The Straits Times, 15 February 1908

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times NO. 22.575. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 15. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 255 1 Decide MO Mf on your car. WEIGH CAREFULLY the claims of all the cars you have seen or heard about. CONSIDER the tests that all cars have been put to, and what they havr- accomplished. DECIDE whether you want a toy or a car that will stand the heavy tests
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    • 222 1 ROBINSON AND CO. .^nffiffiiv TFMWIQ RAPfIIJFT^ "LlilllO lArlUV^wl— I J \j| 1 1 1 1 1 IUII 1 1 1 1 1 lIT New o h i ft we ttt of XSJgßtj^ Ramsbottom "DOMINO Racquets. Slazenger "DOHERTY Racquets. Spalding "GOLD MEDAL Racquets. I 4 Prosser CORONA Racquets. Jaques "DE LUXE
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    • 118 1 CALEDONIAN HOTEL 77. Brass Basah Road, SingaporeThe Brightest and Healthiost Resort in the City. Hotel Porter in uniform meets all Boat* and Trains. NOTICE. THE HOTEL DE LA PAIX. This well-known establishment, which has changed ownership, is aow open and ready to receive visitors (Boarders Passengers). The House has been
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  • 995 2 POINTS OF HIS SUPERIORITY OVER THE BENEDICT. To the far weing woman with an eye to the fitness and comfort of things, it must remain a mystery why so many people bubble over with the desire to reduce bachelors to the state of Bcuedicts. What this
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  • 63 2 The negotiations which have been proceeding between France and Switzerland with the object of ridding Europe of gipsies have been brongbt to a successful termination. It has been decided to hold an international conference on the subject, at Berne during next summer. Great Britain and Germany have
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 404 2 CONGO Vtropieal Sloofing 18 The Ideal Roofing for this Climate CHEAP! SANITARY! DURABLE VERMIN-PROOF The thickest quality (8 ply) can now be supplied at $12 per roll of 21G square feet complete with caps, uaila and* cement for tixiutf. AGENTS: The Borneo Co., Ltd., H. ABRAMS, HORSE REPOSITORY, S, ORCHARD
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    • 747 2 BABY IN AGONY FOR SIXJMONTHS Torturing Eczema Covered Head, Face, Neck, and Arms— Parents were in Despair, Fearing His Death or Lifelong Suffering— Condition was Pitiful— Baffled Treatment. CURED IN THREE DAYS BY CUTICURA OINTMENT "My little son's eczema started when lie was seren weeks old, his head, tfaoe. shoulders,
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    • 16 2 Steams' Cordial of Cod Liver Extract brings the glow of health to pale and wasted cheeks.
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    • 291 2 THERMOS I Benefits of THERMOS -flirfMIAA THERMOS bottles THERMOS I thermos PE OPI-E IN THE JUNGLE Can vow keep ice for s ion THERMOS r^ W PLANTERS. MOTORIBTS. SPORTSMEN I Can hare ICK«OLD STKXdAHS at auj time II a Far «a»ia»: hut m.llt C«CN BOTTLE BUAIUNTEED. H f\tt Oal|/\] A
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  • 1507 3 CONCERNING THE ÜBIQUITOUS BOY. Half-past live in the morning, first day out. and the ship toilette proceeding with thumps bungs, slams, and scuffles overhead. Tarough the drowsy cabins «a.ng a masculine voice witli the unmistakable English quality of imperative gruffness. Boy! The reply came in a long-drawn,
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 417 3 A Good Tonic for Anybody who is Run Down. OF ALL CHEMISTS. Wordsly House, Stonnall, near WalsalL Dear Sirs, My doctor ordered me to take Angier's Emulsion for dyspepsia and nervous affections, and I am very pleased to say that it has done me an immense amount of good. I
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    • 424 3 en U Celebrated Oilmen's Stores Afl K PICKLES, SOUPS. JAMS, JELLIES, UlI I^B POTTED MEATS, MALT VINEGAR. I AcenU for LEA &*PERRINS WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE fU Crosse Blackwell, Ltd. A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY. This is the age of research and rxprrmr nt whrn -til nature. *■> to speak, i% raasarkro by the
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    • 702 3 PHfI^FFRINF T LAWYERS BANKERS MER CHANTS. iiSSLSI, fJvJStS MINERS PLANTtRS AND EVERYONE 1 mabiatu ffwn. I INTERESTED IN BRITISH MALAYA. IftllHlM a Wimil, II 111 l I. i A Year's Record. J. MOTION CO. STRAITS BUDGET FOB Jewellers. IQO7 Opticians. Strongly Bound in Leather, »20 per Copy. repaid promptly executed.
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  • 343 4 Passengers Outward. Per P. aud O. steamer China, connecting with the steamer Delhi at Colombo. From London, Jan. 17, due Feb. 14:— Mr. W. O'Hanlon, Mr. H. Hunter, Mr. E. Webster, Mr. W. Anderson, Col. and Mrs. Gascoigne, Mr. J. H. Starey, Dr. R. B. Wetharell, Mr.
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  • 501 4 (Sunday, February 16.) ijtPIIAOKSIJJ Sf NU.VY. St. Andrew's Catheural. 7 a.m. Matins and Litany. 7-45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 9-15 a.m. Holy Communion (Plain). 3-40 p.m. Sunday School. -1 p.m. Bible Classen (Adults). 5 30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Sr. MiriHtw's, Sepok Lines. 915 a.m. Holy Communion. 1115
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  • 103 4 The Kiangsu Railway loan question has Vt 1: guttled, says a China Mail telegram from Peking. The clauses in the agreement relating to the employment of British Engineers auJ the appointment of auditors are to be deleted. The loan is for $10,000,000 at per cent repayable in
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  • 775 4 Savw, part, probable date of arrival, and name of Agenn. STEAMERS. Achille-. Liverpool. Mar 25 W. Mansfield Agamcmi'.in. Ci. ma. Mar 15; W. Mansfield Airlie, Sydney, Feb '20 Boustead Ajax. Ltrscptol, Feii U W. Mansfield Alcsan'.e, Barcelona, Fob 27 Barlow Alcinons. Livecpoot, Apl 2 W. Mansfield AalMor, CMna."
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 63 4 PNEUMONIA. Old people and those who have weak iuag-i cannot be too careful in guarding against this disease. Pnenmonia always row a cold or au attack of influenza, and can be prevented by the timely use of Cbauibcrlain's Cough Honiedy. We have as jr. to bear of an attack of
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    • 695 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. For China, Japan. Penan* Ceylon, Australia, India. Aden, Ejrypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading issued tor China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINE. Outward (for China). 19C8 Delhi Feb
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    • 1201 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA UNE. PASSENGER BERVICE By the new steamers RHENANIA," "HABSBURG," HOHEXSTAUFEN. These steamers offer to the public the highest Comfort yet attained in Ocean Travelling. They have very large cabins, provided with only lower berths. The cabins are c midships and fitted with fans. Lanndrv on board.
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    • 777 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. Imperial Qerman Mall Line. The fast and well known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from BremenHamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Por Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki, and
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    • 72 4 CaS^l IfjfaV These tin y v BQ_^^^-FA Capsules sWafl superior JTsfsaß^k^r t0 a ba, y^^^^^^BJ Cubebs, and cure the same diseases as these drugs in forty-eight hours without inconvenience. «v BMb C«p«ul< b«r> the name (MIDY) FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEST. SRIMAULT'S SYRUF Of Hypo-Phosphite of Lime. Prescribed in France
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  • 1018 5 IMi>Klhii needing lv» loUowinc ,<l>hrevi.-uioii» ;ire nvl *ti. ateamer all. ship tig.- -luhrque; «*-h. MbaoMri Vet.- Yacht; Cm.- Crulier (Jut.—«unhoat; Tor.— Torpedo ll.p.— Hor»»p<j»«r Brit.— Brilijti; I. M. -rnlte.lstat»»; Pcli. -Krum-h tier.--Herman; Dut. -Dutch: KM. Il .1. oj lii. sp.uinh: H*t. N-tfiwak B Ai— Oenura! t-^rso j
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  • 61 5 Octwabp Dutch Mail. TboNedcrland Line mail steamer Rembrandt left Suez on Wednesday, January 39, aud may be expected to arrive hero on ftaturday the 15th instant. n<Mii:»'Ann Ofmiah Mail. The Imperial German mail steamer Prinz Heinrich having left Hongkong at noon, on the 13tb inxtaut, and may
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  • 53 5 Foa Pn Srnmii Timi Monday. Kuripf via por'ut Htiurich S»tgon liuadiaiw Mu»r and UaUcca Unry /)u-:n, Malacca »nd Linggi Khtng Seng Colombo and Bombay H'utamiya Ifuru Malaccm <t Port Dicksoa Sclangvr P. BwetteabMn PsoftDg Omaptrt 10 a.m. 11 i.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 pm. 3
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  • 82 5 Wharves at which Vessels »re Berthed To-day, TAHjoaa p»g»«. East Whik» Basin— Nil. EabiWhab»Siotio!i I— TringganuJapan.Taroba, SaOT. 1 (Sams Wharf):- Nil. Samoa No. 3— Ottensen. 4 Satsuma. 4 Maria Rickmers. Nil. S— Paroo, Haddon Hall. 7 Chiengmai, Purify. B—Monmouthshire8 Monmouthshire Mild. 9 Ranee
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  • 111 5 From Etraors— By the B. I. I.i, Teesta, dne February 23. From Cawi— By the N.D.1,, i.i. P. Heinrich doe February 16. Bin#ap 're Doe io London J»a 9 B. 1. Feb 1 Jin IS MM. Feb .1 Jan 17 P. A (>. Feb 9 Jan 20
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  • 1048 5 Enterprising Spirit Evinced by Commissioners. Our Municipal Commissioners aro not conservative they desire to move wit!, tlic times. At a recent meeting, the present methods of shooting prowling dogs was questioned on the ground of danger to the public, aud the suggestion was made that tongs bo employed.
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 378 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. C.R. CHARGEURS REUNIS "ROUND THE WORLD" LINE. The twin-scrow Steamer "Ceylan" 16,000 tons displacement DUE ABOUT FEBRUARY 25. 1908. Splendid Passenger Accommodation. FOR HONGKONG, SHANGHAI, CHINWANTAO, KOBE. YOKOHAMA AND HONOLULU. F'assage Fare from Singapore to SAN FRANCISCO f+ m m SKATTLK aud V-^ Xi ft TALV.MA OU'T^ri andMKXICANportH.
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    • 473 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Companies' rtwmen are despatched from Liverpool oulwarda (or the Strait*, China and Japau every week, and from Japan homo wards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight and for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool monthly One
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    • 676 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. Thi undermentioned mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular servioe between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai m route FLEET. Tona Commander n.n "Japan" 6,300 J. O. Ourmi a.s. Gbboort Afcab 4,600 S. H. Beuwn s.s. Abbatoon Apoah"
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    • 659 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. C. P. R. I Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Line. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE VIA CHINA JAPAN, CANADA and the UNITED STATES, Route from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Viotoria and Vanoonver, R.M.S. "Eupbiiw or Inma" Twin-acrew ateaK.M.B. "Ehfbessop Japan"
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous
    • 146 5 PAY BY DAY Saturday, February 15. High Water. 9-4 a.m. 10-50 p.m. L.L.T.C. tournament. Hippodrome. 7-30 pm. Alharabra Cinematograph Show. 7-80. Cricket tournament. Sunday, February 16. High Water. 9-40 a.m. 11-21 p.m. Beptuagesima. N. D. L. homeward mail dne. Swimming Club Cap iteces. Singapore. Golf Club Untong Cup. Launches leave
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  • 877 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. SATURDAY, FEBRUABY 15. We arc not surprised that the Gcrmau Government has refused to listen to the clamour for the a.bandoument of Kiaochau. Like any other Power seeking an outlet for its surplus pioduction either iv meti or material Geruiauy has sought to estab
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  • 9 6 Fifty-two Chinese were banished from the Colony last month.
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  • 13 6 We received a letter this morning from Kuala Lumpur addressed Straights Times, Singapore.
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  • 13 6 The Eastern Extension Telegraph Coinpauv's steamer Magnet returned from the cable grouud, yesterday.
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  • 22 6 llk Kia>; has appruvd Mm '.'ivil Uuifurin of tht Fifth Clas^ beins; attached to tho office of Manager and Engineer, SingaporeKraoji Railway.
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  • 26 6 H.M.S. Roya! Arthur, which left Portsmouth on January 19. arrives at Singapore oa thu jSth iast. She lva next day and arrives at Hongkong on Match
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  • 13 6 A cat believed to have been mad has boa killed near Jalan Suttan.
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  • 11 6 Miss K.ibiusou. the witness iv the Druce case, has fully confessed.
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  • 11 6 All telegrams published in this issue aro protected by Copyright Ordinance.
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  • 19 6 At noon, yesterday, a cargo of copra arrived from the Natuna and Anambas Islands, by the local steamer Banka.
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  • 37 6 Notices in Chiuesehave been posted in the various public buildings and iv other conspicuous places, to inform the hincse that the now fifty-cent pieces, which they are disinclined to accept, are legal tender for their face value.
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  • 39 6 The statement of the account ol the Coin uiissioners of Curreucy shows that the whole amount of currency notes in circulation on January :H was HI. 100,070. and that the average amount in circulation during the month was |tt,6Bl£7&JB,
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  • 41 6 The occupants of No. 98 I'pper Cross Street left a door insecurely fa~t. m d. List night, witfi the result that a thief entered, aud, without disturbing anyone, removed property valued at SI 17. He left no duo to his identity.
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  • 47 6 A Chinese actor has been anc^ted on i charge of cheating one Koo Pek i)iur. the proprietor of a theatre iv Peuang. by. it is alleged, pretending to accept an engagement and receiving an advance of MS, anil then absconding. He will be sent back to Peuang.
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  • 45 6 On tin- Chargcurs Hcunis steamer Admiral Latoucli" Treville, which arrivejd, this morning, from Haiphong and Sa.gou, there are :iO.j passengers, most of whom arc bouud for Havre. Of these, 194 Me soldier*. Most of the remainder are officials., civil and niili tary, aud their families.
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  • 54 6 Tho i:\ainination for the Qmm'i Scholar ship, the (iovernment Knglish Scholarships and the Cecil C. Smith Scholarships for ISHK) will bo held on January 11 to 16. The names of candidates who intend to compete for theac scholarships should be sent in to the Director of Education not later thau
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  • 49 6 The steamer Mahidol. built for tlie Kast Asiatic Company at Copenhagen, has been launched at that port. The new vessel is destined for the liaugkok eoastiug trade. The Kast Asiatic Steamship Company at St. Petersburg has ordered five uew steamers for the trauHport of emigrants to the Far East.
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  • 48 6 A gml deal has beon heard lately of synthetic processes of manufacturing various commodities, such as precious stones aud indiarubber. aud the glamour of the word seems to have caught the public fancy. Synthetic profits have unquestionably bean made, aud here, at least, the formula is simple enough.
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  • 45 6 The special dinners at the local hotels arc becoming increasingly popular, aud the managements seem to vie with each other in musical aud culinary attractions. The Adelphi Hotel special dinner tonight will be. as usual, enlivened by the baud of the 2nd I'.oyal West Kent-
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  • 48 6 Oik hundred aud tweuly clergymen, including the Itcv. li. .I. Campbell aud the Ku\. Stewart lleadlam. have sii;ued a manifest)) dcelaiiug that < In is'iian Socialism is essentially the same as Socialism, aud that it involves the public ownership and management of the meaus of production, distribution, aud exchange.
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  • 57 6 Priuce Scipio Korghese. winuer of the Peking-Paris race, condemns the motor drive now in progress from New York to Paris, on the grouud that it cannot show, as his own trip dul. that where primitive wheeled vehicles had passed, aud still pass, over primitive roads, the most modern wheeled vehicle,
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  • 57 6 A declaration is published ia tha Government Gazette by Captain A. H. Young. Colonial Secretary, in respect to the Aequis itiou by Government, of a piece of land in the district of Rochore, containing :<10,0.'!l square feet, for the purpose of a site for a Quarantine Camp. Tho site is
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  • 74 6 Strong action is threatened iv Parliament with regard to the recent secret inquiry into the theft of valuable regalia from Dublin Castle. It is alleged that there were nine keys of the room in which the regalia was kept, and that two of these belonged to Sir A. E. Vicars,
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  • 98 6 The fourteenth annual dinner of the staffs of the cable companies stationed in London was held at the Florence Restaurant. W., on January 18. Mr. T. A. Bullock, of the Eastern Telegraph Company, occupied the chair. Covers were laid for 140. Congratulatory telegrams were received from all parts of the
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  • 140 6 Lieut. Colonel Ncwnham I);ivis. OMMHBg an exhibition of winter foods and drinks in England, said last year he received from an American editor a letter, which run somewhat as follows I hear you arc the most wonderful cater iv the world, anil that you devour anything, from snakes to dogs.
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  • 826 6 Captain C. P. Bishop. li.ci.A.. ha, bwll removed from the sick list. The Kcv. T. Joseph ha. been autlioris, d to solemnise Christian marriages within tin Colony. The FieM Officer for the ensuing v»,.U will be Major K. K. Davies. '.fJtli Hen. in Infantry. Major a. r.
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 170 6 Received Direct from Cuba. HAVANA CIGARS. IMiTIISCHILDS BI,KGANTES (Bock .v Co.i AI.ICIAS I INOS (Bock ft Co.) UOALIA I)EL\ KKINA KINA (H. d. Cabauasi REGALIA ESPECIAL (H. dc <'*banas. LONDKES FINO SUPBSIOB EXTK.\..(Heury Clay) KK(I AUTOS (Antonio Lope/i (iKI'EOS I Manuel Moreno Co.) ALL IN BOXES OF 25 CIGARS. CALDBECK,
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    • 434 6 ALHAMBRA CINEMATOGRAPH. BEACH ROAD. To-Night' s Programme. FIRST SHOW. 7.30 P.M. TO 9 P.M. 1 A Km. Hi. -H- tt-il .mi', nun 2 Kcd Tapeiani :i Tbe Dog and His Various Merits 4 On the Grass 5 Piivate Atkiu9 MidUs the Bab> S Fatherhood to Druukennt*>. 7 The Hostage B
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  • 131 7 PROPOSED INTERFERENCE WITH SHANGHAI. Sir Edward Grey Counsels Delay. Kki i >h Tileoram| London. February U. Sir KdwArd Grey. Minister of I'oreign Wluus, slated in the House .if Commons that lie considers it advisable to await the result of a meeting of the Shiughai ratepayers before taking
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  • 69 7 Labour Vote Reduced Unionist Vote Increased. I Kkutkk's Tklkokam] London. February 11. The following I- the result of the clcetioii for South Leeds, rendered v u-ant hy the .loath of Sir .1. Lawson Waltua Midillebrook i Liberal i :<T, I Neville (I'nionisti IMS Ins I Labour!
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  • 58 7 live Mahommedans Killed and Forty Injured. 11l- 1 I ki:s Tklmjuau.' London. February I I. A Bombay til. 'grain slat that disputes between Suiini and Shiah sects of Mahoiuinedans led t" a riot in I* Mull live petaoaa were killed and forty injured. Ipon the poiicc inlervening,
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  • 60 7 IKkltkh's Tklkhkaml London. February 1 1. The reoluliou submitted to the House of ommoiis by (lie Premier Sir Henry CampIn 11 111 mm lIHI ll). limiting l> six days the discussion on the re iiitro luced S ottish Land l iills rejected hy the
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  • 48 7 line in;' Tci i..k imj Ijuadun, Fobnuwy 1 1. labour Mi" tin-; !i> Id in l>uih.iu to hear au addes. by Mr. Km ll.ndie. M. P., broke up iv confusion. Mr, llndn. being unable to obtain a hearing, h.i-l I j stop.
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  • 32 7 IKiuisr's Tklsoka.m| London. February !.">. The \.uious deciee.of amuesty issued by Kiug Mauuel. apart from hi- engaging personality, are \uuniu;: for hint golden opiuious from the people of Portugal.
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  • 42 7 I Rioter's Tmlbubam] London. February IS, I >wing to the op|>osition of certain Towers, on the grj.ri 1 >' mv >'i;',i i'>ility the Itritis BBgaMal for the pursuit of maraudiug bands iv Macedonia has been abandoned in its present form.
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  • 28 7 IRkctkr's Tklki.kam London. February 10. The Sjiauish Government denies that there arc any dillcieuces between it and the Freuch Govcrumcut over the situation in Morocco.
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  • 43 7 |DIX OsTASIATISCHK LIoYD TkLKOHAM| Ikilin, February 14. M. de Giers is a e.mdidato for tin- post of Russian Ambassador to Tokio. uncial li'igaai'd. .it present in lluekaivsi. aud for rjcrly of Peking, is also mentioned for the post."
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  • 33 7 [Dm OsTAsunsi nit Lloyd Tklki.kam Utlliu. I'ehill.uy I I. Tin Kuipirt." v \'Mi.uiii i paotedtoactin at l.'orl'i wli.ti mi li!j!~u..l i&gmva hi. baW ir. i tid ii I pril I,
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  • 16 7 t>Lb. OwMUtraw Luna Tru^iuM' Badfe February 14. The quotation for cotton is 6 zl
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  • 989 7 Long Cross-Examination Protracts Police Court Inquiry. The Newton murder case was again before the Magistrate yesterday and this morning. Sheikh Mohamed Gadcran was the tirst witness called yesterday afternoon. He sai. I that he was an adopted son of the deceased and lived with him for twelve years
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  • 73 7 Puteh bin Meydin, a Malay demarcator, employed by the Land < >ftice, was committed for trial at the next Assi/es, yesterday, by Mr. C. F. J. Green, the Second Magistrate. The elmrgus against him were using M KM— ML t\u. fvrged uotices rel.itivc to bound;n y tine;,
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  • 33 7 A t- biLainan, who was engaged in repairing the rout ol a bouso ia rfhcikb Mad<.rsah Lave fe!l to the ground this uioruiug. H. W4b removed to the hospital in an insensible condition.
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  • 607 7 POWER OF MUNICIPAL SHOOTERS DEFINED. Introduction of a Patent Catcher. As regards the carrying out of the I'ogs' Ordi r, from Ki'biuary 1 to U, tlie President of tin Municipal Commissioners I LieutenantColonel r.ioiulrii -I, explained at a mirtiug. yesterday afternoon, that '.207 dogs were destroyed, of
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  • 342 7 Subscriber Sued for Non- Payment of Subscription. Au interesting ease came before Mr. C. J. Saunders, in the Court of Ucqucsts, yesterday, when Mr. It. M. Collison, of the Straits Trading Company, Limited, was sued for 94, the amount of his subscription fur the first half of the
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  • 51 7 V'b have been supplied officially with the advance figures, which are liable to correction, of the export of tin from Perak during January. They show that 7,d80 picula 1^ catties of tin and 48,^7^ piculs 47 catties of tin-ore were (imported, which roalised duty amount ing to
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  • 925 7 SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION AT THE TANGLIN CLUB. Though olil residents of Singapore were quite prepared (or it, newcomers to the Colouy were Wttfdmi at the liigh average of excellence in the pictures sliowu at the Tauglin Club yesterday afternoon. In oils, water-colours, pastels, black and white and photography,
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  • 24 7 Torpedo-boat Ko. I has beeu towed into Portsmouth in a sinking condition, after colliding with the Zephyr, says a London telegram of 4th instant.
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  • 344 7 Heated Dispute Ends in Police Court Proceedings. A Chinese lad was bitten by a mad dog iv Hast Coast Koad. some weeks ago, aud as a consequence, the Senior Magistrate was engaged, this morning, with two assault cases. Heug Teck Cheng, the mother of the
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  • 195 7 Cruel Murder by Band of Achinese Rebels. Tho Achiuesc rebels havo cruel methods of guerilla warfare, and fearful instances of their practices are told now and then to which uothiug that the Dutch troop 3 have done, however ruthless, cau approach. A most shocking example is given ■by
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  • 155 7 The monthly return of the mortality iv Siugapo c. sho\s- that during January there were V!H) deaths in the Colony, of which number. «w were males and IH2 female-. The deiith rate Ml equal t<> Mt.lW par tliou and of the |»>pulation. Phthisis was responsible bf l-i*
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  • 82 7 The front wall of the first floor of the Japaucse Hotel, opposite the Portuguese Mission, Bras Basah Road, collapsed, yesterday afternoon, windows aud masonry falling into the roadway, through the collapse of the supporting timbers. Though it was some hours before any props were put
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  • 157 7 A murder resulting from a quest fur rubber is reported from the wilds of Auuam, a protected state in Indo-Chiua. Two French residents, named I'aris and liarraud, went into tin territory of a savage tribe called the Miaos to prospect a rubber bearing district. The expedition was
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  • 93 7 A corrospondenfdraws attention to tlic inconvenient, i( nut dangerous, situation of the wooden lauding steps at Collyer Ouay, in front of Ike International Bank. He points out, *r> one instaucb of soveral that happen in the course of a day, that tramcars have to slacken Bpecd when passing thie spot,
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  • 128 7 A RAILWAY SCHEME CREATES TROUBLE. Angry Resentment in Russia. [Kbutkr's Tklroraxl London. February 1.. The proposal of the Austria-Hungary Government for linking the Austrian railway with the systems of Grceco aud Turkey is proving a veritable apple of discord to Kurope. Despatches from Constantinople, wind out
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  • 49 7 [DlB OSTASIATISCUK LLOYD TklkmKAml Berlin, February 11. Sir Edward Grey, British Foreign Minister, stated in the House of Commons that the British Government is prepared to enter into a mutual understanding with the other Powers for an interchange of b u'lding pro grammes from year to year.
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  • 21 7 [Daa Ostasiaiiscuk Lloyd Tkll<.i;am Berlin, February 1 1. The Simplon Tunnel (Mont Wane route) is now completiul for traffic.
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  • 266 7 Mr. A. C. Rudra Succumbs to an attack of Pneumonia. Mr. A. C. liudi a. the well-known Indian barrister, who was taken ill last Sunday with pneumonia, succumbed to the disease last evening. His death was most unexpected. He was engaged in several important cases, chief
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  • 339 7 Winners of First Day's Events at Kinta. The results of the tirst day s raciug at the Kiuta Gymkhana Club's Meeting ou Tuesday, were as follow Thk CHENnBRiANi; Cot. Six Furlongs Mi. Stanley's Pikat, Ml, 1; Mr. W. H. Tale's Starlight. 7.: i, J. Won by a
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  • 44 7 Captain Chancellor, tb Chief Police otti cor, lost a saucepan, a kcife, two tins of oat meal aud a plate of rice, from his DOOM ii fort Canaitg Hoai. last night. A F:l.[j:a; ]iv been arrested charged with, having com I nutt«d the theft.
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  • Sporting Intelligence.
    • 24 8 Tin CliiiK-se New Year Sports which were rixed originally for tho 22nd instant, have be. unavoidably postponed till tin; 29th lustant.
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    • 43 8 Sunday's Steam Launch. Tlio steam launch Argo will leave John, ston's Pier for the Club Bungalow on Sunday, the 16th instant, at 8, 9 aud 10 a.m 2..H) and 3.30 p.m. returning at MO and 930 a.m., 12.15. a and 5 p.m.
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    • 52 8 Garrison Golf Club. The rosult of Mm I-Vbrnury Medal, iv coni .ci ii.n with the Garrison Golf Club is as follows J. C. Watt L'.ipt. Diiudus ,F. W. ilurri-mi Q. Macliain Lt. Wyatt Dr. FiulaVHOD 78 ecr.=7B 82— 6 =76 95—18 =77 87— 7 r-80 98— 1H =80 86—
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    • 223 8 Singapore Uolf Club. Following is the draw (put iv fours, to show Ist and 2nd rounds) for the competition for members not entering for the Club Championship. Tho first round is to be completed by Him '23rd instant the second by March 1. Members are requested to piny off
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    • 184 8 Ladles' Lawn Tennis Club. The result of yesterday's play in the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club's tournament was as follows Ladiks' Douhlks. Mrs. Murray and Mi.ss J. Gunn beat Mrs. Howes aud Mrs. Hartnell, 6—2, 5—6, B— s. Ladies' Sinolks, Championship. Mrs. Ganslo^er beat Mrs. Nicholson, 6 l. 6-2.
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    • 601 8 5.C.C. v. Straits Chinese R.C. Last night, a match was played between teams representing the Singapore Chess Club and the Straits Chinese Uecreation Club, at the Chinese Volunteer Clubhouse. Keach itoad. Thoro were to have been six players aside, but Mr. Song Oug Siang was prevented by a busim
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  • 571 8 DRAWS FOR THE PRELIMINARY ROUNDS. Ties for Class D and Profession Pairs. The draws in Class D in Event B in the Singapore Cricket Club's Lawn Tennis tournament, and in the qualifying competition for the Profession Pairs have been made by tho Haudicappers. The competitions in the former
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  • 64 8 Mr. Vorman MacMunn, 8.A., of the Auckland Star, has initiated a movement having for its object the provision of Christmas dinnern to the poor children of London, the expenses to be borne by Britons overseas. Each colony contributing to the dinner would be especially represented by the tables characteriittic&lly decorated
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  • 1054 8 MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERS ON THE PROPOSED BILL. The fallowing is the text of the letter addressed to the Government, by the Municipal Cbmmißsioners, on the subject of the proposed Singapore River Improvement Bill Singapore. February 8, 1906. Sir,— l have the hononr to address you in regard to the
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    • 36 8 HOSPITAL DRESSER WANTED. Wanted immediately, a Hospital Dresser for the Doff Development Co., Ltd., at Kelantau. Good salary offered. Applicant* most state qualifications and previous eiperience. Apply to PATERSON, SIMONS A CO., Ltd., 0 314 Agent*
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    • 984 8 1 Took Peruna, Hardly Daring to Believe So Writes Mr. AViWio/, of Albany. Pelvic Diseases in Men. Many an Invalid is dragging out a miserable cxi»- /^^A\S\s^V^^ tence with catarrh of the kidneys, catarrh of Hie uSCfA\ //Vji bladder, or both. X^JyX? XXVISA There Uno disease equal to catarrh of
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    • 112 8 Mn kittle (So., Jbtd. o HIRANO Mineral Water. An excellent and moat reliable Table Water. Mixes well with Spirits. Per case of 8 doz. Splits $6.00. Per case of 4 doz. Pints $4.25. TO SCOTSMEN and ALL INTERESTED IN TARTANS. JUST ISSUED. "CLANB. BEPTB AND RE6IMENTB OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS.
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  • SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB.
    • 236 9 ■/■h.W.ii/, May 11, IMS, I IHE MAIDEN PLATE— VaIue WOO. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight flat. Ex-Griffins allowed 7 lbs. Entrance, *20. Distance, R.C. J.-THE LAWN STAKES- Value »400. A Handicap for all Ex-Griffins. Entrance, 115. Distance, R.C and a distance. THE SINGAPORE DERBY-A Cup with $2,000
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    • 296 9 Thursday, May 14. I'M*. U— THE FIRST GRIFFIN HANDICAP— Value t4UO, and— provided there are live •tMtsn the property of different owners *>0 to the b«MM Hone. A Handicap for Griliins that have entered for the SeOOofl f!ri'>iu Race (No. 8) on the First Day. tViuncrs excluded Distance.
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    • 395 9 Saturday. May 16. l'JOb. Ii— TBS OPEN GRIFFIN HANDICAP— Value »400.— auJ— provided there are live ■taiter-. the property of different ownera ?10 to the Second Horse. A Handicap for all Griffins that have started ai this Meeting, l^ntrauce. SlO. Distance, R.C. 2.— THK STEWARDS' COP— Value 1800.
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  • Stocks and Shares.
    • 347 9 Date of forms ion I Capital Number BobMritMd at Bbvcs Iwne Paid I Shared Yalne iop to Unissned Company QCOTiTIOS? 1903 1300,000 1300.000 1907 1300,000 IMS .000 1901 $600,000 •600,000 1908 £400,000 £800,000 1907 9400,000 •375,000 1901 £60,000 £60,000 1906 £100,000 £11)0,000 1908 •190,000 199,000 1906 £190,000 £190,000 1906
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    • 357 9 1908 I £180,000 £116,618 1905 I 1200,000 •108,000 10,'sOO 1904 430,000 418,380 J >o 1903 £70,000 £61,000 6l|oOO 1906 •150,000 •135,000 13,800 1904 £12,000 £10,600 j J'°£j 1905 £78,000 £56,000 U.OOO 1906 £810,000 £243,237 j J^Jm 1906 £180,000 £180,000 180,000 1907 £330,000 £201,800 1906 175,000 /146.280 I 460 il
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    • 458 9 must be made before the Start of Race No 6 on that day. Owners of Griffins are entitled to enter fcr either of the following series of Races Free Series No. 1 First Day— Race No. 7 Second Day— Race No. 8 Third Day— Race No. 7 iYru's So.
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  • 270 9 SINQAJ'OM, FIBRUART 14, 1908. PRODUCE. Oambier buyers 7.00 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 10.40 Copra Bali 7.25 do Pontianak 7.05 Pepper, Black buyers 18.87) do White 5% buyers 21.00 Sago Flour Sarawak 3.10 do Brunei No. 1 3.00 Pearl Sago 4.05 Coffee Bali, picked 25.50 Coffee, Palembang, 20% basik
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    • 76 9 DE SUMATRA POST. Published daily at Medaa, Dtli, is the LEADING paper in Sumatra. 6 TO PLANTERS AND OTHERS. CONCRETE DRAIN PIPES, with or without sockets. Streog aud cheap. MM*, from 9 ins. upn-srde. ORNAMENTAL TILE WORKS, 25-3 91, Hill Street, Singapore. PHOTOJJEPOT. 104, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. All 9orts cf
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    • 7 9 The Straits Times, AND The Straits Budget.
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    • 235 9 Pathe Freres FILMS "y Are the Best. ?yh Mm Sold at 43 Cts. JM|j| PER METRE. «*^SL^«/ SPECIAL PATHE FILMS At 32 anil 26 Cents per Metre. BUY FROM THE T7 TfcTJTT 1 VTTTTQ 1'J. STAMKOJU> SOLE AGENT: WnfilfUO, SINGAPORE. WassiamullAssomull&co. INDIAN STOKE, 2, 3 and High Street. o JUST
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  • Page 9 Miscellaneous
    • 176 9 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Payable in Advance. I Daily ihvi per year $30.00 i do per qmarter 7.M do per month 8.10 j do per eofj. Ie Weekly i M ae per year 13.00 do per quarter 3.00 do per eopj| 0.31 1 .When sent bfj post, there is added lot the
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  • 552 10 MAGISTRATE AND DETECTIVE AT VARIANCE. During the hearing of a case in which an ex-pugilist, known as Bull Williams, was charged with vagrancy in the Kalgoorlie Police Court recently, Mr. .Ino. Marshall, who was chairman of the IVm-h. came into collision with Detective-sergeant Kavanagh, and
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  • 148 10 Sir David Gill, the astronomer, in an interview in Great Thoughts, was asked as to whether there was any scientific basis for astrology. He replied Not the remotest how is it possible that there could be any 1 regard all the predictions of astrology
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  • 215 10 At yesterday's meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council, says the China Mail, of the 7th instant, power was given His Excellency the Governor to strike off tho Hegister of Companies t y fire insurance company not deemed to be worked on sound financial lines. Would it
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    • 558 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. paid tip capital iio.ooo.ooc RESERVE FUND Sterling Reserve •10,000,0001 «21 750 000 Silver Reserve M1 ,760.000 f W 1 50 000 Raaerve Liability of Proprietors 110,000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS. G. H. Medhuret, Esq. Chairman. Hon. Mr. Henry Keawick. Deputy Chairman. Gustav Frieeland, Esq.
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    • 571 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid np Capital io 60,000 Shares of £»each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1.475,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1 ,200,000 BANKERS. Bsnk ol England. National Bank of Scotland. The London City A Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Accounts
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    • 42 10 EVERY BOTTLE 6UARANTEED. This is done with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and if you are not satisfied after using two-thirds of the bottle according to directions, return what is left and your mouey will be refunded. For sale by all dispensaries and dealess.
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    • 530 10 SALES BY AUCTION. MORTGAGEE'S SALE. Tu-sday, February IS, at 2.30 p.m. Freelio'd Land at Cliaugi, adjacent to the flea. ;t MM 22 pa!ea. Planted witb ■■.■■in.it trees. Powell Co., '26" Auctioneers. AUCTION SALE OF KJBAP IKON AND STEEI. CrTriXGB, At Messrs. Kitey llargreives and Co., Ltd.'s Foundry, Read Street, On
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    • 602 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SUE OF BRONZK ELECTRIC FIGURES. PARISIAN JEWELLERY, SMOKERS' REQUISITES, j SILVERWARE AND FANCY GOODS, At Mckms. H. L. Co^hlan it Co.'s Sale-rooms, j Nos. 4 and .5, Raffles Place, On Monday, February 1?, at 10.30 i.m. Now on View. H. L. Coghlan Co., Licensed Anctionecrs 273
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    • 528 10 INSURANCE Companies NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE CO Subscribed Capital £2,750,000 Revenue i-j.0ti1.044 19-w The undersigned are prepared to accept Fire Risks at current rate*. 6W BEHN, MEYER Jr Co., Ltd. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED FIRE, MARINE. ACCIDENT, GUARANTEE. Funds Exceed £12,000,000. W. A. SIMS, j c 1375 Manager,
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  • 1572 11 VAGARIES OF MOTOR INDUSTRY IN EUROPE. Slump in Heavy Touring Cars. The couditiou of the motor industry in Europe- at least is considered ]>eculiar, and for several reasons. Wliile there is an immense volume of trade being done throughout the world, it is being transacted by rather a few
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    • 243 11 Argyll Motor cars. NOW IN STOCK One 12-14 H.P., four-cylinder, five-seated ARGYLL. tainted and Upholstered Dark Green, Red Wheels, fitted with Magneto, Hood, Pump, Lamps and all necessary accessories and tools. Adams-Hewitt Cars, 10 H.P., three -seaters, in Stock. Trial Rons by arrangement. Prices and full particulars from SYME \5
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    • 72 11 Write for New Catalogue OF HUMBER CARS. Latest Improvements I Reduction in Prices THE BORNEO CO., LTD. MARTIN'S ff LL2I A f».ncn ■■»«> loi .11 IrnfulultM*. fl>a<uu<K wn« o/.nj BiMiBJC of ih. *num umlt ««•>*« M»4mUiltUr<>4 Tbc«. who n— lh«u» nooimul Ui.ra.b-no rnSwrin. ct.,n.' louTHiaproM. iniiiNn. nMaBBBBBHB^ aH^^ H^ H
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    • 182 11 Local Motor Car Agencies. firrol-gohnston 0 MOTOR CARS and Agenu MOTOR LORRIES. CENTRAL jENGINE WORKS. *Q MOTOR CAR REPAIRS. TYRES VULCANIZED. accesf;iur K ACCUMULATORS RECHAR6EO. CCeB =5= PLATING. ENAMELLING. PAINTING. 0 By Skilled Workmen. LAMPS, COILS, JACKS, PUMPS, OIL, motor spirit, otc. Straits Gycle 6 tKotor Cto., i BATTERY ROAD.
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    • 1181 12 Scale of Charges. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MiioeIIaowia Wants of Kvery Description, Honses, •and. etc. to let, are Inserted at the following iw»i One Insertion 1.80 per inch. Two 1.00 Three 3.80 Six 8.90 Mine 6.40 Twelve 7.M Twenty-five 10.00 (Each subsequent month %5 per lnoh.) Tae above rate is baaed upon
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    • 574 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. Ml Four l.me«, one t.r two in««rti<.n«. II) the i"'li. -<•.■ Nc.ileiifCli.iri.es. BOARO ANO REBIDENCE WANTEO. By Single Gentleman, near town. Private family preferred. Apply to 8. P., c/o Straits Times. 294 NURSE WANTEO. £5 Lady with baby leaving for England in April, will pay passage of another
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    • 584 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. EUtss:— Four Linn, on. ot two insertions, (1. By the Inch, see Seal* of Chvires. OFFICEB ANO 6000WN8 TO BE LET. To be let, Offices and Godowns near the Square. Apply S. Mauat seh and Co. c»72 OFFICE TO LET. No. SO, Stamford Road, ground
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    • 857 12 §S. ALLSOPP SONS, LTD. Brewerm to His MajeUy The King. LAGER BEER, PALE ALE, STOUT. Obtainable from the \3 SyttiC COm .r*AO« h*v PrinCipa U6 er W, o.y. DAN MACFARLANE COMPANY'S Royal Liqueur Scotch Whisky. OBTAINABLE OF ALL DEALERS. Wholesale from SYME and CO., Sol, A§mts. Miscellaneous NOTICES KtTES lst
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    • 578 12 Scale of Charges. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS.— MIaoeIIii'tr Wants of Every Description, Honsea, »»iJ etc., to let, are inserted at the following Mtei One Insertion 1.20 per Inch. Two *.00 Three 3.80 Biz 6.10 Hine 6.40 Twelve 7.20 Twenty-five 10.00 (Each subsequent month »5 per Inoh.) 1o» above rate is baaed npon
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    • 500 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. I Bates :-Four Lines, one or two insertions, tl.no By tke inch, <w Mcale of Chargea. BOARD AND RESIDENCE WANTED. By Single Gentleman, near town. Private family preferred. Apply to S. P., c/o Straits Times. •294 ENGAGEMENT WANTED. Engineer and Sugar Boiler, with good knowledge of Chemistry, seeks
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    • 518 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. R±ru Foot Linu, on. ot tw iiMrtiou, 11.90 Bf th« inch, Seal, of Ckv-gM LANDAU FOR SALE. A First-olass Landan, Rubber tyred, almost new, to be Men at F. Clarke Co.'s Livery Stables, 207, Queen Street. 4224 STEAM LAUNCHES FOR SALE. For sale, Steam Lannch SUCCESS, in
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    • 587 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. Bates:— Poor Linn, one or two huertioni, (1. By tli« inch, m Seal, of ChargM. OFFICES AND 60D0WN8 TO BE LET. To be let, Offices and Godowns near tha Square. Apply S. Manaeseh and Co. 0 272 OFFICE TO LET. No. 80, Stamford Road, ground
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    • 771 12 V.O.V, DAN MACFARLANE COMPANY'S Royal Liqueur Scotch Whisky. OBTAINABLE OF ALL DEALERS. Wholesale from SYME and CO., ■*>'«/< AfOttM. §S. ALLSOPP SONS, LTD. Brewers to His Majesty The King. LAGER BEER, PALE ALE, STOUT. Obtainable from the W Syttie Co. Principal Dealers. AivnN MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Tenders arc inritc-d for the
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    • 515 12 Scale of Charges. 1 li'AlD ADVERTISEMENTB.— MuweI ll" -i^'ants of Svfry Description, Hounea, t i to let, are iceerted at the following I Lac Inacri-.-o 1.20 per inch. Two a.OO Three 3.80 Six 5.20 Klae 8.40 Twelve 7.20 Twenty-five 10.00 (Each subsequent month M per inoh.) vt rate is based
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    • 635 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. R*tf.s Four Linen, one or twoinwrtion*, f\.V By the inch, nee Scale of Charge. CHARGE OF CHILDREN WANTEO. A lady going home wishes to take charge of one or two childreu. For particulars apply to J. L. H.. c/o Straits Timts. 168 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. j Tcndcis for the
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    • 570 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. K»ri.- F'Hir Line-, i.ne or two haaMaaa. R. Bf the me I, scnle r»f Cli:ir S s». GOOOWN WANTED. Wanted, from September 1, next, LARGE IMPORT GODOWN. Apply to Ranteuberg, Schmidt Co 306 LESSONS IN PIANO AND FRENCH. By Young Lady, Pupil of the Royal Academy of Music.
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    • 592 12 TO BE LET OR 80L0. Bitk.-. Poor Lines, one or two insertions, fl. Bj tbe inch, we Scile of Chargei. OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO BE LET. To be let, Offices and Godovvns near the Square. Apply S. Manaeseb and Co. o 272 OFFICE TO LET. No. 30, Stamford Road, ground
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    • 1069 12 §S. ALLSOPP SONS, LTD. Brewers to His MajeUy The King. LAGER BEER, PALE ALE, STOUT. Obtainable from the \3 SyntC Co. Principal Dealers. r «APB HA»7". A Miscellaneous NOTICES Rites :-lst Monch, $v per inch. Subsequent montha, (5. Fur shorter periods ac Sc.ils o( Cliarge». NOTICE. Mr. Kang Tjoen Liat
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