The Straits Times, 22 December 1906
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Title Section13 1906-12-22 1 The Straits Times. XO. 22.224 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 22. 1906. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement475 1906-12-22 1 AN UNBEATEN RECORD! DE DION BOUTON CABS again secure all possible points. Vide "Official Report." Now winners of every hill-climbing contest held in Victoria. Further proof as to the truth of the name THE RELIABLE GAR. .\iny report i- t"«ii the Matboonie l'nnch.' SaplmhwMh, IO<KS: Tin hili. climbing eontorti oi.j.iiiisi"!475 words
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Advertisement296 1906-12-22 1 ROBINSON CO. jgngmS7?^?f SANDERSON'S M|!|^S STAND CAMERAS •f^^^ftg^ "Regular Popular" I JH**/ W\ I "Tropical Popular" SANDERSON'S HAND CAMERAS W&l^^Sfl The "Junior"^ The "Regular" *yS&T The "Tropical" 1 m THESE ARE THE "CAMERAS" X'mas Present MODERATE IN PRICE. ROBINSON Company. COMMON SENSE -NUTSHELL A new Dit-dicm) work on the rnuws296 words
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Article397 1906-12-22 2 Events That Will not happen in 1907. The witty authors ol Wistlm;: While You Wait bay« r< mpili'ii .ii- Hum Im' Alir.iinai- for 19d7. wliiiii Meaatl AUton Riven |»ul>iis!i for a shilling rmder tba title d Btgnj ol tiu- Tina Tbe nain idea 1- food-Mtvred rli.ul of397 words
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Article418 1906-12-22 2 T!i? sacra omiplex and difficult the phiMoiiieinn, the greater the ownber i I explanation-. What is the precise function of sleep Whai i- th? physiological different 1 between sleeping and waking I TheaO quj.-ti.ins ha.c bees delmto'l by physicians for many centuries. Explanation* are vaiious418 words
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Article18 1906-12-22 2 In Ittl the AiiHtrian Kiupirc wont baskrnpnt. ami holders of her notes j»ot oue fur live old oucs.18 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement275 1906-12-22 2 I"Red Seal" A pure Whisky ol the highest quality it is possible to produce at ■•.'"d^sVal- I tlie price, tins Blend compares siHiaoDsnini MHousEOFcoMtffi) [a"'< uiaMy with many higl»er-prioed| productions Guaranteed 7 years old. "Black White" B Q-— A blond made up of only Ferfectly matured whiskies stored for iiiaiiv275 words
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Advertisement108 1906-12-22 2 J. MOTION CO. WATCHMAKE H S JEWELLERS. OPTICIANS. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXKCUTED BUNKt£RS. FRESHWATER ISLANC IPULO BUKU.Vti Ofpoaite Western Ectranoe to Kaafsl Harbour. LIQUID FUEL 3OI iTkirty ShJlin^) |kt ion t. h. m Kunkrn. Kate i-l ilelincr) taut ii<t l«m. STOCKS ALSO AT— Suez. Bombay, Colomhu, Penang, Bangkok. Houukong, Shanghai, Yokohama.108 words
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Advertisement717 1906-12-22 2 McALISTER CO. LTD. HAVK .11 ST HKKN AI'I'tHNTKD SOLE AGENTS KOU Messrs. IRVINE CO.'S FAMOUS Australian Wines Brandies. CLARET BIIUiINDV HOCK PORT CHABUS SHERRY McALISTER AND CO., LIMITED. MU ISMAIL &RAHEEM X'mas and New Year Gifts 2 MAGNIFICENT VALUABLE NECKLACES One BMaasai with choicest and whitest Diamonds, and the Other717 words
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Advertisement262 1906-12-22 2 nuns I limn 1 1 1 1 lira llmsailtmwa II I I t^smwi^D I I ffll^ I mm For Preserving, Purifying andßeautifying the Skin, Scalp, Hair, and Hands. Cmit-ur.l <-.ap i«niihlrn-« ilrll.-a!i- iiirtli.-ina: *ii fi».»!Curr, witli tin 1 pufrnt of -■.< jii«lng ii./r. .Ii ■:■<! I!t« Kt-wbrrt 1.M.. V 7262 words
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Article577 1906-12-22 3 Arc we Itetter Than our Fathers? In ili. Fortnightly Review,*' Mr. l O.ti Bti ■< i wruei on thi Victoriani and ounelvci He begini by taying then i v ;i disposition t« looS down with compUcent contempt apoal i ..i Victoriaaa aa though .hc> i were577 words
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Article92 1906-12-22 3 There is aaather ■wailiinrß incident in Germany, noi exactly within the Royal cirdee, but une that t uchrs the o«er fringe of them. It was recently mummied thai the llereditai y I'rin.v Kl-eiwvim.il Ht-ntlieiin und Steinfuit had i.'iiouiiced liis rights in favour of liU jriwager brother. Within the92 words
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Article99 1906-12-22 3 1 will swc.ir li!iu-k. I will swear dead, and if all of the sent lemon rut my body in |)Ki:-s 1 will- tell tie truth. Such ».i- the O«th -w,tii iii the Liverpool Poll, >• mini by I Mrs. OoMhctf, whose hushand had liocn summoned for an99 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement73 1906-12-22 3 Nj Opium in Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Then is not the least danger in fivtM CuamberUiu'i CoufU Remedy to sinuli children M it coutaiM no opium or otlui Blrmfol ilrug Jt lias an established reput ition i i roan than thirty y;;-.rs as tiif moM s-.iit "s..tul medicino in Me i'oi73 words
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Advertisement456 1906-12-22 3 cfs I lI V JL I iLftUT g i a lu #v Liun 1 1 The Incandescent "^\^L T^^" Kerosene Lamp. j "<*' o T JLj U JL co 2 f Gold Medal with Special Diploma of Honour, Liege, 1905. kjj 1 001CFLE1E TOWN INSTALLATIONS HAVE BEEN bl 1 iLIKDTO456 words
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Advertisement62 1906-12-22 3 ALEXANDRA BRICKWORKS Co. Limited. BRICKS FIREBRICKS. Soand well shaped and bard burnt bricks can be supplied at ?1 50 per Lakes at the works. Firebricks 580 r*r thons»n i 0 Fireclay $30 per ton Any shaped bricks can be M I order and deliveroi in about five wtcks. Apply to:62 words
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Article574 1906-12-22 4 Lncontjuerable desire for Happiness. I'n'i-i tiiit >i rik.ing title Mv I *tancc Clyde contribute! ;i paper of nun li riginality to the 'Independent It 1 icw. Sate i» tr i u by referring to the r'Himi.in iniprc.-sioii thai the '1 U I' happinen v unconqui rable and574 words
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251 1906-12-22 4 While KMOca b every day besag "po-j |>u!aiivil l>v its writers, I'lore is noted 1 .Hi cppisito tendency \> nuke ftct&oa ■ate and more tecaaieal. The Xe>v York Evening Pott," i;i urawwiilinfl up Ji ill- "scientific of in<d;rn fie.l tioi>. okeervti tii'iit by very force251 words
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Ships and Steamers.
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Article919 1906-12-22 4 Name, port, pnitM* uImTU nmral, and name of lymft. Steamers. Airlie, Sydney, Die. 24 BoMtaad Alrinous. Li\eri><>.>l. Dee. Mi i Ambria. **n**"*. •Inn Peb Boha Meyer i Andalusm, Hongkong. ,)an. Holm Meyer I Aparima, Australia. Fib. BousteaJ Arcadia. Colombo. Jau. i. .V O. Arconia, Vtedhrostoek, .lan Eaat Aaiatk919 words
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Article1166 1906-12-22 5 I'uder thin beading the following abbreviations are use.l <tr. -steamer; sh.-ship: \ny. —barque; sell.- -Mih.xiner; Yet.— Ymlit Cm. —Cruiser. G'bt.- Gunboat Tor.— Torpedo n.p.— Horsepower j hrit. British U.S.— I mi!.-. 1 States Fch. French Ocr —German Out.— Dutch: Ital.- Italian; Span. —Spanish Sur. Sarawak G.c. General-cargo;1,166 words
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92 1906-12-22 5 Wharves at which Vessels are lierthed To-day. TANJONG PAGAR. East Vmi Basin -Hong Moh. East Whah» Ski t. 1— Palainwt a. Venmij. 9a«r. 1 (Sm :khs Wiiai-.i Nil. SK.HOX No. 1 -Capri. K.lendiilo. Avuthia. 4— Nil. 5-Dagmar. 6—^iak, Nu-Mitiin», liembian.lt. 7— Islander, Otto92 words
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Article78 1906-12-22 5 for Per Steamer Time Moxi.av. Europe »ia ports P. R LmitfUJ 10 a.m. Bangkek Aijuthia 11 a.m. Musi- and Malacca Sri Muar 1 p.m. M.iar and Malacca -l in Ho Ip.m. D.'li and Asahgn llunee 2 p.m. Teluk Ansou via ports Penaug 3 p.m. Sydney via ports Itria78 words
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Article121 1906-12-22 5 From Ecrope By the N. D L. a. x. Prim Ueiiiiich due on 2t)th Dec. From China By the N. D. L. 8. I, a i'i"ilil due on 24th Dec. TIME TABLE OF MAILS DUE. Left Singapore Due in London Arrived Nov Hth P. 40. Dec 2nd121 words
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Article50 1906-12-22 5 (li-hmvs Mail The Imperial (ierman mail steamer Prinz Kegent Luitpold," having left Hongkong on the 19th iiißt. at noon, may be expected to arrive here on S-indav the 23rd instant, at about 4 p.m. aud will piobnbly be <lee|ttlche<l for Kuro|>e on Mouday. the 2>th instiint :tt noon.50 words
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Article295 1906-12-22 5 Per P. .v O. s. s. -lara from London N<>v 24, due 24th Due— Mrs. 11. O. Robinson, Mr. i'ellev. Per P. A O. s. k. itefaMs, connecting with the steamer A rcadiii at Colombo, from London Dec. 7, duo nth Jan— Messrs. J. Pears, 11. V. W.295 words
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Article119 1906-12-22 5 London via ports, Macedonia, on 28th March, P. A O. Co. Port Swettenbam and Penang, Kutua, every Wednesday, Boustead. Teluk Ansou, via ports, Mondays, 8. S. Coy Tuesdays, for Port Swettenham via porte. Wednesdays, for Teluk Anson via ports. Thursdays, for Port Kwettenham via port*. Fridays,'119 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement702 1906-12-22 4 p. a?o. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills if Lading issued for China I HBt, Persian Gulf, Continental, and mcrican P .rts. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINE. Outtoard (for China). MM 22 Dec702 words
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Advertisement679 1906-12-22 4 K Ttmidfjke Paketvaart Maatschapplj. Under contract with the Netherlands ludia Government. A t.uii Singapore Bbip Aciehct, late J. DttaßßfJM A Co., 2-3 Collter Qdai. The undermentioned date* are ooly approximate From Kxp'teJ Will be des'mtjhed for Reyuitr* Djamhi Dec 24 Djambi Dec 26 D. ran Tfiit Bata\ ia Dec 24679 words
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Advertisement528 1906-12-22 4 HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. HAMBURG. The steamers of this Company maintacu a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam aud the Straits, China, and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for j Bremerhaveo direct, calling at Penang aud Colombo. The arrivals of the528 words
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Advertisement791 1906-12-22 4 N. D. L. NORDOEUTSCHER LLOVO. Imperial Qermtn Aiail Lin< The fast and well known mail steamers of this Company sail fortuightly from Breir.uuHamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southainp ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice vrrsa) Por Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Pcuaiig, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai. Nagasaki, and I791 words
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Advertisement53 1906-12-22 4 NAVIGAZIONE Qt-NERALE ITALIANA FOB BOHOKOHG. The Italian s.s. ISCJIf.I, 4,2' i.) aaM, Qy_«ia OiHl<-rn, having left Bombay on tii«;l7tli iiihTant. may be expected to arrive h-;re on Kri.lay, the SUB instill., and will liav.: prom.»t ctaapaSeh for the alx>ve port. For I'rcight and Passage apply to BEHN, MEYER i Cf).,53 words
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Article302 1906-12-22 5 The Diets of some Famous Literary Men. 1.!.\,l < >sl>orii.''s favourite ilisli is .-in I ri~.lt Mew. Edward Murkham is a frugal cuter who loves th.' siniplf. oM-faahioaad loodi lijtt of nil. Hall (nine |>r<<f<-rs the plain. £Oniitry fare to auytliing that lie eim glitaiu nt the beat302 words
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Article235 1906-12-22 5 Struggle for the Control of the Pacific. If tlure has been any cl<>ubt for some time that the United States needs a larger fleet in these waters the growing impeitinence of tlie Japanese should remove it. It is true; that there is n.> immediate danger of any235 words
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Article141 1906-12-22 5 Apropos of the complaints of dbcri minution against Japanese at San Fran cisco, a ivrrespondent signing himself One Who lias Suffered From the SaniiQjl.ua sends t lie following ajawing letter to the .Japan Advertiser." Sir It is rumoured that a m >voment is now Maiat way141 words
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Article134 1906-12-22 5 A Brussels despatch to the Figaro states that four Belgian Senators have introduced a bill to repress reckless driving by autotnobilists. All accidents, unless proof of the contrary is brought, are presumed to be the fault of the driver of the automobile. The owner or hirer of134 words
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Article67 1906-12-22 5 The club is noted both lot Ac candour and good-fellowship of its members. One of them, who is a baritone singer, had obliged the company at :me of the club smoke- nights. The singer was in good voice, the song a huge success, and, as the applause died out, a67 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement662 1906-12-22 5 APCAR LINE Hi' SIbAMHRS The undermentioned mail steamers of tlin above Company maintain a ten-daily service between '.tlcuttu and Hongkong. CAM. !'<;<: AT I'I'.NANf; AND SIMIA I'ORK t IU 'III: FLEET Tons Comnmider s- "Anuvraoi Uvu." l.".l(l A K. c.ksii.is s.s! -Cmim wm vi:" I.Vl' W.D.A. Tll..MVs.s "(ii:t....ia A I-.662 words
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Advertisement799 1906-12-22 5 C k* R. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Line. THE KAST ROT7TE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN, AND EUROPE, VIA CANADA, AND THE UNITED STATES. Route from Hongkong via Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Baa of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria ftnd Vancouver. Twin Sci .v Emivess Steamships 6,000 Tons— Speed 19 knots.799 words
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Advertisement603 1906-12-22 5 INDO-CHINA STEAiM NAY. COY. LTD. Tm: Kteamers of this Company maintain a regular service lietween Calcutta, StraiU and Hongkong, taking cargo on through Bills of Lading lor Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Shanghai, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang. Yangts/e Port*, 1 Formosa, Japan, the Philippines, Ac, Ac. MMMH on Hi.- Calcutta. Straits anil Honxkon::603 words
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Obituary22 1906-12-22 6 AwinvK. —In London, on November 25, W, C. Angovc. Commander, K.N.K., Into P. und O Company's service, age 1 7"> years.22 words
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195 1906-12-22 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 22. Whatever ideas may bccntcrtaiucd of the supiueiicss of Chinese officialdom to adopt measures for the prevention of the devastating Hoods which plunge areas of China periodically into the direst distress and famine, there is only one opinion as to the necessity195 words
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Article533 1906-12-22 6 Our Hongkong correspondent telegraphs that Mr. Thomas Sercombc Smith, Police Magistrate at Hongkong, has been offered the position of Puisne Judge in the Straits Settlements, and our correspondent adds the interesting fact that Mr. Sercombe Smith is undecided whether he will accept the position. Should he do so, he will533 words
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Article352 1906-12-22 6 Thus, the first of the cricket-matches, arranged for the Straits teams visit, to r.augoon. has resulted in their defeat, hut by only three wickets. This may represent a narrow or a broad margin. Still, it should be borne in mind that the tail of a team is often hotter at352 words
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Article23 1906-12-22 6 The new Singapore Pilot Board consist;, of the Master-Attendant, Hon. J. Anderson, and Messrs. L. S. Lewis, F. M. Darke, and J. Sellar.23 words
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Article19 1906-12-22 6 The Collector of Land Keveuue, and Messrs. Derry and Ridley are appointed members of the Agricultural Shows Standing Committee.19 words
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Article35 1906-12-22 6 The Committvc of the Singapore Botanic Gardens for 1907 will be the Hun. J. O. Authouis/., Hon. \V. J. Napier, Director of Gardens, and Messrs. St. V.B. Down, P. T. Evatt, and W. E. Hooper.35 words
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Article23 1906-12-22 6 Messrs. J. Norman Dick and W. N. Masterton are appointed Examiners for Engineer's Certificates under Ordinance 2 of 1882, for 1907, at Singapore.23 words
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Article29 1906-12-22 6 In addition to the Master-Attendant and his Deputy, Messrs. P. M. Murphy and 11. S. Hauxwcll have been appointed Examiners for Master's and Mate's Certificates, for Singapore, for 1907.29 words
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Article41 1906-12-22 6 In addition to the officials, the following gentlemen arc nominated to form the Tan Tock Seng's Hospital Committee for 1907 Hon. Tan Jiak Kiin(J. P. and Messrs. Wee Kirn Yarn, Tan 800 Liat, Lee Cheng Van P. and Van Ngan Pan.41 words
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Article35 1906-12-22 6 Besides the several official representatives, the following gentlemen have been appointed visitors for the Lunatic Asylum I >rs. Fowlie> Galloway, Glennie, Lim Boon Keng, Murray KobcrtHOU. de Tiin/iViiiann j and Messrs. Carvi-r, Kdliu. and Ellis.35 words
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Article37 1906-12-22 6 An Examination of Officers studying Native languages will held in Singapore, Penang, and Malacca on the 16th proximo, and candidates must notify their intention to present themselves to the Coloniul Secretary on or before the 10th idem.37 words
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Article48 1906-12-22 6 The following gentlomeu have been appointed Examiner)) in Languages for Singapore, for 1907: Director of Public Instruction Hon. A. T. Bryant (Malay), Messrs. W. D. Barnes and C. .1. Sanndcrs (Chinese), \V. Langhaui- Carter and H. Marriott (Malay). A. W. Bailey (Chinese), and Hon. .1. O. ■viithfiiii.-/ (Tamil48 words
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Article248 1906-12-22 6 lit. Justice Fisher will hear i;« m i.il causes and iui interpleader nt the Supieiue Court on Monday. The privileges Committee of the House ut Lords have eke i.l< d unanimously against the petition of Lortl Mowlir.iy that the Kir Mom of Norfolk abould be restored in248 words
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Article369 1906-12-22 6 Appeal for Public Assistance in Singapore. A public meeting was held at noon to-day in the Council Chamber with a view to the appointment of a committee to collect subscriptions in aid of the famine in China. Captain Young, the Deputy Governor, presided, and there were also369 words
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Article32 1906-12-22 6 There will be no publication of the "Straits Times" on Tuesday or Wednesday next. Renter's Telegram will In published on Wednesday subscribers may receive copies by sending to this Otlicc at noon.Reuter - 32 words
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Article21 1906-12-22 6 A Scale of Fees to be charged by the Govern incut Analyst is published in the Government Gazette of yesterday's issue.21 words
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Article26 1906-12-22 6 The distribution el prizes at the Haiti. Boys' School has been postponed till the Chinese New Year, as the prizes have not yet arrived from England.26 words
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Article39 1906-12-22 6 We have received from Messrs. Helm. Meyer and Company, Ltd., a handsome gilt calendar of the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company of Hamburg also a ealcudar from Messrs. Katz Brothers, Ltd.. agents for the Aachen and Munich Fire insurance Company.39 words
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Article47 1906-12-22 6 Not long ago, a correspondent wrote to us to point out that his London weekly came to him addressed '•Singapore, India.' Today, we received a communication from Paris addressed "Singapore. BBBaaa.'fle de Maine c." This is humiliating to us as the more important port, is it not?47 words
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Article56 1906-12-22 6 Since her recent docking at Taujou;{ l'a^ar two weeks aa*, when her new propeller, made at the TanjoiiM Rajpw Ddak, whs Mad the Sea Mew has <onsi<l,i jl>ly improved in speed a fact which was amply proved in her recent trip to Penang whether sin conveyed His Excellency the Governor.56 words
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Article80 1906-12-22 6 The L. and C. Kxpress of the :tOth tilt, says: The Colonial Uttiee has issued a Blue bo»k .1. 3249 containing Correspendenac Kuspeotiun the Kxpropriatiou of the Tan ji in v Pagar Dock Company, Limited,' which includes tin- trruiH of M award delivered by Lord St. Aldwyn as arbitrator between80 words
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Article183 1906-12-22 6 STRAITS JUDICIARY. Puisne Judgeship offered to Hongkong Official. FltuM (Km Own CoBJBUMMDnrT. Hongkong. Deoauoet U, Mr. Thomas Scrcomhc Smith. First Police Magistrate of this Colony, has Imoii offered ilutapsitiou of Puisne Judge in the Straus SetTOinents. Mr. Sercomhe Smith is undecided whetlier he shall accept the appointment. Mr.183 words
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Article440 1906-12-22 6 STRAITS BEATEN BY BURMA. Talma Carries His Bat for Thirty. i FnciM Oi i: Own (.'oi.'CKsiwhKM I. liangoon. DaOMitbat '11. The Straits continued their Second Inningthis morning and gave a much batter account of themselves. Talma especially distinguished himself by makingM not out. The Innings closed for2.">l I.). Burma440 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement153 1906-12-22 6 Chainr.asncs, Sherries, Ports, Clarets, Liqueurs, Burgundies, Vermouths, Hocks, Bottled Ales i Moselles, Beers Stout, Brandies, Whiskies CALDBECK MACGREGOR Co, Wine and Spirit Merchants. MAJOR r. MCNALTY, >- charge Off THK ARMY MECHANICAL TRANSPORT, has placed In order with the NEW ARROL-JOHNSTON London Agency fur one of their cars for his153 words
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Advertisement107 1906-12-22 6 WILSON Co.'s ANNUAL X'MAS OFFER A Present of 12 Portraits On JJromid* 1 Post Cards will he included with every order for 1 doz. Cabinet, l'latinotype Photos from sittings given from the •22nd November to the 22nd December, 1000. Wilson &Go. CONTINUATION. g. R. Lambert QoJs Suwjesli.ms for 'Xmas Gifts.107 words
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Advertisement158 1906-12-22 6 (Serman Gclcgranw. By Sjiccinl nrriiw/rment with l),r JMmimliwm Ll<»j<t CHANNEL TUNNEL SCHEME. Anglo-French Press Comment Sympathetic. Berlin. Oceember 11. The Anglo French press discusses, iv sym pathetic terms, the Chanuel Tunnel sehemc. and BBBM that it will be the mcaus of cementing together the two nntions in a most cordial158 words
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Reuter's Telegrams.
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Article312 1906-12-22 7 PARLIAMENT PROROGUED. THE KING'S SPEECH. Britain's Friendly Relations with Foreign Powers. Irish Tranquility. Education Difficulty Regretted London. December 2°.!. Parliament has Ix-en prorogued. The Kings spceeli proroguing Parliament stated that Britain's relationship with Foreiej' countries continues to l>c flic udlv. 'I'll. Amir s forthcoming visit of friendship to the Viceroy312 words
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Article27 1906-12-22 7 A naval Signalman has Im i n sentenced at Chatham to five years penal servtude for stealing a code-signal book from the warship Aiuphitritc.27 words
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Article30 1906-12-22 7 Twenty British and American students have been evicted, with other Seminarists, from the church of St Surplice, in Paris. They have made representations to their respective Kmbassics.30 words
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Article109 1906-12-22 7 Closing Day Sees Another Conflict. Closing day again saw the House of Lords and the House of Commons is conflict, owing to the L'ppcr House having excluded the Scotland School Children's Meals Bill. Sir Henry Cauapbcll-Banticruiaii endorsed the condemnation of the Scottish members of thcHousttof Commons, but109 words
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Article74 1906-12-22 7 Speaking iv tin House 1 of Commons. Sir Kdward (irry stated that the (ioverument had no reason to believe that Japanese goods would receive preferential rates horn the Chiuesc Kasteru Railway but if evidence was fortl.comiug further investigations could be made. Sir Kdward ob-cned. also,74 words
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Article55 1906-12-22 7 Appointment of Mr. Bryce Reported. fIM MTMfcMUkM ...nc.poiidcut to the •■Morning Post states that Mr. James Hrycc. the Secretary for Ireland, has been appoiutc:! British Ambassador in Washington. There are IMMM in the Lobby of the Clous'' tliat .Mr. Augustine Birrell will probably succeed Mr. Bryw iv55 words
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Article31 1906-12-22 7 Tha names of tin Ucv. K. G. Swindell and Mcsr.-. P. J. liurgiss and S. W. M. oil ousc haw Ih mi .ulded to tho oiumis^oii ot the I'cac*. tor Malacca.31 words
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Article167 1906-12-22 7 BITTER RESENTMENT. MR. BALFOUR S ATTITUDE CONDEMNED. Irritating, and Mortifying. London, December 11, In Mw House of Commons, reference was made to the Peers' message on the Kducation Bill. Sir Henry Campbell- Bannerinau moved that the order be dischargod. This is an emphatic refusal to consider the amendments,Reuter - 167 words
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Article590 1906-12-22 7 Royal Engineers Entertained at Drill Hall. A sort of entente cordiale was the smoker that took place last night at the Volunteer Drill Hall. It had been arranged by the Volunteer Kugiueers with the dual objecl of bidding adieu to those timeexpired men of the Koyul Kugincors who590 words
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Article112 1906-12-22 7 In the House, >f C uons. on the 2Ktli ult.. in reply to Mr. Claude Hay. Mr. Churchill said An enactment is now before tho State Councils Ml the Federated Malay Statesi which will enable the residents to prohibit gambling in districts to bo specified by proclamation.112 words
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Article15 1906-12-22 7 CapUiu MAicv Syuiouds is acting a, SupenuU iideni >.' I'oiici at Malacca, from the 17th in,Uul.15 words
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Article1020 1906-12-22 7 Three Decisions in Court of Appeal. Judgments in all the undecided cases excepting the Krika case, were given by the Court of Appeal this morning. The tinal decision will be sent down from Pcnang by Mr. Justice Thornton later. lte the appeal of three Chetties against the1,020 words
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Article85 1906-12-22 7 A young Kling police constable was charged, liefore the Bench Court yesterday ;iU'in<« ii. with deserting from the local pilice fore Acting Inspector Frayne, of Orchard Hood police station, prosecuted. The accused said he heard his uncle was ill in Kuala Lumpur, and that he went to85 words
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Article1377 1906-12-22 7 GAMES WITH OUR SELANGOR VISITORS. Teams and Programme Last e\ening saw the final arrangements made for the visit of our sporting brethcrn of the F. M. S. to Singapore during Christmas week. The party from the Statts minibus about :i<) all told and whilst here. tlnv will t1,377 words
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Article476 1906-12-22 7 Searching Questions in the House of Commons. In the House of Commons on the °2Hth ult.. Mr. Wedgwood asked the ruder-Secretary for the Colonies with reference to the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company award whether the shares in this company were quoted at $24(1 when expropriation by the476 words
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Article226 1906-12-22 7 Sir E. Sassoon has a Question to Ask. In reply to Mr. F.. Cecil, who asked a question in the House of Commons, on the 26th ult.. tor Sir K. Sassoon. Mr. Ruuciman said- -As has been previously stated, an Order in Couucil has been passed by226 words
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Article18 1906-12-22 7 Mr. I-. 11. Clayton take* the. pUce ol Mr. W. I 1 .u-.i-l. on tin Mnnii-ipa! bo.inl. I'uidii^.18 words
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Article367 1906-12-22 7 The Hearing of Assessment Appeals. A special mcctiug of the Municipal Com luissioners was held iv tha Municipal Board Koom to hear As-sessmeut appeals. There were present, Mr. K. J. Broadrick, presiding, Messrs. 1!. Allen. J. W. B. Maclarcu. C. Mc\rthur. Dr. T. Murray Kobcitson. Dr. Lim Boon367 words
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Article338 1906-12-22 7 Daring Conduct of a Kling Adventurer. I'm imi, the limn 1 1 Court yesterday afternoon, Messrs. Micliell and Kllis being the Magistrates, a Klini; uaiucd Mohained Tamby was cliargetl with impersonating a public servant. Inspector Krayne prosecuted. The evidence for the prosecution showed that recently a young Javanese338 words
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Article202 1906-12-22 7 An amusing periodical got up by the bay* of one of the great public schools gives a capital skit on the style of examination papers frequently presented for the torture ot pupils. Here are a few examples (^iicstiou I. SupiH>siug the river Ganges to be three cubics iv202 words
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Article28 1906-12-22 7 The following geutiemen will form the Kattics Library and Museum Committee 1907 Colonial Secretary, lion W.J. Xapitr. Dr. Lim booi K(n;;. and llMMik W. Nan*on Flower, and Kirtlty.28 words
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Advertisement29 1906-12-22 7 Just -A.rriverl one VERTICAL CONCERT GRAND PIANO 3 pedals on TRIUMPHOLA PIANOLA WITH 20 RECORDS BY M. F. RACHALS COMPANY, Hamburg. on view at H. SCHAEFER Co., Sole Agents.29 words
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Article2562 1906-12-22 8 Annual Prize Distribution The annual |.ii/.e distribution of the ItalHts (Krfa Helml took place at the school build my \eterd.iv all moon. It .is ft pretty I an. l |.l.a-aiit I lion. The earawM* «m held iv the bi|| the school, which til packed to overflowing With2,562 words
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Article452 1906-12-22 8 (Sunday, 23rd December.) (ForirrH Srsnw ix Ai>vi:\t.) St Amikf.w's CvriiKmm..— l a.m Matins and Litany. 7-4) a.m. llolv Communion (Choral). 3-40 p.m. Sunday Beboel and Bible Classes. 5-30 p.m. Eveiisong and Sermon. St. Mathiku's, riant Links. 1115 a.m. Foo Chow Service. 40 p.m. Sunday School. H-Ij p.m. £ve>isoiif<452 words
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Article130 1906-12-22 8 In the King's Bench Division, last month, a Mrs. Gavernith brought an action against Messrs. Greatorex, a firm of auctioneers and house agents, for alleged negligence in making imperfect inquiries as to a tenant named Fraser whom they Ataincd for the plaintiff, aud for an alleged fraudulent130 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article23 1906-12-22 8 The cricket match S. C. C. v. the Garrison, which was down to be played to-day has been declared off.23 words
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Article156 1906-12-22 8 Sport at the Bung-alow. A Water Polo match has been arranged for Sunday moiiiing. the game being started shortly after the arrival of the 10 o'clock launch. The sides are the S. C. S. and the (lun Kooin Officers of H. M. S. King Alfred. The following is the156 words
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Article386 1906-12-22 8 Glimpse at a New Singapore Undrirk. It had been expected that this week would see some forty bedrooms ready for occupation in the new Hotel de I' Europe, but. owing to stress of weather, delay has been caused, and to-day finds only a dozen in occupation.386 words
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Article207 1906-12-22 8 The Westminster Abbey Concert Party, will give the postponed performance in the Teatonia Club, on December 27. Mr. Kdward Branscombe, under whose direction the combination U touring, is considered the greatest exponent of part singing iv the world. He has just coinpleteda tour through 29 different countries,207 words
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Article35 1906-12-22 8 We would remind onr readers that tinStraits Tobacco Factory, Ltd., received a Diploma (the highest award) at the AgriHorticultural Show held here in last August a valuable testimonial in favour of Singapore manufacture of Cigars.35 words
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Article147 1906-12-22 8 Negri Sembilan. The November output was (>.7;M.H6 piculs compared with t>.7tt0.07 piculs in the previons month. The value of the metal is returmil at •604,023.:)K on which duty amountiug to «92,4<K).70 was collected. The average price of tiu was $97.20 per picul with duty at $41.17 per bhara.147 words
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Article33 1906-12-22 8 The Agriculture Association of Bekes county, Hungary, have decided, in the event of the dispute with harvest labourers not being settled by January 1, to call for some 15,000 to 20,000 Chinese coolies.33 words
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Article36 1906-12-22 8 Letters aro now lyiny at t his OOicu for (fee following advertiuerH: H. B. 6'>o o F. M. 8. 4 Chemist jj H. 2 K. i Helot K. K. i V. I 136 words
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Advertisement234 1906-12-22 8 K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL 8b CO., JEWELLERS k SILK MERCHANTS. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS vireat Sale of Indian, Chinese, Japanese goads, including Burmese Silver liowls, Indian Muslin Dresses, Blouses, Table (lovers, Centre-pieces, Silver things. Gold Jewellery, drc, ke. PKICES MODERATE. INSPECTION KINDLY SOMCI IKI>. c 582 NOS. 51 52 HIGH STREET. Telephone234 words
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Miscellaneous77 1906-12-22 8 OAY BY DAY. Saturday, 32nd Dec. High Water. Ml a.m. 219 p.m. P. A. U. outward mail due. Cricket. S.C.C. v. Garrison Kiulmi ul«. 2 p.m. Sunday, 23rd Dec. High Water. 19 a.m. :s .Vi p.m. 4th iv Advent. Carol Singers visit Tanglin. 7-30. Monday, 24th Dec. High Water. 1077 words
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Article334 1906-12-22 9 Date of formation Capital Subscribed mimn "Z: «e|g|»■u. 21st Dec. Company Qcotatiosb 1U00 1903 1901 1*92 1898 i »1"5,000 1140,000 £400,000 £350,000 ♦300,000 1293,600 £200,000 £191,250 2.000,000 \f 1,800,000 13,500 t 10 I 10 i S,5ui oniHutxl 4,000 10 10 350,000 1 1 20,000 9 10 9 10 10,000334 words
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Article299 1906-12-22 9 1905 190". 1904 1905 ***** 1906 1904 1905 1906 1906 1906 1903 1904 1901 1898 1903 ::-05 1904 1904 I I 'I £150.000 £104,937.10; *j;*°° J %l S200.000 987,400 J Km 10 8 '.>,s» unissued omoo iJii.m J; 0 v l 700.000 961 0,000 70,000 $10 10 £70,000 £70299 words
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Article197 1906-12-22 9 Special Gold Reserve Fund. '<. Insurance Fund. c Sundry Reserves. d. Sundry Reserves. <\ Special Reserve. 8<M £5.377.10.0 £4,64*.15.0 7.638 12/6 12/6 Bells Asbestos Eastern Agency, Ltd 898 1225,000 5223,000 4,500 $50 50 112,500 Fraser 4 Neave, Ltd. 10.000,000a) rOI tlO,000,000 510,000.000 i?0,000 1125 MM 9.500,000 Hongkong and Shanghai197 words
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Article20 1906-12-22 9 ..ngapore-Succipa, gg. 4% eoa.TOO par. sellern Taniong Pagtr'bock Co., Ltd. 6* 2.50,000 H prem buyer* 5% 1,365,500 1% par.20 words
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Article218 1906-12-22 9 SINGAr-ORK, -.'l,l IIi.IMHKK. 1!«H). PRODUCE. (iiiPlii.r bnyont 6.H0 do (Coke ■■■pinkrwi l().t. r Copra Ilitli NI. t-"> I'ontisin.i!. MS PrpiMT. Black I H( *> .In Whit.. D Baa? Floor Sarawak 2.95 Bran i So. 1 2.90 Pearl Sayo h "'.40 Coffee Bali, M I""" t\,fi. l'Hliinb.m.j. 30% baas -^!i>.r,o218 words
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Article485 1906-12-22 9 How Central Asia Would be Overwhelmed. Ihe pigmy tiajMBOtaJMU l'rom Cyprus, whose skeleton MM just recently been set up in the Xatural History Museum, may. with the pigmy elephant of Malta, be NgaanM as the ilwarfed reprt sentatives of normal races which formerly peopled tracts of land485 words
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Article74 1906-12-22 9 Dwiug th.' Au Indian Cup week a country rioter, standing on the Treasury step?, was l<. iking at i lie Gt rdon monument MKM thf <tr?'t. As -me of the Treasury derkl pa. cd. the .•3Ui!try;nan i "What'l t l i^ pinnail? for over ihc w«v "Oh, limit's a ii!')nmneiit74 words
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Article232 1906-12-22 9 At about one o'clock on the 4th instant a fire broke ,out in a workshop ac the back of the photographic studio uwned by Mr. Kusakabe Kinibei, Xo. 7, Main Street (lloncho-dori), Yokohama. The flames quickly spread tp the main building and an adjacent house,232 words
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Article167 1906-12-22 9 The consumption of drugs in the war carried on in the Far East is a matter of importance," says Red Cross Xoies. Quite early in the war upward of 100.000 ounces of quinine were demanded, and stocks of bismuth subnitrate and sodium salicylate167 words
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Article80 1906-12-22 9 An alien tramp, summoned at Fairford Police-Court for begging, was found, on examination, to be wearing the following items of apparel Horse rug round his shoulders, two top coats, a small coat, three waistcoats, three shirts, three pairs of trousers, and six pairs of stockings, socks, and80 words
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Advertisement43 1906-12-22 9 Chamberlain's Pair Balm. There is no danger from blood poison resulting from a cut or wound of any kind, when Chamberlain's Pain I'ilm >• used. It is an antiseptic dre. sing and should be in every household. For salf by all dispensaries and dealers.43 words
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Advertisement359 1906-12-22 9 bouton Kouge r elucca 1 f I™ IHESK Cigarette* are Manufactured \j I and Packed at Cairo. Egypt, with ex- G| treme career* as to retain the freshness I of their eiflViisite aroma, and ensure JL tlll ir reaching the consumer in t** Yakaolatal* iierfectcouditicm. V* A No better Egyptian359 words
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Article2207 1906-12-22 10 •Journeys End in Lovers' Meetings. My lieu Madge, doaaa'l it aenar t<> you tiiat y<ni »•■< making mntarai out of mole-hiibi liolehilM Un >t ifeM repeated -.In- word iniiclu'ously. Well, what n then to mhim- men a 111- about t" Audrey Travail lose as v|n- -|Mike. ;:iid walked"2,207 words
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Article435 1906-12-22 10 Woman Takes her Life at Third Attempt. At 10.30 p.m. on Wednesday (rcporta the North-China Herald of the 7th inst. 1 a foreign woman, known as Cosetce Delivers, committed suicide betaking laudanum, at her residence. No. 3, North llonan Road. The deceased was ban in Havana, of435 words
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Article566 1906-12-22 10 How Long will Supply last The lecture delivered before thr .Society of Arts by Mr. Alfred flfaskell en the subject of ivory is not without interest for though Jie greater part t>f what is termed Indian ivory is really African it comes by way of Zanzibar and566 words
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Article107 1906-12-22 10 A dry summer and railway disorganisation in Italy have combined to bring the whole of Switzerland within measurable distance of a very real bread famine. Most of the corn used in the country has t."> be imported, mostly by way of the Rhino and of Genoa. Now, despite107 words
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Advertisement567 1906-12-22 10 Banks, Insurances, Auctions. Hough ung V Shanghai Banking Corporation. paid-up capital »i0,000,00i RESERVE FUND:— sterling Reserve »10,000,000 l oa ->ui rmA Silver Keaerve »10,250,000f w 000 R .serve Liability of Proprietors 1 10,000, (HX COURT OF DIRECTORS. A. Haupt, Esq. Chairman. G. H. Mcdhurst, Esq. Deputy Chairman. E (liM-t.-. Esq.567 words
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Advertisement603 1906-12-22 10 Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China INCORPORATED B? ROYAL CHARTER. Capital £(400,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £800,000 Reserve Fund £97">.00\. BANKERS. Bank ol England. National Bank of Scotland. The London City A Midland Bank, Ltr>. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts are opened and interest allowed at 1 per cent, per603 words
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Advertisement127 1906-12-22 10 2,085 POT PLANTS AUCTION SALE OF V LABOE AND VALUABLE COLLECTION OF WELL -CROWN PLANTS To bt- Mi nt the Chinese Garden Off Orchard Road, noar Orange Grove Roaii Saturtltij/. ;';W Itm-mbrr, nt 3 p.m. Ban BBSOiasSB Orchids in Shanghai Jsiß, baskets, ac; large wsß paaia sasahaaa ßaam of different127 words
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Article588 1906-12-22 11 (Fmni Oci On c'orkksimim Kxr.i Lipis. December 1«. Alleged Danger in Pahang In tl» l'erak I'ioncer" of Dtetmb&tt, tfaed ap|Hared the copy of an Kditorial from the Kar Kastern Keview for NovemlMT. on lliesnhjcctof Mining (.Volition* ill Malaya." which contained the following curious para graph: -There mi-588 words
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Article410 1906-12-22 11 Bankers' Opposition to Reform. lit vu'wiu" Mr. H. B. Xotm'i Iwaliai aa I ChiMM C'lirreucy. one »t our Nliitu^hai cou i teiupoiarics concliulis with the following Insistence ia laid on the [whig that China is not a attrar couotry as it i-. toaajaakW stated to be but410 words
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Advertisement1541 1906-12-22 11 Municipality of Singapore. Issue of $1,600,000 four and a half per cent. Debenture Stock, 19O7. I Th» Mini'i-i|>:il Ci.i»!iii--iiiiii-i-t of the Toiwa of flaafaaor*. baring in pursus-cc of the nnm attained in the Municipal Ordinance, IBM, decided, \\:th ibc noetiaa of tha Governor in Conneil. Lu UsatiiaiWl iaane debenture etoek,1,541 words
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Advertisement651 1906-12-22 11 Sw»> wm\ '^m OILM£N s SIORES *W* I CEOSSE PICK 8 L O E PB By Special AND Warrant BLACKWELL, W^ MflLT AR Purveyors to lea perrin'B H.M.The KING HP I Straits Times Annual, 1 906-7 t^hree Royal Portraits, Royalties Fame Singapore Ruiers Fact States Rovers Fiction Straits (Dysterious Story651 words
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Advertisement326 1906-12-22 11 tj^Ji^ ese l n y 5 i^C^^^^^^JA Capsules PVVI superior IJ^lllaaiwf to Copaiba, J^MM*MW Cubebs, ami Injections cure the same diseases as these drugs in forty-eight hours without inconvenience. >^ Each Capsule bears the name (MIDYj FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEST. .RIMAULT'S SYRUP Of Hypo-Phosphite of Lime. Prescribed in France326 words
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Advertisement55 1906-12-22 11 A Follower of Influenza. Many persona fir.d themselves aff' cted v ith a rsist-ent cough after a:: attack of iniluc:iza. As tliia lou.'ii c.ni be promptly cured by the use of Chambori.un i (Jougli Remedy it should not h« ■llowed to run on until it becomes iroahtcsVMu*. For sale by55 words
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Advertisement633 1906-12-22 12 WANTED. I-.INDKRS.— Good Binders wnnt.-.l at MOO. AppK. with ivf.r. n. <■■-. to "Straits Tim. I'm--. g tad Lo O'clock, t.i mamm morning. JOBBING COMPOSITORS.— Good Jobbing Compositor*. Apph uith refen-in-i U-tun-n II and K>. to morrow DMtaing, at "Straits Time- Ofl t. BOABO AND i.nlxiiNc TwogantlenMe r. .linn boa633 words
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Advertisement667 1906-12-22 12 TO BE LET. KOOMS— K.len Hull." Tiuißlin. MfHtM mum to li-t. Apply to MKS. CAMI'IU 1.1.. OFFICES.— SmaII fimt floor ofnoo« .tu'ing i Cavenagh Bridge Road and Kli-it Strwt. An I) to Guthrie Co. Ltd., Atfenln u.o HOUSE— Tin- commodi.-ns dw.Olmn MM No. liv Quoi-n Str.M-t. Apply t.) c 3396667 words
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Advertisement719 1906-12-22 12 TO BE LET. lIOI'SE.-" Letcomb Cottage," 6 Gilstead Ifcttd. Apply to John Haffenden. Gilstead Ron.l 1 .w.i-j lIOI'SE. A commodious lower-roomed bonne. No. 14 Wilkie Road. Apply to James Aitkeu. li Batter) Road. 1 MTI HI'NdAI.OW. SEASIDE BUNGALOW. At Tnnjong Kutong. facing the sea, with Uith ingslii-d.clr. Furnished or unfurnished.719 words
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Advertisement651 1906-12-22 12 NOTICES. TO ADVERTISERS C/ 0 "STRAITS TIMES." Advertisers, whose answers are to be addres sed to c/o Strait* Time*, will confer a favour ou the Management, if, when they write to this office, to inquire for those answers, they instruct their tamby who brings the letter to wait for a651 words
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Advertisement316 1906-12-22 12 j USE ONLY USE ALWAYS ■■■'^■■■■■■■■KWnpHI MOST y^ll Baiii^K^^lM^M^J REFRE *>HING. A Luxurious Perfuml Far Superior J Im Health. Ger mankinds. A IMECSBSARY I^IVPaVnf^P^iiPMBBIB^ KESTORATIVE SVa^ 1 fT¥ |t( wT Y fffl I "rff IN bICKNES& BL^JaMMMBBBTMV BBMBM^BB^a^afMM«B^nBMIn^HHOBSiBaC^^& KAME Co., 28 HIGH STREET Dealers in Japanese Curios, HAVK JUST KKL'KIVKII316 words
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Advertisement179 1906-12-22 12 j MARE.—( hermit Maie (excellent trapper) with new rubliei --tyred trnp. harness, tempi and whip. One (1) Deli Pony and gharry .-..in plete with harness and lamps. Owner Mat lit; the Colony. Apply hi K. A. eloStrata Tim* 3705 BOILEBS.—Three Tabular second hand boilers in good condition, each 25 H.179 words
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