* Mac.lonald NT. ti J. M. Seth— i.'i baat Miller T. C.
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    73 4 A fix -Km i r python was killed this morning at the foot of Mount Palmer. It contained one chicken evidently recently^awallowed.and another partially digested. The other day at Batik Pulaa, in l'enang, two Malays lighted upon a python over twenty feet long so gorged with a h<;avy meal, that
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      666 4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS^ Some people are as full of ideas as a "Wiener Wurst is full of other things. THE TROUBLE is that the ideas are sometimes wrong. They are not smart enough to look into a thing, that a reliable Incidentally our f|rm (hjnks wh||e tQ Provisions are the spend
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      133 4 G. R. Lambert Co. Photographers ofbm: Qreaham House (Battery Road.) —on Weekday* only 8 aon.— o p.m. Orchard on Wo kd *y» I 8 m 8 P-"-alma on Sundays. 8 a.m.— noon. Large Stock of Photographic material!. Monthly •applies from Europo, reliable printing papers, chemical mounts, Eastman films, Wratten-Wrainwright's Ilford
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      30 4 ARE YOU LOSING FLESH Stkak.ns 1 Wink improves digestion. Increases weight. Renews strength and builds up your body. Steams Wine never disturbs the most delicate stomach.— Sold by all chemists.
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  • Correspondence.
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      BUILDING INSPECTION.
      640 5 To the Editor of the Strait* Time*." I)karSik,-I have read with great interest Syed Mohamed Alsagoff s letter in your issue of the .">th instant. With regard to the inspection of buildings, it seems to me that this is done in a very slipshod manner/ The very fact
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      THE MOONLIGHT BAND.
      113 5 To the Kiitof of the "Strait/ Times'' SiX, It ia hoped that the usual tusicai treat at the Botanical Gardens 1 moonlight nights, for which all vers of music are deeply indebted to c officers of every Regiment that has en on this station, will be continued
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    TEMPERANCE INSTITUTE
    138 5 ,abt night a very enjoyable daDce t given at the Temperance Institute eh pain* had been bestowed on king the piace bright and cheerful king and as the dancers took their our from their surroundings, they c also bright and cheerful, and ing an exceptionally good floor Ihey
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    SPORTING NOTES.
    795 5 J. South all's Stable. Benrdict, an aged gelding by Lochiel from Fiancee, who was by Marvellous from Affection. This aptly named gelding was foaled in 1893 and has been at tha t.ime for a long time. He bowls along in great style and Southall has him in great
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    20 5 H. M. S. MiUine, Commander C. M. Plendaleath, arrived from Malacca this morning and went alongside the wharf to coal.
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    THE PENANG GRIFFINS.
    187 5 The following griffins, imported from Kiss, of Sydney, by the Penang Turf Club, were drawn for on the Ist inst. HORSES. 1. h. m. Sielcken and Presgrave 2. b. g. Low Leong Houat 3. b. g. Khoo Teng Hooi 4. c. g. J. F. Wreford 5. c
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    S. V. C. ORDERS.
    575 5 By LiKUT.Coi.. ink Hon. a. Mukkav, V. D.. OMOUsTMUHi Si v. c. Singapore, 7th May. s. v. A. Orderlj < Miner ,or IBM Piisuinj; week:--Lieut. ThoiuHon. Orderly N. <". O for the endiing week Corporal Baddeley. I'Arades. Nfonday. llth at 1111 p.m. Infantry drill. Tuesday, l-ih
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    COMMERCIAL
    586 5 8OI0AP0M, 8TH MAV, 1901. SNARES. B'sawahGold Mine ($7.5Opd ($8.50. Bhioeh Tin Mine $8.25. •Fraser Nea»e $»vno. H'kong Shanghai Bank JWW.V Howarth ErsklneftCo. Lt. S190, teller*. •Jelebus $1.80. Kadana (hilly paid) 110.00, nominal do ($7 paid) ?7.'X>, nominal. *Kechao Gold Mine $1.00, nominal. Malay States Salt $1.5' i National BankofChina<£Spd)$26,
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      103 5 Better than a I- aster. Al'lKi'K of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound to tbe affected parts is superior to any planter. When troubled with the back, or pains in tbe side or cbeat. give it a trial and you are certain to be more pleased with the
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      105 5 Alexandra Brickworks Co., Ld. BRICKS FIREBRICKS. The Alexandra Brickworks Co., Ltd. is prepared to book orders for Common Bricks at Sl5O per laksa. Firebricks, Fireclay, Arch firebricks, Boile seating, and Flue covers always in stock at the following prices. Firekrieki *»MI per tkoasand Firetlaj 81 per t«i Arek Firrkriek* *7'»
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      385 5 NOTICES. t sXedge" brand I NSWKKTENED STERILIZED Swiss Milk. Can now be obtained Condensed >>> lb., as well a- in the n-ual 1 Hi. tin» also in it* Natural State < <■• not seatand in Pint Tins H n Storekeepers. ASK for SLEDGE MILK There is NO Substitute. ll the
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      768 5 AUCTION SALES. I AUCTION SALE OK VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CHIBBS FIRKPROOF SAFE, HANDSOMK DtRNEB SERVICES, A LARGE ASSORTMENT i OF SILVER AND PLATEDWARE fte INCLUDING A LARGE AND VALUABLE COLLECTION OF PLANTS. The Property of Mrs. Ezra. TO BE HELL) AT ORASSI.ANRS, ST. THOMABS WALK. On Saturday, !>th May, IHO.I,
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      191 5 DAY BY DAY. Friday, Bth May. High Water. IM p.m. S.V.A. Drill. 5.15. S.V.K. SV irniishing. Vl5. S.V.I. Co. Drill. 5.15. Wayant; Kassiiu. North Bridge Koad. 9. Wayans Pusi. North Bridge Koad. d. Town Band. KH|>lana<le. 9. Saturday, Qth May. High Water. 9.19 p.m. Hn.ii- Entriex clme. F'ture Sale. St.
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    KINO EDWARD'S VISIT TO IRELAND.
    265 6 According to present arrangements, the Royal visit to Ireland is to take placb during the laet three weeks of August. Their Majesties will proceed in the Itoyal yacht from the Solent to Kingstown after Cowes Regatta week and the Court is to be in residence
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    THE ELUSIVE BULLS EYE.
    269 6 A skkie- of curious observations have been made by Or Kriedrirh Uiehlouthe apparent change of position of the bull's-eye on a target during the day. This change of position can be observed most accurately il the' shooting range extend; from north to south, wit!) the target
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    CHINA ARMS TRADE.
    179 6 Ti K correspondent of the Japanese newspaper, at Peking, saysthat Russia is asking the powHI t< agree to postpone for another five yearithe withdrawal of the prohibition of the importation of arms an<l othei war materials into China. This trade has been always mostly done by German
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    PLAQUE IN INDIA.
    129 6 PLAGUE IN INDIA. Steady Spread H'hvv thitigs are more melancholy to ruflect upon than the narakmting progress of plague in India. The btflfl mortality statistics do not ihow any dMfMM The Punjab alone s'liows an increafip in ono wenk of A.iXR deaths, its total being the ghastly one of 18,488
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      365 6 NOTICES. WALTHAM WATCHES, J^\ MANUFACTURED AND WARRANTED BY THE American Waltham Hatch Company, /^T^^k WILTHMI, MASS 1 1 A ■Keyless; lever Escapement; The Best Pocket m^ 'jM Timepieces in the World. 2t2g^ MORE THAN EIGHT MILLIONS NOW IN USE WALTHAM WATCHES HAVE RECEIVED THE HIGHEST AWARDS IN HOROLOGY: PHILADELPHIA, 1876.
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      237 6 NOTICES. A B MAC KAY, LTD. LIQUEUR WHISKY (I'IKK WHISKY) Price per case $15. DUTY EXTRA. Sole Agents: -McALISTER Co. ni. tli. &f. v.c. JAMES WATSON CO.'S SCOTCH WHISKIES ARE THE BEST VALUE IN THE MARKET FLAG BRAND. I 0 YEARS OLD $12-50 per case. Duty extra V. V.O. SPECIALLY
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      69 6 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy IS cure for severe colds, pHrsiUent cjughs, mill preventive of pneumonia. It ithe motherV favourite for whoopint; cough. Loosening the cou^li relitvcn the lungs and opens the secretions. It counteracts any tendency of a bad cold to result in pneumania. It is unequalled to bad colds. It
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      683 7 The Borneo Company, Ltd. rE Stands J Life Asraraoos. Norwich Union Fire Insurance Boa*j. tin- AMuranoe Company (Firs). I'nc K«,uitHble Life Awuntnce Society. The Chin* Mutual Stjtuii Navigation Company 1 ''ottenhmm Lager Beer Company. tor pu-tioulan of tLtws Companies, see ths nil advertisement of THE BOENBO COMLIMITKD. kfpatt. STEAMSHIP COMPANIES.
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      1355 7 STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij. Cnder contract with the Netherlands India Government. V>nr« at Singapore: Bbip Aokiot, latb J. Damdiu A 00., 8-8, Colltbe Qcat. he undermentioned dates are only approximate. Steamer From Expected Will Oe Despatched lor M'dan Batavia May ft Bagan Apt May 7 DsCnrpmtiir Batavia Batavia, Cheribon,
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      612 7 STEAM SHIP COMPANIES. Austrian Lloyd's St«aun Navigation Company. Uvpir Mail Contract with thi Austrian Qovhkmbht. The following are the dates on whid tbe Company's steamers may be expecte< to arrive and sail from here: OUTWAKD. HOMMVABn. 1908. Arrives. I VW Sails. I Vindol na May 12 +Maria Valeric 'Trieste June
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      536 7 r INSURANCE CO.'S NTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED. Oaftoal S«n*erib*d t3,50c,w». Amount paid up 800,000. tarn tad l.naoou. Hiad Omoi, HoKaio*s. I'h« unoarsignod, baring been appointed Agents of the aboTc Company, are prepared to ■ooept Marine Rim at current rate*. BOUBTEAD Co., A«eatt. ROYAL INSURANCE COY. FIRE LrFE TOTAL INVEBTED FUNDS
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      754 7 NOTICES. MARTIN'S gipiOL& STCEI Pf LLS MimwllHtl. TIXMv who übo thrru rtvornnitnd ll:rro heats LIQUID FUEL(Petroleum Residue) Large stocks always on hand. 326 (Thirty-two .sUiliiiifjs and sixpence) per ton f. o. b. in bunkers at FRESHWATER ISLAND (PULO BUXOM} |)[HiKit" nwtam putrance of New Harbour. The iuv\ ii delivered through
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      1537 8 Under this beading the follow mc alibre •Utions are used str. stearr er Mi.— •hip; bq. barque; scb. schooner; Yet. Yacht Urn. Cruiser; Qbt. Gun'noMt; Tor. —Torpedo; H.p.— Horse-power; Brit.—British j U. B.— United States Fch.- French flar.— German Dut.— Dutch Jon.— i ohore General-cargo; d.p. deck
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      MAILS CLOSE.
      110 8 For Her tteamer Time. To-Morrow. Sandakan via poits Kedah 7 a.m. Penang and Colombo Hitachi Maru 10 a.m. Padang via ports Bantam 10 a.m. Bandjermassin Alting 11 a.m. Indragiri Aing Ann Noon. Penang Pin Seng 2 p.m. Fremantle via ports Sultan lie, Deli Medan 2 p.m. P«nang and
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    ARRIVALS.
    167 8 5 Vammb Na.mk. a Flac 4 I Tons Captaik Fkom Sailid Co^siohhs. JvIO. ITy 7 Trigonia J 7 Erailp 7 Mena 7 Adeh 7 Pin Sen* 7 Saladin 7 Ban Poh Guan 7 Radnorshire H l.in.lnla 8 Aragonin' I 8 Mutine 8 (Jiang Seng 8 Sultan -j Dut «tr
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    185 8 Date. Vessel's Name. Flao 4 Rig. Toss. I Dkbtisatjon. I May 7 Lady Mitchell Brit str. 754 Teluk Anson via ports 8 Hitachi Maru Jap str. 3827 Antwerp via ports 8 j De Carpentier Dut »tr. 767 Bntavia 8 Ban Whatt Hin Brit str. IW> Teloban via ports 8
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      745 8 Jsadies Sdoes at Special Elates. TAKE NOTE OF j^^S THE SIZES ARE SIZES I VERY IMPORTANT. 7 Pairs Ladies' Lacing Shoes Sizes 5& <i only. Pairs Ladle*' "tVhite Canvas Lacing Shoes Si/Ps 1A onls Price 52..-.0 Special Price v 1.50 per pair. Special Price 52.00 per pair. 7 Pairs Udies'
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      65 8 WEATHER REPORT. Kandang fCerbau Hospital, i:th May, 190 S. !Ha.m |S p.m. 9p.m. Remark*. Bar 29.900 29.798 29.883 Moraine Temp 84 0 88.4 78.6 clear, day WBlbTher 80.0 78.0 77.0 cloudy. DirofWind s.n. w s.b. b.e. night clear. Max. Temp 84.9 Mm 75.0 Max.in Sun 139.9 Terr, red 78 Rainfall
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